Kendall Justice of Peace Pressler dead at 72

COMFORT — Kendall County has lost one of its longtime public servants as Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Frieda J. Pressler, 72, has died, according to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. Pressler has served as Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace since 1986, most recently elected in 2022. Her current term runs through Dec. … Read more

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 9 • 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 10 • BURGER KING KIDS NIGHT: This fun-filled evening gives kids the chance … Read more

Half of Boerne ISD schools Purple Star campuses

Designation honors military-friendly schools The Boerne Independent School District can now boast that half of its campuses are Purple Star schools, considered the most military-friendly in the state. The Texas Education Agency and Commissioner Mike Morath on Friday released the newest additions to the list — Boerne High School, Boerne Champion High School, Boerne Middle … Read more

See You At the Kendall County Fair, Parade

Members of the Boerne Champion High School Marching Band took to Main Street Saturday, performing several numbers while marching in the Kendall County Fair parade. Photo by Star Contributor David Basarich Members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, 1st Lt. Jesse Page Camp #2351 in Boerne march during Saturday’s Kendall County Fair parade. Photo by … Read more

Lawmakers hope to further cut school property taxes

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS GHLIGHTS GARY BORDERS A Senate analysis indicates that nearly 40% of Texas homeowners pay no school property taxes. Some legislators hope to increase that share in the upcoming regular session, which begins in January. The Houston Chronicle reported that Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick directed a Senate committee to assess the impact of increased … Read more

Eagles win shootout over Panthers, 49-42

By Jeff B. Flinn – Managing Editor The Geneva Eagles added a weapon to their arsenal Friday in their 49-42 win over the TMI Panthers — a ball control offense. Geneva killed the last 6:51 of the clock after TMI scored the game’s final touchdown, giving coach Adam Foren’s Eagles a 3-0 record heading into … Read more

Hounds hold off Horns, 41-34

Boerne High hosted Laredo United Friday at Boerne ISD Stadium for its home opener and it turned into a wild one before the Greyhounds came up with a defensive stop to outlast the Longhorns, 41-34. The Greyhounds remained unbeaten at 2-0 and will visit Davenport on Friday. BHS held a 41-34 lead with less than a … Read more

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL SCORES

Boerne High hosted Laredo United for its home opener Friday at BISD Stadium and held off the Longhorns to stay unbeaten at 2-0. Greyhounds quarterback Grant Sweeney ran for the go-ahead score to make it 41-34 and then the BHS defense intercepted a Longhorns pass deep in Boerne territory to preserve the 41-34 victory. BHS … Read more

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

SEPTEMBER 5 • KENDALL COUNTY FAIR Parade: Residents and visitors flock to Main Street wearing smiles across their faces Saturday morning of Labor DayWeekend for the Kendall County Fair Parade, starting at 10 a.m. SEPTEMBER 7 • OPEN MIC NIGHT at Cibolo Creek Brewing Company beginning at 6 p.m. Join the crew at Cibolo Creek … Read more