An Eglin AFB employee found the car at Range Road 234 and Lewis Turner Blvd. and notified law enforcement. Both Okaloosa County Sherrif’s Office and the 96th Security Forces Squadron patrols responded. The scene was immediately turned over to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. The Air Force Medical Examiner identified the body as Bolden-Cleckley. 

Bolden-Cleckley entered the Air Force in 2021 and was assigned to the surgical squadron as a diagnostic imaging specialist (radiology technician). 

“Senior Airman Bolden-Cleckley was a valued member of the 96th Test Wing team, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and fellow Airmen during this difficult time,” said Col. Chris Keithley, 96 TW commander. “We remain committed to supporting those affected by this loss and encourage anyone who needs assistance to reach out to any of our helping agencies.”  

The intersection of Range Road 234 and Lewis Turner Blvd is not on Eglin AFB main. However, it is part of the Eglin Test and Training Range Complex, which is Department of Air Force federal property. 

“It is with a heavy heart that I share the loss of Senior Airman Bolden-Cleckley, one of our teammates. During this incredibly difficult time, I want to extend my deepest condolences to Tamera’s family, friends, and all those who knew and cared for her,” said Col. Daniel Micsunescu, 96th SGCS commander. 

The Air Force and local helping agencies are providing counseling services and support to everyone affected by the tragedy. Family and friends will be offered resources through the Air Force’s Casualty Assistance Office, the Air Force Employee Assistance Program, and the Chaplain’s Office to help them navigate this difficult time. 

AFOSI is still investigating the incident, and no further information will be released at this time.   

Chargers coach Blane Ellis said his team did well in the game where the starters played all four quarters.

“We talk about outside noise and what the world tells us, and the world has told us that we hadn’t played anybody, and this would be a test to figure out who the better team was,” he said. “Our expectations were to be dominant again and our guys did a good job of doing that.”

Champion fumbled on its first play of the game and fell behind 8-0 just a minute into the contest. Anderson took over at the Chargers 24 and took advantage of the short field and scored three plays later for the quick 8-0 lead.

Chargers quarterback Ryder Flugence said nobody panicked after they turned it over with a fumble on the first snap.

“We know ourselves, mistakes happen, and you don’t want those mistakes on the first play obviously, but we handled it tremendously and bounced back and went and scored on the next drive,” he said.

Champion bounced back in a big way as Flugence tossed touchdown passes to Will Burgess and Axton White to regain the lead at 14-8 midway through the first quarter. One of those touchdowns was set up by a Nixon Olfers fumble recovery. 

Flugence took it to the house on Champion’s next drive on a 68-yard scamper and the Chargers were up 21-8.

The Chargers defense came up with the next score after Roman Flugence picked off a Trojans pass and returned it for a touchdown to make it 28-8. It’s the fourth Pick-6 TD by the defense this year.

After the Trojans got on the board with their second touchdown pass of the game from Cove Darbyshire to Gage Willis, Caleb Farias closed out the scoring in the first quarter with a 52-yard touchdown sprint and the Chargers took a 34-15 lead into the second stanza.

Things slowed down from there as the Trojans managed a field goal, but it was answered by another Ryder Flugence touchdown pass to White, and the Chargers held a 41-18 lead at halftime.

In their four previous wins, most of the Champion starters were out by the second half, but this time they played a full game and they finished strong.

Ryder Flugence threw two more TD passes in the third quarter, both to Zach Lopez and the Chargers had built a 55-18 lead and basically put it out of reach.

Trojans starting quarterback Darbyshire left with a shoulder injury and didn’t see the field in the second half, but Anderson still tallied a couple of late touchdowns. Willis had his third receiving touchdown of the night on the pass from Eli Elhert and then Elhert found Jay Fullmer on a 24-yard scoring strike.

Ryder Flugence ran it in from the 20 early in the fourth quarter to close out the Champion scoring as he tossed five TD passes and ran for two.

The Chargers remain perfect this season and improved to 5-0 (3-0 in district) and gave the Trojans (3-1, 1-1) their first loss of the season. Champion visits Lockhart Friday and then is off the following week.

Friday’s contest keeps the Greyhounds perfect this year at 5-0 and hands the Mules (4-1, 0-1) their first loss of the season. BHS (5-0, 1-0) is off Friday and returns to action on Oct. 8 against Long Creek at BISD Stadium.

Alamo Heights struggled in the first half as well, but they found the end zone one time and took a 7-3 lead into halftime after Boerne’s only points came on a Diego Jimenez field goal.

The Greyhounds heated up in the third quarter as they recorded the first of five touchdowns in the half after Grant Sweeney tossed a TD pass to Jacob Hicks and Boerne took a 10-7 lead with 8:50 left in the period.

Boerne’s defense came up with a big play and recovered a fumble on a backwards pass, or lateral, at the Mules 4-yard line. Sweeney found Hicks again for a score, and the Greyhounds had tallied two touchdowns in 1:07 for the 17-7 lead.

Alamo Heights scored a couple of touchdowns in the third quarter and took a 21-17 lead, but the Hounds jumped back on top early in the fourth quarter thanks to another Sweeney TD pass and it was 24-21 early in the final stanza.

Callan Combs added to Boerne’s lead with a rushing touchdown and the Hounds extended their advantage to 31-21 with 7:26 left in the game.

Sweeney bumped Boerne’s lead to 38-21 with 4:51 remaining in the game with a 51-yard rushing touchdown for the 17-point edge.

The Mules closed out the game with the final 10 points as Boerne’s defense bent but didn’t break and the Greyhounds recorded the 38-31 win.

For more on the game, look in the Boerne Star.

Geneva rolled to a 56-7 victory and improved to 5-1 overall and 1-1 in district. The Eagles are off this coming Friday and host Bay Area Christian on Oct. 9.

Friday’s contest got away from the visiting Centurions early as Geneva jumped out to a 35-0 lead by the end of the first quarter and took a 48-0 lead into the halftime break.

Eagles coach Adam Foren removed his starters by halftime as both teams tallied one touchdown in the second half.

Shae McNew finished with three rushing touchdowns, while Asher Shindler added a running touchdown and Reid Aderholt, Luke Abuzeid and Walter Teague all caught touchdown passes.

Eagles QB Caleb Quitadamo tossed two touchdown passes and Levi Egbert added a touchdown in the game.

The Geneva defense also put points on the board after Sam Horton picked off a Centurions pass and returned it for a score.

After being off this week, Geneva hosts Bay Area Christian (10-9), visits New Braunfels Christian Academy (10-15), hosts Holy Cross (10-23) and visits St. Francis Episcopal (10-30) to close out district play.

