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A developer asking for a property he is in contract to purchase asked to have his rezoning request tabled after nine Boerne residents pleaded to keep the development density low on the lot on Garden Street, as they said water runoff and traffic safety are already a concern.
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Toyota of Boerne’s 10th annual Turkeys for Troops event at Thanksgiving this year gave away $15 Walmart gift cards (in lieu of turkeys because of COVID-19 protocol) to active duty, veterans or any individual who has ever serviced in the U.S. Armed Forces. The business started with 6,500 cards totaling $97,500. The unused cards totaled about $55,000, and that money was donated to Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries during a ceremony on Wednesday. Pictured in the photo are HCDBM Executive Director Agnes Hubbard, holding check at right, and Donor Development Project & Event Administrator Mary Sue Hurdt, to the right of Hubbard. Also pictured are representatives from Toyota of Boerne, including owner Vic Vaughan, center, and other sponsors, including Walmart Manager Cindy Brooks, left side of check. Also in the photo are Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce representatives and members. Besides Toyota and Walmart, the other donation sponsors are Security Service Federal Credit Union, Keurig Dr. Pepper, !Heart Radio and KSAT. Star photo by Keith E. Domke
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Celebrating its 20th year of serving, Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries states it is a unique and effective faith-based ministry committed to breaking the cycle of poverty and bringing hope to those in need through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Read moreEditor’s note: First of two stories on the BISD calendar. On Tuesday, the approved 2021-22 calendar will be featured.
Read moreA new zoning map proposal was made live on the city of Boerne website earlier this month, and the Boerne City Council and the city’s planning and zoning committee conducted meetings to discuss it, with city council members identifying a few issues.
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The Old West Christmas Light Fest at Enchanted Springs Ranch, located 3 miles west of Boerne on Highway 46, features an illuminated town, vividly lit trees and other decorations and activities for the family to enjoy. And, Santa Claus is a frequent visitor at the ranch again this year, even though he is requiring social distancing. Star photos by Keith E. Domke
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Editor’s note: Third of six parts reviewing 2020 through the pages of The Boerne Star.
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Christmas trees have been embedded in western holiday culture for hundreds of years, but it was only within the past several decades that artificial Christmas trees entered into the fold.
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