Every solid house starts with a good blueprint and a strong foundation. Saving for a child’s education is very similar. College costs can seem daunting. In addition to tuition, you’ll need to account for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation and other expenses. The average annual budget at an in-state public university runs around … Read more
Next in our series on statewide offices on the November ballot: the Texas Land Commissioner (TLC). This elected official oversees the General Land Office (GLO). Established in 1836, it’s the oldest state agency in Texas. The main role of the TLC is to oversee Texas’ 13 million acres of public lands, using the revenue streams … Read more
Shades of Joe McCarthy Editor, In response to Rich Sena’s Aug. 9 column, “Communism Making Alarming Inroads,” thanks so much for your alarming article about communism making inroads. Just when I thought it was safe to bring down my fear level, now socialists are morphing into communists. And I’d been alarmed about fascists for the … 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 830-249-8645, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office at 830-249-9721 … Read more
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