We celebrate our community for coming together to defend our shared resources that have no legislation to protect them.ĭevelopment in the Texas Hill Country is going like gangbusters. We await confirmation of Young Life’s decision – an official posting of the formal withdrawal on the TCEQ website. This is yet another win-win for water and a win-win for neighborliness. Beneficial reuse of wastewater for irrigation reduces groundwater pumping, and helps conserve our precious groundwater resources as well as keeping our few remaining clean rivers pristine. Young Life (the new owner of Camp Lone Hollow on the Sabinal River near Vanderpool ) just issued a press release stating their intention to withdraw their application for a wastewater discharge permit in the Sabinal River! Their press release outlines plans including an application for a Texas Land Application Permit (TLAP) – so ALL wastewater effluent will be used for irrigation. In another canyon, we have more wonderful news to share. ![]() It could not have been accomplished without your support. Friends of Hondo Canyon joint settlement with RR 417 (owners of Camp OTX) has been a win-win for water, and a win-win for neighborliness. There will be verifiable transparency: a Texas Clean Rivers monitoring site just downstream from the camp has been approved by TCEQ, and will be managed by the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District. We look forward to a stronger 2022 and beyond – excelling in our motto, “Veterans Strengthening America.”Ĭommander, Bandera American Legion Post 157Ĭamp OTX in Tarpley implemented their TCEQ “zero discharge-discharge permit” this summer. The dedication of the Wall of Honor at Bandera High School will provide a lasting tribute to all graduates who have served their country in uniform. ![]() The Post appreciates the volunteers and supporters who made it happen for our community. It was wonderful to see the support lining Main Street and at the courthouse. 13 returned with a “Roar” and a “Soaring” Colonel (Retired) and astronaut, Jack Lousma, music and tributes. The 19th annual Bandera Honors Veterans celebration on Nov. Bingo fundraising was sporadic, but those who used the facility donated to assist in keeping our programs alive. The facility was used for the Bandera County Republican Women meetings and due to our non-partisan requirements, the Democratic Club was invited to use it also. A Girl and A Gun spent some hot summer hours “shooting” at the walls indoors. Local small businesses held holiday parties at the Legion Hall. Word of mouth led to the Bandera County Retired Teachers Association meeting, book collection and fundraising there too - that partnership continues. Here are a few examples of the results of new “strength.” Social distancing meant that the Frontier Times Museum required space to spread out for meetings, as did the Bandera County Historical Commission. A new scholarship program was established for award in May of 2022 at local high schools. We missed providing military demonstrations at Alkek Elementary School in 2020, but we were back this year with a flag ceremony, airborne, marching and feeding instruction. Stanislaus and Oak Rest cemeteries: West Prong was added. Memorial Day flag placement expanded beyond Bandera, St. The critical need for blood and the suspension of mobile van use led to the Legion coordinating monthly blood drives at the Silver Sage and Lakehills Community Centers which continue to thrive. ![]() We thank our fellow non-profits and other organizations for a much stronger bond between us.Īlthough some programs had to be cancelled, other opportunities took their place. The Bandera American Legion Post 157 was established 101 years ago shortly after World War I “For God and Country.” As Rick Riordan wrote, “Out of every tragedy, comes new strength.”Īlthough the pandemic business dampened our celebrations and fundraising, we thank the community for their continued support to the Post, our veterans and their families.
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