GUEST COMMENTARY Kendall County Commissioners Court recently voted to move forward with acquiring about 120 acres on and adjacent to North Creek near Comfort, using funds from the voter-approved Proposition A conservation bond program. Because there has been some confusion about what that means, I want to explain it plainly. Kendall County voters approved Proposition … Read more
Fire insurance rating improves, chief says FAIR OAKS RANCH — The City Council is moving ahead with amendments to the Unified Development Code that includes a plan to make the night skies friendlier for stargazers. A second reading set for Sept. 17 highlights several UDC proposed regulations covering outdoor lighting, hemp and kratom sales, data … Read more
SEPTEMBER 16 * NOAH’S NATURE WALK: Join the Cibolo’s Nature Center’s Education Director for a refreshing 30-minute nature walk along the trails. The walks will begin on the back porch of the Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park, at 2:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 18 * ADULT NIGHT HIKE: Adult Night Hikes are longer hikes, using unfamiliar … Read more
AUSTIN — More than 20 Texas state parks will be hosting Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hikes throughout the month of September, which is also Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Community members, veterans and their families alike are welcome to participate in one of the hikes, with a ruck or without. The hikes are about … Read more
Veterans Day is fast approaching, and the Boerne Star wants to recognize all who have served our country with their enlistment, their service … even their lives. Between now and Oct. 21, we invite Boerne residents to submit photos of their veterans — friends, family members, co-workers, neighbors or themselves — to be included in … Read more
A banged-up Comfort High football team heads to Johnson City on Friday to take on the Eagles. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. After Friday’s contest, the Bobcats are off a week before beginning district play on Oct. 2 at home against Poth. Comfort’s bye week on Sept. 25 can’t get here fast enough for … Read more
George Vaughn d., Sept. 11, 2026 “This is George Vaughn.” That’s how he answered every phone call. We will miss his voice. We will miss our dad. On Sept. 11 2026, George passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. George was born in Austin, Texas, to Florine and Carroll Vaughn. He lived … Read more
Geneva School of Boerne concluded the non-district portion of its football schedule last Friday, and so far, so good for the Eagles team that enters district play this week. The Eagles travel to Brazos Christian (2-1) on Friday to open league play with a 4-0 record. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Geneva has tallied … Read more
Boerne Champion was on the road last Friday for a district volleyball match with Harlandale and won in three sets. The Chargers swept the Indians, 25-11, 25-18, 25-18, and improved to 2-0 in district (22-5 overall). Champion hosted Antonian Tuesday in a non-district match and resumes league play Friday at South San. In last Friday’s … Read more
A sponsor of Kendall County Fair Association events announced Monday it was pulling its support after parents of former Queens Court members and others raised concerns about what they say are failures within the pageant program. The KCFA planned to hold a special board meeting Monday after the 2025 Queens Court members, their guardians and … Read more