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🌱 Discover the Bandera-area trail locals quietly keep to themselves

Bandera, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Bandera! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Discover the Bandera-area trail locals quietly keep to themselves
  • Why Bandera truly earns its ‘Cowboy Capital of the World’ nickname

Also on today's calendar: Sunday Funday with Bob Stewart and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 68.
  • Friday: Breezy and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 7 Texas Nature Trails That Stay Quiet Even On Weekends (myfamilytravels.com) — If you are craving quiet time close to home, Hill Country State Natural Area in Bandera County offers wide-open ridges, light foot traffic, and creek crossings along Bandera Creek just outside Bandera. This statewide roundup of lesser-known Texas trails spotlights the West Peak Loop here, along with six other uncrowded parks, giving Bandera residents fresh ideas for peaceful weekend hikes without big-city crowds.
   

• 9 Texas Small Towns With More Charm Than Tourist Hotspots (myfamilytravels.com) — Bandera gets a prime spotlight here as the self-proclaimed Cowboy Capital of the World, with guest ranches, Medina River tubing, and lively dance halls offering an authentic Western experience. The broader piece compares Bandera with eight other charming Texas small towns, but emphasizes how Bandera’s unapologetic cowboy culture and riverfront setting make it stand out for visitors and locals alike.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'd just like to throw this out there.
    If people would please post the word "Dog" or "Cat" when they are missing or have found a dog/cat that would be very helpful when someone is… (Nextdoor Bridlegate Ranch)
  • My tree guy coming up to Bandera area this week for me.
    He is so good! Had him mulch everything last time..210-845-4960 David Trees. You can pay him and LEAVE! He will do what you asked and more!! (Nextdoor Bandera Country)
  • Bandera ISD posted a job opening for Elementary School Physical Education Teacher in Bandera. Apply here.
  • Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Bandera. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bandera here.

🗞 Nearby News

Boerne

  • Boerne barbershop lets Spurs fans show team pride with custom hair designs (foxsanantonio.com)
  • South Texas Veterans Health Care System to spend $7,900,000.00 to occupy 24,692 square feet of space in Boerne Texas. (intelligence360.news)
  • Bravo's new reality show 'Secrets, Lies and Texas Wives' to film in Boerne (kens5.com)

Kerrville

  • Kerr County to spend $2 Million to occupy 62,500 square feet of space in Kerrville Texas. (intelligence360.news)

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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bandera

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bandera

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.