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🌱 Screwworm detected in Bandera County horse: What owners should watch for

Bandera, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Bandera! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Screwworm detected in Bandera County horse: What owners should watch for
  • Steve Trevino ticket giveaway runs through Friday
  • Alter Bridge ticket giveaway offers chances through Friday

Also on today's calendar: Bandera PAINT & SIP - Ace Wine & Tap and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 42.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New World screwworm cases surge nearly 60% in eight days, with new detection in Bandera County (kttz.org) — A horse in Bandera County has tested positive for New World screwworm, bringing the growing outbreak close to local livestock and pets. Animal health officials urge owners to inspect wounds regularly and contact a veterinarian immediately about worsening wounds or visible larvae, before transporting a suspected infected animal.
   

2. Win a pair of tickets to see Steve Trevino at the Tobin Center! (y100fm.com) — Bandera County adults are eligible for a radio giveaway offering pairs of tickets to Steve Trevino's Nov. 28 show at the Tobin Center. The contest runs through Nov. 13, with listeners following weekday-morning cues from Erik and Jenny to call and enter. No purchase is required.
   

3. We've got your last chance to win Alter Bridge tickets! (kissrocks.com) — Bandera County residents age 18 and older can enter a radio giveaway for Alter Bridge's Nov. 19 concert at the Aztec Theatre. Through Nov. 13, listeners can follow call-in cues during the weekday Billy Madison Show and at 2:05 with Brandi. Five winners will each receive two tickets.
   

4. Big Time Texas Hunts Winners Announced (gilmermirror.com) — Bandera’s David Gonzalez won the Wild Hog Adventure in this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts drawing, joining 13 other winners statewide. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says 149,114 entries raised more than $1.35 million for wildlife research, habitat management and public hunting.
   

5. Daughter carries on Vietnam medic's legacy for veterans (hccommunityjournal.com) — Sarah Hill Kocurek is carrying on her late father's work at Kerrville's Hill Country Veterans Center, which serves veterans from Bandera County and surrounding counties. The all-volunteer center helps with benefits applications and runs a Wednesday food bank. Veterans and their families are invited to Thanksgiving lunch Nov. 19, noon to 2 p.m.
   

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  • Mixed medium sized dog with 1 blue eye hanging around HWY 173 and Old Loop 173...
    leash looks like it's been broken off but my husband couldn't hang on to him. If that sounds like your dog come grab em! (Nextdoor Bandera Country)
  • Very reasonable and don’t charge for things you don’t need.
    Courteous and friendly. No upselling either. Reliable and stand behind their work. (Nextdoor Medina Lake)
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in BANDERA TX S21901 in Bandera. Apply here.
  • pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in BANDERA TX S14989 in Bandera. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bandera here.

Ok Bandera! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bandera

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