Johnson joins Arts Council board

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

Upcoming Programs

• 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

Here For Every Student and Every Need

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

A brighter tomorrow

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

Pageant judge: A privilege

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

Fair queen questions

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

What the North Creek Prop A acquisition actually does

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

Fair Oaks Ranch updating development code

Fire insurance rating improves, chief says FAIR OAKS RANCH — The City Council is moving ahead with amendments to the Unified Development Code that includes a plan to make the night skies friendlier for stargazers. A second reading set for Sept. 17 highlights several UDC proposed regulations covering outdoor lighting, hemp and kratom sales, data … Read more

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 16 * NOAH’S NATURE WALK: Join the Cibolo’s Nature Center’s Education Director 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, at 2:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 18 * ADULT NIGHT HIKE: Adult Night Hikes are longer hikes, using unfamiliar … Read more