THC ban a necessity

Texas had an opportunity to confront the explosive growth of intoxicating THC products. The Legislature acted. Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed the bill. That veto was a serious mistake, and its consequences are becoming increasingly clear. What began with hemp legalization has developed into a massive commercial market for intoxicating gummies, drinks, vapes and other THC … Read more

Kendall County Commissioners End Flock Agreement

The Kendall County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Tuesday not to renew its agreement with Flock Safety Group, ending the county’s participation in the company’s automated license plate recognition program after roughly a year of debate over the technology’s public safety benefits, privacy implications and potential for misuse. The 5-0 vote came Aug. 25 following an … Read more

Boerne knocked out of Little League World Series

WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA – Ohio (Great Lakes) beat Boerne Little League (Southwest) Monday in Williamsport, 6-1, to eliminate Boerne from the Little League World Series. Boerne was knocked out after dropping its first two games in Williamsport.  Great Lakes pushed in a run in the first and never trailed from there. They added two more in … Read more

Geneva football team rolls in season opener

HALLETTSVILLE – The Geneva School of Boerne looked impressive in its season opener Friday night in Hallettsville when the Eagles took on Sacred Heart to open the 2026 season. Geneva beat Sacred Heart 48-6 to start the season at 1-0. They’ll be in Boerne this coming Friday for their home opener against Natalia, 7 p.m. … Read more

Tacoma, Wash (Northwest) edges Boerne (Southwest) in Little League World Series opener, 4-3

Tacoma, Washington (Northwest) edged Boerne (Southwest) in the Little League World Series opener Friday in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. 4-3. Boerne trailed 4-3 going into the bottom of the 6th with no outs, but Northwest kept them off the board with two fielder’s choice plays at the plate and a pop up to centerfield. NW never trailed … Read more

Boerne, Champion high schools among tops in the country

Both Boerne and Boerne-Champion high schools have made U.S. News and World Report’s Best High School Rankings list for 2026-27. U.S. News assesses over 27,000 public schools each year and ranks nearly 18,000, according to the media outlet. Criteria include college readiness, the breadth of college curriculum offered, state assessment proficiency, performance on state assessments, … Read more