All three won, while Comfort High was off this week and opens district play Friday.  

Boerne Champion

The Boerne Champion football team kept rolling and won the battle of unbeaten teams after they defeated Austin Anderson Friday night at BISD Stadium, 61-32.

It was a high-scoring game in the first quarter and the Chargers were up 34-15 at the end of the first. Champion scored in every stanza and held the Trojans to 3 points in the second and none in the third as they remained perfect this year at 5-0 (3-0).

Sophomore sensation Ryder Flugence had five passing and two rushing TDs for the Chargers, while his brother Roman Flugence intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown. That's the fourth Pick-6 the Champion defense has had this year.

The Chargers are on the road Friday at Lockhart as they continue district play.

Boerne High

Boerne High had a strong second half at Orem Stadium and went on to defeat Alamo Heights, 38-31, to remain undefeated this year at 5-0. It was the district opener for the Greyhounds and the Mules as Boerne starts league play at 1-0.

BHS was trailing 7-3 at halftime but went on to score five second-half touchdowns to get the win. Grant Sweeney tossed three touchdown passes and ran for another, while Callan Combs added a rushing score.

The Boerne defense came up with a fumble at the Mules 1-yard line to set up the offense with a short field.

The Hounds are off Friday and return to the field on Oct. 8 against Long Creek.

Geneva School of Boerne

The Eagles were home Friday and rolled past Corpus Christi John Paul II, 56-7. Geneva won their first district game and improved to 5-1 and 1-1 in district.

Geneva is off Friday and hosts Bay Area Christian on Oct. 9 for a league game.

Comfort High

The Bobcats (1-3) were off Friday and open district play on Oct. 2 at home against Poth. 

Helotes Gallery invites you to celebrate the opening artist reception from 2:30-6 p.m. Saturday, featuring the expressive works of Isabelle Lopez Kotara — a collision of memories, music and raw emotion, color without rules, unfiltered translations of being alive.

That’s the Helotes Gallery of Fine Art, 14391 Old Bandera Road, Helotes. For information email info@helotesgallery. com or call 210-370-9204.

Isabelle is an intuitive painter whose work is a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of sound, emotion and nature.

Fueled by a lifelong passion for art and global tastes in music, she channels her emotions into bold, expressive canvasses. Her paintings are a visual symphony, where color becomes a language to convey the complexities of human experience and the beauty of the world around her.

From the quietude of nature to the energy of urban life, her art reflects the world she sees, hears and feels.

Her most recent works have begun to explore the complex interplay of emotions, memories and relationships, and the profound bonds formed throughout life, from the euphoria of love to the intensity of extreme conflict.

“Art is a powerful language that transcends words. It is a visual dialogue between artist and the world, a raw and unfiltered expression of the human experience,” Isabelle states. “For me, creating art is a form of catharsis, a way to connect with exploration of emotions and expression, delving into my inner world without judgment. My art is a barometer of my human spirit and its resilience.”

Isabelle received a bachelor’s degree in science in architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington, 1991.

Get on S.T.A.G.E.

S.T.A.G.E., Inc. presents “Beau Jest,” a comedy by James Sherman, and co-directed by Lynn Utley and Judy Utley, which runs Oct. 1-Oct. 18, at the Krause House Theatre,1300 Bulverde Road in Bulverde.

The plot: Sarah is a nice Jewish girl with a problem ... her parents want her married to a nice Jewish boy. They have never met her boyfriend, a “WASP” executive named Chris Kringle. She tells them she is dating a Jewish doctor and they insist on meeting him.

She plans a dinner party and, over the heated protests of Chris, employs an escort service to send her a Jewish date, to be Dr. Steinberg. Instead, they send Bob Schroeder, an aspiring actor who agrees to perform the impersonation.

Happily, he is extremely convincing in the role and Sarah’s parents are enraptured. Soon, even Sarah falls for Bob.

Opening night is a benefit performance for Bulverde Thrift Store. Seats are $25 for the Oct. 1 performance, and no season tickets are accepted.

To purchase tickets online, go to our website www.stagebulverde.org or call Lou or Charlotte at 830-4382339. Desserts and beverages are available; no outside food will be permitted inside the theatre.

The Vision of the Hill Country Council for the Arts is to create an arts culture through promotion, education, collaboration, and leadership. For details, call Paula, 210-269-8349, or refer to our website, www.hccarts.org.

Join. Donate. Volunteer.

Friday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m.: Tai Chi in the community room.

Friday, Oct. 2, 6 p.m.: Friday Yoga in the community room.

Artists in our area might want to attend the “Art Above Everything” panel discussion at the Boerne Book Festival, on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. The discussion follows the title of a new book by Stephanie Elizondo Griest, in which she met and interviewed more than 100 artists on different paths, and how they placed art above all.

Griest grew up in Corpus Christi and has traveled the world as a journalist and author. She’s written many books about her travels and is a Professor of Creative Non-Fiction at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Joining Griest on the panel discussion is Natalia Treviño, who is very well known in the poetry community in San Antonio and the author of several books of poetry, including her latest, “When You Were Human,” published by Flowersong Press.

Treviño is also the author of a new novel “The Road Back,” published by Arte Publico Press.

Moderating this discussion for us is our Artist-in-Residence Isaac Grigar, who held an art exhibit in the library’s gallery in May.

Artists in our area that are interested in the library’s Artist In-Residence Program can contact Sarah Habeeb at: shabeeb@ boernelibrary.org. The deadline to submit for next year is Oct. 1.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors of the Boerne Book Festival: The Friends of the Boerne Public Library, Kay and Bryden Moon, H-E-B, Frost Bank, the Boerne Public Library Foundation, Susan and Skipper Nelson, and Hill Country Mile.

* FAMILY BIRDING DAY: This is the perfect introduction for families interested in exploring the world of birds together from 9 to 11 a.m., at 140 City Park Road. Learn binocular basics, how to identify common local birds using print and digital resources, tips for spotting birds and more. Registration is $30 per family. Register at cibolo.org * MOONDANCE OUTDOOR CONCERT at Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road, from 7-9 p.m. Enjoy live music by the Lost Mule Band and local vendors in this Moondance season finale. Doors open at 6 p.m.; tickets are $15/person. * BLUEGRASS JAM: Bring your instrument and play along or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jams while exploring the exhibits and grounds of The AgriCultural, 102 City Park Road, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free to the public. Donations are welcome.

* HUNTING AND FISHING Day: Come celebrate the fishing side of National Hunting and Fishing Day with the crew at Guadalupe River State Park, 3350 Park Road 31. No fishing license required. You can also borrow a fishing rod, reel, and small tackle box from the Discovery Center during open hours. Adults $7. Children are free.

