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.

The Bandera Lady Bulldogs varsity volleyball squad did not fare too well against the Llano Lady Yellowjackets tonight, Aug. 25,  losing in three sets.

You can find all of my photos from the varsity, JV, and freshman games over at BanderaBulletin.dotphoto.com.

It was great to get out and shoot some Bandera volleyball, though! The action was great and volleyball is always one of my favorite sports to photograph.

See you all this Friday when the Bulldogs kick off their 2009 football season against La Vernia!

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.

We had a lot of fun shooting with Deana and Travis’ girls from the Bandera Athletic Academy last night at the Flying L Guest Ranch. The girls were great in front of the camera and wonderful performers at their show.

Parents can view photos from the shoot in our online gallery.

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.

Reporting live from Seguin, here’s the latest from the Bandera-Sinton softball playoff game.

8:21 – Bandera 0, Sinton 13, ballgame

8:09 – Bandera 0, Sinton 13

7:58 – Bandera 0, Sinton 9 in the third

Bandera will play game 2 and if necessary game 3 in Seguin tomorrow (Saturday). The Lady Bulldogs were eliminated from the playoffs after a game-two loss to Sinton on May 15.

We are all caught up on photo processing! You can view all of the latest photo albums over at the Bulletin’s DotPhoto.com account.

The latest updates include:

Bandera Lady Bulldogs softball vs. Devine Arabians – April 17, 2009

Bandera Real Estate presents the Boys and Girls Club Goat Spectacular Cabrito Cook-off – April 18, 2009

Medina High School Prom at the Dietert Center in Kerrville – April 18, 2009

Pipe Creek Christian School Son Shine Festival at Mansfield Park – April 18, 2009

Medina Bobcats baseball vs. Center Point Pirates – April 20, 2009

Bandera Business Association Candidates Forum at the Silver Sage Corral – April 21, 2009

Bandera Middle School Theatre presents High School Musical 2 – April 26, 2009

Medina River Cleanup – May 2, 2009

Lakehills / Pipe Creek Little League – May 2, 2009

Bandera County Relay For Life – May 2, 2009

You can also visit this link for my panoramic photo of the Relay For Life Luminaria Ceremony.

Thank you, as always, 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.)