SHARING THE PAST On Wednesday, April 22, 1908, Kendall County’s popular and highly respected Sheriff, George August Zoeller, died after shooting himself in the Boerne jail. As was his daily habit, George Zoeller went to the jail before breakfast. He had recently had a severe illness but seemed to have recovered. His wife, Eleanora, thought … Read more
The special occasion that is America250 is only one month away. With starsand- stripes lighting lining Main Street and Americana décor displayed at City Hall, Main Plaza, and Veterans Plaza, the patriotic spirit is hard to miss. The city’s red, white, and blue-themed decorations will remain up until the end of September. Other city events … Read more
The Boerne Star Spring-Summer Visitors Guide takes readers on a weekend layover in Comfort: “Next Stop, Comfort, Texas.” There’s a chance tour for the outdoorsman; a feature on “all things art”; and, of course, the Hill Country Mile, Boerne’s Main Street shopping mecca. Pick yours up Starting Sunday!!!!! Source link
The incoming 6th – 7th grade campers and Boerne Champion boys basketball coach Chris Adamek pose for a photo after the campers received their T-shirts. The incoming 8th – 9th graders pose for a photo at the end of their camp last week at Greyhound Gym. Submitted photo There were a lot of shooting games … Read more
An Andrews man remains in the Kendall County Detention Center after a traffic stop uncovered a warrant accusing him of sexual assault. Charles Douglas Pipkin, 47, is charged with driving while license invalid with previous convictions/suspension without financial responsibility; failure to identify as a fugitive; and the warrant, according to court records. He remained behind … Read more
The personnel protecting the Boerne Independent School District are now the state’s top police force ensuring campus safety, officials announced. The Boerne ISD Safety and Security Team has been named the 2026 Agency of the Year by the Texas Association of School Resource Officers. The statewide recognition honors BISD’s “commitment to school safety, campus security, … Read more
Free meal deals offered to first customers Get ready to shake some tail feathers with the opening this week of Chicken Salad Chick featuring culinary giveaways, promotions and pet adoptions. The Atlanta-based restaurant chain, known for its “fresh, housemade chicken salad boiled from premium white meat,” is planning on a 10 a.m. Wednesday opening at … Read more
CELEBRATING THE ARTS You are invited to join the Kendall community today, Saturday, May 30, at 2 p.m. for a demonstration by artist Darlene Marwitz of the process she used to create many of the works included in the current exhibit, “Songs of the Ocotillo” at MixHaus Gallery, 716 High St. in Comfort. “My interest … Read more
July 14, 1941 May 20, 2026 Harvey A. Schwertner, born July 14, 1941, passed away at the age of 84 on May 20, 2026, in Boerne, Texas. He was the beloved son of Alfred and Frances Schwertner and grew up on the family farm in Wall, Texas, where he learned the values of hard work, … Read more
Nov. 1, 1949 April 14, 2026 Robert W. Ziegler, age 76, of Boerne, Texas, passed away on April 14, 2026, after a prolonged illness. Rob was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, on Nov. 1, 1949, to Richard W. and Elizabeth E. Ziegler, who preceded him in death, as did his two brothers, Rick and John. He … Read more