Kendall County Commissioner Andra Wisian was recently honored for her completion of a voluntary advanced course of study on county government titled Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum (CCAC). Wisian received a certificate of achievement from the County and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT), sponsor of the advanced curriculum program, at the CJCAT annual conference held Oct. … Read more
AUSTIN — Free College Application Week runs through Oct. 18, allowing Texas residents to apply to undergraduate programs at any public college or university in the state at no cost. “A Texas student can apply to any public college or university and pay no application fee,” Gov. Greg Abbott said, in announcing the Oct.12-18 free … Read more
Dog-friendly event raises funds for spay, neuter services Boerne’s Main Plaza is going to the dogs. On Saturday, the plaza will be filled with furry four-legged friends when the sixth annual Barktoberfest offers a celebration of pets and their people. From the doggy dash to Dachshund races, dog costume contests, a petting zoo and pet … Read more
Texas Department of Transportation officials will be in town Nov. 10 to provide an update for the Texas 46 West safety project. Precinct 1 Commissioner Jennifer McCall Tuesday told her Kendall County Commissioners Court colleagues about the 6:30 p.m. session at the Patrick Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St. The county and the state … Read more
it’ll be a busy week for Boerne ISD teams, especially for the water polo, tennis and cross country teams. All will be in postseason action this week. Water polo The Champion water polo teams both advanced to the third round and will play Tuesday at Northside. The winners of Tuesday’s matches advance to the regional … Read more
A couple of district frontrunners slugged it out Friday night in Boerne when Geneva School of Boerne hosted Bay Area Christian. The teams traded punches early and there were five ties or lead changes in the first 13 minutes alone before the Eagles took control of the game and went on to hand the Broncos … Read more
The Boerne ISD board of trustees has been named the 2026 Outstanding School Board, the top honor in the TASA School Board Awards program. The Boerne board was chosen from among five finalists interviewed by a committee of Texas school administrators. The committee praised the board for its “one team mentality,” culture of honor and … Read more
PARTY WITH THE STARS COMFORT — Kendall County Friends of the Night Sky, Boerne Kendall County Dark Sky Group and Singing Water Vineyards will cast their eyes to the heavens Friday to host a Star Party. The vineyard where the event is being held is at 316 Mill Dam Road. After gates open at 6:30 … Read more
Writers’ panel has different views on Lone Star State What makes Texas literature “Texas”? Other than the typical Western saga, everybody seems to have a different idea — especially writers who have won awards for their recent works. One of the six panels of authors at the 10th annual Boerne Book Festival Oct. 3 delved … Read more
Gemma Gleason, daughter of Kendall County Judge-elect Ricky Gleason, throws a ball at targets in hopes of winning a trumpet, during games and activities at National Night Out Tuesday in Boerne Main Plaza. Star photos by David Basarich Evelyn Emerson gives the “thumbs up” after being strapped onto a gurney, as part of the EMS/fire … Read more