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Cow Creek beginning Stage 4 drought thought process
Cow Creek beginning Stage 4 drought thought process
Although Boerne, Kendall County and much of the Hill Country experienced some decent rainfall last week, resulting in just over an inch-and-a-half in town, more precipitation will be needed to turn the tides before the local groundwater district considers moving into Stage 4 drought restrictions. 07/19/2022 12:00 AM
Serving the Lord – and others
Serving the Lord – and others
Boerne’s City Hill Church played host to a “Serve Day” on Saturday morning as members pumped $20 of free gasoline on a first-come, first-served basis at the Exxon Service Station on Esser Road at the intersection of Highway 46 to anyone who showed up. The church set aside a portion of its missions budget to use for the giveaway and pumped the free gas in service to Jesus Christ and the community until the funds were gone.  07/19/2022 12:00 AM
Final word
Final word
Bergheim residents officially will have the final word on whether an emergency service district will be created to serve their area. 07/19/2022 12:00 AM
County hopes to get new brush grinder soon
County hopes to get new brush grinder soon
The Kendall County Commissioners essentially denied County Engineer Rick Tobolka’s requested to rent brush grinding equipment despite the growing pile at the brush site near the fairgrounds, leaving the facility unable to accept commercial brush while residential brush becomes a growing burden. 07/19/2022 12:00 AM
BHS's Phillips drafted by baseball's Atlanta Braves
BHS's Phillips drafted by baseball's Atlanta Braves
07/18/2022 07:03 AM
Boerne High School athletics in the 2021-22 school year
Boerne High School athletics in the 2021-22 school year
07/15/2022 12:00 AM
KCFA extends fair queen pageant deadline
KCFA extends fair queen pageant deadline
The Kendall County Fair Association has extended the deadline for interested girls to enter er the scholarship pageant scheduled for Thursday evening, Sept. 1, at the Kendall County Fairgrounds. 07/15/2022 12:00 AM
Now that you know it, live it
Now that you know it, live it
Editor’s note: This is a reprinted column from Jack Purcell’s “On the Journey” archives. It originally appeared in The Star in 2013. 07/15/2022 12:00 AM
Detailing some Democratic values
Detailing some Democratic values
As you read this, the Texas Democratic Convention is in full swing in Dallas. 07/15/2022 12:00 AM
Experiencing life on the Gulf Coast
Experiencing life on the Gulf Coast
Ah, vacation … those little and not long enough blips in our schedule when we get the opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of normal everyday life. 07/15/2022 12:00 AM
Cow Creek working to support related Kendall County regulation
Cow Creek working to support related Kendall County regulation
The Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District is gearing up to expand its monitor well reach and further its regionalized hydrologic data collection in an effort to support additional county regulation. 07/15/2022 12:00 AM
Centurions make donation
Centurions make donation
The Centurions of Kendall County, including Presiden Paul Duran, fourth form left above, recently presented a check to Comfort Golden Age Center Executive Director Dinah Johnson and board President Jane Perilloux, pictured above in the midlle. The $10,000 donation was offered in recognition of the impact the center makes on the community it serves. The Centurions fund high school senior scholarships and deserving nonprofit organizations in Kendall County from money raised at its annual Valentine Gala held every February. Also pictured are, form left, Steve Basil, David Phillip, Otis McCracken, Ken Nietenhefer, Steve Stewart, randy Niemeier, Tommy Martin and jay Gilmore. Submitted photo 07/15/2022 12:00 AM
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