* BLACK RIFLE BLOCK Party: Join Black Rifle Coffee Company and Mainz Meat Market from 5-9 p.m. as they shut down the street for an evening packed with live music, incredible food, cold drinks, classic cars, and small-town Americana.

SEPTEMBER 27

* TILES FOR TRANSFORMATION Mahjong tournament begins at 2 p.m. at Ironwood Events, at Von Erich Ranch, 1637 Ranch Road 473. Join in for an unforgettable afternoon of friendly competition and celebration in support of Transformation House. Tickets are $120. Contact Taylor Breaux taylor@transformation-house.org

SEPTEMBER 29

* BOERNE DOLLARS AND SENSE: Join Wesley Scott, Boerne ISD’s chief financial officer, and members of the BISD Business & Finance team at 6 p.m. for an in-depth series focusing on how your tax dollars add up to support BISD facilities, programs and educational opportunities. The event is being held in the Boerne ISD Central Office, 235 Johns Road.

SEPTEMBER 30

* NOAH’S NATURE WALK: Join the Cibolo’s Nature Center’s education director for a refreshing 30-minute nature walk along the trails beginning at 2:30 p.m. The walks will begin on the back porch of the Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park.

* ANNUAL BUSINESS LEGAL Checkup: Join Rosenblatt Law Firm for an educational workshop with James Rosenblatt from 9-10 a.m. at the Boerne Chamber of Commerce, 121 S. Main Street. Learn how to review your business’s legal foundation, contracts, compliance, records, and risk management. $10 for members, $35 for non-members; RSVP required.

* BCT MURDER MYSTERY: DeVino Cellars, 112 E. San Antonio Ave., hosts “Murder at the Cabernet Cabaret,” a mystery presented by Boerne Community Theatre at DeVino’s.

Reservations required, at boernetheatre. org.

* WILDFIRE PREPARED WORKSHOP: Sponsored by the Hill Country Fire Coalition of Texas, the 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. workshop at Boerne City Hall, 447 N. Main St., focuses on wildfire education, property-risk assessments, and practical mitigation efforts to help create safer, more prepared homes and neighborhoods.

OCTOBER 2

* FAMILY NIGHT HIKE: This hike is intended to accommodate short legs and short attention spans while still learning about and enjoying The Cibolo. Hike begins at 7:45 p.m.; the cost is $30 per family, so bring the whole family to The Cibolo, 140 City Park Road. Details: 830-249-4616.

* HILL COUNTRY ROD Run: Mark your calendars for the 4th annual Hill Country Mile Rod Run in Boerne all weekend. Registration is now open. Visit https:// hcmrr.com/ for more information.

OCTOBER 3

*THE CIBOLO GALA: The 2026 “Celebrate The Cibolo” gala brings community leaders and supporters come together to champion conservation, education and community well-being in the Texas Hill Country. Begins at 6 p.m., at 33 Herff Road. More information at cibolo.org * HILL COUNTRY ROD Run: Mark your calendars for the 4th annual Hill Country Mile Rod Run in Boerne all weekend. Registration is now open. Visit https://hcmrr.com/ for details.

* NAMIWALKS KENDALL COUNTY: NAMIWalks is America's fundraising event that truly walks the walk and is a celebration of individuals, families, and communities coming together for one powerful purpose: Mental Health for All. The walk will begin at 8 a.m. at Patrick Heath Public Library. Contact Ernest Espinoza: ernest.e@nami-sat.org * BOERNE BOOK FESTIVAL: The festival, facilitated by the Patrick Heath Public Library, focuses on Texas literature and its rich history. The festival will take place at the library, 451 N. Main Street, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festival and author information is also available online at http://www.boernebookfest. com * BOERNE GHOST TOURS: Explore the darker side of Boerne’s history during a 90-minute guided walking tour hosted by DeVino Cellars. The evening begins at 8:30 p.m. at DeVino Cellars, 112 E. San Antonio Avenue, making it an intriguing way to experience familiar streets from an entirely different perspective. Tickets start at $28.52 at www.eventbrite. com

OCTOBER 4

* BOERNE LATIN CELEBRATION by Boerne Concert Band: Tango over to enjoy “Latin Celebration!” presented free from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Boerne High School Auditorium, 1 Greyhound Lane. Musical selections include Amparito Roca, Blue Tango, and more. Details: www.boerneconcertband.com

OCTOBER 6

* NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: Beginning at 6 p.m., join your friends and neighbors at the Comfort Park and Pavillion, Highway 27 in Comfort, for an evening of fun, fellowship, live music from the Lone Star Swing Orchestra, and a community potluck supper.

OCTOBER 7

* NOAH’S NATURE WALK: Join the Cibolo’s Nature Center’s Education Director for a refreshing 30-minute nature walk along the trails. The walk begins at 2:30 p.m. on the back porch of the Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park in Boerne.

OCTOBER 8

* THE GARDEN GODDESS: Enjoy a cozy evening of creativity, wine, laughter and fall magic and leave with a beautiful cinnamon broom to bring the scent and spirit of autumn into your home. Hosted at Lost Oak Cellar, 111 Rosewood Ave., from 6-8 p.m. Details: 830-929-7300.

OCTOBER 9

* STAR PARTY: Kendall County Friends of the Night Sky, Boerne Kendall County Dark Sky Group, and Singing Water Vineyards are hosting a Star Party beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Vinyards, 316 Mill Dam Road in Comfort. Food and beverage service available from 5-9 p.m.

OCTOBER 10

* OKTOBERFEST AT FREE ROAM Brewing Company: Get ready for two days of non-stop fun as Free Roam, 235 S. Main St., brings live music, games for the whole family food trucks and vendors.

* CARS, COFFEE & CIGARS: Automotive enthusiasts are invited to ease into the weekend from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Oak, 605 S. Main St., bringing together an eclectic mix of vehicles, pastries and coffee.

* AUTHOR ALLEY by the Boerne Bookshop: Stop by between 1-5 p.m. in the alley that leads to The Boerne Bookshop from Main Street, to meet local authors promoting their recent works. books each month. Details: 830-249-0000.

* ARTFUL INDULGENCE: Sip and Stitch, a charming introduction to embroidery in an inviting, beginner-friendly setting, runs 3-5 p.m. at Indulge Wine Bar, 21 Truss Drive. Designed for all skill levels, tickets are $56. Contact: 830-336-4727.

Feeling financially fulfilled means so much more than just the number in your bank account. It's about being able to take your family out to dinner without calculating whether you can afford it.

