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COVID-19 under control in county
COVID-19 under control in county
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to fall in some areas, especially cases leading to hospitalization, the Kendall County Commissioners Court has opted to cease its bi-monthly update during its meetings, opting to receive updates as necessary. 07/05/2022 12:00 AM
Late-month rain brings some relief
Late-month rain brings some relief
The nearly 1.5 inches of rain Boerne received last week was just what the doctor ordered as the precipitation helped recharge area aquifers after a dreadfully dry first four weeks of June. 07/05/2022 12:00 AM
Help if there’s a need
Help if there’s a need
As Kendall County and Boerne officials continue the process of developing their five-year Hazard Mitigation plan, the company drafting the new plan has begun identifying mitigation measures to prevent or manage natural hazards and identified four manmade hazards. 07/05/2022 12:00 AM
Getting a kick out of camp
Getting a kick out of camp
The Boerne Soccer Club is conducting youth camps at City Park over the summer for children ages 5 and older. The camps are described as an opportunity to have fun, learn new skills, make friends and “have an awesome week of soccer.”  07/05/2022 12:00 AM
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LAW ENFORCEMENT 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
Star to help Hope for Heroes Texas through subscription drive
Star to help Hope for Heroes Texas through subscription drive
The Boerne Star is partnering with a local nonprofit through a special subscription drive this month. 07/01/2022 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
Batchelor arrested for violating bond terms
Batchelor arrested for violating bond terms
Kendall Batchelor, the 22-year-old charged with intoxicated manslaughter earlier this month, was arrested again last Friday for violating her bond conditions. 07/01/2022 12:00 AM
Going green: Boerne ISD hopes to buy first electric bus
Going green: Boerne ISD hopes to buy first electric bus
In an effort to become more energy friendly, the Boerne Independent School District is hoping to add an electric bus to its fleet, maybe as soon as this coming academic year. 07/01/2022 12:00 AM
Saving water
Saving water
With water becoming more and more precious in the Hill Country and Texas as a whole, the Boerne City Council is gearing up to implement new incentives and restrictions to help in long-term conservation efforts. 07/01/2022 12:00 AM
Here’s to beer
Here’s to beer
Salvador Dobbs played host to a stein holding contest practice session last weekend to give people the opportunity to try their hand at the traditional German-rooted event before September’s Boerne BierFest.  Star photos by Zachary-Taylor Wright 07/01/2022 12:00 AM
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