County Coalition focuses on flood mitigation, growth issues

AUSTIN — Officials and staff from 40 counties across the Texas Hill Country gathered for the 10th County-to-County Coalition workshop focused on nature-based solutions, low-impact development, and regional legislative priorities. Hosted by five Hill Country county commissioners, the Oct. 22 workshop brought together county leaders, conservation experts, development professionals, state legislators, and staff to discuss … Read more

Fair Oaks Ranch Council talks City Hall expansion project

FAIR OAKS RANCH – City Council conducted a workshop on the estimated $1.5 million City Hall expansion project on Thursday. The council members discussed the construction prog- ress at the intersection at Dietz Elkhorn Road and Chartwell Lane. Several council members express concern about projected demolition of city’s parts warehouse The City Hall expansion proposal … Read more

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NOVEMBER 11 * VETERANS DAY CEREMONY: Boerne’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 688 and American Legion Post 313 will conduct a ceremony “on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month” to pay tribute to local male and female veterans who served our country, being held at 11 a.m. at Veteran’s Plaza, … Read more

Donation benefits BCT lights, sound

Karen Hogg, who has appeared in several Boerne Community Theatre shows over the past two decades, remains an ardent BCT supporter and recently presented the group with a $10,000 donation, being used to improve and upgrade technology for better lights and sound. With Hogg, seated, at the check presentation, are Robin Cunningham, president of the … Read more

Veterans Day: Honoring service and sacrifice

GUEST COMMENTARY Veterans Day, observed annually on Nov. 11, is a federal holiday in the United States dedicated to honoring military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Its history dates back to the end of World War 1 when hostilities officially ceased on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. … Read more