It means sleeping soundly on a Sunday night, knowing that if the water heater gives out tomorrow, you can handle it. And it's saying yes to a vacation because you planned ahead and the money is there.

In short, financial fulfillment is the feeling that your money is supporting the life you want. Yet true fulfillment is surprisingly rare. Only 16% of Americans are financially fulfilled, according to a 2026 study by Edward Jones and Gallup, “Money and Meaning: Understanding Financial Fulfillment.” Those at the other end of the spectrum, the financially stressed (32%), often say that money regularly controls their daily decisions. Most Americans (51%), however, fall in the middle — the financially conflicted. They manage to get by but often carry a persistent undercurrent of worry.

Notably, where you land on this spectrum has less to do with your income than you might expect. More than half of households earning $175,000 or more are still financially conflicted.

Building a ‘financially fulfilled, foundation So, the question becomes, 'What do financially fulfilled people do differently?' Simply put, they tend to have foundational planning structures in place. Five behaviors show up consistently among the financially fulfilled, and they're simple steps you can take, too.

* Build an emergency fund (98% of fulfilled have this). Aim for saving three to six months of living expenses in a liquid, easily accessible account. When you know you can handle the unexpected, you stop bracing for it, and lower stress gives you a higher quality of life.

* Create a financial plan for retirement (91% of financially fulfilled have one). It’s hard to feel in control if you don’t know where you’re going. A retirement plan puts a real number on what you’ll need and lays out a clear path to get there, with built-in protection against life's unexpected curveballs.

* Save intentionally for major milestones (87% of financially fulfilled do). A home renovation, a new vehicle or a child’s education don't have to feel disruptive. Setting money aside deliberately for the milestones you anticipate means you can say yes without scrambling.

* Put an estate plan in place (66% of financially fulfilled have). Estate plans are not just for the wealthy. A will and basic estate plan help ensure what you’ve worked for still reflects your wishes after you’re gone.

* Work with a financial adviser (60% of financially fulfilled who sought any guidance have used an adviser in the past year). The internet is great, but real guidance comes from a credentialed person who knows you and your family and what you want your money to do for you.

Knowing that your money is working toward the life you want doesn't happen by accident. Feeling financially fulfilled is worth the effort and may be more achievable than you realize.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial adviser. Edward Jones, Member SIPC.

Builders, developers, insurers, real estate professionals, land managers and landscapers have the opportunity to help shape a more fire-resilient — and insurable — Kendall County.

As Kendall County grows, more homes and neighborhoods are being built in the wildland-urban interface, the area where homes and development meet or intermingle with undeveloped vegetation.

At the same time, wildfire risk is creating another growing concern for some residents: difficulty maintaining affordable homeowners insurance and, in some cases, receiving notices that their policies will not be renewed.

These challenges are connected and addressing them will require more than firefighters and fire departments.

On Sept/ 30, the Hill Country Fire Coalition of Texas (HCFC) is bringing together builders, insurers, real estate professionals and land managers for “Building a More Fire-Resilient Kendall County: Wildfire Prepared Home Workshop,” from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Boerne City Hall, 447 N. Main St.

The workshop is not simply about wildfire awareness. It is a call to action.

Wildfire is part of the natural environment in which we live. We cannot eliminate drought, high winds, extreme temperatures, lightning or every humancaused ignition. But we can influence what happens when a wildfire reaches a community.

That begins with where and how we build, the materials we use, how structures are designed, and how we landscape and maintain the property surrounding them.

Research into home ignitions has increasingly focused attention on the structure itself and the immediate area around it, particularly vulnerabilities to wind-driven embers.

A home does not necessarily have to encounter a wall of flame to be des t royed. Ember s can travel ahead of a wildfire and ignite combustible materials on, under or immediately adjacent to a structure.

That means decisions made long before smoke appears on the horizon can make a meaningful difference.

For builders and developers, wildfire resilience can begin on the drawing board rather than becoming an expensive retrofit years later.

For landscapers and land managers, the placement, type and maintenance of vegetation and combustible materials around a home can influence its vulnerability.

For insurers, measurable risk-reduction standards may provide another tool for evaluating properties. And for real estate professionals, understanding wildfire-resilient construction can help them better inform buyers and sellers.

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) has developed the Wildfire Prepared Home program, which establishes science-based actions intended to reduce a home’s vulnerability to wildfire. That work is particularly relevant as homeowners in wildfire-prone areas confront changing insurance conditions.

For a resident who already owns a home, however, knowing what needs to change is only the beginning. Someone must be able to perform that work.

That is why HCFC especially wants land-management professionals, landscapers, arborists and contractors at the September 30 workshop.

As residents seek to reduce vegetation and combustible materials near their homes, establish appropriate defensible space, address ember vulnerabilities and pursue Wildfire Prepared Home designations, Kendall County needs qualified businesses that understand what wildfire mitigation actually requires.

This represents both a community need and a business opportunity.

Rather than simply removing vegetation, professionals need to understand why particular treatments matter, what should remain, what should be removed or relocated, and how landscaping can remain attractive while reducing wildfire vulnerabilities.

The objective is not to clear the Texas Hill Country of the vegetation that makes it special. The objective is to manage vegetation and other fuels intelligently so that homes and landscapes are better prepared to withstand wildfire.

Insurance professionals are equally important to this conversation.

Mitigation is most powerful when homeowners understand which actions materially reduce risk and insurers have credible, measurable information about those improvements.

The goal should be to create a bridge between wildfire science, construction, mitigation and insurance.

Rather than waiting until a homeowner receives a non-renewal notice, what if builders, developers, homeowners, mitigation professionals and insurers worked together to reduce the property’s risk beforehand?

That is the conversation HCFC wants to begin. Attend the workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Boerne City Hall, 447 N. Main St., and be a part of the

No one likes bullies, whether it be on a school playground or in world affairs.

Bullies have low levels of empathy, a strong need for dominance, and repeated, intentional aggression towards others. In short, they don’t play nicely.

Advice for children facing a playground bully includes staying calm and finding and telling an adult what is going on so that the bullying stops. Failure to deal with bullying only encourages the bully to continue acting out with more dire consequences.

On a more global level, no rational person likes war. However, sometimes it is unavoidable. To counter the madness of Nazi Germany, the allies had to coalesce in order to defeat that maniacal regime which was responsible for the murder of millions of humans.

While the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the free world was often fought through proxies, it represented an inherent battle between good and evil, with communism obviously representing evil.

