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
• Aug. 19, noon: The Water Conservation program series meets in the community room, covering such topics as: Aquifer awareness, pollinators, gardening, and more. • Aug. 20, 1:30 p.m.: The Drawing Club meets in the conference room. • Aug. 21, 10 a.m.: Tai Chi is facilitated by volunteer Lavada Smith in the community room. • … Read more
It was quite a week for the Boerne Little League or Texas West baseball team. After the Little League tournament committee disqualified Oklahoma for using an ineligible player, it was decided that Monday’s semifinal game between Boerne and Louisiana would be for the Southwest Region title and the winner would advance to this year’s Little … Read more
The Boerne Champion volleyball team opened its 2026 season against two former district opponents and split their two matches earlier this week. On Monday, Champion visited Kerrville Tivy and then on Tuesday, the Lady Chargers were at Pieper. Champion’s first home match won’t be until Aug. 25, because of work being done on the floor. … 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
Students return to classes across Boerne ISD Patience and smiles were the order of the day Tuesday, as the Boerne Independent School District welcomed 11,200 students back to campus for the start of the 2026-27 academic year. From Brittney Walker in her first day as Van Raub Elementary School principal to Troy Latiolais, in his … Read more