THE BOOKWORM Mari Mancusi, a bestselling children’s book author out of Austin, will be featured at the Boerne Book Festival at 1 p.m. on Oct. 3 in the Patrick Heath Public Library’s community room. Mancusi has written many books for children, but we’re focusing on her “New Dragon City” series. The first book in this … Read more
CELEBRATING THE ARTS Today, Sept. 12, from 2-6 p.m., Carriage House Gallery artist Linda Chalberg will share her sketchbook pages matched with finished paintings. She will talk about her visit to La Romita and plein air painting in the beautiful Italian countryside. She will provide a brief watercolor demonstration, possibly olive trees around La Romita. … Read more
• HCCArts, Art AfterHours: Wood Veneer Marquetry, two-part series, Sept. 15, 22. A traditional art form of cutting designs from wood veneer and applying them to another substrate. Try your hand at crafting a motif from various wood veneers using both conventional and modern methods. Class one focuses on design and cutting; Class two see … Read more
• Monday, Sept. 14, 4:15 p.m.: Movie Monday in The HUB for teens, with the movie “How to Train Your Dragon.” • Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m.: Unidos Somos Más Exhibit Reception • Wednesday, Sept. 16, Noon: Water Conservation Workshop in the Conference Room. • Thursday, Oct. 1: Deadline for the “ No Blank Canvas” … Read more
SEPTEMBER 12 • TUG THE TRUCK: Gather your friends, coworkers, family members or teammates and get ready for the sixth annual Tug the Truck & Police Car Push, 8 a.m. to noon, hosted by the 100 Club of Kendall County. Opening ceremonies begin at 8 a.m. at Black Rifle Coffee Company, 101 S. Main St. … Read more
FINANCIAL FOCUS If you’ve just started managing your own finances, recommitted to doing it well or noticed your spending isn’t making you as happy as you’d hoped, a budget might be exactly what you need. When you know where your money is going, you’re likely to feel more in control and more confident your finances … Read more
The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate Liberty Capital Bank with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 27. Liberty Capital Bank is a privately held community bank committed to building lasting relationships and providing personalized banking solutions for businesses, families, and individuals. Following the merger with Texas Heritage Bank a few months ago, … Read more
PROGRESSIVE VIEWS The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) basically serves as the state’s accounting office. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, CPA is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government. On the ballot on Nov. 3, the CPA is … Read more
GUEST COMMENTARY It takes time and energy to keep a close watch on our government, but it’s our right as citizens. Really, it’s a duty. Transparency laws along with liberties granted by the U.S. Constitution help us do the job. Access to public information and free speech go hand in hand. We can’t effectively speak … Read more
Preserve public education Editor, Public education is one cornerstone that has made our country and democracy so great. Nearly all of us have been affected by public education. Our forefathers saw the importance of having an educated society. Not only is it good for society as a whole, but it ensures an educated workforce, which … Read more