FAIR OAKS RANCH — Fair Oaks Ranch city staff will host a public meeting concerning upcoming Dietz Elkhorn Road construction from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, in the Police Department Training Room, 7286 Dietz Elkhorn. The meeting will include a staff presentation, group Q&A, and breakout stations covering the project overview, phased detour plans, and … Read more
1,000 attendees showed up Lines started forming 90 minutes early for Saturday’s annual Back to School Resource Rally, as the Boerne Independent School District prepares for the Aug. 11 start of classes. From backpack giveaways, immunizations and sports physicals to bus schedule signups, the rally July 25 gave parents the resources they need to make … Read more
“Fortunately, the water never got to a dangerous level for the horses.” — Ben Wolff, Corrival Ranch Cleanup from the July deluge will take a long time at Corrival Ranch, but things could have turned out much worse if so many folks hadn’t lent a hand to safely evacuate 120 horses, the co-owner said. … Read more
‘THE DINING DIVAS’ ‘THE OFFICE’ GIRLS EDITOR’S NOTE: Each month, the Boerne Star sends its “crack team” of restaurant reviewers to an establishment in the area. These ladies — who have assumed the names of Pam, Erin, Nellie and Kelly, from TV’s “The Office” — select a restaurant, show up unannounced, and take in all … Read more
FINANCIAL FOCUS More than 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, according to a 2025 report from the Alzheimer’s Association. The emotional toll of watching a loved one struggle with the memory loss, depression, anxiety and cognitive decline is already overwhelming — but the financial burden can be significant too. Hopefully this disease will never touch … Read more
THE BOOKWORM Are you traveling this Summer? No matter your method of reading and enjoying books, the Boerne library has you covered. If you are fond of listening to audio books while traveling, there are many to choose from in e-audiobook format through the Libby and Cloud Library apps. Here’s one I recently discovered and … Read more
FAIR OAKS RANCH — A major thoroughfare in the city — Dietz Elkhorn Road — is about to get a facelift, and city officials want everyone to know about it. The city is hosting an open house 4-6 p.m. July 29 to spell out reconstruction of a 1.2-mile stretch of the road between Fair Oaks … Read more
CELEBRATING THE ARTS “Hill Country’s Got Talent!” auditions are today and Sunday, July 25-26, in the Boerne Community Auditorium, 907 E. Blanco Road in Boerne. Sing, dance, juggle, tell jokes, play drums, have a band — whatever your talent is, Hill Country’s Got Talent” wants you on that stage. Refer to website auditions announcement — … Read more
JULY 28 • ABENDKONZERT BY BOERNE Parks and Recreation: Come listen to the Boerne Village Band, the longest continuously playing German band outside of Germany, at 7:30 p.m. for an evening concert on the lawn at Main Plaza. Details: 830-248-1635. JULY 29 • BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS LUNCH & Learn: Randy Carroll will be speaking on“The Power … Read more
“You took my innocence, and that I will never forgive.” — minor victim during impact statement A Kendall County jury Thursday found Sean Patrick Long guilty of aggravated sexual assault of a child following a five-day trial in the 451st state district court. Sentencing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Aug. 29 in the Kendall … Read more