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Boerne bonds approved by voters
Boerne bonds approved by voters
The City of Boerne’s two bond propositions were approved by voters in the November 8, 2022, General Election, based on the unofficial results. 11/27/2022 12:00 AM
Is a donor-advised fund right for you?
Is a donor-advised fund right for you?
You can find many ways to support charitable organizations. One method that’s gained popularity over the past few years is called a donor-advised fund. Should you consider it? 11/27/2022 12:00 AM
GVTC Foundation’s Thanksgiving Give Back Project delivers 616 meals
GVTC Foundation’s Thanksgiving Give Back Project delivers 616 meals
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Beer road trip: New Braunfels – Part
Beer road trip: New Braunfels – Part
Guadalupe Brewing Co. got its start as many small breweries do, making beer in a pieced together system in a leased warehouse space. Bordered by farmland and a massive limestone quarry and cement plant on the southwestern edge of New Braunfels, Keith and Anna Kilker have spent years moving away from the warehouse and tasting-room vibe to create a destination. 11/27/2022 12:00 AM
Christmas in Comfort coming to town
Christmas in Comfort coming to town
COMFORT– Just hear those sleigh bells ring ting tingling. It’s that joyful time of year again when The Greater Comfort Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors one of the most popular Christmas extravaganzas in the Texas Hill Country: Christmas in Comfort. 11/02/2022 12:00 AM
Boerne and county partner to buy mulch grinder
Boerne and county partner to buy mulch grinder
The City of Boerne partnered with Kendall County on the purchase of a new mulch grinder for the county’s brush collection site. 11/02/2022 12:00 AM
Bypass surgery requires recuperation, lifestyle changes
Bypass surgery requires recuperation, lifestyle changes
Dear Doctors: My brother- in-law is 57 years old, and he is getting coronary bypass surgery. I don’t want to bother him or my sister with a lot of questions right now, but I do want to understand what is happening. Why is this surgery needed, and how is it done? Will it fix whatever is wrong? 11/02/2022 12:00 AM
Ruminating on grain overload: Avoiding rumen Acidosis
Ruminating on grain overload: Avoiding rumen Acidosis
Ruminants like cattle, sheep, and goats have a unique digestive system that allows them to gain energy from forage such as mature pasture grass and hay. The carbohydrates found in these feeds help to provide ruminants with healthy energy, but did you know that consuming high amounts of certain other types of carbohydrates can be dangerous— and even deadly? 11/02/2022 12:00 AM
Early voting ends Friday; election is Tuesday, Nov. 8
Early voting ends Friday; election is Tuesday, Nov. 8
Early voting for the general election ends on Friday, Nov. 4, with the closely watched governor’s race pitting incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott against challenger Beto O’ Rourke headlining the ballot. A number of other statewide races are on the ballot, including lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner and comptroller. 11/02/2022 12:00 AM
LifeSpot—A Life Saving Opportunity
LifeSpot—A Life Saving Opportunity
“Every day, we are reminded of how precious life is when the unthinkable happens—an active threat against your school, business or community. Utilizing 30 years of law enforcement experience, along with the advancement of new technologies, we (LifeSpot) wanted a better way to keep people safe, giving them precious seconds to protect themselves and others in the event of an active threat,”—Brett Titus, Creator of LifeSpot. 10/30/2022 12:00 AM
Grassroots gathering reveals ongoing water challenges, opportunities in region
Grassroots gathering reveals ongoing water challenges, opportunities in region
Hill Country water advocates from across the region gathered in Bandera, TX on October 13th for a day of learning, connecting, and strategizing for water stewardship in our region. “The work to protect our aquifers and rivers is challenging but vital to the long-term prosperity of the Hill Country. It makes all the difference to be able to work together, learn from one another, and celebrate each other’s successes,” said Hill Country Alliance (HCA) Water Program Manager Marisa Bruno. More than 40 people, representing 27 different local organizations from 13 different Hill Country counties including Bandera, Blanco, Bexar, Comal, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Gillespie, Hays, Medina, Real, Travis, and Uvalde attended the grassroots gathering, which was organized by HCA. 10/30/2022 12:00 AM
State of the City and Call for Action
State of the City and Call for Action
This past week I shared the State of the City presentation to the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce. In preparing for this annual event, it’s a time to reflect briefly on what’s been accomplished, but more importantly to look forward and discuss what’s coming. 10/30/2022 12:00 AM
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