I apologize for the lack of photo updates here on Bandera.net. If you’ve spoken with me in person, you know why this is. If you haven’t, I’m not really at liberty to be candid with the details here on the Net.

As vaguely as I can explain it, I am no longer subsidizing the Bulletin’s photography budget with my professional equipment, and the newspaper has given me a broken point-and-shoot camera with which to shoot Bandera County sports for the foreseeable future.

If you want to know my feelings on this, don’t hesitate to ask.

I hope that the situation will change for the better in the near future, but from what I’ve been told, it’s highly unlikely. I think this is quite unfortunate.

Luckily there is some light at the end of the tunnel in the form of a number of very good local photographers who are shooting Bandera County sports as freelancers this year. Check out the work of Spencer Smith, Ken Lane and Rick Mender to get your sports photo fix.

And what of Bandera.net? Many good things are on the horizon. Bookmark away and come back often; what you’ll see here in the near future is unlike anything that’s graced the Internet landscape of Bandera County. Those of you who know me well know I don’t make such boasts without warrant.

Stay tuned – it’s about to get good!

Bandera fell 16-7 to La Vernia tonight in their varsity football season opener.

You can find all of my photos from the game over at BanderaBulletin.dotphoto.com.

Reportedly Bulldog QB Cole Hubble broke his nose in the game. He left with trainer Mary Bolan in the second quarter after taking a blow to the face. He scored Bandera’s only TD in the game on a long breakaway run.

I’ll have a full report from Coach Larry Prince for this week’s story in the Bulletin.

Want to weigh in on the game? Leave a comment below or drop me an e-mail to James@team-outlaw.net.

Brad Domitrovich over at BISD sent out the following update for Bulldog football fans:

Football Season Ticket Information
Current season ticket holders may pick up their tickets at the Bandera ISD Business Office located at 815 Pecan Street on the following dates:

July 20 – July 24 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

July 27 – July 30 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The general public can purchase season tickets starting on August 3rd from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Cost of the seats are $40.00 (5 home games). For additional information please contact 796-3774 for more information.

You can keep up with all the latest communiques from Bandera ISD via Blogger, Twitter, or Tumblr. I get most of my Bandera ISD updates through e-mail via their Direct Delivery newsletters.

Bandera.net is undergoing some fun behind-the-scenes updates to content and delivery, so please excuse our infrequent updates. With Bandera County sports news in a lull over the summer, we’re taking this time to work on the backend of the site and get set up with some new features for sports fans.

I run Bandera.net as a public service to the Bandera County community to share online updates and information from my travels around the county as a sports editor and photojournalist for the Bandera Bulletin.

Just curious: Would you be interested in seeing commentary and perspective on newsworthy subjects outside of sports here at Bandera.net? Feel free to comment below, e-mail me, or give me a call or text to 830-688-1564.

Thanks to everyone who has already ordered photos of their graduates! Your images were sent to the lab on Sunday for printing and most shipped Monday. You should receive your package via USPS very soon!

(To answer our most Frequently Asked Question, yes, you can still send in your graduation order form and get early-bird prices!)

There are plenty of great outtakes and other images available for viewing and purchase in our online gallery. Don’t miss the hat toss and post-graduation hug-fest, as well as the NSFW Class of 2009 “Goofy” class photos. I take no responsibility for Caleb Murphy’s outbursts. I don’t think anyone could.

I like to keep in touch with Bandera graduates, just to see how you guys fare in life after Bantucky. E-mail me and let me know your plans for the future and I will send you a link to the full-size, hi-res copies of the 2009 Class Goofy photos. Trust me – these have to be seen in high-def glory to appreciate fully. We have never before done a goofy class shot at graduation, and these are epic.

Enjoy! If you would like to purchase any of these photos, feel free to use the online shopping cart or e-mail me image numbers and sizes and I will be happy to send over an invoice. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Thank you, as always, for supporting The Outlaw!

Great set of school-year-ending sports and events in this week’s photo update.

Freshly posted to the Bulletin’s DotPhoto.com account include:

Redux: Bandera High School Prom 2008 – May 17, 2008

Water Board Meeting – May 7, 2009

Big Lou’s Hot Dogs and Fellow’s Auto Parts Grand Opening – May 8, 2009

Bandera High School Prom 2009 – May 16, 2009

Medina River Ranch Boys and Girls Club Dinner – May 9, 2009

Bandera Lady Bulldogs softball vs. Sinton – May 14, 2009

Medina Bobcats baseball vs. Charlotte Trojans – May 15, 2009

Looking forward to adding Bandera baseball playoff photos from this coming Monday night! See you guys in San Antonio!

(Please note: I do not handle any of the fulfillment for print orders placed through the Bulletin’s DotPhoto.com galleries, so I do not claim any responsibility for the quality of prints or service they provide. We use a completely different lab for printing here at Outlaw, and I cannot vouch for DotPhoto.com’s quality. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.)

Brad Domitrovich over at Bandera ISD just sent out the latest information on the Bandera Bulldogs varsity baseball playoff run.

The Dogs will play vs. Sinton at San Antonio’s Northside ISD Gustafson Stadium on Saturday, May 23, at 7 p.m. Google Maps directions here.

I’ll be out snapping photos for the Bulletin, of course; see you guys there!

Read all about it, plus team photo of the area champs, at BanderaISD.net.

Another round of photo updates for you guys! As always, posted fresh over at the Bulletin’s DotPhoto.com account.

