RAGING WATERS Evacuations, street closures, high-water rescues Catastrophic rains midweek that raised water levels even higher than during the deadly July Fourth floods last year kept regional first responders busy with frequent rescues while some areas had to evacuate. At one point, meteorologists said the Guadalupe River near Comfort crested at close to 37 feet … Read more
Goal is better views at night Kendall County is in the running to become only the second in the nation declared a “Dark Sky County,” according to a commissioner pushing for the designation. Communities seeking dark-sky status aim to reduce nighttime “light pollution” from buildings and infrastructure to make the sky, planets, stars and constellations … Read more
Editor’s note: The raging Guadalupe River flood of July 4, 2025, wreaked havoc across the Hill Country, claiming hundreds of lives and causing billions of dollars in damage. While no Kendall County residents perished, the rising waters took a toll on commerce. Businesses in Comfort saw a drop in customers, and supplies of free food … Read more
INUNDATE BOERNE A motorist can’t decide whether to proceed or “turn around; don’t drown’ during a high-water encounter Wednesday. Courtesy photo A scene reminiscent of the July 4, 2025 flood, with major debris sitting alongside a flooded Boerne street. Photo submitted by Faith Kohl The view of floodwaters Wednesday from a personal patio deck. Photo … Read more
INUNDATE BOERNE Large amounts of rain fell Wednesday, inundating Boerne’s streets and streams. Photo submitted by Trey Warder. Several motorists pull to the side of the road while two pickups brave a flooded crossing. Photo submitted by Courtney Alexander-Winchell An orange barrier blocks a flooded street Wednesday after 9-10 inches of rain inundated Boerne streets, … Read more
PROGRESSIVE VIEWS With our governor heading the charge, Texas plans to lead the nation in building data centers and the heavily polluting gas turbine power plants they require, according to a recent study by the Environmental Integrity Project. The study states that these plants “plan to emit tons of greenhouse gases and air pollution.” The … Read more
FINANCIAL FOCUS One of the most significant risks investors face isn’t losing money in a market dip; it’s failing to reach their long-term financial goals. Many people focus heavily on short-term losses in the stock market and try to protect their savings by investing conservatively or avoiding stocks altogether. But that runs the risk that … 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 830249-8645, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office at 830-249-9721 … Read more
JULY 19 *WORLD CUP FINAL Patio Party: Gather from 1-4 p.m., at Tapatio Springs, 1 Resort Way, to experience the World Cup Final. Enjoy the match alongside fellow fans in a lively atmosphere featuring great food, refreshing beverages and plenty of team spirit. JULY 23 * THE CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE: The second class of a three-part … Read more
Feb. 12, 1934 — June 26, 2026 Gloria Lee Gandy went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 26, at the age of 92. Born on Feb. 12, 1934, and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, she is a graduate of Central High School. She attended Western Michigan University before enrolling in flight … Read more