LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Shades of Joe McCarthy Editor, In response to Rich Sena’s Aug. 9 column, “Communism Making Alarming Inroads,” thanks so much for your alarming article about communism making inroads. Just when I thought it was safe to bring down my fear level, now socialists are morphing into communists. And I’d been alarmed about fascists for the … Read more

AREA CRIME REPORTS

LAW ENFORCEMENT The following is a brief, partial recap of incidents reported by the Boerne Police Department and the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. General locations are listed rather than specific addresses. Anyone with information about any of these incidents is asked to call the Boerne Police at 830-249-8645, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office at 830-249-9721 … Read more

PEC offering education Spotlight’ $500, $1,000 grants

JOHNSON CITY, Texas — With a new school year on the horizon, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is launching Educational Spotlight Grants to help teachers fund dynamic programs for their classrooms. PEC cares for its communities and believes that supporting area educators with the resources they need can turn creative classroom ideas into meaningful learning experiences … Read more

Upcoming Programs

• Aug. 19, noon: The Water Conservation program series meets in the community room, covering such topics as: Aquifer awareness, pollinators, gardening, and more. • Aug. 20, 1:30 p.m.: The Drawing Club meets in the conference room. • Aug. 21, 10 a.m.: Tai Chi is facilitated by volunteer Lavada Smith in the community room. • … Read more

Chargers split first two volleyball games

The Boerne Champion volleyball team opened its 2026 season against two former district opponents and split their two matches earlier this week. On Monday, Champion visited Kerrville Tivy and then on Tuesday, the Lady Chargers were at Pieper. Champion’s first home match won’t be until Aug. 25, because of work being done on the floor. … Read more

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

AUGUST 13 * FREE VACCINE CLINIC at Hill Country Animal League: Free vaccines will be given for cats and dogs from 9 a.m. to noon at their location, 924 N. Main St. Appointments required. Call: 830-249-2341. * BOERNE DEMOCRATS MEETING begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Longhorn Café, 369 S. Esser Road, featuring guest speaker … Read more

Nominations open for H-E-B Education Awards

Anyone can nominate an outstanding Texas educator until September 30 SAN ANTONIO — To commemorate 25 years of excellence in education, H-E-B will award more than $1 million in cash prizes to Texas educators and their schools through the 2027 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program. Nominations are now open, and anyone can nominate their … Read more

BOERNE PUNCHES TICKET TO LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES

A decision Tuesday by Little League International to accept a district court’s rejection of a temporary restraining order filed by an Oklahoma team has cleared the way for Boerne to proceed to next week’s Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Boerne Little League, playing as “ Texas West,” was crowned the Southwest Region champs … Read more

WAMPLER CASE REVISITED:

A CLOSER LOOK A note to our readers: A story in the upcoming Aug. 16, Sunday edition of The Boerne Star takes a deep dive into the aftermath of the Blake David Wampler case — and the questions that remain for the families involved. Wampler pleaded guilty in May to a charge of manslaughter in … Read more