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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
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
FINANCIAL FOCUS A 529 education savings plan might sound like something only families with college-bound kids need. But the versatility of a 529 account may surprise you, whether your child heads to a four-year university, a trade school or elsewhere. 1. 529 plan tax benefits. Earnings in a 529 plan grow free from federal taxes, … Read more
Editor, Many of us have long been asking just when will one of President Trump’s stunts finally break the hold he has over too many voters in this country. Regrettably, every time he takes yet another hideous step in his interminable quest to wreck our country, it seems he and his cronies are somehow able … Read more
MAY 13 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 Offi … Read more
CELEBRATING THE ARTS Members of our community are invited to a free Memorial Day Concert, performed by Boerne Concert Band, beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at Boerne Main Plaza. The band will perform patriotic classics to honor and remember our Armed Forces, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in past wars. Musical … Read more
AUSTIN – As temperatures rise across Texas, more people will head to lakes, rivers and coastal waters to cool off. May is National Water Safety Month, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds Texans that simple precautions can prevent injuries and save lives. “In Texas, spending time on the water is part of … Read more
BISD BOYS BASKETBALL May 26-29 9 am – 11:30am – 2nd-5th graders at CHS 1 pm – 3:30pm 6th/7th graders at BHS (Tues/Wed) and at Champion HS on (Thur/Fri) 1 pm – 3:30pm 8th/9th graders at CHS (Tues/Wed) and at Boerne HS on (Thur/Fri) BISD GIRLS BASKETBALL Dates: Monday June 1-June 4 at CHS 9 … Read more
It’s been quite a journey for recent Boerne Champion graduate Elizabeth Leachman over the past 18 months or so. After winning the Foot Locker Cross-Country Championship in December 2024 during her junior year, her life took an unexpected turn. Around that time, the running phenom’s biggest battles were away from the track/course as she faced … Read more
AUSTIN – Boerne High’s Presley Merkens capped a remarkable freshman season by winning a medal at the 5A state track and field meet in Austin last weekend. Merkens raced to silver in the 800 last Friday afternoon in her first year running at the high school level. The freshman clocked in at 2.11.99 to set … Read more