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A handful of local residents showed up at Main Plaza on Monday morning to wave to passersby as they celebrate “National Coming Out Day.” Information states the day, recognized annually on October 11, is an observance for the LGBTQ+ community with the theme of “born to shine.” Pictured are, from left, Bob Imler, Catherine Imler, Susanna Hogan, Michelle Rodriguez, Debi Miller, Xan Ysaguirre and Brian Moore.
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The Boerne Star has added to its advertising team by hiring Ernesto Loya-Fano as a sales representative. His first day on the job was Monday.
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Boerne residents and visitors alike who take advantage of the scenic Old No. 9 Trail that runs through downtown Boerne soon should be able to feel much safer crossing Blanco Road on their journey as the Texas Department of Transportation is installing the city’s first High Intensity Activated Crosswalk at the intersection.
Read moreA 31-year-old San Antonio resident, Paul Anthony Garcia, was set to face trial for the second-degree felony of intoxicated manslaughter for a second time Monday after the Texas appellate courts overturned his guilty verdict. But Garcia’s defense attorney withdrew from the case on the heels of the trial.
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The now former Fair Oaks Ranch finance director, Sarah Buckelew, has moved to the big city –well, a bigger city – as she has been hired to replace Boerne Finance Director Sandra Mattick, who is gearing down for retirement early next year.
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The Boerne Concert Band provided some “Chills and Thrills” on Sunday night through a performance in the Boerne High School Auditorium. Among the musicians was guest xylophonist Evan Jose, who showed off his musical talents by using mallets to skillfully play the instrument. Another picture from the concert appears on Page 5A. Star photo by Sarah Lyons
Read moreThe state climatologist recently predicted that Texas will continue to get hotter and for longer periods of time during the next 15 years. In “Assessment of Historic and Future Trends of Extreme Weather in Texas, 1900-2036,” John Nielsen-Gammon predicted the average annual temperature in Texas will be 3 degrees warmer than the average from 1950-99, and the number of 100-degree days could nearly double compared to 2000-18. The report, sponsored by Texas 2036, a nonpartisan nonprofit group named for the state’s bicentennial in 15 years, indicates that the average coldest monthly temperatures will continue to rise, though that will vary across the state, as will rainfall predictions. Extremely severe weather is expected to increase. “Storm surges from hurricanes will tend to be more severe because of higher relative sea levels, and a possible increase in extreme hurricane intensity may further increase storm surge risk,” Nielsen-Gammon wrote.
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The Boerne Star is planning a tribute to area men and women who served our country through service in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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