CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MAY 13 • STRONGER TOGETHER Child Protection Summit: This May 13-14 conference brings together law enforcement, child welfare professionals and children’s advocacy centers to assist navigating issues surrounding crimes against children. Summit runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Kendall Inn, 128 W. Blanco Road. Register at: hillcountrycrisiscouncil. com/cac-conference-2026. • NATURE WALK WITH Noah … Read more

Chargers tangle with another district champ in Palmview

Just like last week’s second round series, the Boerne Champion baseball team will face another district champion in the playoffs. The Chargers defeated district champ Southwest last week in a best-of-three series after dispatching the Dragons in three games. Champion (31-6-1) moves on to face Palmview (26-7-2) in the third round. The Lobos won District … Read more

Look, don’t touch

Leave baby wildlife where you find them AUSTIN — Warmer weather across Texas means more time outdoors and more encounters with wildlife. Spring and early summer are also when many species give birth and raise their young, which can lead to confusion when animals appear to be alone. Each year, well-meaning Texans pick up young … Read more

A divided land, a lawful call to service

GUEST COMMENTARY I have read a recent piece concerning Hermann Lange with both interest and concern. It is not my habit to take public exception lightly, particularly when a young man’s death is the subject. All losses in the Civil War deserve a degree of solemn respect. Yet respect for the dead does not absolve … Read more

EDC names board directors

New directors are taking their seats with the Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corp., officials said. The appointments were announced during an annual members luncheon recently held at Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort. More than 75 people attended. Dakota Durden of GRIT Co. will serve as board chair; Caleb Clark of Edward Jones is vice … Read more

Boerne pet ‘wellness roundup’ set for June

Speakers discuss nutrition, prevention and long-term health A “holistic pet wellness” event coming to Boerne next month will offer tips and highlights about the proper care and nutrition of a household’s four-legged family members. Michele Jaime, owner of Fetch & Friskers and a 15-year Boerne resident, has assembled a team of five speakers for the … Read more

Art, Wine Fest coming May 22-23

CELEBRATING THE ARTS Time to buy your tickets for the Hill Country Art and Wine Festival, brought to you by the partnership that created the memorable seven-year run of Boerne Bierfest. Hill Country Council for the Arts, along with Eventson- Main, invite you to join us Memorial Day weekend, May 22-23 at Boerne’s Main Plaza. … Read more

ARTS CALENDAR

* TODAY: Join our friends at Helotes Gallery for a special exhibition featuring George Bedoy, today and tomorrow artists reception, at 10 a.m. May 9, for pastry and drinks. Bedoy is a high school junior who recently completed Sandra Day O’Connor High School’s Independent Study Mentorship program. Art was his area of study and he … Read more