Sadly, today there are apologists for the evils of communism, and they are rearing their ignorant heads once again at many colleges and universities in our nation. Vladimir Lenin, the first Soviet dictator, referred to these naïve individuals as “useful idiots.”

The answer to dealing with these apologists for communism is to educate people on the sickness of the communist ideology and its violent and bloody history that resulted in the deaths of over 100 million people due to gulags, concentration camps, forced famines, war, and more.

We also must defeat them at the ballot box.

But bullying goes far beyond the growing threat of socialism and communism.

Iran, despite its protestations, undoubtedly is seeking to build a nuclear weapon. Does any sane, rational person believe for a second that if that regime actually developed a nuclear weapon, they wouldn’t use it against the USA or Israel? After all, since they assumed power in 1979, leaders of Iran’s Islamic Republic have consistently called the USA the “Great Satan” and Israel the “Little Satan.”

Over the past 47 years Iran has stirred trouble and been responsible for state-supported terrorism throughout the Middle East and Europe, whether it be in support of Hezbollah, the murderous Syrian dictator Bashir al-Assad, the Houthi in Yemen, the Islamic Jihad, Hamas in Gaza, and more.

Iran uses these groups as political proxies to foment instability, expand the scope of the Islamic Revolution, and carry out attacks against Western targets in the regions.

How can we forget that just one day after President Obama signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (alleged nuclear deal) with Iran, that nation’s Ayatollah Khamenei led a chant of “Death to America” in front of thousands of crazed fanatics.

How exactly do you deal with such people? This is not a school playground where a teacher can effectively deal with a bully who is taunting other students. These Iranian fanatics want to destroy our civilization.

Many apologists for communism are the same people who empathize with Iran. I’ll never forget the 1984 Republican Convention speech that U.N. Ambassador Jeanne Kirkpatrick, a former Democrat, gave that excoriated those who “always blame America first” for all the evil in the world. These America blaming leopards never change their spots. As Proverbs 26:11 says, “Just as a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.”

While I would like to see peace in the Middle East and an end to the current conflict with Iran, I also want to see the situation resolved for good. The crazy mullahs and the violent Iranian Republican Guard, responsible for the deaths of many Americans, must go.

How that is accomplished is not so easy to determine. You can think your initial plan had it all figured out and then things can go awry. Perhaps that is what is happening.

But it is indisputable that the current battle is one of the civilized world vs. those who would bring the world back into the Dark Ages, when there was virtually no individual liberty.

We cannot let the Iranians get a nuclear weapon, period. That maniacal, totalitarian regime must be defeated, and as was the case with the Soviet Union, thrown into the ash heap of history.

The following is a brief, partial recap of incidents reported by the Boerne Police Department and the Kendall County Sheriff ’s Office. General locations are listed rather than specific addresses. Anyone with information about any of these incidents is asked to call the Boerne Police at 830249-8645, the Kendall County Sheriff ’s Office at 830-249-9721 or Kendall County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-348-LEAD (5323) or kc-crimestoppers.com.

SEPTEMBER 15

2:54 a.m., 100 block of Bluebonnet Drive - A caller reported she lost her cat four days earlier, but the cat was now on her balcony.

9:41 a.m., 100 block of Bonn - A caller reported vulgar graffiti at the storm water drainage area.

9:51 a.m., 31000 block of W. Interstate 10 - A caller reported an employee causing a verbal disturbance at the location.

SEPTEMBER 16

7:19 a.m., 100 block of Gallant Fox A caller reported an ongoing issue with a neighbor downstairs. The caller said the neighbor kept yelling obscenities.

7:52 a.m., 100 block of Turtle Creek A caller reported a bracelet was stolen from her vehicle. The caller said there was no damage to the vehicle because it was unlocked.

12:46 a.m., 100 block of Ranger Creek - A caller reported a bicyclist fell off his bike and sustained a head injury. The bicyclist was awake and breathing.

5:48 p.m., on Cascade Caverns - A caller reported a vehicle with loud bass music playing nearby. The caller said this was an ongoing issue.

SEPTEMBER 17

1:17 p.m., 1100 block of River Road A caller reported fraud on her account from the nursing home.

1:35 p.m., 600 block of E. Blanco Road - A caller reported someone opened a post office box in her name, even though she no longer lived in Boerne.

4:07 p.m., 600 block of Irons Road - A caller reported a man embezzled money from his company.

7:06 p.m., 36000 block of E. I-10 - A caller reported someone caved in the roof of her vehicle. The caller told dispatch there were footprints along the top of the car.

SEPTEMBER 18

12:09 p.m., Old San Antonio Road - A caller reported fraud on behalf of his uncle.

6:35 p.m., 800 block of River Road A caller reported she found purchases by her ex-husband that were not approved purchases.

SEPTEMBER 19

5:05 p.m., 700 block of Oak Park - A caller reported a young man soliciting in the area.

6:45 p.m., mile marker 543, W. I-10 - A caller reported an 18-wheeler swerving on the road. The caller said the driver seemed distracted and kept looking down for long periods of time.

8:25 p.m., 100 block of Adler Road - A caller reported a dog came on her property and made itself at home.

SEPTEMBER 20

11:10 a.m., 100 block of Crosspoint A caller reported his vehicle was taken without his permission.

2:20 p.m., 100 block of Rock Canyon - A caller reported an Amazon driver hit their parked vehicle and drove away.

4:40 p.m., 500 block of Fabra Lane - A caller reported her cellphone was stolen from her residence while she was out of town.

7:36 p.m., 400 block of Hampton Cove - A caller reported a male drove by and stared at her daughter on two occasions. The caller was concerned because of information she received about the male.

8:59 p.m., 700 block of Rosewood Avenue - A caller reported her firearm had been stolen within the past few weeks.

SEPTEMBER 15

7:27 a.m., 500 mile marker of E. I-10 - A caller reported a vehicle driving aggressively and going into the grass to pass people.

12:18 p.m., 500 block of Johns Road - An employee reported an elderly woman walking around taking pictures of vehicles. The family came and got her before law enforcement arrived at the location.

10:24 p.m., 800 block of Johns Road - A caller reported someone broke into the building.

SEPTEMBER 16

11:13 a.m., 10000 block of North Creek Road - A caller reported a kitten bit him at the location.

3:28 p.m., 200 block of Bluebonnet Drive - A caller reported a case of stolen identity after submitting an application for a rental house.

4:45 p.m., 8600 block of Old San Antonio Road - A caller reported a fire started from his angle grinder. Comfort and Alamo Springs F.D. responded to the scene.

5:01 p.m., 100 block of Cibolo Ridge Trail - A caller reported an occupant of a vehicle pouring a liquid on the ground.

