CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS LIGHTS GARY BORDERS Texas is poised to lead the nation by 2030 in the number of data centers, the Austin American-Statesman reported, surpassing Virginia. The state currently has 6.5 gigawatts of data center capacity under construction, accounting for 20% of the capacity added to the U.S. pipeline last year. One gigawatt can power … Read more
Corpus Christi Incarnate Word Academy pitcher Arisela Perez is having a great season, especially in district play where Perez boasts a 0.44 earned run average. The sophomore pitched a great game against the Geneva School of Boerne softball last Friday in Corpus Christi and tossed a one hitter to help the Angels win in six … Read more
The Comfort softball team played better in its second meeting with Florence last Friday, but the Deer still couldn’t overcome the Lady Buffaloes. Florence recorded a 24-2 win on Tuesday, but the Deer competed better last Friday and tallied 10 runs in a 20-10 setback to the Lady Buffs. Comfort slipped to 1-4 in district … Read more
Comfort High took care of business in its two baseball games with Florence last week. The Bobcats beat the Buffaloes Tuesday at home, 23-2, and then defeated Florence by almost the same score Friday on the road, 22-2. CHS improved to 2-0 in district (15-2-1 overall) and will play two games with Ingram Moore this … Read more
Geneva School of Boerne just announced that Adam Foren has officially accepted the offer to become Geneva’s next Head Football Coach. The tentative plan is for Foren to be on campus after Easter to meet the team, with an official start date of April 20. Geneva Athletic Director Trent Nesmith said Foren has an experience … Read more
After dropping their first game to Boerne High on Tuesday, the Chargers went to Greyhound Field on Friday and recorded the 12-6 win to split their series with BHS. The offensive fireworks started early for Champion after Brody Bendele homered in the top of the second inning for the lead that the Chargers never relinquished. … Read more
46 West head-on A 21-year-old Bandera man died Tuesday afternoon following a head-on collision on Texas 46 West, according to authorities. The crash occurred about 4 p.m. in the 300 block of 46 near Enchanted Spring Ranch in Kendall County, officials said. Preliminary information from the Texas Department of Public Safety indicates a black Chevrolet … Read more
Police chief or fire chief gets a pie to the face for charity For $100, you can hit Boerne’s police chief or fire chief in the face with a cream pie. Love Kendall County Kids’ “Battle of the Badges: Pie for a Purpose” invites 100 people to donate $100 to support the organization’s six charitable … Read more
27, ‘ 28 projects Residents Monday get chance to weigh in While Kendall County residents Monday can sound off on road projects for the next funding cycle, the trouble-plagued Herff Road-Main Street intersection is not on the agenda. The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization plays host to a mobility meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the … Read more
CELEBRATING THE ARTS Join the Hill Country Poets, on April 9, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Richter Breezeway, 153 S. Main Street, between Cork and Keg and Boerne Bookstore. This quickly growing and talented group of local poets will be celebrating Poetry Month and feature Bulverde poet, D. Ellis Phelps. Wine (first glass) and nibbles … Read more