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Shooting ‘clearly not an accident’
Shooting ‘clearly not an accident’
The deaths of a married couple, 36-year-old Elizabeth Fulton Evans and 47-year-old Jason Evans on New Year’s Eve likely officially will be ruled a murder-suicide based on forensic evidence from the crime scene, authorities said. 01/11/2022 12:00 AM
COVID cases spike
COVID cases spike
As the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to spread quickly across the state of Texas and the country, the Hill Country, including Kendall County, has seen rising numbers that left Kendall County with its highest number of active cases since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020. 01/11/2022 12:00 AM
Retiree fears becoming a burden
Retiree fears becoming a burden
It’s human nature to want to make things easier for our loved ones – and to have great concern about adding any stress to their lives. In fact, 72 percent of retirees say that one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to the Edward Jones/Age Wave “Four Pillars of the New Retirement” study. How can you address this fear? 01/07/2022 12:00 AM
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LAW ENFORCEMENT 01/07/2022 12:00 AM
Chamber announces annual award nominations
Chamber announces annual award nominations
The nominations are in as the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce prepares for its annual gala, scheduled for Saturday, January 22, at the Cana Ballroom. The theme for the evening is “Come one, come all.” 01/07/2022 12:00 AM
It’s showtime!
It’s showtime!
The annual Kendall County Junior Livestock Show is going on this week at the youth agriculture and equestrian center near Comfort as boys and girls of all ages compete and show off their prize animals. On Monday, pigs took center stage as barrow and gilt varieties were paraded around the arena.  01/07/2022 12:00 AM
Maxton reminds of FOR appeal
Maxton reminds of FOR appeal
Fair Oaks Ranch Mayor Greg Maxton gave a long-awaited presentation to the countywide Kendall County, Boerne and Fair Oaks Transportation Committee Tuesday, where he said FOR supports the development of a regional thoroughfare plan, proposed transportation solutions and addressed the development he expects to hit the Hill Country. 01/07/2022 12:00 AM
County DA’s office prepares for extra load
County DA’s office prepares for extra load
The Kendall County District Attorney’s office is getting a reboot in preparation for the introduction of a county court at law, but it’s still unclear when the new court will take shape. However, Kendall County District Attorney Nicole Bishop has brought on two new prosecutors to ensure all cases are covered once there are two court rooms to try cases. 01/07/2022 12:00 AM
Taylor seeks to become county’s next judge
Taylor seeks to become county’s next judge
Chris Taylor, a lifelong conservative Republican and Boerne High School graduate with a long family history in Kendall County, has announced his candidacy for Kendall County judge. 01/07/2022 12:00 AM
Brimhall seeks Precinct 2 KC commissioner position
Brimhall seeks Precinct 2 KC commissioner position
Leon Brimhall recently announced his candidacy for Kendall County commissioner in Precinct 2. 01/07/2022 12:00 AM
Ringing in 2022
Ringing in 2022
Salvador Dobbs was a local option for individuals to ring in the new year as it played host to a masquerade ball on New Year’s Eve Friday night. TOP: Ian Cochran, Chase Phillips and Valerie Mathis, from left, get an early start in celebrating the arrival of 2022 as they enjoy drinks and games. RIGHT: Griselda and Richard Weist were all smiles as they don masks and enjoy each other’s company while preparing for midnight. Star photos by Zachary-Taylor Wright 01/04/2022 12:00 AM
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LAW ENFORCEMENT 01/04/2022 12:00 AM
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