HELOTES – Boerne High picked up two bronze medals at this year’s 5A state tennis tourney that wrapped up on Friday. Aidan Cebe earned bronze in boys singles and might have won silver or gold but had to withdraw in his state semis match after suffering an ankle injury in the first set. Nick Dube … Read more
Both incumbents in the May 2 elections for Boerne ISD and Fair Oaks Ranch prevailed by double- digit percentages. In the Boerne Independent School District race, Place 7 trustee Rich Sena was reelected to a fifth term, outdistancing a challenge from Michael Ethridge, a Boerne businessman and former Boerne High School graduate. In the Fair … Read more
MAY 6 • REVENGE OF THE SITH by Richter Boerne from 6-8 p.m. at Richter Tavern, 153 Main St. Guests are invited to dress as their favorite character for a chance to win prizes and join in the fun. The evening features a fourcourse dinner paired with craft cocktails or wine. • COUNTY JUDGE RUNOFF: … Read more
The Boerne Independent School District Monday announced the Top 10 seniors from Boerne High School and Boerne-Champion High School. Boerne High’s Top 10, in order, are: Blythe Wilkes, Olivia Stahl, Austin Jehnke, Molly Miller, Matthew Russell, Taylor Roberts, Sydney Smith, Cadence Nance, Lila Davis and Sara Kleeman. Champion’s Top 10, in order, are: Lauren Johnston, … Read more
Comfort closed out their opening-round series with a 7-4 win over Merkel on Monday in Brownwood. The Bobcats (24-5-1) return to Brownwood to face Jacksboro (22-4) in the second round. Game 1 is Friday at 6 p.m.; Game 2 is Saturday at 4 p.m., and a third game will follow if needed. The Bobcats had … Read more
‘Light Up the Square’ youth-led event added What began four years ago as “a simple prayer meeting at the gazebo” on Main Plaza has blossomed into a triple header of worship, praise and community worship as Thursday brings National Day of Prayer to Boerne. Rob O’Connell, one of the core organizers of the Boerne Prays … Read more
Kids learn how to run a business serving fruit drinks This past weekend’s Lemonade Day meant more than just kids serving sweet drinks to thirsty customers — it also taught valuable economics lessons to young entrepreneurs, organizers said. The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce celebrated its eighth year hosting Lemonade Day on Main Street in … Read more
Champion faces Southwest in the second round of the 5A-DI baseball playoffs and it’ll be a matchup of district champions. The Chargers won 26-5A at 13-3, and the Dragons took 28-5A with an impressive record of 16-0. Second-round action between Champion (29-5-1) and Southwest (29-2) is at Northside Field 3 on Thursday and Friday at … Read more
BUDA — After Boerne Champion rallied to win Game 1 over Buda Hays on Thursday, Chargers head baseball coach Ben Woodchick said he knew his team was in for a fight against the Hawks despite being up 1-0 in the series. The Chargers are three-time district champs, but Woodchick said once the playoffs start, it … Read more
Boerne Champion moved on to the second round of the 5A baseball playoffs and will play Southwest this week in a best-of-three series. All games will be at Northside Field 3 starting Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday’s Game 2 is at 7 p.m. and a third game if needed, will be Saturday, noon. COMFORT HIGH Comfort … Read more