Boerne ISD adopts budget; offers free pre-K to all staff

Pay increases also authorized The Boerne Independent School District approved a budget Monday that includes 2% and 3.4% pay raises for most staff members and offers no-cost prekindergarten service to all full-time employees. The financial forecast, presented by Chief Financial Officer Wesley Scott, shows budgeted revenue of $120,918,768 for the coming fiscal year. Expenditures — … Read more

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JUNE 18 • TAPATIO’S 45th ANNIVERSARY: Attend the Tapatio Resort’s anniversary party, featuring The Spazmatics. There will be a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m., followed by the opening act at 6:30 p.m. and The Spazmatics at 8 p.m. Tickets $40. • SUMMER SOIRÉE: Enjoy a fun night with your besties creating whimsical flower crowns, hosted … Read more

Ready, set — action!

Film crews for BRAVO TV’s “ Secrets, Lies, Texas Wives” were in Boerne Saturday, when they filmed cast members Gabby Huffman, left, Aaryn Williams and Ashlee Nichols as they took part in the Boerne Pride Walk. Star photos by Jeff B. Flinn Source link

Boerne ISD joins AHA ‘Lifesavers’ movement

The Boerne Independent School District will serve as a 2026–2027 District of Lifesavers in partnership with the American Heart Association, reinforcing a commitment to building healthier, safer communities while empowering students to lead through service and compassion. At the center of this effort is the Kids Heart Challenge, which encourages students to learn about heart … Read more

DPS unveils new helicopter

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety acquired its first Bell 407 helicopter since the 1980s, marking a significant investment in the agency’s aviation capabilities and its ongoing efforts to modernize and expand airborne law enforcement operations across Texas. “This aircraft represents a major step forward in how we support law enforcement from the … Read more

DPS graduates new class of Texas state troopers

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety welcomed 69 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from Recruit Class D-2025 during a graduation ceremony at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin last week, the department’s 181st graduating class. Keynote speaker State Sen. Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton) addressed the graduating class and their families, encouraging the new troopers … Read more

Boerne ISD Girls Basketball Camp 2026

Chargers assistant coach Chris Ronemous watches as the girls begin a dribbling exercise at the camp. One of the campers looks to make a pass during a scrimmage. (LEFT) A camper works on her jumper as others wait for their turn. There were plenty of scrimmages at the camp as the players played full court … Read more

Das Festival to crown three queens Friday

The third annual Das Festival of Kendall brings the return of the Queen Pageant, a staple of years past under Berges Fest, the forerunner of Das Festival. Das Festival organizers are resurrecting the family-oriented German heritage celebration and with it comes the Queen Pageant. Berges Fest ran for 64 years before it ended. The Queen … Read more

Rain blitzes Boerne; more expected over weekend

Rain blitzes Boerne; more expected over weekend Thunderstorms that dropped 5-6 inches of rain Sunday and Monday have moved out of Kendall County, but more precipitation is on its way this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The service issued a flashflood warning Monday as heavy rains lashed the area, forcing creeks and streams … Read more