BHS tennis falls to Flour Bluff

SAN ANTONIO – Boerne High fell in the regional championship team tennis match Friday at Blossom. Flour Bluff defended its regional title after they defeated the Greyhounds 10-2 to win their second straight Region IV-5A crown. This was Boerne’s second time to play for the title in three seasons since they moved up to 5A … Read more

Wisian completes advanced county government course

Kendall County Commissioner Andra Wisian was recently honored for her completion of a voluntary advanced course of study on county government titled Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum (CCAC). Wisian received a certificate of achievement from the County and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT), sponsor of the advanced curriculum program, at the CJCAT annual conference held Oct. … Read more

Texans can apply to college for free this week

AUSTIN — Free College Application Week runs through Oct. 18, allowing Texas residents to apply to undergraduate programs at any public college or university in the state at no cost. “A Texas student can apply to any public college or university and pay no application fee,” Gov. Greg Abbott said, in announcing the Oct.12-18 free … Read more

Chamber goes to the dogs with Charming Pet Rescue

Members of the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce flocked to Charming Pet Rescue on Sept. 24 for a ribbon-cutting event. Charming Pet Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue, is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abandoned dogs and cats, particularly those at risk in overcrowded shelters. Their mission is to help family friendly pets find … Read more

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OCTOBER 14 * NOAH’S NATURE WALK: Join the Cibolo’s Nature Center’s Education Director for a refreshing 30-minute nature walk along the trails. The walk begins at 2:30 p.m. on the back porch of the Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park in Boerne. * ‘THRIVE AFTER 55’, the Boerne Senior Expo, runs 9 a.m. to 3 … Read more

AREA CRIME REPORTS

LAW ENFORCEMENT The following is a brief, partial recap of incidents reported by the Boerne Police Department and the Kendall County Sheriff ’s Office. General locations are listed rather than specific addresses. Anyone with information about any of these incidents is asked to call the Boerne Police at 830249-8645, the Kendall County Sheriff ’s Office … Read more

What to know about ‘finfluencers’

FINANCIAL FOCUS In the age of social media, it’s easy to find advice on just about anything — including how to manage your money. Content creators known as “finfluencers” — short for financial influencers — use platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram to share their takes on investing, budgeting and building wealth. Many of them … Read more

Barking up the right tree

Dog-friendly event raises funds for spay, neuter services Boerne’s Main Plaza is going to the dogs. On Saturday, the plaza will be filled with furry four-legged friends when the sixth annual Barktoberfest offers a celebration of pets and their people. From the doggy dash to Dachshund races, dog costume contests, a petting zoo and pet … Read more