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AUSTIN — The end of summer should be a time of celebration, yet Labor Day continues to be a time when too many people choose to drive impaired. The danger is real. Last year, 35% of all Texas crash fatalities were drug or alcohol-related. Over Labor Day Weekend 2025, that number climbed to 57%, with … Read more
PIPE CREEK — Another community group has joined the chorus of advocates urging the Texas Department of Transpiration to speed up enhancements to problem-plagued Texas 46. The Pipe Creek Community Association unanimously adopted a resolution Aug. 15 supporting the acceleration of the funded 46 West safety project, according to a release. Board members said the resolution … Read more
Christmas comes but once a year … or twice, maybe, if you’re named Merriest Christmas Town in the United States.. Boerne is one of 25 finalists nationwide — and the lone Texas entry — in the Hallmark Channel’s “2026 Merriest Christmas Town” contest. The public can vote — at https://merriestchristmastownscontest.hallmarkchannel.com/vote/04 — for Boerne as “the town that … Read more
H-E-B shelves are missing several fresh-prepared items as NatureBest Precut & Produce LLC conducts a voluntary recall of products that may be contaminated with Salmonella. According to an H-E-B news release issued Saturday, the affected products were distributed to stores across Texas and Louisiana between July 3 and Aug. 5. The recall was issued after … Read more
A free sensoryfriendly performance set for Aug. 27 Boerne Community Theatre brings the beloved “Peanuts” gang to the stage with “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” running Aug. 21 through Sept. 6. Directed by Donna Provencher, the musical based on Charles M. Schulz’s long-running comic strip offers charm, wit and heart as it explores everyday … Read more
Officials: Proposed Boerne budget nearly $ 164 million Average home tax bill will drop The City Council Tuesday received a 2026-27 budget of $163.9 million that reduces spending by 7.7% from the current year’s budget. The proposed 2027 budget includes a recommended increase of just under 1 cent to the city’s property tax rate, from … Read more
BOERNE BUDGET AT A GLANCE: • 3% cost-of-living adjustment for city employees • 9.2% increase in health insurance costs • 3 new full-time parks service workers • 3 part-time seasonal attendants at new Boerne Heritage Volkspark • 1 new patrol officer Source: City of Boerne Source link
• HCCArts Art After-Hours and Mini Workshops are held at The Classroom at The Agricultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road, Boerne. Supplies are included; class size is limited. • Arts After Hours Aug. 18, 25 – Paper Clay Vintage Pots. Sept. 8 – Image Transfer. • Mini Workshops Sept. 11-13, 9 a.m. … Read more
The latest book published by the Texas Folklore Society, “Gather ‘Round: Gatherings in Texas and the Southwest,” is a wonderful book that explores the different ways people meet. The book is divided into different sections: past gatherings, large gatherings, changed gatherings — such as how people met during the pandemic — and more. The Oct. … Read more
AUGUST 16 •WEDDING DECOR RESALE: Join Ironwood Events at Von Erich Ranch, 1637 FM 473, from noon to 3 p.m. for a Wedding Decor Resale event. Guests will have the opportunity to shop gently used wedding decor. Newlyweds have the chance to sell their items if they reserve a vendor space. AUGUST 20 •THE CHOCOLATE … Read more