Officials: Accountability ratings reflect solid scores, graduation rates The Boerne Independent School District received its seventh straight “A” accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency, which released the scores last week. Larissa Flores, Boerne ISD chief of instructional services, reviewed the grades and scores for the school board Monday. The state’s A-F grades cover the … Read more
PIPE CREEK — Another community group has joined the chorus of advocates urging the Texas Department of Transpiration to speed up enhancements to problem-plagued Texas 46. The Pipe Creek Community Association unanimously adopted a resolution Aug. 15 supporting the acceleration of the funded 46 West safety project, according to a release. Board members said the resolution … Read more
Christmas comes but once a year … or twice, maybe, if you’re named Merriest Christmas Town in the United States.. Boerne is one of 25 finalists nationwide — and the lone Texas entry — in the Hallmark Channel’s “2026 Merriest Christmas Town” contest. The public can vote — at https://merriestchristmastownscontest.hallmarkchannel.com/vote/04 — for Boerne as “the town that … Read more
H-E-B shelves are missing several fresh-prepared items as NatureBest Precut & Produce LLC conducts a voluntary recall of products that may be contaminated with Salmonella. According to an H-E-B news release issued Saturday, the affected products were distributed to stores across Texas and Louisiana between July 3 and Aug. 5. The recall was issued after … Read more
A free sensoryfriendly performance set for Aug. 27 Boerne Community Theatre brings the beloved “Peanuts” gang to the stage with “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” running Aug. 21 through Sept. 6. Directed by Donna Provencher, the musical based on Charles M. Schulz’s long-running comic strip offers charm, wit and heart as it explores everyday … Read more
Officials: Proposed Boerne budget nearly $ 164 million Average home tax bill will drop The City Council Tuesday received a 2026-27 budget of $163.9 million that reduces spending by 7.7% from the current year’s budget. The proposed 2027 budget includes a recommended increase of just under 1 cent to the city’s property tax rate, from … Read more
BOERNE BUDGET AT A GLANCE: • 3% cost-of-living adjustment for city employees • 9.2% increase in health insurance costs • 3 new full-time parks service workers • 3 part-time seasonal attendants at new Boerne Heritage Volkspark • 1 new patrol officer Source: City of Boerne Source link
• HCCArts Art After-Hours and Mini Workshops are held at The Classroom at The Agricultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road, Boerne. Supplies are included; class size is limited. • Arts After Hours Aug. 18, 25 – Paper Clay Vintage Pots. Sept. 8 – Image Transfer. • Mini Workshops Sept. 11-13, 9 a.m. … Read more
The latest book published by the Texas Folklore Society, “Gather ‘Round: Gatherings in Texas and the Southwest,” is a wonderful book that explores the different ways people meet. The book is divided into different sections: past gatherings, large gatherings, changed gatherings — such as how people met during the pandemic — and more. The Oct. … Read more
AUGUST 16 •WEDDING DECOR RESALE: Join Ironwood Events at Von Erich Ranch, 1637 FM 473, from noon to 3 p.m. for a Wedding Decor Resale event. Guests will have the opportunity to shop gently used wedding decor. Newlyweds have the chance to sell their items if they reserve a vendor space. AUGUST 20 •THE CHOCOLATE … Read more