SEPTEMBER 17

10:34 a.m., mile marker 545, W. I-10 - A caller reported a vehicle going 100 mph on the road.

11:24 a.m., 800 block of FM 289 - A manager reported gates were stolen.

12:18 p.m., 100 block of Dresden Wood Drive - A caller reported he kept receiving calls from an individual claiming to be with an ICE detention center.

9:53 p.m., on N. Highway 87 - A caller reported a male acting very oddly. The caller said he was pacing back and forth for around 10 minutes and talking to himself. Law enforcement found it was a driver getting some exercise.

SEPTEMBER 18

8:58 a.m., mile marker 522, E. I-10 - A caller reported an 18-wheeler speeding on both lanes of the interstate.

11:09 a.m., 600 block of Deer Road - A caller reported the ongoing issue of someone turning on his outside faucet.

2:23 p.m., mile marker 533, W. I-10 A caller reported a vehicle swerving in and out of lanes, flashing other drivers and being aggressive.

10:00 p.m., 400 block of Turner Avenue - Two individuals were detained following a traffic stop.

SEPTEMBER 19

9:08 a.m., on Main Street/Herff Road - A caller reported a naked elderly male under the bridge.

10:19 a.m., Doeskin Drive - A supervisor reported someone dumped a bunch of trash at their apartment complex.

3:35 p.m., Nollkamper Road - A caller reported a male opened an account in her name and bought firearms.

6:12 p.m., 100 block of Headwaters Ranch Road - A caller reported someone was coming to her home while she was gone and causing damage. Law enforcement came to the location and did not find any evidence of forced entry.

8:35 p.m., 200 block of Rio Brazos - A caller reported a male dropped off in front of her house. Law enforcement searched the area but did not find the male.

SEPTEMBER 20

2:02 a.m., 100 block of Wall Street A caller reported hearing an alarming noise and seeing a man run away. The caller said she suspected the male attempted to break into her vehicles.

4:52 a.m., 200 block of Savannah Jon Boulevard - A caller reported he ran into a tree with his vehicle. The caller was the only occupant in the vehicle and the airbags were deployed.

10:34 a.m., 100 block of Tower Road - A caller reported a vacated vehicle went off a bluff.

8:01 p.m. - A caller reported someone came to the location and physically assaulted him with a baseball bat. EMS was called to the location.

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The working group includes staff and faculty leaders from four-year institutions and community colleges across the state, with expertise in academics, administration, accreditation, and workforce education.

“Texas students deserve a clear and affordable pathway to high-paying jobs,” Abbott said. “This working group will deliver a statewide framework for threeyear bachelor’s degrees to keep Texas a national leader in affordable, accessible, high-quality education.”

A three-year bachelor's degree could reduce the cost of earning a degree by up to 25% and save Texas students between $15,000-$35,000.

“We look forward to hearing from these expert educators as they identify accelerated programs that can offer students a quality education leading to a durable, financially rewarding career,” said Texas Higher Education Commissioner Wynn Rosser.

The group will develop recommendations regarding: * Academic standards and requirements for three- year bachelor ’s degree pathways; * Degree programs and high-demand occupations for which three-year bachelor’s degree pathways may be most appropriate; * Student demand and employer workforce needs; * Accreditation and institutional approval requirements; and * Statutory, regulatory, or administrative changes necessary for statewide implementation.

The group will submit its recommendations and proposed implementation framework to the Office of the Governor by Dec. 31, 2026.

The initiative builds on Texas’ broader efforts to strengthen education and workforce connections, improve student completion, and ensure that postsecondary credentials provide lasting value to graduates and Texas communities.

Archangel EMD LLC has emerged as the frontrunner among some commissioners, though a review committee ranked it as a third choice.

Boerne has already picked Archangel as a city provider, but some commissioners argue that should not have an impact on the county’s choice.

Ken Styskal, a physician and the county’s current emergency medical services director, cited disagreements with some commissioners and chose not to renew his contract.

County Judge Shane Stolarczyk raised concerns about the selection process.

“I know that one of the reasons why Archangel was selected was because the city of Boerne is doing it,” Stolarczyk said. “However, the city of Boerne is not contracting with the same doctor that we’re being provided, so we’re not doing it the same way as Boerne. I know legally there may be a way to salvage this, but I think this was handled improperly.”

After some heated debate, commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to table the matter pending further review.

Commissioners Chad Carpenter and Richard Chapman are expected to work with the committee and restart the interview process.

“I know that one of the reasons why Archangel was selected was because the city of Boerne is doing it.”

— County Judge Shane Stolarczyk Kendall County Emergency Services Administrator Brian Webb praised Styskal’s record, noting the county had not faced any legal action during his tenure as medical director.

“He lived in this community,” Webb said. “He served his community. He still wants to serve his community. He’s never got into the politics side of it, and this has gotten ugly, and he’s discouraged by the negativity toward him personally over this situation.”

During the initial search for a new provider, the county had issued a request for qualifications, and a committee was formed to evaluate three candidates, including Archangel.

According to Chapman, committee members remained anonymous, even to one another, and ranked physician Mark Ogden as the top candidate.

Ogden previously served as Styskal’s backup physician.

Despite Archangel’s third ranking, commissioners Jennifer McCall, Andra Wisian and Carpenter selected the firm, departing from what several officials described as a 30- year practice of hiring an individual physician rather than a corporation.

During the Sept. 22 session, Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brian Reilly told commissioners the city of Boerne entered into a contract with Archangel earlier this year and spoke in favor of the county making a similar transition.

“The people in the county deserve the highest standard of care possible,” Reilly said. “It’s important to recognize that this started somewhere, and the people who put that together did a hell of a job doing that. But Kendall County has evolved since then.”

In a separate interview with the Star, Reilly said Archangel offers a more hands-on approach, including training, advocacy and protocol management.

“Dr. Styskal is a very good person and did the best he could for the county,” Reilly said. “EMS services have evolved since this system was first created, and expectations are different today.”

Meanwhile, Chapman expressed concerns about the potential cost of switching providers.

“ We’re currently at $43,000 a year to what could be upwards of over $140,000, which ultimately the taxpayers are going to end up paying,” Chapman said. “I would listen to the medics, and their opinion should count here.”

Chapman also urged fellow commissioners to follow the county’s procurement process.

“We went with a purchasing department for a reason, and it doesn’t take you very long to look out across the state of Texas, even within some of our neighbors, and find commissioners and judges that are going to jail, and that is because they did not follow procurement procedures,” Chapman said.

Legal counsel clarified that no illegalities have been committed by the court.

Wisian argued the process lacked clarity.

