Financial steps to prepare for Alzheimer’s, dementia

More than 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, according to a 2025 report from the Alzheimer’s Association. The emotional toll of watching a loved one struggle with the memory loss, depression, anxiety and cognitive decline is already overwhelming — but the financial burden can be significant too. Hopefully this disease will never touch your family, … Read more

Show Republican values at the polls

It’s time for all Republican voters to answer the call and cast a ballot in this fall’s election. Early voting begins Oct. 19, with Election Day on Nov. 3. Mail-in ballots are also available, a good option for many voters. Sure, Kendall County is reliably Republican red. As a Texas governor once remarked to me … Read more

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OCTOBER 10 * INTRO TO BIRDING: Attendees will discover how to refine birdwatching skills and enhance understanding of these fascinating creatures. Held from 9-11 a.m. at the Cibolo Nature Center Auditorium, 140 City Park Road, this class will prepare you for fieldwork by teaching you what to observe and how to use essential birding tools … Read more

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote GOP, lower taxes

Editor,  A recent letter to the editor by longtime letter-writer Richard Caldwell was written to hinder, being political, not help. Win, regardless of the community he lives in. Not surprising, for a longtime local Democrat operative. First, the Boerne Independent School District just reduced the property tax rate for the district. Second, Boerne ISD is … Read more

Applications being taken for Veterans Assistance aid grants

AUSTIN — Applications are open for an estimated $31 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants, administered by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC). Nonprofit organizations and local government agencies that provide direct services to veterans may apply. “Texas stands with the men and women who wore the uniform,” Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday, in … Read more

Greyhounds make short work of Long Creek

The Boerne High football team tallied a season-high 63 points as they rolled to a 63-35 win over Long Creek Thursday at BISD Stadium. The Hounds had eight offensive possessions in the first half and scored eight touchdowns, while the defense came up with three interceptions in the half to give Boerne’s offense great starting … Read more

BISD water polo, tennis playoff info

BISD WATER POLO  SECOND ROUND PLAYOFFS All on Thursday at NEISD’s Davis Natatorium *Boerne girls vs. Johnson, 1 p.m. *Champion boys vs. Johnson, 2:15 p.m. *Champion girls vs. Pieper, 3:30 p.m. BISD TEAM TENNIS  SECOND ROUND PLAYOFFS Both on Thursday *Boerne High vs. Medina Valley at Northside Tennis Center, 11 a.m. *Champion vs. Highlands at … Read more

BISD water polo, tennis playoff info

Both Boerne ISD tennis teams won their second-round playoff matches on Thursday. Champion defeated Highlands 10-0 and the Greyhounds beat Medina Valley, 10-1. The two Boerne ISD schools will meet next week in the third round of the playoffs.  Date and time TBA. Water polo playoffs The BISD water polo teams are in action.  The … Read more