SAN ANTONIO — Geneva School of Boerne hosted its commencement exercises May 23 at University Methodist Church. The Geneva School of Boerne seniors are honored May 23 at commencement exercises at University Methodist Church in San Antonio. This year’s class of 39 seniors marked the private religious school’s 16th graduating class. Fifteen students in the … Read more
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS GARY BORDERS Gov. Greg Abbott ordered all public universities and colleges to keep tuition flat for the upcoming academic year, the Austin American- Statesman reported. Abbott first mandated the tuition freeze in 2023. His order also applies to public health institutions and community colleges. “Higher education must be attainable for Texas students and … Read more
SHARING THE PAST On Wednesday, April 22, 1908, Kendall County’s popular and highly respected Sheriff, George August Zoeller, died after shooting himself in the Boerne jail. As was his daily habit, George Zoeller went to the jail before breakfast. He had recently had a severe illness but seemed to have recovered. His wife, Eleanora, thought … Read more
The special occasion that is America250 is only one month away. With starsand- stripes lighting lining Main Street and Americana décor displayed at City Hall, Main Plaza, and Veterans Plaza, the patriotic spirit is hard to miss. The city’s red, white, and blue-themed decorations will remain up until the end of September. Other city events … Read more
The Boerne Star Spring-Summer Visitors Guide takes readers on a weekend layover in Comfort: “Next Stop, Comfort, Texas.” There’s a chance tour for the outdoorsman; a feature on “all things art”; and, of course, the Hill Country Mile, Boerne’s Main Street shopping mecca. Pick yours up Starting Sunday!!!!! Source link
The incoming 6th – 7th grade campers and Boerne Champion boys basketball coach Chris Adamek pose for a photo after the campers received their T-shirts. The incoming 8th – 9th graders pose for a photo at the end of their camp last week at Greyhound Gym. Submitted photo There were a lot of shooting games … Read more
An Andrews man remains in the Kendall County Detention Center after a traffic stop uncovered a warrant accusing him of sexual assault. Charles Douglas Pipkin, 47, is charged with driving while license invalid with previous convictions/suspension without financial responsibility; failure to identify as a fugitive; and the warrant, according to court records. He remained behind … Read more
The personnel protecting the Boerne Independent School District are now the state’s top police force ensuring campus safety, officials announced. The Boerne ISD Safety and Security Team has been named the 2026 Agency of the Year by the Texas Association of School Resource Officers. The statewide recognition honors BISD’s “commitment to school safety, campus security, … Read more
Free meal deals offered to first customers Get ready to shake some tail feathers with the opening this week of Chicken Salad Chick featuring culinary giveaways, promotions and pet adoptions. The Atlanta-based restaurant chain, known for its “fresh, housemade chicken salad boiled from premium white meat,” is planning on a 10 a.m. Wednesday opening at … Read more
CELEBRATING THE ARTS You are invited to join the Kendall community today, Saturday, May 30, at 2 p.m. for a demonstration by artist Darlene Marwitz of the process she used to create many of the works included in the current exhibit, “Songs of the Ocotillo” at MixHaus Gallery, 716 High St. in Comfort. “My interest … Read more