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	Handbook of Texas Online:
		Bandera is on State Highway 16 fifty miles northwest of San Antonio in east central Bandera County.
		Bandera served the needs of the military and of settlers who took up small holdings in the area.
		The population was 877 in 1990 and grew to 957 in 2000.
	www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/BB/hlb5.html (596 words)

	Bandera ISD: About Bandera ISD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Bandera ISD is a 3A school district with a population of 2,600+ students.
		Bandera Middle School, is the oldest campus and is located in the city of Bandera on the corner of Cherry and 11th Streets.
		Bandera ISD’s staff development opportunities are flexible enough to allow each educator to identify activities that satisfy their individual goals and needs to continuously update their knowledge of content, best practice, research, and technology related to their roles as educators.
	www.banderaisd.net /Sections/District_Information/about_banderaisd.htm (1188 words)

	Handbook of Texas Online:
		The county seat and largest town is Bandera, and the center of the county lies at 29°45' north latitude and 99°11' west longitude.
		In 1982, 82 percent of the land in the county was in farms and ranches, with 4 percent of the farmland under cultivation.
		Douglas E. Barnett, Mohair in Texas: Livestock Experimentation on the Edwards Plateau (M.A. thesis, University of Texas at Austin, 1983).
	www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/BB/hcb2.html (2343 words)

	Texas Cooperative Extension, The Bandera County Office (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Bandera County is 792 square miles of rolling hills, scenic open land, magnificent cypress and cedar trees, lakes and rivers.
		Bandera, in 1856, was still under the jurisdiction of Bexar and Uvalde Counties.
		Bandera, the city, although established in 1854, did not become an incorporated city until 1964 and is still the only incorporated city in Bandera County.
	bandera-tx.tamu.edu (351 words)

	BANDERA PASS INVESTIGATION
		Bandera Pass is a narrow, V-shaped natural erosion cut in the long limestone ridge separating the Medina and Guadalupe valleys just south of the Bandera-Kerr county line.
		Possibly the earliest map showing Bandera as a place name is an anonymous one, dated around 1815 to 1819, that indicates an Apache village just north of "Puerta de la Bandera." The pass is indicated as the terminal point of an Old Comanche Trail from Nacogdoches.
		In the 1850s Bandera Pass saw a stream of soldiers and new settlers passing between the lumber camp on the Medina named Bandera and the new cavalry post of Camp Verde beyond the pass in the valley of Verde Creek.
	www.webspawner.com /users/banderapassinvestiga (1227 words)

	Bandera County Texas Chamber of Commerce
		Bandera's first Polish settlers arrived in Bandera in 1855, six weeks after the first Polish church was founded in Panna Maria, and organized St. Stanislaus parish, the second oldest Polish parish in the United States-with Panna Maria holding the distinction of being the oldest.
		Given that Bandera's early history was carved-literally-from cypress wood, why has Bandera become known as "the Cowboy Capital of the World?" Some claim the large number of dude ranches in the area corraled the name.
		Bandera's past is a richly colored historical tapestry whose threads weave into the present to draw hearts home.
	www.banderatex.com /bandera.htm (2849 words)

	Bandera, Texas
		In 1841, a troop of Texas Rangers on a reconnaissance mission Native American raiders were ambushed in Bandera Pass by several hundred Comanches.
		In addition to its "Cowboy Capital of the World" title, Bandera proclaims itself the "Trick and Fancy Ropers Capital of the World" and the "Dude Ranch Capital of the World." Dude-ranching is big business in Bandera, where tourists can experience first hand the rigors of cowboy and ranch life.
		Texas 173 South rolls to the southern edge of the hills and enters lower South Texas Plains.
	www.lnstar.com /mall/txtrails/bandera.htm (777 words)

	Bandera Bulletin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		While they had no way to leave Bandera, after giving up their homeland and suffering the hardships of the journey, it is unlikely that any of the Silesians would have considered leaving.
		The Texas drought of 1856 and 1857 halted further immigration.
		In Bandera, while language, customs and dress may have distinguished the Silesians from other townspeople, the town was so small and the hardships of living on the frontier so great, all of Bandera's citizens had to work together to survive.
	www.banderabulletin.com /articles/2005/07/20/news/860.txt (902 words)

	Bandera Texas Visitor - Your Travel & RE Guide
		Bandera, Texas is one of the oldest Polish communities in the U.S. An authentic Western town, surrounded both by working and guest ranches, Bandera, Texas bills itself as the Cowboy Capital of the World.
		Bandera, Texas visitors enjoy fine year-round fishing, hunting in seasons for wild turkey and white-tailed deer, camping, hiking, rodeos, horse races, two 18-hole golf courses, and country/Western dances.
		Texas 46 East explores steep-shouldered scenery through community of Pipe Creek to the German-accented town of Boerne, Texas.
	www.hill-country-visitor.com /default.asp/city/1 (551 words)

	Bandera County, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bandera County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas.
		Bandera is named for the Spanish word for flag.
		Bandera County in Handbook of Texas at the University of Texas
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bandera_County,_Texas (380 words)

