AUSTIN — As Texans gather to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July holiday. To keep everyone safe, more troopers will be out on the roads, including for the Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE), which runs July … Read more
With summer boating season in full swing, Texas Game Wardens are reminding Texans and visitors alike to put safety first before heading out on the water. In 2025, Texas recorded 178 reportable boating incidents that resulted in 50 fatalities and 77 serious injuries. Eighty-four percent of those who died in boating incidents were not wearing … Read more
Nearly one year after the devastating July 4 floods, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced last week that 130 households have returned to permanent housing, while 98 additional households are actively progressing toward permanent housing solutions. In total, 228 flood-affected households are either home or moving through an established pathway toward permanent … Read more
Two of the athletes chase the ball during one of the scrimmages at the camp. Star photos by Kerry Barboza Stretching is key when playing sports and before the campers began drills, they would start each session with a series of warm-up exercises. During the camp, the young men worked on keeping the ball airborne … Read more
(RIGHT) Ret. Chief Warrant Officer Jim Manzo plays the songs of the six branches of the military during Saturday’s Women Veterans Recognition Day. Star photos by Jeff B. Flinn Source link
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS HLIGHTS GARY BORDERS The State Board of Education gave final approval last week to a new required reading list for every grade level and also passed a rewrite of the state’s social studies requirements for kindergarten to eighth grade, the Austin American- Statesman reported. B o t h plans include biblical concepts, essentially … Read more
FAIR OAKS RANCH — Fair Oaks Ranch and the Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club are inviting residents and visitors to join them as the nation marks its 250th birthday. The Fair Oaks Ranch Fourth of July Celebration will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country … Read more
With stars-and-stripes lighting lining Boerne’s Main Street and Americana décor displayed at City Hall, Main Plaza and Veterans Plaza, the “America250” patriotic spirit is hard to miss. The city’s red, white and bluethemed decorations will remain up until the end of September. Other area events and decor timed for the America250 celebration: Library America250 Display … Read more
Community event brings Boerne together, he says A dream to create a lasting holiday commemorating U.S. independence has turned into a celebration all of Boerne can enjoy, said the founder of the annual Boerne Flag Run. According to Camden Vicknair, who was 15 in 2019 when he kicked off the event, the run is about … Read more
DFW AIRPORT –– The Boerne Star won recognition for journalism excellence and high standards of reporting in the 2025 Texas Better Newspaper Contest. Presentation of the awards took place on the last day of the Texas Newspaper Association’s annual Convention & Trade Show, held June 18-20 at the Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport. According to … Read more