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City of Boerne wins PSA award
City of Boerne wins PSA award
The city of Boerne received a 2022 Award of Honor at the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers Conference in Houston in June. Of the 11 categories, Boerne was recognized for Public Service Announcement, population under 100,000 people. 07/08/2022 12:00 AM
BKCEDC supports incubator project with $75,000 donation
BKCEDC supports incubator project with $75,000 donation
The Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation recently made a $75,000 donation toward the launch of Das GreenHaus, the first business incubator in Kendall County scheduled to open in early 2023. The $75,000 investment in the project signifies the commitment the BKCEDC has made to assist with the establishment of Das GreenHaus, information in a press release stated. 07/08/2022 12:00 AM
What investors can and can’t control
What investors can and can’t control
As an investor, you can easily feel frustrated to see short-term drops in your investment statements. But while you cannot control the market, you may find it helpful to review the factors you can control. 07/08/2022 12:00 AM
The Boerne Star visits Europe
The Boerne Star visits Europe
A group of Boerne High students, parents and teachers recently went on an 11-day trip to Europe and visited four different countries. The group took along a copy of the Boerne Star for their reading enjoyment. The group visited France, Switzerland, Germany and Austria and posed for a photo in front of Nueschwanstein Castle in Hohenschwangau, Germany, the inspiration for the Disney Cinderella castle. Holding the copy of the newspaper is BHS girls soccer coach Jeremy Shannon. Submitted photo 07/08/2022 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
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
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
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
Cibolo Happenings
Cibolo Happenings
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Land management tips for the dry season
Land management tips for the dry season
The Cibolo Center for Conservation has more than 164 acres of maintained and monitored land. We benefit from having land management experts, research scientists, master naturalists and more to help us implement best practices to keep our land healthy. 07/05/2022 12:00 AM
Wonderful Boerne stories from days gone by
Wonderful Boerne stories from days gone by
The library is so fortunate to house documents and photos that tell the remarkable stories of historic Boerne. 07/05/2022 12:00 AM
God’s presence and our risen savior
God’s presence and our risen savior
Editor’s note: The following are spiritual poems written by local resident Jim “Pops” Talerico, a member of nineteen:10 Church in Boerne. 07/05/2022 12:00 AM
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