	Bandera, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The population was 957 at the 2000 census, and 1,123 in the 2005 census estimate.
		Bandera is served by the Bandera Independent School District.
		The rugged Bandera State Natural Area is the location of the Bandera 100K, one of the toughest ultramarathons in Texas, hosted annually by veteran trail runner and race director Joe Prusaitis.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bandera,_Texas (684 words)

	County Flags of Texas, Bandera County (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The county takes its name from the Bandera Mountains and the Bandera Pass, which themselves are reputedly named for a flag left at the pass in the mid-eighteenth century by Spanish settlers.
		The field of Bandera County's flag is yellow, a reminder of the county's caliche hills.
		The year of organization, 1856, and the inscriptions "Bandera County" and "The Star in the Texas Hills" appear in red, a reference to the flag flown at the Bandera Pass.
	hometown.aol.com /texascountyflags/bandera.html (262 words)

	Wild Texas Parks: Bandera City Park - Bandera, TX
		The city's namesake park is an idyllic 77 acres of woods and crystal clear waters nestled on the Medina River and State Highway 173 in Bandera, Texas.
		Bandera City Park is part of the Heart of Texas Wildlife Trail (East) -- one of several driving trails in Texas that have been developed to help birders and other wildlife enthusiasts discover and celebrate Texas nature.
		Bandera Park is located off State Highway 173 and Maple Street in downtown Bandera, Texas.
	www.wildtexas.com /parks/banderacp.php (425 words)

	Bandera Bulletin
		Bandera County received a chorus of accolades in the March 2005 edition of Ride Texas magazine, being named multiple times in the magazine's Best in Texas Top 10 lists, including recognition as the best ride in the State of Texas.
		Bandera County's FM 337 between Medina and Camp Wood was named the number one road to ride for motorcyclists, comprising over 56 miles of touring goodness according to the magazine.
		FM 337 was also mentioned in an article about ride planning, in reference to the tragedy that occured on the road last year when a motorcyclist was killed in an accident outside of Leakey and left unfound for days.
	www.banderabulletin.com /articles/2005/04/20/news/938.txt (274 words)

	Bandera, Texas Convention and Visitors Bureau ( Things To Do >> Historical Tours )
		Oldest stone building in Bandera (1855): Built by P.D. Saner, this much altered structure was used as a courthouse, school, store, funeral home, the first ambulance-hearse in Bandera County and residence.
		In the 1880s, it was known as the Bandera Institute, operated by a Professor Ryan, thought by some to be the fugitive John Wilkes Booth.
		Bandera School Campus (Old High School built by WPA, 1937; Old Elementary School, 1913): The 1913 school was the first substantially built, multi-room public school in the area and is still in continuous use.
	www.banderacowboycapital.com /ThingsToDo/HistoricalTours/pagen.html (1010 words)

	Links to other Bandera and Texas Hill Country Information
		Bandera's "city" park is 77 acres adjoining this gorgeous river.
		Texas is chock-full of historic courthouses, and Bandera is no exception.
		Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Bandera's courthouse is an example of the Revival style and is built of our native limestone.
	www.banderasquare.com /banderalinks.html (354 words)

	Bandera Texas, Cowboy Capital of the World.
		Ezra Alpheus Chipman (Bepo) died in this house in Bandera.
		The name, according to legend, was either named after a Spanish Officer named Bandera or after a large flag (Bandera) that marked the Bandera Pass - the agreed upon boundary that kept the Indians separated from the Spanish settlers.
		Ezra was a polygamist with 3 wives in his time before he came to Texas to live with only one wife.
	www.texasescapes.com /TexasHillCountryTowns/BanderaTexas/BanderaTx.htm (531 words)

	Bandera County Texas Chamber of Commerce
		Dedicated to the hard work of our members, the Bandera County Chamber of Commerce is committed to helping our members prosper.
		Bandera County has it all and we owe it to the pioneering spirit of our business community.
		Whether you are one of our existing 250+ Chamber members or a potential one, you will find Bandera businesses and the Bandera County Chamber of Commerce here to help you.
	www.banderatex.com (286 words)

	Bandera County, Texas Genealogical Records Information
		Bandera County is twenty-five miles northwest of San Antonio in the Edwards Plateau region of southwest Texas.
		Bandera County comprises an area of 793 square miles.
		Though it is not clear if one or any of these accounts is true, the name was in use by 1842, when a group of Texas Rangers under the command of Col. John Coffee (Jack) Hays defeated a large party of Comanches at Bandera Pass.
	www.mytexasgenealogy.com /tx_county/ban.htm (2145 words)

	Bandera County Courier
		Bandera Police Department Chief Shane Merritt verified the fact that the Bandera Police Department is currently investigating a possible case of child abuse.
		While Bandera residents were urged first to design a flag for the city and then to vote for their favorite out of the five finalists, Bandera's sister-citycounty Strzelce Opolskie, Poland, also designed a flag for Bandera and voted in the contest.
		Bandera City Council members met with Mark M. McLiney of Southwest Securities on Tuesday, Jan. 24 and listened to an explanation of how the 2000 City of Bandera bond for $1,335,000 could be refunded at a taxpayer savings of $132.333.75.
	www.banderacountycourier.com /bandera.htm (11741 words)

