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It may only be the first month of the season but the Boerne High’s girls soccer team seems to be firing on all cylinders.

Bob Dress used an A-Wedge on hole No. 3 at Tapatio Springs for his 6th career ace. Dress was hitting from the white tees and the shot was witnessed by Jody Wyse and Pat Childress. Submitted photo

The Geneva School of Boerne boys basketball team played two district games and split the two.

Boerne Champion emerged with a victory at Dripping Springs Tuesday night in boys basketball as the Chargers began the second round of 26-5A action.

Three suspects led Boerne police officers, Kendall County Sheriff’s Office deputies and state troopers on a multi-county chase last Saturday before fleeing on foot. So far, two of the three suspects have been arrested, but one remains at large.

Earlier this month, Kronkosky Place received a $75,000 check from the Kendall County Commissioners Court to purchase a new handicap-accessible van to continue to provide transportation for seniors. The funding was part of the American Rescue Plan Act which was allocated to Kendall County. Kronkosky Place is an activity center that provides an environment for anyone age 55 and up to participate in leisurely and engaging activities. The transportation program has been an ongoing lifeline for many seniors in the community. KPlace transportation facilitates rides for seniors to and from the center to the grocery store, doctors’ appointments and other essential errands in the local community and will now be able to assist those living with a disability. Pictured are, from left, Nutrition Program Director Jonathan Rivera, CEO Olivia Burdick, Development Director Jenny Settle, Activity Coordinator Carol Hitchler, Transportation Coordinator Chris Anger, Meals on Wheels Coordinator Linda De La Fuente and Bookkeeper Karla Anger. Submitted photo

The Patrick Heath Public Library welcomed Dwight and his owner, Marty Chapman, left above, for a special PAWS for Reading event this past Saturday as children had the opportunity to read and share a story with a trained therapy dog. Recent studies have shown the enormous benefits of sharing a book with a dog as children gain confidence in their reading and oratory skills by doing so. The library plans to host the event monthly.

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council last week unanimously approved an ordinance amendment allowing the use of off-highway and utility vehicles on city streets while implementing additional safety requirements to ensure the safety of the city’s residents.

Focusing on community growth, safety concerns and the needs of the district, the Boerne ISD Long-Range Planning Committee recommended a $162.64 million bond to the board of trustees during a special meeting Tuesday night.

In typical fashion, as trial dates approached, several defendants struck plea agreements with the prosecutors in the Kendall County District Attorney’s office last Friday afternoon during the felony and misdemeanor pretrial hearings.

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When it comes to this month’s lifeskills, relationships and core values, look around you. How does your family, community, even systems and institutions support your core values?