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AUSTIN ‒ Gov. Greg Abbott touted Texas as America’s economic engine, using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment May 6 release showing Texas led all states with a gain of 46,800 nonfarm jobs over the month of March. “Texas is where free enterprise flourishes and jobs grow,” said Governor Abbott. “With the best business … Read more
A defendant about to stand trial in connection with a fatal wreck in 2024 instead pleaded guilty Monday before proceedings got underway. Blake David Wampler, who was charged with intoxication manslaughter, entered his plea before 451st state District Judge Kirsten Cohoon just as jury selection was set to begin. The jury pool was dismissed after … Read more
Champion vs. Rouse for the regional title. All games at Buda Johnson *Game 1 Wednesday, 6 p.m. *Game 2 Friday, 7 p.m. Game 3 Saturday, if needed, 2 p.m. Source link
A state district judge is set to hear arguments Monday over whether key cellphone evidence should be excluded in the intoxication manslaughter case against Blake David Wampler. Judge Kirsten B. Cohoon of the 451st state District Court could decide that day, officials said. Wampler, son of former Kerrville Mayor David Wampler, was charged in 2024 … Read more
Volunteers band together to prevent wildfire risk The 77-year-old widow stood on her porch Wednesday, listening to the drone of chainsaws while watching volunteers clear large deadwood trees, thick underbrush and creeping vines from her Wasp Creek Road property north of Boerne. “They are cleaning up my yard, making it less susceptible to embers from … Read more
Early voting in the May 26 runoff elections begins Monday and runs through Friday, May 18 to May 22. Voting is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kendall County Courthouse Annex, 221 Fawn Valley Drive, across Esser Road from Boerne ISD Stadium. On the ballot will be two Kendall County Commissioner Court seats … Read more
Lawsuits filed by two individuals who reported being injured in the August 2024 bleacher collapse at the Kendall County Fairgrounds have been settled, according to reports. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. Legal action by plaintiffs Garret Daley and Lindsay Ward state they were on the grandstand Aug. 31, 2024, watching a rodeo … Read more
‘Secrets, Lies, Texas Wives’ looks behind ‘the polished smiles and Sunday sermons’ Residents are broadcasting mixed reactions to the news Bravo TV will film a reality show titled “Secrets, Lies, Texas Wives” in the Boerne area. Many worry the program will shed a less-than-favorable light on the community, a Hill Country town founded in the … Read more
THE BOOKWORM Did you know May is National Mystery Month? To help celebrate here at the Patrick Heath Public Library, we have a themed display in the lobby for the month, with specially wrapped mystery books. These are truly “mysteries” because they are wrapped in brown paper, and clues are written on the outside of … Read more
