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Boerne Independent School District Place 5 Trustee David Spencer announced on Wednesday he is resigning from the board, effective immediately.
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After 41 years in public service and 14 years with the city of Boerne, Deputy City Manager Jeff Thompson will begin his retirement process July 31 before fully shirking his city responsibilities on Oct. 31, just in time to switch over to Medicare health insurance for his 65th birthday in November.
Read moreThe Boerne Independent School District will be keeping a close eye on student enrollment heading into the 2021-22 academic year after the board of trustees on Monday passed a budget with a reduced bottom line from the year before.
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The Geneva School of Boerne recently announced a new Rhetoric School headmaster will lead its high school students, faculty and staff beginning this summer. Dirk Russell was asked to lead the Rhetoric School after longtime headmaster Rob Shelton left Geneva after 14 years of service.
Read moreThree Fair Oaks Ranch residents went for a joy ride through the city earlier this month after drinking and attempted to pop a wheelie in a golf cart, which resulted in the death of 38-year-old Steven Moy after he attempted to jump off the vehicle.
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The Patrick Heath Public Library played host to its annual 2021 Kendall County Liars Contest at the library’s amphitheater on Wednesday evening. Six “liars” took the stage and told some whoppers to the hearty crowd in attendance, and to the six judges. Larry Thompson of Seguin, above, was determined to be the best fibber of the bunch as he took home top honors. Another one of the contestants was Robert Jobby Johnson of Fair Oaks Ranch, right, who spun his own tall tale. Star photos by Keith E. Domke
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The Boerne Village Band performed its second Abendkonzerte of the season at Main Plaza on Tuesday night. The band featured the trombone playing of Jim Peters, top right, as well as the other musicians and their instruments. At the beginning of the event, members of the Boerne Police Department, Kendall County Sheriff’s Office and the 100 Club of Kendall County were recognized, and the Kendall County Centurions presented each group with a check of thanks for the jobs they do. In the photo above, with the evening’s emcee, Larry Schmidt, front left, and members of the band looking on, Boerne Police Chief Jim Kohler introduces his officers who were working that night. Also pictured are members of the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, including Sheriff Al Auxier to Kohler’s left. Star photos by Keith E. Domke
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Boerne Star Managing Editor Keith E.
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