The New York Times visits Bandera Texas

In the New York Times Great Homes and Destination section of April 18, 2008, Robert Strauss describes the sleepy town of Bandera as "A Not-Too-Wild-West Cowboy Town". He goes on to describe how part time residents and full time real estate agents came to make Bandera their home.

Being that this article is about Real Estate, he goes on to describe what average prices are on residential and ranch property. Homes range from $105,000 for a cottage in town, to $10,000 an acre for ranches. He doesn't describe individual listings, but talks mostly about why the residents moved here and what they did before they moved here and how they feel about Bandera.

It wouldn't be an article about Bandera if you failed to mention the 11th Street Bar, or the Longhorn Saloon and the drinking and partying that goes on each weekend. The Chamber of Commerce makes sure we have plenty of special events to draw the tourists to our city.

Hats off to Mr. Strauss for his article about the Cowboy Capital of Texas and it's lure. We as residents, are thankful for the stream of visitors and potential new residents. Their tax dollars help keep our residents safe and our coffers full. Keep coming, whether for the scenery or the nite life