BOERNE — A dive team recovered the body of a 13-year-old San Antonio boy a day after he slipped under the waters of Boerne City Lake and didn’t resurface. The Boerne Fire Department reported the boy, identified as Jaylen Robinson, was found at 9:04 a.m. Monday, June 29, in 15 feet of water about 20 … Read more
Oct. 21, 1942 June 11, 2026 Msgt retired Allan Lee Castle BA, CDT, passed away Thursday June 11, 2026, at 10:30 p.m. He is survived by his loving wife Marcedus Alma Castle, Sons Blaine Allan Castle, Mark (Karin) Leslie Castle, Paul (Jaquline) Jason Castle, 4 Grand Daughters, 1 Grand Son, and 1 Great Grand Son. … Read more
Sept. 27, 1925 June 20, 2026 Sister Mary Agnes Zinni, OSB, age 100, passed peacefully at St. Scholastica Monastery in Boerne, Texas, with her Benedictine Sisters and her two nieces, Christine and Rose, by her side. Sr. Mary Agnes was born on Sept. 27, 1925, in Batavia, New York to a family with four children. … Read more
CELEBRATING THE ARTS Offered for the first-time ever, join artist Pauly Tamez for a three-hour immersive workshop, “Radiant Horizon: Capturing Light Over Water,” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11. Explore the drama of sky and sea in the class at The Classroom at The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road, … Read more
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: JUNE 30 • ABENDKONZERT BY BOERNE Parks and Recreation: Join the Boerne community and the Boerne Village Band, the longest continuously playing German band outside of Germany, at 7:30 p.m. for an evening concert on the lawn at Main Plaza. Details: 830-248-1635. JULY 1 • KISS THE COOK ANNIVERSARY celebration: This longtime … Read more
WRITE OF CENTER As the Primary Runoff and Texas Republican Party State Convention conclude, the message is straightforward: the time for internal competition has passed. Now, we unite behind our nominees and direct every ounce of energy toward victory in November. Kendall County voters settled very competitive races. At the end of the day, the … Read more
FINANCIAL FOCUS Margaret had saved diligently for decades. Every paycheck, a portion went toward her retirement account. Then, the day finally came: she retired. Suddenly, the hardest part wasn’t the saving. It was learning to spend. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many retirees find the shift from building savings to living off them … Read more
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor, Thank you so much to you and your team for your recent coverage of Democratic events. I understand that the Star has received some level of pushback from local Republicans for that coverage. It is the job of journalists to provide fair and balanced coverage to the readers. It is … Read more
Editor, I’ve lived here for over 25 years and feel it’s important to have the viewpoints of local Democrats printed in the paper. It serves as a frequent reminder about the importance of keeping Kendall County conservative. For example, a recent viewpoint was published discussing mail-in voting just being another form of absentee voting. Promoting … Read more
Editor, As a resident of Boerne, I thank you for including coverage of the good and necessary work done by Democrats in Kendall County in the Boerne Star. America is a stronger country with two healthy political parties, and balanced reporting is essential in those efforts. I am saddened that my Republican neighbors have forgotten … Read more