4+ week, 1+ day ago   (523+ words) For Bandera County residents looking for a day trip that combines history, museums, animals and views of San Antonio, the San Antonio CityPASS offers one way to organize several attractions into a single outing. The eight participating attractions are Go…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (938+ words) Texas ranchers and livestock owners have a new tool to help prevent New World screwworm infestations, as federal officials authorized a wound spray for use on multiple livestock and wildlife species. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller praised the authorization in…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (310+ words) Texas farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses affected by recent catastrophic flooding have access to disaster recovery assistance through several Texas Department of Agriculture programs after Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller declared an agricultural emergency for dozens of counties, including Bandera County. The…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (220+ words) 'I want to thank all the first responders, volunteers and our fellow Texans for the swift and effective response to the floods,' Abbott said. 'We are now transitioning into the process of cleanup and rebuilding.' Abbott said the state is…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (346+ words) The City of Bandera declared a local state of disaster Thursday as the Medina River continued rising rapidly and the National Weather Service warned major flooding is expected through early Saturday morning. Mayor Denise Griffin signed the declaration Thursday after…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (261+ words) Bandera County emergency officials credited early coordination among local and state agencies with helping the county avoid flood rescues during this week's heavy rainfall. The Emergency Operations Center activated at 10 p.m. Tuesday to monitor rising water and coordinate the county's response....

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (614+ words) The Medina River at Bandera is forecast to crest at approximately 24.3 feet early Thursday morning, exceeding the National Weather Service's threshold for major flooding, as heavy rainfall continues across the Texas Hill Country and emergency officials urge residents to stay…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (650+ words) Gov. Greg Abbott included Bandera County in a 59-county disaster declaration Tuesday as severe storms and flash flooding continue to threaten parts of Texas. The declaration came as a flood warning remained in effect for the Medina River at Bandera,…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (715+ words) Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on data center construction in rural neighborhoods, according to the Houston Chronicle. Opposition to the facilities is growing because they require large amounts of electricity and water and can be noisy. The…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (334+ words) Gracie, the young giraffe that captured attention across the Texas Hill Country after wandering away from Cedar Hollow Ranch earlier this month, has been found safe after nearly two weeks on the loose. Real County Sheriff Nathan Johnson announced Friday…...