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Wildfire risk remains high in much of state
Wildfire risk remains high in much of state
Much of the state remains at considerable risk for wildfires through this week, largely because of higher-than-usual temperatures and drought conditions. 03/29/2022 12:00 AM
Essay winner
Essay winner
During its Saturday, March 19, meeting, the Boerne chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution honored Champion High School senior Emma Willshire,igh School seniorHi who won the organization’s statewide essay contest. Her winning essay was entitled “How the American Revolution Began in Europe.” Sponsored by the Boerne chapter, Willshire was awarded a combined total of $3,000 in scholarship funds from both the state and the local chapter. Pictured above is Willshire, second from right, as well as her parents, Kent and Brandy Willshire, and Pat Blackman, president of the Boerne chapter, right. 03/29/2022 12:00 AM
Follow the story of four World War II heroes
Follow the story of four World War II heroes
Bestselling author Alex Kershaw’s most recent title is “Against All Odds: A True Story of Ultimate Courage and Survival in World War II.” 03/29/2022 12:00 AM
Don’t be chicken: Attend workshop at Herff Farm
Don’t be chicken: Attend workshop at Herff Farm
You can learn the fundamentals of having chickens in your backyard in a workshop presented by Brent Evans at the Herff Farm chicken schoolyard at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 30. 03/29/2022 12:00 AM
Daughter is growing up quickly
Daughter is growing up quickly
Q: My 12-year-old daughter is growing up fast -- including her perspective on clothing. As a dad, I want her to get a good handle on modesty before she becomes a teen, but I feel awkward addressing this subject with her. What’s my role here? 03/29/2022 12:00 AM
Kronkosky Place offers dances
Kronkosky Place offers dances
Kronkosky Place is continuing to host dances on the first and third Fridays of the month from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the facility, 17 Old San Antonio Road in Boerne. 03/29/2022 12:00 AM
Funeral home recognition
Funeral home recognition
Boerne Mayor Tim Handren recently signed a proclamation recognizing Boerne’s two funeral homes as “an unsung but vital part of our community,” information from the city stated. “Our local funeral homes and their staff help many families during an incredibility difficult time. They are dedicated and compassionate while providing care and grace to families as they celebrated the lives of their loved ones.” Pictured, from left, are Dusty Fisher and Billy Parkhill of Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home, Handren, William Holt of Holt & Holt Funeral Home and Isaac Martinez of Ebensberger-Fisher. 03/29/2022 12:00 AM
Celebrating longevity of Main Street art galleries
Celebrating longevity of Main Street art galleries
Gallery 195 is celebrating its fifth anniversary on the Hill Country Mile with an open house from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 1-2. 03/25/2022 12:00 AM
April starts great viewings in the night sky
April starts great viewings in the night sky
“Science has never drummed up quite as effective a tranquilizing agent as a sunny Spring day.” W. Earl Hall as quoted in the Reader’s Digest, 1959 (and I might include a warm starry spring night). 03/25/2022 12:00 AM
Women can get financial help
Women can get financial help
It’s unfortunate but true: If you’re a woman, you face more obstacles than men in achieving financial security. And that means you may well need to put in some extra effort. 03/25/2022 12:00 AM
Pushing the crossover issues
Pushing the crossover issues
Democrats nationally have made great progress in President Biden’s first year in office. 03/25/2022 12:00 AM
Best of the Best … and a new favorite
Best of the Best … and a new favorite
Ah, yes – another edition of editor wanderings… 03/25/2022 12:00 AM
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