“I will not be bound by not having information and being asked to make a decision,” Wisian said.

She also said the estimated cost Chapman stated might not be accurate.

Between now and Oct. 21, we invite Boerne residents to submit photos of their veterans — friends, family members, co-workers, neighbors or themselves — to be included in the Boerne Star Veterans Day Remembrance supplement on Sunday, Nov. 8.

We have received 174 veterans’ photos and descriptions in 2024 and 2025 — those veterans are already going to be included in this year’s edition, so they do NOT have to be resubmitted.

The email needs to include the individual’s first and last name, and branch(es) of service.

Submissions may also include: Years of service; Rank obtained; Any wars/“conflicts” served; and a special mention for soldiers who lost their lives during service. Final submission date for inclusion is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Email your attached jpeg photos and military members’ information to: jeff.flinn@boernestar. com. Address any questions to Flinn at 830-249-2441.

Just a reminder: If you/your soldier was in the 2025 Veterans Day edition, they are already included in this year’s edition.

A heated Kendall County Fair Association membership hearing this week included claims of mismanagement involving the Queen’s Court Scholarship Program, challenges to the legality of the meeting and the resignation of First Vice President Kim Flessner.

For nearly three hours Monday, members, former directors, parents and current Queen’s Court families brought up concerns about director stewardship, child safety and the administration of the program.

Not everyone was critical of the current leadership, however.

Maria Teresa Tarrant, mother of the current fair queen, urged members to remember the issues being brought up concern the 2025-26 Queen’s Court, not current fair royalty of 2026-27.

“The current court did not cause prior-year disputes, earlier families’ concerns or the issues surrounding this year’s pageant and coronation,” Tarrant said.

Tarrant said her family had positive experiences with both Flessner and Pageant Director Johanna Olivares. She also urged that any future changes focus on the young women participating in the program.

During the hearing, Kim Flessner submitted a written resignation effective immediately as first vice president and director.

Olivares defended her administration of the Queen’s Court program.

Meanwhile, several directors and former directors argued the meeting was not properly called under KCFA bylaws and Texas law.

Before statements began, William Flessner formally objected to the proceedings.

“I am attending solely to object the transaction of any business on the grounds that this meeting is not lawfully called or noticed,” Flessner said.

He argued required notice was not provided to all members.

Leon Brimhall, a former director and senior director, said he originally agreed to facilitate the meeting but withdrew after reviewing petition documents.

The meeting was called after some members petitioned the association.

“I stepped off as facilitating this meeting because, to me, the way it’s set up is not a legitimate meeting,” Brimhall said. “This is not a good petition.”

Brimhall warned the association could face legal action if the meeting proceeded.

However, petition organizers and supporters disputed that view.

“ There were more than enough signatures,” Cori Gilroy said from the audience.

Chairman Brian Gilroy acknowledged the objections but said the hearing would continue.

“I have been asked to chair the meeting by people that voted to have this meeting. So the meeting will proceed,” Gilroy said.

He noted the hearing was not a board meeting, so directors could not be asked to step down from office.

“The membership can vote to request that the board take action,” he said. “A vote at this meeting does not remove a director.”

He also reminded attendees that concerns raised during the hearing should not be treated as established facts.

“Any allegation stated tonight is not a finding of fact simply because it has been raised,” Gilroy said.

Several speakers urged the association to address issues raised by former Queen’s Court families.

Patti McCreless, who submitted the petition requesting the hearing, said the worries involved the association’s responsibility to supervise minors and maintain public trust.

Tiffany Jureczki, mother of 2025-26 Fair Queen Makenna Jureczki, and other former Queen’s Court parents raised questions about proper pageant management and added their grievances during the year were not adequately addressed.

Former Fair Princess Megan Wilson argued the concerns highlighted by current and previous participants reflected longstanding issues within the organization and with some of its same leaders.

“Someone has to be accountable,” Wilson said.

The controversy picked up speed Sept. 3 after Makenna Jureczki’s mic was turned off during a pageant event where she attempted to highlight some of the critics’ concerns.

Prior to the meeting which he did not attend, Wes Fleming resigned from the board, where he served as the KCFA president.

West

Funding goes to improve Webster’s Corner

The Kendall County Commissioners Court has set aside $100,000 of its 2026-27 budget for improvements to Texas 46 West — the first funding contributed to improving motorist safety on the deadly stretch.

Precinct 1 Commissioner Jennifer McCall said the $100,000 will support the improvements planned for Webster’s Corner — the site of some of the most severe crashes — including “Jersey barriers,” crash cushions, pavement widening and guard fence work at that curve.

The total Webster’s Corner treatment package is estimated at roughly $630,000.

This is the first local money committed to the 46 West safety project and the first formal Kendall County–Texas Department of Transportation partnership on the corridor.

McCall said discussions began with TxDOT officials after Bandera County passed a resolution urging action to make the 11-mile stretch between Interstate 10 East and Texas 16 safer for motorists.

That stretch runs from Boerne to Bandera.

“I saw the resolution they (Bandera County) passed in April and requested it be more specific,” she said. “We wanted timelines, and dollar amounts, and specifics on what actions might or can be taken.”

She said residents need to know TxDOT heard their concerns when representatives attended a Kendall County commissioners meeting in April.

At that session, McCall said someone mentioned the use of “Jersey barriers,” which are modular obstructions of concrete or plastic that divide traffic lanes, safeguard workers in construction zones and guide groups of people, according to an online explainer.

They were originally standardized by the New Jersey State Highway Department, hence the name.

“Because they heard the citizens and listened, they added the Jersey barriers,” McCall said. “As a result, we were able to add them and TxDOT was able to give us a price for what the Webster’s Curve work will cost” the county, she said.

According to the county representative, “I got a number from TxDOT in order to make sure that would happen, and that’s the $100,000.”

The commissioner added TxDOT has set September 2027 as a start date to work on Webster’s Corner, an arrangement “we’ll be pressing them on, in hopes of moving it up,” she added.

McCall credited the public meetings with relaying to TxDOT how important safety is along 46, and for bringing solutions to the table.

“It was extremely important ... when we have citizens who have information, that we get in touch with, and get that to TxDOT. That’s the way it should work,” she said. “And this was a perfect example of that.”

The commissioner added, “There’s just a lot of people who have to go through there, on their way home, to work and just daily traffic. We’re just wanting to protect the lives of all those who travel that stretch of road.”

“We’re just wanting to protect the lives of all those who travel that stretch of road.”

