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Year off to dry start as January precipitation scarce
Year off to dry start as January precipitation scarce
After a 2021 that received plentiful precipitation, the new year got off to a dry start as just over a half-inch of precipitation fell in Boerne in January. The official total, according to statistics from the National Weather Service, was 0.57 of an inch. 02/04/2022 12:00 AM
Former alternative school employee facing charges of youth sexual assault
Former alternative school employee facing charges of youth sexual assault
A former Roy Maas Youth Alternative Meadowland Campus employee, Shareda Rawls, is being accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student while she was employed at the school. 02/04/2022 12:00 AM
Boerne finds its new chief
Boerne finds its new chief
The Boerne Police Department has found its new chief in 22-year BPD veteran Steve Perez, who is set to become the city’s sixth police chief since the position was established in 1953. 02/04/2022 12:00 AM
Serene scene
Serene scene
One of the true gems in Boerne and Kendall County is Cibolo Creek as people can enjoy its beauty in various places, including at the Cibolo Nature Center off City Park Road. There, individuals can hike trails that hug the creek while enjoying the serene and natural surroundings. Star photos by Keith E. Domke 02/04/2022 12:00 AM
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LAW ENFORCEMENT 02/01/2022 12:00 AM
Two proposed amendments on May ballot
Two proposed amendments on May ballot
Voters who go to the polls for municipal and school board elections on May 7 will also be asked to decide on two proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. 02/01/2022 12:00 AM
Incubator program finds place to set up shop
Incubator program finds place to set up shop
The incubator program – now known as Das Greenhaus – officially has a place to call home after the Boerne City Council unanimously approved a lease agreement last week. 02/01/2022 12:00 AM
BISD enacts emergency pay rates
BISD enacts emergency pay rates
The Boerne Independent School District announced it has put emergency pay rates in place for all substitute teachers and auxiliary employees, effective immediately. 02/01/2022 12:00 AM
A new year, Asian style
A new year, Asian style
The Asian or Lunar New Year, which gets underway February 1, was celebrated in style on Saturday morning at the Patrick Heath Public Library as a traditional dragon dance and the Chinese Culture Performance Association of San Antonio enterained a welcoming audience. The dragon dance was led by members of the Boerne chapter of the Young Men’s Service League and the Boerne chapter of the National Charity League as they paraded the celebratory dragon around the library and city hall property, including along Main Street, before heading inside the library to the Community Room. The Asian dancers performed three routines for attendees, all featuring elegant costumes and movements. Star photos by Keith E. Domke 02/01/2022 12:00 AM
No legal grounds
No legal grounds
After several residents have come forward during a range of public meetings calling for a halt on development in the city, Boerne city officials said there simply is no legal grounds to do so. 02/01/2022 12:00 AM
Incumbents file to keep spots
Incumbents file to keep spots
The cities of Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch have uncontested city council seat races so far but filing for a place on the ballot will run through Feb. 18. 01/28/2022 12:00 AM
In the know about investment risk
In the know about investment risk
When you invest, you incur risk – there’s no avoiding it. But the concept of “risk” may be more expansive than you realized. And by understanding the different types of investment risk and how these risks can be addressed, you can improve your skills as an investor. 01/28/2022 12:00 AM
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