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Disciplinary numbers improved in most areas in the Boerne Independent School District during the 2020-21 academic year, continuing a three-year trend.
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Boerne played host to its monthly Market Days on Saturday and Sunday at Main Plaza as dozens of vendors displayed and sold their wares to customers who browsed through the area. Wanda Ralston, of Midland, above, was one of those who spent part of her Sunday shopping, and she stopped to pick out two metal flower arrangements from Sarape Pottery Imports. The company is based out of Laredo, but regularly sells its metal work at the Boerne market. Tony and Maria, of San Antonio, right, also stopped at the local market but had to console their dog, Chico, as they strolled the Main Plaza “shops” on Sunday afternoon. The two said they have come to Boerne to take advantage of the event before, and Tony said he figured they should come out again this past weekend since it would be better than sitting at home watching television. Star photos by Zachary-Taylor Wright
Read moreBandera Electric Cooperative recently announced a new, innovative app to enhance BEC fiber subscribers’ Wi-Fi experience.
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Vincent Thomas and Evan Fahrenkrug entertain themselves with light-up toys at the Kendall County Fairgrounds while Lori Bender creates bubbles behind them as the crowds waited for the city of Boerne’s annual fireworks show July 4. Star photo by Sarah Lyons
Read moreTexas Comptroller Glenn Hegar late last week said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.16 billion in June, 18.1 percent more than in June 2020. Year-over-year increases for most tax revenues last month were affected by base effects: Year-ago revenue collections to which this year’s collections are compared were severely suppressed by the pandemic. Compared to June 2019, sales tax collections were up 10.4 percent.
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The Comfort Independence Day celebration kicked off July 3 with the Children’s Bike Parade, the parade and a flyover by the Boerne Stage Patriots in vintage military planes. The Kendall County Fairgrounds and Boerne City Park were filled with spectators as the city of Boerne hosted its annual fireworks show after sunset July 4. Star photos by Cindy Bormann (Comfort Parade) and Sarah Lyons (Fireworks)
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has started to accept nominations for county committee members. Elections will occur in certain Local Administrative Areas for these members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally, information from the USDA stated.
Read moreGroups and individuals of all backgrounds from across the area are invited to assemble together for prayer and worship as “one church” to reflect on Christ as the solution to shine bright during dark times.
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