Lady Greyhounds win ninth volleyball match in a row

The Boerne High volleyball team claimed its ninth straight victory on Tuesday after the Lady Greyhounds swept Wagner on the road. BHS defeated the Lady Thunderbirds, 25- 11, 25-20, 25-1, and improved ts record to 19-3 overall. Boerne hosted Churchill on Friday and will welcome Harlandale on Tuesday to begin district play. Friday’s match with … Read more

Geneva tennis team faces Antonian

The Geneva School of Boerne tennis team played Antonian in a recent match and fell to the Apaches, 18-6. The Eagles also played against the Boerne High JV to end the month of August. Check the Star for results of that match. Geneva did well in boys singles against Antonian and picked up four wins … Read more

Geneva pounces on Panthers of TMI

Geneva School of Boerne hosted their neighbors from right down the highway, TMI-Episcopal, in a volleyball match Tuesday night, and the Eagles played well in front of the home crowd and rolled to a three-set win. The Lady Eagles defeated the Lady Panthers, 25-21, 26-24, 25-22, and bumped their record to 13-12 this year. Geneva … Read more

DPS encourages sober start to football season

AUSTIN – As football season kicks off across Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds fans that the best game plan for any celebration is never to drive impaired. Whether you’re tailgating before kickoff, cheering on your favorite team at a sports bar or celebrating a victory with friends, DPS encourages Texans to … Read more

Deer defeat Sonora’s volleyball in three sets

Comfort High made short work of the Sonora volleyball team on Tuesday after the Deer won their match in straight sets. CHS claimed the 25-19, 25-23, 25-11 win and improved to 14-14 overall. The Deer visited Leakey on Friday and will host Stockdale on Tuesday before taking off next Friday. After that, they’ll still have … Read more

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 2 • NOAH’S NATURE WALK: Join the Cibolo’s Nature Center’s Education Director at 2:30 p.m. for a refreshing 30-minute nature walk along the trails. The walks will begin on the back porch of the Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park. • CHUCK WAGON BREAKFAST: Come on down from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and enjoy a delicious … Read more

State prepping ahead of tropical storm arrival

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott held a severe weather briefing and press conference Aug. 31 at the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to provide an update on the tropical system in the northern Gulf of America and the state’s preparedness posture ahead of potential impacts along the Upper Texas Coast and in Southeast Texas “Saving … Read more

State to end funding for Flock license plate cameras

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Gov. Greg Abbott last week ordered state agencies to stop funding Flock cameras, the artificial intelligence-powered license plate readers, The Dallas Morning News reported. Many Texas cities that use the cameras have relied on state money to purchase them. The Texas Tribune reported that the state has devoted at least $30 million from … Read more