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Early voting underway for May 7 election
Early voting underway for May 7 election
Early voting began Monday for local elections and two proposed constitutional amendments relating to property tax reductions. Early voting continues through Tuesday, May 3, with election day on Saturday, May 7. 04/26/2022 12:00 AM
Water planning for Boerne’s future
Water planning for Boerne’s future
Boerne has a superior water system that often is taken for granted. Our water utility has three sources of water that take care of our customers: Boerne Lake, Canyon Lake and underground wells. Over the years, that mix has changed, and more water comes from Canyon Lake than anywhere else. 04/26/2022 12:00 AM
Batman to energize Boerne library guests
Batman to energize Boerne library guests
The very first library in Boerne opened its doors to the public 70 years ago, in 1952. 04/26/2022 12:00 AM
We are all in this drought together
We are all in this drought together
According to Micah Voulgaris at the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District, we have received 1.77 inches of rain in 2022, less than the 2.02 inches received from January through April in 1954, the worst oneyear drought on record. 04/26/2022 12:00 AM
A bucket full of my favorite lists
A bucket full of my favorite lists
I enjoy making lists. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
Two amendments on May 7 ballot
Two amendments on May 7 ballot
Not everyone realizes that there are two separate elections in May. There’s the runoff for Congress and other partisan offices on May 24 and the less well-known Constitutional Amendment election on May 7. There are two propositions on the May 7 ballot; both are related to property taxes. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
Loved ones in a remarriage
Loved ones in a remarriage
Today, roughly one in four divorces involve those over age 50, and the trend has garnered its own nickname: “Gray divorce.” The divorce rates for this demographic have doubled in the past 30 years and tripled for those over 65, according a study. According to Bloomberg. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
Social Security and its taxes
Social Security and its taxes
When you reach the appropriate age, it’s easy to apply for Social Security retirement benefits – just go to Social Security’s website, fill out the online form and you’re essentially done. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
HCCArts lists new after hours classes
HCCArts lists new after hours classes
HCCArts is pleased to announce its lineup for Series 3 of the 2022 Art AfterHours classes. They take place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays in the comfort of The Classroom at the AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road in Boerne. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
The validity of righteous anger
The validity of righteous anger
Editor’s note: This is a reprinted column from Jack Purcell’s “On the Journey” archives. It originally appeared in The Star in 2013. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
A nice stroll along Seventh Street
A nice stroll along Seventh Street
The historic district of downtown Comfort brings delight to its many visitors. High Street gets a lot of attention, but what about that perpendicular thoroughfare – Seventh Street? This month we will take a stroll up that way. 04/19/2022 12:00 AM
Abbott halts state’s border truck inspections
Abbott halts state’s border truck inspections
Gov. Greg Abbott halted the state’s aggressive truck inspection at all Texas border crossings after days of bipartisan criticism over the extended delays of goods entering the United States. 04/19/2022 12:00 AM
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