Lawyer gets 20 years for stealing money from children

Parents of 6 perished in murder-suicide BOERNE — Former attorney Karen Hogan was sentenced to 20 years in prison for crimes related to money taken from six children who lost their parents in a 2021 murder-suicide, according to prosecutors. Hogan pleaded guilty in March to misapplication of fiduciary-financial property of $300,000 or more, a first-degree … Read more

First Saturday shoppers flock to downtown

Carla Coleman, left, shops on “First Saturdays on Main” at La Te Da Boutique to celebrate her recent wedding anniversary. Manager Courtney Blair with Uptown Chic shows off some hot “First Saturday” sellers at her downtown Boerne boutique. Participating First Saturday shops stay open extended hours, mainly 5-9 p.m., offering customers additional shopping hours. Source … Read more

Women’s shelter launches ‘call to action’ fundraising drive

$45,000 needed to continue services The Kendall County Women’s Shelter has launched a “call to action” to help raise $45,000 to continue funding programs vital to the community, officials said. The funds are needed to maintain programming, pay staff and make necessary repairs to an aging facility, said Executive Director Allison Peterson. “Looking at our … Read more

Women’s shelter launches ‘call to action’ fundraising drive

The Kendall County Women’s Shelter has launched a “call to action” to help raise $45,000 to continue funding programs vital to the community, officials said.  The funds are needed to maintain programming, pay staff and make necessary repairs to an aging facility, said Executive Director Allison Peterson.  “Looking at our finances and the things that … Read more

Lawyer gets 20 years for stealing money from children

BOERNE — Former attorney Karen Hogan was sentenced to 20 years in prison for crimes related to money taken from six children who lost their parents in a 2021 murder-suicide, according to prosecutors.  Hogan pleaded guilty in March to misapplication of fiduciary-financial property of $300,000 or more, a first-degree felony, and to exploitation of a … Read more

Area Crime Reports

LAW ENFORCEMENT The following is a brief, partial recap of incidents reported by the Boerne Police Department and the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. General locations are listed rather than specific addresses. An arrest should not imply guilt or innocence, which will be decided in court at a later date. Anyone with information about any of … Read more