Community collaboration provided foundation for the future FAIR OAKS RANCH — After months of meetings and community input, the City Council Thursday formally adopted a new Strategic Plan, establishing a roadmap for priorities and initiatives over the next five years. The plan — involving collaboration among residents, stakeholder groups, city staff and elected officials — … Read more
James H. “Jim” Bond, beloved son, faithful husband, loving father, amazing grandfather and thoughtful friend, left this earth for his heavenly home on May 28, 2026. Jim left behind a legacy of deep love for his family, kindness to all he encountered, a faith that was obvious to all who knew him, and a generous … Read more
Prediction: Not enough rain is coming to reverse trend Recent rains and forecasts for the coming days are not enough to break the drought the Hill Country has endured the past several years, officials said. Milan Michalec, a Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District precinct 2 director, labeled the conditions gripping Kendall County as a “green … Read more
State sets aside $ 40.8 mill for veterans, families AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) today announced that $40.8 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants will support 190 grants to 160 organizations across the state. Approved by TVC commissioners last week, FVA grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations … Read more
JUNE 4 • TIKI TORCH WORKSHOP: A night of creativity, connection and a little bit of magic as you design your own wine bottle tiki torch. Night lasts 6-8 p.m. at Camp Bar and Feed, 421 S. Main St. JUNE 6 • AID THE SILENT 5K: Join “Aid the Silent” at 8 a.m. at Main … Read more
A lucky customer joining the flock at the grand opening of Chicken Salad Chick Wednesday morning could fly away with free chicken- salad cartons every week for a year. The restaurant’s debut kicks off at 9 a.m. with a Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at 34702 Interstate 10 West. Chicken Salad Chick becomes … Read more
COMFORT — Bending Branch Winery named its first Chief Operating Officer, promoting Jennifer Cernosek to the new position. Since joining the winery as direct-to-consumer manager in 2018, Cernosek has advanced from general manager to commanding the full breadth of a four-brand company. She now leads a team of nearly 40 individuals spanning winemaking and cellar … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — Geneva School of Boerne hosted its commencement exercises May 23 at University Methodist Church. The Geneva School of Boerne seniors are honored May 23 at commencement exercises at University Methodist Church in San Antonio. This year’s class of 39 seniors marked the private religious school’s 16th graduating class. Fifteen students in the … Read more
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS GARY BORDERS Gov. Greg Abbott ordered all public universities and colleges to keep tuition flat for the upcoming academic year, the Austin American- Statesman reported. Abbott first mandated the tuition freeze in 2023. His order also applies to public health institutions and community colleges. “Higher education must be attainable for Texas students and … Read more
SHARING THE PAST On Wednesday, April 22, 1908, Kendall County’s popular and highly respected Sheriff, George August Zoeller, died after shooting himself in the Boerne jail. As was his daily habit, George Zoeller went to the jail before breakfast. He had recently had a severe illness but seemed to have recovered. His wife, Eleanora, thought … Read more