State’s wind projects at a standstill

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Dozens of Texas wind projects have been halted because the Department of Defense has not approved the federal permits required for them to move forward, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Data from the American Clean Power Association indicates the state has 54 wind projects stalled as part of a nationwide delay affecting 165 onshore … Read more

Stolarczyk loses runoff bid; Wisian holds spot

A new county judge will be taking his seat on the Commissioners Court after Ricky Gleason upset incumbent Shan Stolarczyk in Tuesday’s runoff election.
  Neither man received more than 50 percent of the votes during the March 3 GOP primary for the Kendall County Commissioners Court, triggering the runoff.  On May 26, Gleason rode a … Read more

We’re running out of room at courthouse

County Commissioners suggest interim solutions Kendall County’s two state district judges are warning the courthouse is running out of room, but local leaders say for now there is no quick fix. In fact, county commissioners said, it may be five years before another building can be added. Kirsten B. Cohoon of the 451st and newly … Read more

Upgrades to Adler Road double the cost

An amendment recently approved by the City Council to the Adler Road expansion and drainage project is doubling the original estimated cost. That authorization will increase the contract amount from about $1.6 million to $3.2 million, officials said. City Engineer Abigail Knott told the council during a May 14 session “additional design and construction phase … Read more

Donald D. Drew

March 8, 1934 April 18, 2026 Donald D. Drew, 92, passed away on April 18, 2026. Don was born on March 8, 1934, in Decatur, Illinois, to Frank and Bertha Drew. He attended school in Decatur before proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps. Don was one of 12 children and was the last … Read more

William ‘Bill’ Mayo

William Mayo William Howard “Bill” Mayo, 95, of Boerne, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2026. A visitation will be held Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Holt & Holt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 1, 2026, at 12 noon at Holt & Holt Funeral Home, … Read more

Clear choice for future

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor, We all live in Kendall County for a reason. We love the rural heritage, the open spaces, the safe communities and the unique quality of life that defines the Texas Hill Country. But we also know that our home is changing rapidly. Growth is coming, and it brings a choice: … Read more

Racism makes returns with reckless gerrymandering

PROGRESSIVE VIEWS Partisan and racial gerrymandering are major contributors to the current polarization in our nation. This polarization has led to a dysfunctional government dominated by extreme views. Moderate conservative and moderate progressive voters are often left out of the discussion, letting extreme views dominate. There is an emerging bipartisan effort in Congress to get … Read more