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STAAR data shows how BISD students are progressing
STAAR data shows how BISD students are progressing
Boerne ISD students continue to fare better than their Region 20 classmates as far as fall 2021 STAAR interim test results go, but in some areas are struggling to meet the current grade-level standards set by the district. 01/14/2022 12:00 AM
Drawing the lines
Drawing the lines
The Boerne City Council unanimously approved an updated district city map last week with some major districting changes to the downtown Boerne landscape. 01/14/2022 12:00 AM
Don’t avoid the ‘taboo’ topics when speaking with older parents
Don’t avoid the ‘taboo’ topics when speaking with older parents
If your parents are getting close to retirement age, or are already retired, it may be time to talk with them about financial and aging issues, some of which may involve difficult conversations. For the sake of everyone in your family, don’t avoid these “taboo” topics. 01/14/2022 12:00 AM
The Skin Elite
The Skin Elite
The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of The Skin Elite with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. Individuals are unique, and so is their skin. The Skin Elite takes the art of enhancement seriously with an approach that is 100 percent customized to each person. Its goal is to achieve an aesthetic vision and to reveal the fresh beauty of natural features with advanced skin rejuvenation treatments like laser services, injectables, PMU and more. The Skin Elite can be reached at 210-800-9696 or visit theskinelite.com to book an appointment. 01/14/2022 12:00 AM
Kendall County Junior Livestock Association
Kendall County Junior Livestock Association
The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce played host to a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to help celebrate the 2022 Kendall County Junior Livestock Show and Sale. The ceremony took place before the sale at the Kendall County Youth Agriculture and Equestrian Center. The Kendall County Jr. Livestock Show Association provides an opportunity for 4-H and FFA members to exhibit their livestock projects before the public fostering excellence in livestock production skills and practices. The money the youth earn at the sale helps to fund their higher education goals in the future. Photo courtesy of the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce 01/14/2022 12:00 AM
Heirloom Boutique
Heirloom Boutique
The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Heirloom Boutique into the Boerne business community with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. Heirloom Boutique was founded with one mission in mind: to offer cute, everyday clothes that surpass the trends. Sometimes trendy, boutique clothing doesn’t always fit the day-to-day life, and that’s why Heirloom offers clothing that fits everyday life and needs. Find Heirloom Boutique set up at Boerne Market Days every month, by going to heirloomtx.com or keep up by following its Facebook page or on Instagram or Pinterest. Individuals also may call 210-373-2242. 01/14/2022 12:00 AM
REPORTS
REPORTS
LAW ENFORCEMENT 01/11/2022 12:00 AM
Edwards joins team at Granite Media Partners Inc.
Edwards joins team at Granite Media Partners Inc.
TAYLOR — Granite Media Partners Inc., the parent company of The Boerne Star, has named veteran journalist Thomas Edwards as executive editor to round out its management team, CEO Daniel Philhower announced last week. 01/11/2022 12:00 AM
Neighbor eyes Precinct 2 justice of the peace job
Neighbor eyes Precinct 2 justice of the peace job
Dave Neighbor recently announced he is a Republican candidate for the Precinct 2 justice of the peace position. 01/11/2022 12:00 AM
Emergency SNAP benefits again extended
Emergency SNAP benefits again extended
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is again extending emergency food benefits this month, with more than $307 million in emergency allocations expected to help more than 1.5 million Texas households. 01/11/2022 12:00 AM
Annual livestock show is a family affair for many
Annual livestock show is a family affair for many
Founded in 1939, the Kendall County Junior Livestock Show and Sale provides youth as young as 7 years old and up to seniors in high school the opportunity to exhibit livestock to the community and develop valuable skills inside and outside the show ring. And for many families, the heritage of this event runs through generations of dedicated parents and children. 01/11/2022 12:00 AM
Youth livestock sale nets record
Youth livestock sale nets record
A cloudy, wet day didn’t put a damper on sales or the turnout at the 2022 Kendall County Junior Livestock Show and Sale as this year’s auction was a record year in terms of sales, beating out last year’s $1.4 million amount. 01/11/2022 12:00 AM
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