INUNDATE BOERNE Large amounts of rain fell Wednesday, inundating Boerne’s streets and streams. Photo submitted by Trey Warder. Several motorists pull to the side of the road while two pickups brave a flooded crossing. Photo submitted by Courtney Alexander-Winchell An orange barrier blocks a flooded street Wednesday after 9-10 inches of rain inundated Boerne streets, … Read more
PROGRESSIVE VIEWS With our governor heading the charge, Texas plans to lead the nation in building data centers and the heavily polluting gas turbine power plants they require, according to a recent study by the Environmental Integrity Project. The study states that these plants “plan to emit tons of greenhouse gases and air pollution.” The … Read more
FINANCIAL FOCUS One of the most significant risks investors face isn’t losing money in a market dip; it’s failing to reach their long-term financial goals. Many people focus heavily on short-term losses in the stock market and try to protect their savings by investing conservatively or avoiding stocks altogether. But that runs the risk that … 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 specific addresses. Anyone with information about any of these incidents is asked to call the Boerne Police at 830249-8645, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office at 830-249-9721 … Read more
JULY 19 *WORLD CUP FINAL Patio Party: Gather from 1-4 p.m., at Tapatio Springs, 1 Resort Way, to experience the World Cup Final. Enjoy the match alongside fellow fans in a lively atmosphere featuring great food, refreshing beverages and plenty of team spirit. JULY 23 * THE CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE: The second class of a three-part … Read more
Feb. 12, 1934 — June 26, 2026 Gloria Lee Gandy went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 26, at the age of 92. Born on Feb. 12, 1934, and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, she is a graduate of Central High School. She attended Western Michigan University before enrolling in flight … Read more
MARY LORRAINE PURCELL Nov. 9, 1942 — July 2, 2026 Mary Lorraine Purcell of Boerne, Texas, passed away on July 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old. Born on Nov. 9, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to Daniel and Margaret Campbell, Mary was baptized at Englewood Presbyterian Church on Nov. 22, … Read more
Two Boerne High graduates were selected in the recent Major League Baseball draft held last weekend. Both Camden Johnson and Rashawn Galloway were picked last Sunday and will have the opportunity to play professional baseball. Johnson and Galloway played for Bill Merrell while with the Greyhounds. BHS graduate Rashawn Galloway was selected by the Houston … Read more
District 13-5A DI Smithson Valley Boerne Champion Austin Anderson Seguin Austin McCallum Manor Lockhart Kyle Lehman Bastrop Cedar Creek District 13-5A DII Boerne High Alamo Heights Liberty Hill New Braunfels New Braunfels Long Creek S.A. Veterans Memorial Liberty Hill Legacy Ranch District 15-3A DII Blanco Poth Stockdale Comfort Nixon-Smiley Karnes City San Antonio YMLA TAPPS … Read more
For the second time in three seasons, a baseball team representing Boerne Little League has won the Texas West State championship and is one round away from playing at the Little League World Series. Boerne advances to the Southwest Regional Tournament scheduled Aug. 6 – 11, in Waco. The team from Boerne had to come … Read more