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The Center set to deck its halls with sales
The Center set to deck its halls with sales
Kronkosky Place – now called The Center – will ring with Christmas cheer next month as vendors raise funds for the facility that offers services for older adults. 10/12/2022 12:00 AM
Learn the facts about devastating wildfires
Learn the facts about devastating wildfires
Editor’s note: This article is being shared in honor of National Fire Prevention Month. Deadly wildfires ravaged thousands upon thousands of acres of land across California in the summer of 2018. Officials at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said these combined fires comprised the largest wildlands fire in state history. 10/12/2022 12:00 AM
Silver-haired committee meeting in Boerne
Silver-haired committee meeting in Boerne
The Executive Committee of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Boerne City Library Community Room. Ed Rogers, elected member of TSHL from Boerne/ Kendall County, representing the Alamo Area Agency on Aging, is the local host and has made all arrangements for the group. “We are excited to welcome executive committee members of TSHL representing 28 Area Agencies on Aging from across our great state of Texas, to Boerne.” 10/09/2022 12:00 AM
BISD approves decreased tax rate
BISD approves decreased tax rate
While Boerne Independent School District officials have approved a lower property-tax rate, it’s still expected to increase an average annual tax bill by $42. While the school district saw a 32 percent increase in appraised values, hitting just under $14.5 billion, and a 21 percent increase in taxable value at just above $11 billion, the local appraisal district – along with many across the state – is seeing more disputes. 10/09/2022 12:00 AM
County passes on new court for now
County passes on new court for now
BOERNE — The Kendall County Commissioners Court opted to halt progress on a new county court-at-law or appointing its first presiding office until the new county judge and commissioners take office next year. 10/05/2022 12:00 AM
First Responders
First Responders
First Responders 10/02/2022 12:00 AM
Boerne CROP Hunger Walk next month
Boerne CROP Hunger Walk next month
Looking to make a difference in this community and worldwide? The Boerne CROP Hunger Walk Nov. 12 is an opportunity to help end hunger and poverty through long-term sustainable approaches. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised will go to support Hill Country Family Services – a vital local resource for families in crisis. Remaining funds support the international relief and development work of Church World Service. 10/02/2022 12:00 AM
Expanding Your Horizons in STEM
Expanding Your Horizons in STEM
Kerrville, TX –Expanding Your Horizons – A Career Conference in science and math for sixth-, seventh- and eighth- grade girls will take place 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Schreiner University. 10/02/2022 12:00 AM
BISD students garner national recognition
BISD students garner national recognition
Nearly 80 students from Champion and Boerne high schools have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the admissions process. 10/02/2022 12:00 AM
Task force puts brakes on lawbreakers
Task force puts brakes on lawbreakers
Six months after its creation, a multicounty task force involving the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies is seeing plenty of action, including stopping human trafficking. 10/02/2022 12:00 AM
Greg Appel named chairman for the 2022-2023 campaign
Greg Appel named chairman for the 2022-2023 campaign
Kerrville, TX – Schreiner University has commenced the Hill Country College Fund Campaign for 2022-2023. Through the program, Schreiner University raises funds for tuition assistance for students who have demonstrated need from Kerr and surrounding counties to attend Schreiner University. Greg Appel, divisional president of Happy State Bank, has been named chairman for the 2022-2023 Hill Country College Fund Campaign, and the leadership gifts division leader (chair-elect) is Larry Howard, a Kerrville entrepreneur. 10/02/2022 12:00 AM
Micro-mobility trails under consideration for county
Micro-mobility trails under consideration for county
Convenient and safe micro-mobility trails could someday be another way of getting around Kendall County, according to a local transportation committee wrapping up its final meetings. 10/02/2022 12:00 AM
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