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New leadership team elected by Fair Oaks Ranch Rotarians
New leadership team elected by Fair Oaks Ranch Rotarians
The Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Ranch conducted its annual club installation dinner in June at the Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club. President Greg Maxton concluded his one-year term and Greg Buschmann assumed the leadership role effective July 1. 07/05/2022 12:00 AM
STUDENT HONORS
STUDENT HONORS
Nicolas Flores, Andrew Hasselbalch, Chaney Mariott and Grace Wacker from Boerne were named to the President’s Honor Roll at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. The undergraduates achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours. 07/05/2022 12:00 AM
Wet or dry? The nose isn’t always telling in dogs
Wet or dry? The nose isn’t always telling in dogs
It is a common belief that a wet nose is the sign of a healthy dog and that a dry nose indicates illness. 07/05/2022 12:00 AM
Centurions elect new officers
Centurions elect new officers
The Centurions of Kendall County recently elected new officers for 2022-23. They took office at the Centurions’ annual installation ceremony at Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club. The new officers are, from left: Historian Ken Nietenhoefer, Secretary Randy Niemeier, Treasurer Justin Boerner, President Paul Duran and Vice President Donnie Poitenent. The Centurions of Kendall County is a nonprofit association dedicated to the enrichment of life in Kendall County. The organization has contributed over $1 million to various groups and individuals. 07/05/2022 12:00 AM
I-10 road work to alter traffic
I-10 road work to alter traffic
As part of the ongoing Interstate 10 frontage road work, the Texas Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that the contractor is progressing into the last stage of construction for the new Highway 87 bridge. That, in turn, necessitates transitioning the I-10 mainlane traffic from the current location to the segment that is currently a work area closed to traffic. 07/01/2022 12:00 AM
Increased safety and security
Increased safety and security
Boerne ISD, along with the Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch police departments and the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, recently agreed to assign each BISD campus with a designated School Resource Officer beginning in the 2022-23 academic year. The collaboration is in an effort to strengthen safety and security measures at all Boerne ISD facilities. The announcement was made during the June board of trustees meeting and recognition was given to the three local law enforcement agencies at that time. Pictured are, from left, BISD Trustee Donna Sharp, Superintendent Tom Price, Fair Oaks Ranch Mayor Greg Maxton, SRO Doug Meuth, Boerne City Councilmember Bryce Boddie, FOR Police Officer John Ojeda, Trustee Rich Sena, FOR Police Chief Tim Moring, Boerne Police Chief Steve Perez, Trustee Carlin Friar, KCSO Lt. Kevin Klaerner, Trustee Joe Tidwell, KCSO Deputy Marshall Hefley, KCSO Deputy Gabriel Cardenas, Trustee Garrett Wilson, Trustee Jessica Davila, BISD Safety and Security Director Hector Hernandez and Trustee Maritza Gonzalez-Cooper. The story on the increased safety and security measure appeared in the June 28 Boerne Star. Submitted photo 07/01/2022 12:00 AM
Take some steps toward having financial freedom
Take some steps toward having financial freedom
Next week, we observe Independence Day, an opportunity to celebrate all the liberties we enjoy in this country. Of course, there are different types of freedoms – such as financial freedom, which can open the doors to many other opportunities. 07/01/2022 12:00 AM
Let’s celebrate our independence together
Let’s celebrate our independence together
As we enter July, it’s time to think about our nation’s holiday – Independence Day. 07/01/2022 12:00 AM
We are resolute in our views
We are resolute in our views
Let’s face it, some of the news from the past few weeks has been pretty crummy, including the Uvalde school shooting, the Jan. 6 hearings and the GOP platform in general. Many of us still need time to process our feelings. 07/01/2022 12:00 AM
‘Love each other as I have loved you’
‘Love each other as I have loved you’
Editor’s note: This is a reprinted column from Jack Purcell’s “On the Journey” archives. It originally appeared in The Star in 2013. 07/01/2022 12:00 AM
Pick your favorite
Pick your favorite
Beginning next week and lasting through July, Boerne Star readers will have the opportunity to help choose the newspaper’s next masthead, or flag, that runs across the top of the front page. 07/01/2022 12:00 AM
Neighbors Choice Hill Country
Neighbors Choice Hill Country
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