CALENDAR OF EVENTS: JUNE 30 • ABENDKONZERT BY BOERNE Parks and Recreation: Join the Boerne community and the Boerne Village Band, the longest continuously playing German band outside of Germany, at 7:30 p.m. for an evening concert on the lawn at Main Plaza. Details: 830-248-1635. JULY 1 • KISS THE COOK ANNIVERSARY celebration: This longtime … Read more
WRITE OF CENTER As the Primary Runoff and Texas Republican Party State Convention conclude, the message is straightforward: the time for internal competition has passed. Now, we unite behind our nominees and direct every ounce of energy toward victory in November. Kendall County voters settled very competitive races. At the end of the day, the … Read more
FINANCIAL FOCUS Margaret had saved diligently for decades. Every paycheck, a portion went toward her retirement account. Then, the day finally came: she retired. Suddenly, the hardest part wasn’t the saving. It was learning to spend. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many retirees find the shift from building savings to living off them … Read more
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor, Thank you so much to you and your team for your recent coverage of Democratic events. I understand that the Star has received some level of pushback from local Republicans for that coverage. It is the job of journalists to provide fair and balanced coverage to the readers. It is … Read more
Editor, I’ve lived here for over 25 years and feel it’s important to have the viewpoints of local Democrats printed in the paper. It serves as a frequent reminder about the importance of keeping Kendall County conservative. For example, a recent viewpoint was published discussing mail-in voting just being another form of absentee voting. Promoting … Read more
Editor, As a resident of Boerne, I thank you for including coverage of the good and necessary work done by Democrats in Kendall County in the Boerne Star. America is a stronger country with two healthy political parties, and balanced reporting is essential in those efforts. I am saddened that my Republican neighbors have forgotten … Read more
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 specifi c addresses. Anyone with information about any of these incidents is asked to call the Boerne Police at 830-249-8645, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office at … Read more
AUSTIN — A Texas June marks the beginning of increased temperatures and the risk of heat-related illness, so Texas State Parks presents seven tips to help park visitors beat the heat and enjoy the beauty that Texas offers. In 2025, 169 heat-related incidents were reported across Texas’s state parks and six of them involved pets. … Read more
BOERNE — Edward Jones Financial Adviser Caleb Clark recently qualified for the Edward Jones recognition conference, Momentum, which celebrates the contributions and achievements of 406 of the most successful financial advisors from the firm’s more than 20,000. The event was held in May in Dallas and included financial advisors from both the U.S. and Canada. … Read more
130 households have returned home; 98 more on path to permanent housing KERRVILLE — Nearly one year after the devastating July 4 floods, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced today that 130 households have returned to permanent housing, while 98 additional households are actively progressing toward permanent housing solutions. In total, 228 … Read more