Dark-sky groups offer telescope sessions

PARTY WITH THE STARS COMFORT — Kendall County Friends of the Night Sky, Boerne Kendall County Dark Sky Group and Singing Water Vineyards will cast their eyes to the heavens Friday to host a Star Party. The vineyard where the event is being held is at 316 Mill Dam Road. After gates open at 6:30 … Read more

Texas diverse as books about lone star state

Writers’ panel has different views on Lone Star State What makes Texas literature “Texas”? Other than the typical Western saga, everybody seems to have a different idea — especially writers who have won awards for their recent works. One of the six panels of authors at the 10th annual Boerne Book Festival Oct. 3 delved … Read more

Learning, playing at National Night Out

Gemma Gleason, daughter of Kendall County Judge-elect Ricky Gleason, throws a ball at targets in hopes of winning a trumpet, during games and activities at National Night Out Tuesday in Boerne Main Plaza. Star photos by David Basarich Evelyn Emerson gives the “thumbs up” after being strapped onto a gurney, as part of the EMS/fire … Read more

New veterinary hospital opens doors

BOERNE — Highview Veterinary Hospital, a privately owned, family-operated, full-service veterinary hospital, officially opened its doors Oct. 5 at 5 Coughran Road, suite 105 in Boerne. The practice is owned and led by husband-and-wife veterinarians Dr. Amelia Rauch and Dr. Mike Rauch, who created it to offer pet owners in Boerne and the surrounding Hill … Read more

Boerne High, Boerne Champion tennis teams on course to meet in third round of playoffs again

Both Boerne ISD tennis teams breezed to first-round playoff wins on Monday to begin postseason play. The Greyhounds defeated New Braunfels on Monday at the Newcombe Tennis Ranch, 10-4, and improved to 10-5 overall. Boerne played Medina Valley on Thursday at the Northside Tennis Center. The Chargers mauled MacArthur on Monday at the Blossom Tennis … Read more

Lady Chargers hammer Harlandale in straight sets

LadyChargershammer Harlandale in straight sets Boerne Champion continued 26-5A volleyball action Tuesday night at Charger Gym against Harlandale. The Lady Chargers defeated the Lady Indians, 25-18, 25-14, 25-6 and improved to 27-7 overall and 7-1 in district. Champion was off Friday and resumes district play on Tuesday at home against South San. They’ll visit McCollum … Read more