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Bandera County Commissioners Hold Public Hearing on Establishing Lakehills ESD
Community Voices Support for Emergency Services District Proposal The Bandera County Commissioners convened a public hearing on Friday, March 27th at 6:00 PM at the Lakehills Community Center to discuss the possibility of establishing an Emergency Services District (ESD) in the Lakehills area. County Judge Evans, Commissioner Troy Konvicka, Commissioner Robert A. Harris, and Commissioner…
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Establishing an Emergency Services District (ESD) Is Crucial for Lakehills Now
The Lakehills Community has a long tradition of taking care of neighbors and finding ways to meet the various needs of the community. The Lakehills area defined by the fire boundaries between Pipe Creek and Lakehills and the county line boundaries on all other directions excluding the San Antonio ETJ, currently has a population of…
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Important Update to Proposed Lakehills Emergency Service District
On February 26, 2026, Gary Reile presented the Emergency Service District (ESD) petition to the Bandera Commissioners Court, where it was formally accepted. Commissioners Court will host a public hearing on Friday,March 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lakehills Community Center to hear community input on the proposed ESD. This is an important opportunity…
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Lakehills Moves Forward on Emergency Services District: Key Dates and Community Meetings
The Safety and Security Committee has been working diligently towards the goal of creating a Lakehills ESD. An Emergency Services District (ESD) is a local government entity that helps fund emergency services such as fire protection and EMS through a dedicated tax. For the past several months the committee has been worked to acquire a…
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What’s the Plan? Understanding Our Community’s Emergency Management Plan
Living out here in rural Texas, we all know a thing or two about independence. We fix our own fences, we watch the sky, and we know how to handle ourselves when things get tough. That self-reliance is one of the best things about our community. But what happens when “tough” turns into a catastrophe?…
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More Than Just Taxes: Understanding Special Property Valuations in Bandera County
For those of us living in rural Texas, the concept of property taxes is a part of life. But did you know that not all properties are taxed based on their full market value? In Bandera County, certain lands are eligible for what’s known as a Special Use Valuation, often simply called “Ag,” “Wildlife,” or…
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Unpacking “First Responder Organization”: A Look at Our MLVFD
When an emergency strikes in our rural Texas community, a swift and professional response is what we all hope for. Often, the first on the scene are the dedicated men and women of our local volunteer fire department, the Medina Lake Volunteer Fire Department (MLVFD). You’ve probably seen their trucks, maybe even chatted with them…
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Understanding Emergency Services Districts: A Vital Resource for Rural Texas
Here in rural Texas, community spirit runs deep, and we look out for one another. When emergencies strike, whether it’s a house fire, a medical crisis, or a car accident, we rely on dedicated individuals and organizations to respond quickly and effectively. For many of us, our first thought might be our local volunteer fire…