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Free tax service
Free tax service
The AARP Tax Aide Foundation volunteers have provided free tax service at the Patrick Heath Public LIbrary for 14 years. This year, the Boerne location sent 1,002 e-filed returns – more than any other site in Texas, including Dallas and Houston. Pictured, from left, are seven of the 15 counselors who assisted taxpayers: Paul Roberts, Brad Mitchell, Gaylia Kelley, Vernon Markworth (facilitator), Lyndon Peters, Diana Drenner and Karen McKee. Submitted photo 04/26/2022 12:00 AM
Geneva seniors preparing to deliver annual theses
Geneva seniors preparing to deliver annual theses
The Senior Thesis is the capstone to a Geneva School of Boerne education. The program begins with seniors researching issues around a controversial topic. They then write a formal academic paper to focus on crafting strong arguments and finally shift that content into an engaging and persuasive presentation. 04/26/2022 12:00 AM
May Fest in Comfort Saturday
May Fest in Comfort Saturday
The Genealogical Society of Kendall County, the Kerrville Genealogical Society and the Comfort Heritage Foundation have joined to sponsor “May Fest, A Celebration of Family History” at Comfort Park, 446 Broadway in Comfort from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 30. 04/26/2022 12:00 AM
The validity of righteous anger
The validity of righteous anger
Editor’s note: This is a reprinted column from Jack Purcell’s “On the Journey” archives. It originally appeared in The Star in 2013. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
HCCArts lists new after hours classes
HCCArts lists new after hours classes
HCCArts is pleased to announce its lineup for Series 3 of the 2022 Art AfterHours classes. They take place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays in the comfort of The Classroom at the AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road in Boerne. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
Exceptional seniors
Exceptional seniors
Boerne ISD seniors Luke Garver (Champion) and Emily Boerner (Boerne) have been named Exceptional Senior Award winners for the Class of 2022 by U.S Congressman Chip Roy, R-Texas 21. The annual award is presented to stellar seniors across Texas’ 21st Congressional District for the graduating Class of 2022. The winners are students who have consistently displayed high levels of character, leadership, integrity and diligence through their philanthropic activities, academic success and reputations among peers and teachers. Garver will attend West Point in the fall while Boerner will attend the University of Dallas. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
Sprechen sie Deutsch? Yes
Sprechen sie Deutsch? Yes
After a two-year hiatus, the Boerne ISD German program hosted its German Spelling Bee – Bezirksbuchstabiene. Boerne High School’s Cole Grotjohn was the overall first place grand champion, with Champion’s Austin Roche earning second place and Boerne High’s Haily Muir ending up third. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
Social Security and its taxes
Social Security and its taxes
When you reach the appropriate age, it’s easy to apply for Social Security retirement benefits – just go to Social Security’s website, fill out the online form and you’re essentially done. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
Loved ones in a remarriage
Loved ones in a remarriage
Today, roughly one in four divorces involve those over age 50, and the trend has garnered its own nickname: “Gray divorce.” The divorce rates for this demographic have doubled in the past 30 years and tripled for those over 65, according a study. According to Bloomberg. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
Two amendments on May 7 ballot
Two amendments on May 7 ballot
Not everyone realizes that there are two separate elections in May. There’s the runoff for Congress and other partisan offices on May 24 and the less well-known Constitutional Amendment election on May 7. There are two propositions on the May 7 ballot; both are related to property taxes. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
A bucket full of my favorite lists
A bucket full of my favorite lists
I enjoy making lists. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
Fire department sets open house
Fire department sets open house
The Boerne Fire Department is having an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the fire station, 726 N. Main St. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
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