Heather and Steve Jones have served in Bandera County for decades. Author: Vanessa Croix Updated: 5:27 PM CST January 16, 2021 LAKEHILLS, Texas — Two longtime first responders in Bandera County are now trying to pick up the pieces after suffering a tragedy of their own. “The Bandera County community is the best one in the world. Anytime anything happens in this town, the town rallies,” Heather Jones said. “I just never imagined I would be on this side of it.” Over the years, Heather Jones and her husband, Steve, have served with the Medina Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Bandera VFD and Bandera County EMS.