Editor, We are five-year residents of our forever home here in Boerne. We are independent voters who for lack of a political home for Independents, have joined the open and welcoming local Democrats. We have found this group to be well-informed teachers, nurses, physicians, social workers, business members, trade workers and humanitarians who care about … Read more
Thank you for covering Democratic events in Kendall County. I understand that the Star has received pushback from local Republicans as a result of that coverage. As someone who earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism in the late ‘70s and a master’s degree in journalism in the ‘90s, I know only too well that objective … Read more
JUNE 25 • MAI TAI SHOWDOWN at Camp Bar and Feed, 421 S. Main St., from 6:30-8 p.m. Professional and amateur bartenders will compete to craft the ultimate Mai Tai. Guests can sample and vote for the entries. $25/entry. Details: 830-423-5454. • SUP YOGA AT Boerne Lake: Let the paddleboard become your yoga mat from … Read more
AUSTIN — Texas has been recognized with the state’s 13th Gold Shovel Award by Area Development magazine for outstanding achievement in attracting high-value business investment projects that will create a significant number of new jobs in communities across the state. “Texas again wins gold for new jobs and business investment,” Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday … Read more
NEW BRAUNFELS — The GVTC Foundation celebrated two decades of community impact during its Spring Award Breakfast held Thursday, May 28, at the Knibbe Auditorium, recognizing 92 nonprofit organizations and awarding nearly $350,000 through its Spring 2026 grant and sponsorship program. The event marked a significant milestone for the Foundation, which has now invested over … Read more
BOERNE — Boerne Independent School District Superintendent Kristin Craft has been named a 2026 Women’s Leadership Award winner by the San Antonio Business Journal. Craft is one of only 25 women selected for this year’s honor from nearly 100 nominations. The 2026 Women’s Leadership Award winners will be honored during an awards luncheon on Aug. … Read more
CELEBRATING THE ARTS So, after you have spent the day with family and friends having good old-fashioned fun at Das Festival on June 20, bring your tired but satisfied selves to The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road, Boerne; and enjoy HCCA Cinema at their screening of “Monty Python and the Holy … Read more
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety is expanding the Texas Rangers’ Unsolved Crimes Investigation Program, a specialized unit dedicated to solving cold case murders and sexual assaults across the state. “For nearly 25 years, the Texas Rangers Cold Case Program has helped partner law enforcement agencies bring justice to victims and their families … Read more
The Boerne High JV and Varsity cheer teams attended the recent Universal Cheer Association (UCA) camp held in Austin on the University of Texas campus and earned many awards. The varsity team picked up blue ribbons in Game Day and Camp Routine categories and was second place in Camp Routine. They also had 12 All … Read more