— Precinct 1 Commissioner Jennifer McCall

NBCA defeated the Eagles in straight sets, 25-15, 25-18, 25-21 and dropped Geneva is 19-14 overall and 2-1 in district. Geneva hosted Corpus Christi Incarnate on Thursday and is home again Tuesday to host Holy Cross.

The Eagles have been road warriors of late and were at Corpus Christi John Paul II last Thursday, played at Comfort on Friday and were in New Braunfels on Tuesday, so it was probably good to be home on Thursday vs CC Incarnate Word.

Champion was at Alamo Heights on Saturday and the boys and the girls played three matches each in San Antonio.

The Lady Chargers have won the last two regional titles and the Champion boys have won four straight regional crowns. After a few more non-district matches they’ll begin the playoffs in October and hope to repeat as regional champs.

On the boys side, Champion defeated Strake Jesuit, 18-8, doubled up Alamo Heights, 16-8, and then lost to Austin Westlake, 9-5, to stand at 19-4 overall.

Against Strake Jesuit, EJ Altermatt had a strong match and finished with 7 goals, Julius Hoxhaj recorded 6 goals against the Mules and Altermatt finished with 3 of their 5 goals against Westlake.

The Lady Chargers doubled up St. Agnes Academy, 16-8, edged Alamo Heights, 15-12, and lost to Westlake, 9-3, and stand at 10-3 overall.

Champion’s match with St. Agnes was close in the first half and the Chargers were losing 5-3, but they outscored their opponents in the second half, 13-3. Olivia Dunn finished with 5 goals in the match.

Breanna Hempton had a strong match against Alamo Heights and tallied 10 of their 15 goals.

The Chargers didn’t manage a goal in the second half in their 9-3 loss to Westlake and received two goals from Hempton.

Blanco won in straight sets, 25-16, 25-16, 25-14. The Deer slipped to 16-16 overall and began district play at 0-1.

Comfort continued league action Friday at Florence and then visits Ingram Moore on Tuesday as they start district play with three straight road matches.

In Tuesday’ match, Tindall Ahrens finished with a double- double and led Comfort with 11 kills and 13 digs, Emily Hill served up two aces, Anahi Martinez tallied 8 digs and Rylie Zuniga finished with eight digs each, while Savana Womble had four digs.

Savana Womble added 11 assists and Lexie Womble tallied seven assists.

The Chargers won Tuesday’s home match, 25-15, 25-23, 25-17, and improved to24-6 overall and 4-0 in district.

On Friday, Champion visited Boerne High and will host Alamo Heights Tuesday to close out the first round of 26-5A action. Friday's winner between the Chargers and Greyhounds will be the only undefeated team left in district since both entered at 4-0. The Chargers begin the second round of district at John Jay on Oct. 2.

In Tuesday’s match, Brady Cooksey finished with 9 kills, while Brielle Boothe and Hannah Perez both recorded 6 kills each. Olivia Sansone had 5 kills and Finley Weikle added 4 kills.

Aleah Ramirez dropped in 4 aces and Boothe had 2 aces, while Sansone came up with 2 blocks. Boothe recorded 17 digs, Cooksey had 13 digs and 23 assists, while Perez finished with 7 digs.

At the meet held last Friday, the Lady Greyhounds finished second and the BHS boys came in fourth at the event.

Boerne is scheduled to run in the Seguin Meet on Saturday at Starcke Park. They’ll return a few weeks later and compete at this year’s 26-5A meet.

Varsity Boys Boerne High finished fourth with 122 points behind meet winner Smithson Valley (26), second-place Los Fresnos (109) and third-place SA Home School (115).

Kyle Clark and Colin Bartonicek were Boerne’s top two finishers after Clark came in 16th in 17:44 and Bartonicek was two spots back in 18th with a time of 17:46. Julian Wasel posted an 18:31 for 26th, Levi Mendoza clocked in at 18:39 for 28th, Kevin Rogers crossed the finish line in 18:50 for 34th, Joshua Reeves turned in an 18:56 for 37th, Stefan Bain was 38th in 18:56 and Jackson Elseroad recorded a 20:25.

Varsity Girls

The Lady Greyhounds finished second with 53 points and did a solid job of pack running. Smithson Valley won the meet with 16 points and Los Fresnos was third at 79.

Boerne’s top seven runners finished within 11 spots of each other and were led by Penelope Kirk who was eighth in 20:07, while Lucille Frank was one spot back in ninth at 20:23. Ansley Schiller finished with a 21:20 for 11th, Abigail Jendrusch was 12th in 21:17, Michaela Reichenau placed 13th in 21:40, Asnley Purcell came in 15th in 22:03 and Noelle Muir finished 18th in 22:44.

Kiera Sawyer posted a 22:51, Hallie Hembree ran a 23:41, Gweneth Lozano recorded a 24:55 and Penelope Lopez clocked in at 25:06.

The Lady Greyhounds claimed Tuesday’s victory, 25-19, 25-15, 25-18 and improved to 23-4 overall and 4-0 in district.

Boerne hosted crosstown rival Boerne Champion on Friday and then closes out the first round of 26-5A action on Tuesday at John Jay. Friday’s winner will be the only undefeated team left in the district. The Greyhounds begin the second round of district on Oct. 2, at Harlandale.

The BISD teams continue district play this Saturday at the Northside Natatorium. Champion faces Marshall and Clark, while the Greyhounds tangle with Brandeis and Health Careers before both close out district action on Oct. 3.

Varsity Boys

Champion defeated the Greyhounds, 16-5, and improved its district record to 7-0, while the Greyhounds slipped to 1-6. Champion is 19-4 overall after going 2-1 at Alamo Heights last weekend, while the Hounds are 1-10 overall.

The Chargers were up 9-0 in the first quarter and then outscored the Hounds in the second, 5-1, for the 14-1 lead at halftime. BHS won the second half, 4-2.

For the Chargers, Baron Stephens led the team with four goals, Jorge Almauguer added 3 goals, while EJ Altermatt and Baylor Slay tossed in two goals each.

For the Greyhounds, Zachary Pyle and Eliot Brown both scored two goals apiece and Jack Smith added a goal and came up with three steals.

Jackson Hankins, Knox Armstrong and Rodrigo Almauguer were all in goal for the Chargers, while Dustin Farar was in goal for the Hounds in last week’s match held in Boerne.

Varsity Girls

Champion won last week’s match against Boerne, 17-9. The Chargers improved to 5-2 in district and the BHS girls are 2-5 in district and 3-8 overall. Champion is 13-10 overall after going 2-1 at the Alamo Heights event last Saturday.

For the Greyhounds, Makenna Henson tallied four of their nine goals, while Ashlyn Jendrusch added two goals.