d. Sept. 9, 2026 Michael “Mike” David Kaderli, a long-time resident of Boerne, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sept. 9, 2026, at the age of 82. Mike was born and raised in Fredericksburg, Texas, and if you spent more than five minutes with him, he made sure you knew it. He was endlessly proud of … Read more
SEPTEMBER 19 • PICKLEBALL DOUBLESTOURNAMENT: Grab your partner and join this Fall Pickleball Tournament at Boerne City Park, 106 City Park Road. Games will begin at 8:30 a.m.; cost is $20 per team. Register at: www. boerneparks.com • FREE PAPER SHREDDING: Bring the documents you need to destroy, to Holt Financial Group, 10-5 Falls Court, … Read more
THE BOOKWORM The Writers’ League of Texas is always well represented at the Boerne Book Festival, with their members selling books on site. They are the largest literary organization in Texas, and you’ll find them set up on the festival grounds behind the library, on Oct. 3. In addition, their “Obsessed with Texas” panel discussion … Read more
CELEBRATING THE ARTS HCCArts is happy to announce that Tia Johnson, a resident of Boerne for the past six years, has joined the board of directors of the Hill Country Council for the Arts. Evacuating often from South Louisiana hurricanes, and Johnson’s family sheltering here on and off since 2008, Tia was overjoyed to finally … Read more
• Sept. 23, 7 p.m. – Sound Meditation will meet in the community room. • Sept. 24, 1:30 p.m. – The Drawing Club will meet in the conference room. • Sept. 25, 10 a.m. – Tai Chi will take place in the community room. Source link
GUEST COMMENTARY Public education is rooted in a simple belief: every student deserves the opportunity to learn, belong, and reach their full potential, regardless of where they come from or the circumstances that shape their lives. Public education is a great equalizer because it gives every student access to the teachers, resources, and experiences they … Read more
GUEST COMMENTARY As we gather this High Holiday season in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, we are reminded of the beauty and resilience of this land. The rolling hills, clear skies and endless horizons reflect a truth we carry into the new year: even after the harshest seasons, new life always finds a … Read more
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor, I want to provide a statement regarding my experience serving as a judge for the Kendall County Fair pageant. I can confirm that I was not paid, instructed who to vote for, coerced, pressured or manipulated in any way regarding my judging decisions. My scores and my decisions were entirely … Read more
Editor, I have seen your recent stories regarding the allocations the Queen’s Court and their parents have accused members of the Kendall County Fair directors. I don’t have a side either way, except yes children should always be treated appropriately by the adults around them. But my question is why didn’t the parents of these … Read more
GUEST COMMENTARY Kendall County Commissioners Court recently voted to move forward with acquiring about 120 acres on and adjacent to North Creek near Comfort, using funds from the voter-approved Proposition A conservation bond program. Because there has been some confusion about what that means, I want to explain it plainly. Kendall County voters approved Proposition … Read more