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AUGUST 8 • SISTERDALE VFD ANNUAL BBQ: Join the Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department for the 51st annual BBQ & Dance. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. at the VFD, 1207 Sisterdale Road. The evening will feature great barbecue, live music, dancing and raffles while supporting the VFD. • CARS, COFFEE & CIGARS: Automotive enthusiasts are invited … Read more

Canales wins national swimming championship at USA Junior Nationals

Boerne Champion rising senior Kate Canales claimed a national championship after she captured first place in the 50-yard breaststroke at the USA Junior Nationals held Tuesday in California. Canales, a University of Florida commit, clocked in at 32.04 for first place, edging the second-place finisher from Chicago, Grace Koenig-Song, who posted 32.08. Texas A&M-bound Ella … Read more

Digging deep, reaching for greatness

At Convocation this year, I had the chance to speak to our staff about this year’s theme: Rooted in Tradition, Reaching for the Stars. In education, we spend so much time focused on growth – of our district, of our students, of our staff. This year, I decided it was time to prepare our team … Read more

Comfort eateries rate well with inspections

WHERE KENDALL COUNTY EATS: A CLOSER LOOK EDITOR’S NOTE: The Boerne Star meets twice monthly with Kendall County Health Inspector Steven Kotsatos and his staff, to bring us our newest feature, “Where Kendall County Eats: A Closer Look.” COMFORT — Check-ins conducted by the Kendall County health inspector found most Comfort restaurants operating at a … Read more

Rapid response during flood spares shelter animals

Within 20 minutes of receiving an evacuation order during the July 15 flooding, Boerne’s Animal Care Services team safely relocated dozens of animals as rapidly rising floodwater threatened the shelter. At 10:33 a.m., upon hearing of the rising water levels, Boerne Police Chief Steve Perez ordered the evacuation after water from Currey Creek began rising … Read more

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

AUGUST 5 • WATER CONSERVATION WORKSHOPS return noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the community room at the Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St. Topics include aquifers, rain harvesting, drip irrigation systems, rain barrels and wicking gardens; lawns and native grasses, and beekeeping. AUGUST 7 • FAMILY NIGHT HIKE: This hike is intended to accommodate short … Read more

‘Home To Texas’ business interns celebrated

BOERNE — The Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation July 30 recognized students and local employers who participated in the 2026 Home to Texas internship program, an initiative that helps connect talented students with local employers while strengthening Kendall County’s future workforce. BKCEDC hosted its annual Home to Texas Intern Reception at Sunny’s All Day … Read more