We’re running out of room at courthouse

County Commissioners suggest interim solutions Kendall County’s two state district judges are warning the courthouse is running out of room, but local leaders say for now there is no quick fix. In fact, county commissioners said, it may be five years before another building can be added. Kirsten B. Cohoon of the 451st and newly … Read more

Upgrades to Adler Road double the cost

An amendment recently approved by the City Council to the Adler Road expansion and drainage project is doubling the original estimated cost. That authorization will increase the contract amount from about $1.6 million to $3.2 million, officials said. City Engineer Abigail Knott told the council during a May 14 session “additional design and construction phase … Read more

Donald D. Drew

March 8, 1934 April 18, 2026 Donald D. Drew, 92, passed away on April 18, 2026. Don was born on March 8, 1934, in Decatur, Illinois, to Frank and Bertha Drew. He attended school in Decatur before proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps. Don was one of 12 children and was the last … Read more

William ‘Bill’ Mayo

William Mayo William Howard “Bill” Mayo, 95, of Boerne, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2026. A visitation will be held Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Holt & Holt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 1, 2026, at 12 noon at Holt & Holt Funeral Home, … Read more

Clear choice for future

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor, We all live in Kendall County for a reason. We love the rural heritage, the open spaces, the safe communities and the unique quality of life that defines the Texas Hill Country. But we also know that our home is changing rapidly. Growth is coming, and it brings a choice: … Read more

Racism makes returns with reckless gerrymandering

PROGRESSIVE VIEWS Partisan and racial gerrymandering are major contributors to the current polarization in our nation. This polarization has led to a dysfunctional government dominated by extreme views. Moderate conservative and moderate progressive voters are often left out of the discussion, letting extreme views dominate. There is an emerging bipartisan effort in Congress to get … Read more

Reasons a 529 plan might make sense

FINANCIAL FOCUS A 529 education savings plan might sound like something only families with college-bound kids need. But the versatility of a 529 account may surprise you, whether your child heads to a four-year university, a trade school or elsewhere. 1. 529 plan tax benefits. Earnings in a 529 plan grow free from federal taxes, … Read more

Crony corruption

Editor, Many of us have long been asking just when will one of President Trump’s stunts finally break the hold he has over too many voters in this country. Regrettably, every time he takes yet another hideous step in his interminable quest to wreck our country, it seems he and his cronies are somehow able … Read more

Chargers drop Game 1 against Rouse

BUDA – Boerne Champion bounced back from its Game 1 loss to Rouse and defeated the Raiders on Friday at Buda Johnson. The Chargers (34-7-1) and Raiders (36-5) were tied 4-4 after four innings, but Champion pulled ahead in the fourth with two runs and held on for the 6-4 victory to force a Game … Read more