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Commissioners keep ranch gate closed after lengthy wrangling

Friday, April 26, 2019 - 8:00am

An open-range type dispute was argued on Monday morning in Kendall County Commissioners Court as precinct representatives heard neighbors argue the whys-and-why-nots of replacing a gate with a cattle guard.

Kimberley Blohm, new president and CEO of the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce, was introduced by Judge Darrel Lux to Kendall County commissioners on Monday morning.

Kimberley Blohm introduced as new Boerne Chamber exec

Friday, April 26, 2019 - 8:00am

On Monday morning, Judge Darrel Lux introduced Kimberley Blohm to the Kendall County Commissioners Court – Blohm has been selected as the new President and CEO of the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce.

A loveseat flew across Brett and Rachel Fedor's livingroom, while the music stand and cello remain unmoved, during a lightning strike at their home April 18. The strike destroyed sections of the roof and started a fire in their second floor master bathroom.

Lightning strike sparks house fire

Friday, April 26, 2019 - 6:00am

During last week’s thunderstorms, a family in Bergheim had a startling jolt when a bolt of lightning directly struck their home and sparked a fire.

Late night crash claims 19-year-old driver

Friday, April 26, 2019 - 6:00am

An overnight wreck Saturday on Hwy. 46 in Boerne ended in tragedy.

On hand for the presentation of a "Pollinator Champion" sign at Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area, were, from left, Veronica Hawk, Daniel Vetter, Cecilia Fuentes, Rheda Boardman and Molly Houch. Also on hand were Dale Bransford and Ken Butler

Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area recognized as Pollinator Garden

Friday, April 26, 2019 - 6:00am

Daniel Vetter, parks and recreation director for Kendall County, and Boerne Native Plant Society of Texas volunteers were presented a recognition sign for the Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area Interpretive Garden from the “Pollinator Garden Assistanc

Assistant City Manager Linda Zartler, City Manager Ron Bowman, Library Director Kelly Skovbjerg and Mayor Mike Schultz celebrate a 2018 Achievement of Library Excellence award. Star photo by Elena Tucker

Boerne stormwater utility gets council OK

Friday, April 26, 2019 - 6:00am

The second reading of a new ordinance establishing the City of Boerne’s stormwater drainage utility passed unanimously by the Boerne City Tuesday night.

Early voting ends Tuesday

Thursday, April 25, 2019 - 7:08pm

Early voting in the Boerne and Boerne ISD continues through April 30 at both the Kendall County Annex, 221 Fawn Valley Dr., and Van Raub Elementary, 8776 Dietz Elkhorm Rd.

Melissa Castro, FOR environmental compliance manager, left, explains open house findings and why she advises having retesting every two years. In the end, city council voted to amend the ordinance to let residents test every three years after the initial testing window.

FOR gives preliminary nod to water backflow ordinance

Tuesday, April 23, 2019 - 8:00am

After hearing over an hour of commentary and two addendums, the Fair Oaks Ranch City Council unanimously approved on first reading a city ordinance establishing a backflow prevention program Thursday night.