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

Tex-Mex eateries earn high scores

WHERE KENDALL COUNTY EATS: A CLOSER LOOK EDITOR’S NOTE: The Boerne Star meets twice monthly with Kendall County Health Inspector Steven Kotsatos and his staff, to bring us our newest feature, “Where Kendall County Eats: A Closer Look.” Check-ins conducted by the Kendall County health inspector found most Boerne restaurants operating at a high level … Read more

Comfort family’s flood recovery struggle not unique

Agency: Homeowners face heavy damage, limited aid Editor’s note: This story is part of a continuing look by the Boerne Star into recovery efforts in the aftermath of the July flooding, much of it centered on Comfort — one of Kendall County’s hardest-hit areas. COMFORT — For families like Dustin Castro’s, unexpected flood patterns, insurance … Read more

HCCArts Calendar

• Boerne Community Theatre presents, “ You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” Aug. 21 through Sept. 6, 2026, co- produced by H- EB, directed by Donna Provencher. Based on the comic strip, “Peanuts,” by Charles M Schultz. The theater is located at 906 E. Blanco Road, Boerne. For details, call 830-249-9166, or refer to www.boernetheatre. … Read more

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

AUGUST 25 • BINGO FOR BETTER HEALTH: Come join an evening of fun with exciting bingo prizes, raffle items and community spirit from 5:308:30 p.m. at St. Helena’s Episcopal Church, 410 N. Main St. Fundraising benefits uninsured, low-income adults in the community. Tickets are $55. Contact: Jessika Goad, 830-249-0130. • BACK TO SCHOOL Creation Station: … Read more

Association joins others seeking Texas

46 improvements PIPE CREEK — Another community group has joined the chorus of advocates urging the Texas Department of Transpiration to speed up enhancements to problem-plagued Texas 46. The Pipe Creek Community Association unanimously adopted a resolution Aug. 15 supporting the acceleration of the funded 46 West safety project, according to a release. Board members … Read more

James Paul Ulm Sr.

James Ulm Sr. Aug. 19, 1937 — Aug. 9, 2026 James ‘Jim’ Paul Ulm Sr. passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Aug. 9, 2026, joining his beloved wife Margaret Jean ‘Jeanne’ Newkirk Ulm in rest. Born in Frankfort, Indiana, Jim was recruited for the Air Force Academy as a talented basketball player, … Read more

Abel Hernandez

Abel Sanchez Hernandez d., June 22, 2026 Abel Sanchez Hernandez came to live in the Sisterdale/Kendalia area in 1990 and lived with the Mack Arnold family beginning in April of that year. He passed away on June 22, 2026, in an Austin hospital with his family by his side. Guanajuato Mexico was home to the … Read more