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STATE OF THE CITY, 2022
STATE OF THE CITY, 2022
STATE OF THE CITY, 2022 10/30/2022 12:00 AM
Man who crashed car, killing mom, gets 28 years
Man who crashed car, killing mom, gets 28 years
BOERNE — Andrew Like only needed a few seconds to turn a car into a deadly weapon when he intentionally drove off Interstate 10 West and killed his mother in a crash, prosecutors said. A Kendall County jury took just a little longer — 30 minutes — to find the 44-year-old man guilty on a charge of murder in the death of Ann Like. 10/30/2022 12:00 AM
Fire hits Kendalia restaurant
Fire hits Kendalia restaurant
KENDALIA – Five fire departments fought for four hours Tuesday to douse a blaze that left Hillbillyz of Texas a smoking ruin. 10/30/2022 12:00 AM
Brooks Anthony Becker
Brooks Anthony Becker
July 10, 2021 – October 14, 2022 10/30/2022 12:00 AM
Elizabeth “Betsy” Johns Simpson
Elizabeth “Betsy” Johns Simpson
February 19, 1923 – October 19, 2022 10/30/2022 12:00 AM
LifeSpot—A Life Saving Opportunity
LifeSpot—A Life Saving Opportunity
“Every day, we are reminded of how precious life is when the unthinkable happens—an active threat against your school, business or community. Utilizing 30 years of law enforcement experience, along with the advancement of new technologies, we (LifeSpot) wanted a better way to keep people safe, giving them precious seconds to protect themselves and others in the event of an active threat,”—Brett Titus, Creator of LifeSpot. 10/30/2022 12:00 AM
Grassroots gathering reveals ongoing water challenges, opportunities in region
Grassroots gathering reveals ongoing water challenges, opportunities in region
Hill Country water advocates from across the region gathered in Bandera, TX on October 13th for a day of learning, connecting, and strategizing for water stewardship in our region. “The work to protect our aquifers and rivers is challenging but vital to the long-term prosperity of the Hill Country. It makes all the difference to be able to work together, learn from one another, and celebrate each other’s successes,” said Hill Country Alliance (HCA) Water Program Manager Marisa Bruno. More than 40 people, representing 27 different local organizations from 13 different Hill Country counties including Bandera, Blanco, Bexar, Comal, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Gillespie, Hays, Medina, Real, Travis, and Uvalde attended the grassroots gathering, which was organized by HCA. 10/30/2022 12:00 AM
State of the City and Call for Action
State of the City and Call for Action
This past week I shared the State of the City presentation to the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce. In preparing for this annual event, it’s a time to reflect briefly on what’s been accomplished, but more importantly to look forward and discuss what’s coming. 10/30/2022 12:00 AM
Geneva names 2022 Homecoming Court
Geneva names 2022 Homecoming Court
The Geneva 2022 Homecoming Court was crowned at halftime of the Eagles’ 56-7 district victory over John Paul II on Friday night under the lights on the Geneva Football Field. 10/30/2022 12:00 AM
Falling Prey to a Deception
Falling Prey to a Deception
This is a reprinted column from Jack Purcell’s “On the Journey” archives. It originally appeared in The Star in 2013. There is a very interesting parallel existing in our world today with a spiritual condition that exists with those of us who call ourselves Christians. Some of you may not like my description of the first half of the parallel but I trust you will give it the benefit of an open mind. 10/30/2022 12:00 AM
Boerne FD donates to local nonprofit
Boerne FD donates to local nonprofit
Boerne FD donates to local nonprofit 10/30/2022 12:00 AM
Abbott’s new small business series: Corsicana
Abbott’s new small business series: Corsicana
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next in the statewide 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in Corsicana on Thursday, November 10. The Governor’s Small Business Series connects small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business. 10/30/2022 12:00 AM
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