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Cibolo Preserve prescribes flames
Cibolo Preserve prescribes flames
Back before homes lined the hills of Kendall County, rolling grasslands dominated the area. Wildfires were a natural part of the ecological function of the waving fields, but decades of flame dousing have left grasses overgrown and reduced biodiversity in preserved areas of town, according to local preservers. 01/08/2023 12:00 AM
A YEAR IN REVIEW: 2022’S TOP STORIES
A YEAR IN REVIEW: 2022’S TOP STORIES
The top stories published in The Star in 2022.  01/01/2023 12:00 AM
Firework safety for New Year’s Eve
Firework safety for New Year’s Eve
With 2022 coming to a close, family and friends may be eager to celebrate the new year with fireworks. Many pets, however, may not welcome the loud noises or bright lights that accompany the celebratory event. 12/28/2022 12:00 AM
Outgoing county judge, officials offer advice, say goodbyes
Outgoing county judge, officials offer advice, say goodbyes
As the year comes to a finish, the Kendall County Commissioners Court bid goodbye to several officials and staffers Tuesday morning. 12/28/2022 12:00 AM
Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force issues second biennial report to legislature
Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force issues second biennial report to legislature
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Governor’s Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force (SASTF) issued its second Biennial Report to the Texas Legislature. The report includes policy recommendations for the 88th Legislative Session and summarizes task force projects completed since the last biennial report – including the creation of a trauma-informed rubric, a safety planning framework, and a law enforcement sexual assault response protocol. 12/25/2022 12:00 AM
Son of country legend forges own legacy
Son of country legend forges own legacy
While the words “country” and “legend” may be interchangeably used to describe scores of twang-laden singers heard over radio waves during the decades, many fans of the fiddle or steel guitar will tell you the artists of the 1950s and ‘60s popularized the genre. 12/25/2022 12:00 AM
Longtime, local sports-writing legend Barboza honored for dedication
Longtime, local sports-writing legend Barboza honored for dedication
Boerne Star sports editor Kerry Barboza received quite a surprise at the recent Granite Media Partners Christmas party on Dec. 10. 12/25/2022 12:00 AM
County wants more control in Boerne’s ETJ
County wants more control in Boerne’s ETJ
An interlocal agreement guiding development on Boerne’s fringes between the city and Kendall County is in a holding pattern as commissioners seek to have more control on urban spread. 12/25/2022 12:00 AM
China Spring breaks Boerne’s heart with late FG
China Spring breaks Boerne’s heart with late FG
Cougars kick game-winning field goal to defeat Greyhounds 12/18/2022 10:00 AM
Lt. Gov. Patrick lays out legislative priorities
Lt. Gov. Patrick lays out legislative priorities
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlined his goals for the upcoming legislative session, calling them “general concepts,” according to the Austin American-Statesman. 12/07/2022 12:00 AM
SOS submits letter of resignation
SOS submits letter of resignation
AUSTIN — Today, Texas Secretary of State John Scott announced that he will resign from office at the end of the year to return to his private legal practice. Secretary Scott officially began serving as Texas Secretary of State on October 28, 2021, after being appointed by Governor Greg Abbott on October 21, 2021. During his time in office, Secretary Scott presided over four major statewide elections in 2022 and worked continuously to educate Texas voters and the public about the election process, with the goal of restoring confidence in the security of the state’s election systems. Secretary Scott also oversaw the forensic audit of the 2020 General Election in Texas and will release the findings of the audit before departing on December 31, 2022. 12/07/2022 12:00 AM
Work-related resolutions to consider in the year ahead
Work-related resolutions to consider in the year ahead
New Year ’s resolutions run the gamut from kicking bad habits like smoking to finding more time to exercise to learning a foreign language. Many resolutions are about self-improvement, and that desire to live better can extend into the professional arena. 12/07/2022 12:00 AM
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