They include:

Bandera Lady Bulldogs softball vs. Crystal City Javelinas – April 9, 2009

Bandera Bulldogs JV baseball vs. Crystal City Hawgs – April 9, 2009

Bandera Bulldogs baseball vs. Crystal City Hawgs – April 9, 2009

Bandera First State Bank – April 13, 2009

Bandera Little League – April 14, 2009

Medina Lady Cats softball vs. Center Point Lady Pirates – April 14, 2009

Bandera County Chamber of Commerce Mixer at the Flying L Guest Ranch – April 16, 2009

Bandera Bulldogs baseball vs. Devine Warhorses – April 17, 2009

More updates to come this weekend, including softball, baseball, Medina prom, and High School Musical 2! Keep it locked on Bandera.net.

(Please note: I do not handle any of the fulfillment for print orders placed through the Bulletin’s DotPhoto.com galleries, so I do not claim any responsibility for the quality of prints or service they provide. We use a completely different lab for printing here at Outlaw, and I cannot vouch for DotPhoto.com’s quality. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.)

Another massive update of photos for the past month just went live, and there are plenty more to come tomorrow!

Fresh and toasty albums posted to the Bulletin’s dotphoto.com account include:

Gentry Fundraiser Luncheon in Bandera – March 20, 2009

Riverside Players perform OK Corral at the Silver Sage – March 21, 2009

Jessica gets Rabies Shots – March 23, 2009

Medina ISD School Board Meeting – March 23, 2009

Bandera Bulldogs soccer vs. Boerne Champion Chargers – March 24, 2009

Bandera Lady Bulldogs soccer vs. Alamo Heights – March 24, 2009

Medina Bobcats baseball vs. Junction Eagles – March 24, 2009

Hill Country Embroidery Ribbon Cutting – March 26, 2009

Southern Comfort Bakery Photos – March 26, 2009

Bandera Bulldogs baseball vs. Luling Eagles – March 27, 2009

Medina Lady Cats softball vs. Brackett Lady Tigers – March 27, 2009

Bandera Middle School presents Krazy Kamp – March 29, 2009

Bandera First State Bank Directors – March 30, 2009

Bandera Bulldogs baseball vs. Hondo Owls – March 31, 2009

Bandera Lady Bulldogs softball vs. Hondo Lady Owls – March 31, 2009

Medina Bobcats baseball vs. Sabinal Yellow Jackets – March 31, 2009

Medina Lady Cats softball vs. Sabinal Lady Yellow Jackets – March 31, 2009

Medina Bobcats Track Team at Center Point Pirates meet – April 2, 2009

Medina Little League Opening Day – April 4, 2009

Medina Bobcats baseball vs. Mason Punchers – April 7, 2009

Silver Sage Music Corral – April 7, 2009

More photo updates to come tomorrow! Keep your browser tuned to Bandera.net.

As always, thank you for supporting The Outlaw!

(Please note: I do not handle any of the fulfillment for print orders placed through the Bulletin’s DotPhoto.com galleries, so I do not claim any responsibility for the quality of prints or service they provide. We use a completely different lab for printing here at Outlaw, and I cannot vouch for DotPhoto.com’s quality. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.)

No less than 16 albums of Bandera County photo goodness in this week’s update!

Fresh albums posted to the Bulletin’s DotPhoto.com account include:

Sam Quaid’s 100th Birthday Party in Medina – March 2, 2009

Bandera Lady Bulldogs softball vs. Blanco Lady Eagles – March 3, 2009

A-Action Bail Bonds Ribbon Cutting – March 5, 2009

Silver Sage Corral Taco and Pancake Breakfast – March 6, 2009

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry – March 6, 2009

Team Steer Roping at Mansfield Park – March 8, 2009

Bandera Lady Bulldogs JV softball vs. Lytle Lady Pirates JV – March 10, 2009

Bandera Lady Bulldogs softball vs. Lytle Lady Pirates – March 10, 2009

Bandera Business Association Meeting – March 12, 2009

Medina ISD Band and Choir Spring Concert – March 12, 2009

Starlight Bookkeeping Ribbon Cutting – March 12, 2009

Riverside Players OK Corral Play Rehearsal – March 12, 2009

Silver Sage Corral Computer Classes – March 13, 2009

Bandera City Council Ballot Drawing – March 17, 2009

Bandera Bulldogs soccer vs. Medina Valley Panthers – March 19, 2009

Bandera Lady Bulldogs soccer vs. Burbank HS – March 20, 2009

Enjoy!

Question of The Day: What do you believe is the biggest hot-button issue in the news in Bandera County? What would you like to know more about? Comment below on this post, drop me an e-mail, or text/call me at 830-688-1564!

As always, thank you for supporting The Outlaw!

(Please note: I do not handle any of the fulfillment for print orders placed through the Bulletin’s DotPhoto.com galleries, so I do not claim any responsibility for the quality of prints or service they provide. We use a completely different lab for printing here at Outlaw, and I cannot vouch for DotPhoto.com’s quality. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.)

Received this link from Brad Domitrovich, communications director at BISD, with information on tonight’s boys and girls soccer playoff games.

Looks like the boys’ game at Boerne Champion High School has been moved to 8 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. The girls’ game remains at Bandera Middle School at 7 p.m.

Boerne ISD has a link up for directions to the Boerne ISD Stadium over here.

I’m shooting Medina Bobcats baseball this evening at 4:30 p.m., will likely swing by the girls’ game at 7 p.m., and then head to Boerne in time for the start of the boys’ game. Look for the photos to go online in the near future!

See you all tonight!