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$5 million wastewater expansion on tap for Boerne

$ 5 million wastewater expansion on tap for Boerne Avila Construction is awarded bid Boerne is getting a new reclaimed water facility for more than $5 million as part of a wastewater-treatment center expansion project. The facility is needed to keep up with the town’s growing needs, officials noted during an April 14 City Council … Read more

Boerne ISD students sweep CTE architecture category

SAN ANTONIO — Three Boerne Independent School District students swept awards in the architecture category of the recent Region 20 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Awards Ceremony at Palo Alto College. Boerne ISD students competed in the Architecture category, with Champion High School students Caleb White earning first place and a $1,500 scholarship, and Allan … Read more

Poetry Month; No Blank Canvas artists coming

THE BOOKWORM There are a couple of great ways to celebrate National Poetry Month within the library. As you enter the library, look to your left near the gallery. There is a “Poet-tree” set up on the wall where patrons can write their own short poem on colored butterfly- shaped paper, and we’ll attach your … Read more

Well-informed voters

WRITE OF CENTER Voters often ask for advice on voting choices. It’s totally understandable, with many different elections and the avalanche of candidate information thrown at us. I’ve been in many campaigns, and here are some tips and tricks to becoming an informed voter. First, I want to demonstrate the power of a Texas voter. … Read more

Sustainable investing means investing with a purpose

FINANCIAL FOCUS When you think about investing, you probably want your money to grow. But maybe you also want it to make a positive difference in the world while you continue pursuing your financial goals. That’s the foundation of sustainable investing: an approach that considers environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors alongside traditional financial analysis. … Read more

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

APRIL 20 • STATE OF DISABILITIES: LTO Ventures is excited to announce their inaugural Town Hall and Resource Fair presenting the State of Disabilities in the Hill Country from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at the Cana Ballroom, 202 W. Kronkosky St. Contact molson@ltoventures.org for more info. APRIL 25 • EARTH DAY SCAVENGER Hunt: Celebrate Earth … Read more

Lady Hounds fall to Pieper in home finale

Boerne High hosted its final softball game of the season Tuesday when they welcomed playoff-bound Pieper. Even though BHS outhit the Warriors (10-7), Pieper scored more runs and won Tuesday’s contest, 11-4. The Lady Greyhounds slipped to 6-9 in district (14-9 overall) and closed out the season Friday at New Braunfels. Smithson Valley (14-1), Veterans … Read more