	BEC Crew Helping Restore Power After Hurricane Rita
		Jayne Rambin, Bandera Member Accounts Department Representative, took a call from a BEC member this morning who was trying to find out if there was anything we could do to help her Mom get power restored.
		The Texas Electric Cooperatives Association has been a tremendous help in organizing and obtaining relief crews from all across the state that were made available within hours after the hurricane passed, Parker said.
		The BEC crew was off to San Augustine, Texas to assist Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DETEC) with its Hurricane Rita recover effort.
	www.bandera-ec.com /ritarestoration.htm (2800 words)

	Bandera Bulletin
		With weekly news about the drought plaguing Texas and the Hill Country, many governmental entities are double-checking their emergency procedures in case the worst of droughts should come into play.
		Bandera City Police Chief Shane Merritt has officially tendered his resignation, effective Nov. 20.
		After winning first place a few weeks ago, Bandera rancher Gerald Persyn was back on top of the heap in last week's Good Old Boys Golf League Stableford tournament played at the Flying L Guest Ranch course in Bandera.
	www.banderabulletin.com (276 words)

	Texas Hill Country Online - Visitor & Travel Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Texas 46 east explores steep-shouldered scenery through community of Pipe Creek to German-accented town of Boerne.
		Texas 16 and F.M. 470 west is one of the best -- dramatic blue hills enfold small green valleys threaded by sparkling creeks.
		Thorough effort has been made to provide accurate event information; however, always confirm dates and times with the Bandera County Chamber of Commerce at 830-796-3045 or 1-800-364-3833.
	www.texashillcountry.com /bandera/bandera.htm (313 words)

	Bandera County Sheriff's Office Financial Management Review
		Bandera County Criminal Justice Analysis, by Dailey, Rabke and Gondeck, Architects and Planners.
		Bandera, Texas, January 4, 1996 (The date on this report appears to be incorrect.
		Texas State Data Center, “Estimates of the Total Populations of Places and Counties in Texas for July 1, 1999 and January 1, 2000,” August 2000.
	www.window.state.tx.us /lga/fmr/banderaco/bibl.html (424 words)

	Wild Texas Parks: Medina Lake County Park - Bandera, TX
		Comprising 5,575 acres, Bandera County Park at Medina Lake is a popular retreat for fishing, boating, picnicking and water sports.
		Medina Lake is located approximately 23 miles southeast of Bandera, Texas.
		Public access to the lake is available from Bandera County Park on the north side of the lake at the end of Park Road 37 in Plum Creek Cove.
	wildtexas.com /parks/medinalk.php (271 words)

	Bandera, Texas - Facts
		Bandera County is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas
		Bandera County was created and organized from Bexar and Uvalde counties in 1856 and was possibly name for the Bandera Mountains in the county.
		Bandera County borders Kerr and Kendall Counties to the north; Bexar, Medina and Uvalde Counties to the east and south; and Real County to the west.
	www.ggrealty.com /bandera.htm (192 words)

	Bandera County Courier
		With three great candidates to answer any questions posed, and with food for as far as the eye could see, Bandera citizens were well-rewarded for performing their civic duty, filling the Silver Sage banquet hall in the process.
		The candidates had plenty to say, and often Bandera visitors expressed their appreciation to me and to others for having the opportunity to learn from the candidates in-depth facts about the incumbents they seek to dethrone.
		In Bandera, Republicans are the resounding majority, empowering some to shamelessly replace truth, facts, and fairness with lying, bullying, and imposing double standards - -- expecting the minority to meekly acquiesce.
	www.banderacountycourier.com /common.htm (9523 words)

	Romantic Texas Hill Country Bed & Breakfast (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Bandera, Texas' hillside hacienda Bed and Breakfast is a true romantic get-away!
		The massive Spanish wall at the end of the courtyard is flanked by a two sided fountain on one end and a circular rock fire pit on the other.
		Two private, romantic casitas (3-room suites) are on one side of the courtyard, and the main house is opposite.
	www.banderacasasdeamigos.com (202 words)

	Bandera, Texas TX, city profile (Bandera County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
		Texas > All counties > Bandera County > Bandera
		Bandera is a city in Bandera County, in the San Antonio metro area.
		Median rent in Bandera, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $406.
	www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=26129 (758 words)

	FDIC: SA-40-2006: Counterfeit Cashier's Checks Drawn on Bandera Bank, Bandera, Texas
		Counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on Bandera Bank, Bandera, Texas, are reportedly in circulation.
		Bandera Bank, Bandera, Texas, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit checks bearing the institution's name are in circulation.
		The counterfeit items display the routing number 114918305, which is assigned to Bandera Bank, but are dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks in style and format.
	www.fdic.gov /news/news/SpecialAlert/2006/sa06040.html (411 words)

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