Every solid house starts with a good blueprint and a strong foundation. Saving for a child’s education is very similar. College costs can seem daunting. In addition to tuition, you’ll need to account for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation and other expenses. The average annual budget at an in-state public university runs around … Read more
Next in our series on statewide offices on the November ballot: the Texas Land Commissioner (TLC). This elected official oversees the General Land Office (GLO). Established in 1836, it’s the oldest state agency in Texas. The main role of the TLC is to oversee Texas’ 13 million acres of public lands, using the revenue streams … Read more
Shades of Joe McCarthy Editor, In response to Rich Sena’s Aug. 9 column, “Communism Making Alarming Inroads,” thanks so much for your alarming article about communism making inroads. Just when I thought it was safe to bring down my fear level, now socialists are morphing into communists. And I’d been alarmed about fascists for the … 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 830-249-8645, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office at 830-249-9721 … Read more
JOHNSON CITY, Texas — With a new school year on the horizon, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is launching Educational Spotlight Grants to help teachers fund dynamic programs for their classrooms. PEC cares for its communities and believes that supporting area educators with the resources they need can turn creative classroom ideas into meaningful learning experiences … Read more
AUGUST 13 * FREE VACCINE CLINIC at Hill Country Animal League: Free vaccines will be given for cats and dogs from 9 a.m. to noon at their location, 924 N. Main St. Appointments required. Call: 830-249-2341. * BOERNE DEMOCRATS MEETING begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Longhorn Café, 369 S. Esser Road, featuring guest speaker … Read more
A decision Tuesday by Little League International to accept a district court’s rejection of a temporary restraining order filed by an Oklahoma team has cleared the way for Boerne to proceed to next week’s Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Boerne Little League, playing as “ Texas West,” was crowned the Southwest Region champs … Read more
Anyone can nominate an outstanding Texas educator until September 30 SAN ANTONIO — To commemorate 25 years of excellence in education, H-E-B will award more than $1 million in cash prizes to Texas educators and their schools through the 2027 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program. Nominations are now open, and anyone can nominate their … Read more
A CLOSER LOOK A note to our readers: A story in the upcoming Aug. 16, Sunday edition of The Boerne Star takes a deep dive into the aftermath of the Blake David Wampler case — and the questions that remain for the families involved. Wampler pleaded guilty in May to a charge of manslaughter in … Read more
Cars spanning eight decades rolled out and participated in Mata’s Concept’s “Hot Rod Nights” Saturday at the auto design and paint store on the Interstate 10 East access road. A 1937 Ford Roadstar, owned by Christine Mata, and a 2021 Wuling (China) electric car, the property of Pierre “Country P” Melvin, were among cars featured … Read more