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Boerne first responders initiated three high-water vehicle rescues Wednesday morning, as 9-10 inches of rain — including 3.5 inches in just one hour — created dangerous flooding conditions citywide. The Herff-River Road intersection more resembled raging rapids as water two and three feet deep swept down River Road and inundated the intersection by 9:30 a.m., … Read more
The National Weather Service has now issued a Flash Flood Emergency for Boerne until 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. This is the highest threat level. Rescue Operations As of 12:30 p.m., the City of Boerne has responded to 20 high water calls. First responders were able to assist people to shelter in place. Of those … Read more
BOERNE — The Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District has adopted Drought Stage 2 levels for its users, the board of directors Monday voting to make the move as the result of recent rainfall. District staff made the recommendation based on improving groundwater levels, recent rainfall and increased streamflow in local creeks and rivers. During Stage … Read more
20 SAN ANTONIO — The Boerne Independent School District board of trustees was named the Education Service Center Region 20 (ESC-20) 2026 School Board of the Year, recognizing the board’s leadership, commitment to students and dedication to serving the Boerne community. The honor advances Boerne ISD to represent Region 20 in the Texas Association of … Read more
JULY 16 • SOURDOUGH WORKSHOP at Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road, Boerne. Join a hands-on class from 6:30-8 p.m., covering the history, science and art of sourdough. Attendees will take home kitchen tools and an established sourdough starter. Contact: sarahb@cibolo.org. Cost $65. • TIKI TORCH WORKSHOP: A night of creativity, connection and a little bit … Read more
AUSTIN ‒ Texas has been tabbed as offering the Best Business Climate in the nation, for the fourth year in a row by Business Facilities magazine in its 2026 Annual Rankings Report. The Best Business Climate ranking is based on overall economic strength, regulatory and tax climate, infrastructure, and workforce. Evaluation also considers economic development … Read more
The Boerne Little League baseball team won the Texas West state championship last weekend and is headed to the regional round. Boerne will play other state champions at regionals and the winner of that tournament, scheduled to begin Aug. 6 in Waco, advances to this year’s Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. For more, … Read more
Boerne High graduates Camden Johnson and Rashawn Galloway were selected in last weekend’s Major League Baseball draft. Johnson, a 2023 BHS grad, went to the Kansas City Royals, in the ninth round with the 269th pick, while Galloway, a 2022 BHS grad, was selected in Round 16 with the 481st pick by the Houston Astros. … Read more
Industry expanding across the state AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott this week called for a ban on building new data centers in rural areas and additional regulations during a campaign stop in East Texas. “We must prohibit them from building (artificial intelligence) data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods. (Data centers) dovetail right into fighting for … Read more
A gun-toting man clad in his underwear and standing in the street died after Kendall County deputies returned fire when he shot at them, authorities said. The dead man was identified in a release issued by the Sheriff’s Office as Austin Hodo, a 2026 graduate of Geneva School of Boerne, and member of the Eagles … Read more