With stars-and-stripes lighting lining Boerne’s Main Street and Americana décor displayed at City Hall, Main Plaza and Veterans Plaza, the “America250” patriotic spirit is hard to miss. The city’s red, white and bluethemed decorations will remain up until the end of September. Other area events and decor timed for the America250 celebration: Library America250 Display … Read more
FAIR OAKS RANCH — Fair Oaks Ranch and the Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club are inviting residents and visitors to join them as the nation marks its 250th birthday. The Fair Oaks Ranch Fourth of July Celebration will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country … Read more
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS HLIGHTS GARY BORDERS The State Board of Education gave final approval last week to a new required reading list for every grade level and also passed a rewrite of the state’s social studies requirements for kindergarten to eighth grade, the Austin American- Statesman reported. B o t h plans include biblical concepts, essentially … Read more
(RIGHT) Ret. Chief Warrant Officer Jim Manzo plays the songs of the six branches of the military during Saturday’s Women Veterans Recognition Day. Star photos by Jeff B. Flinn Source link
DFW AIRPORT –– The Boerne Star won recognition for journalism excellence and high standards of reporting in the 2025 Texas Better Newspaper Contest. Presentation of the awards took place on the last day of the Texas Newspaper Association’s annual Convention & Trade Show, held June 18-20 at the Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport. According to … Read more
Community event brings Boerne together, he says A dream to create a lasting holiday commemorating U.S. independence has turned into a celebration all of Boerne can enjoy, said the founder of the annual Boerne Flag Run. According to Camden Vicknair, who was 15 in 2019 when he kicked off the event, the run is about … Read more
BOERNE — A dive team recovered the body of a 13-year-old San Antonio boy a day after he slipped under the waters of Boerne City Lake and didn’t resurface. The Boerne Fire Department reported the boy, identified as Jaylen Robinson, was found at 9:04 a.m. Monday, June 29, in 15 feet of water about 20 … Read more
Oct. 21, 1942 June 11, 2026 Msgt retired Allan Lee Castle BA, CDT, passed away Thursday June 11, 2026, at 10:30 p.m. He is survived by his loving wife Marcedus Alma Castle, Sons Blaine Allan Castle, Mark (Karin) Leslie Castle, Paul (Jaquline) Jason Castle, 4 Grand Daughters, 1 Grand Son, and 1 Great Grand Son. … Read more
Sept. 27, 1925 June 20, 2026 Sister Mary Agnes Zinni, OSB, age 100, passed peacefully at St. Scholastica Monastery in Boerne, Texas, with her Benedictine Sisters and her two nieces, Christine and Rose, by her side. Sr. Mary Agnes was born on Sept. 27, 1925, in Batavia, New York to a family with four children. … Read more
CELEBRATING THE ARTS Offered for the first-time ever, join artist Pauly Tamez for a three-hour immersive workshop, “Radiant Horizon: Capturing Light Over Water,” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11. Explore the drama of sky and sea in the class at The Classroom at The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road, … Read more