Hoveys plead guilty to first-degree felony charges

BOERNE — The owner of Hovey Motorcars and his son pleaded guilty Thursday to multiple first-degree felony charges stemming from a probe into allegations they defrauded or stole thousands of dollars from customers.  Judge Kirsten Cohoon of the 451st state District Court Aug. 6 accepted the guilty plea from Richard Dean Hovey Sr. to the … Read more

Digging deep, reaching for greatness

At Convocation this year, I had the chance to speak to our staff about this year’s theme: Rooted in Tradition, Reaching for the Stars. In education, we spend so much time focused on growth – of our district, of our students, of our staff. This year, I decided it was time to prepare our team … Read more

Canales wins national swimming championship at USA Junior Nationals

Boerne Champion rising senior Kate Canales claimed a national championship after she captured first place in the 50-yard breaststroke at the USA Junior Nationals held Tuesday in California. Canales, a University of Florida commit, clocked in at 32.04 for first place, edging the second-place finisher from Chicago, Grace Koenig-Song, who posted 32.08. Texas A&M-bound Ella … Read more

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

AUGUST 8 • SISTERDALE VFD ANNUAL BBQ: Join the Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department for the 51st annual BBQ & Dance. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. at the VFD, 1207 Sisterdale Road. The evening will feature great barbecue, live music, dancing and raffles while supporting the VFD. • CARS, COFFEE & CIGARS: Automotive enthusiasts are invited … Read more

Rapid response during flood spares shelter animals

Within 20 minutes of receiving an evacuation order during the July 15 flooding, Boerne’s Animal Care Services team safely relocated dozens of animals as rapidly rising floodwater threatened the shelter. At 10:33 a.m., upon hearing of the rising water levels, Boerne Police Chief Steve Perez ordered the evacuation after water from Currey Creek began rising … Read more

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

AUGUST 5 • WATER CONSERVATION WORKSHOPS return noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the community room at the Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St. Topics include aquifers, rain harvesting, drip irrigation systems, rain barrels and wicking gardens; lawns and native grasses, and beekeeping. AUGUST 7 • FAMILY NIGHT HIKE: This hike is intended to accommodate short … Read more