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We fight for human rights
We fight for human rights
From July 14-16, five Kendall County Democrats attended the 2022 Texas Democratic Convention in Dallas. Throughout the event, leading state Democrats shared their vision of how to create a more equitable and stronger Texas. 07/29/2022 12:00 AM
Boerne chamber to help celebrate local nonprofits
Boerne chamber to help celebrate local nonprofits
The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce is comprised of all different types of businesses, but many may not know that we have more than 130 nonprofit members. These members do so much to enrich and serve our community, and we are looking forward to celebrating them in August. 07/29/2022 12:00 AM
Are cryptocurrencies an investment or speculation?
Are cryptocurrencies an investment or speculation?
With cryptocurrencies so much in the news, you might be wondering if you should invest in them. But “invest” may not be the right word – because, in many ways, cryptocurrencies, or “crypto” for short, are more speculation than investment. 07/29/2022 12:00 AM
Answering ‘What do you mean by that?’
Answering ‘What do you mean by that?’
Editor’s note: This is a reprinted column from Jack Purcell’s “On the Journey” archives. It originally appeared in The Star in 2013. 07/29/2022 12:00 AM
AUGUST CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AUGUST CALENDAR OF EVENTS
07/28/2022 07:47 AM
Summer reading for kids? Make them laugh!
Summer reading for kids? Make them laugh!
“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.” – Charles Dickens, “A Christmas Carol.” 07/26/2022 12:00 AM
Cheese class coming to Cibolo
Cheese class coming to Cibolo
Wild cooking returns to Herff Farm with the Cibolo on July 30! 07/26/2022 12:00 AM
Looking up at the colors of space
Looking up at the colors of space
“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” 07/26/2022 12:00 AM
Walking billboards promote pedestrian safety
Walking billboards promote pedestrian safety
If you happen to visit a high-traffic area in one of the state’s larger cities, you might come across some folks wearing sandwich boards, such as one sees during tax season or mattress sales. The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted this marketing device to promote its “Be Safe. Drive Smart” pedestrian safety campaign this month. 07/26/2022 12:00 AM
Second thoughts about divorce
Second thoughts about divorce
Q: My divorce was finalized recently. But over the past few weeks, I’ve become concerned about how this family breakup is impacting our preschooler. I wonder if maybe we could have made a better go of it. Should I consider remarrying my ex-spouse for the sake of our child? 07/26/2022 12:00 AM
A truly big fish story
A truly big fish story
A routine day of fishing turned out to be not so routine when an 8-year-old Boerne boy caught a whopper of a memory that will last a lifetime. 07/22/2022 12:00 AM
STUDENT HONORS
STUDENT HONORS
Savanna Koke of Boerne was named to the University of Mississippi’s spring 2022 Honor Roll. Koke, majoring in allied health studies, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74. 07/22/2022 12:00 AM
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