BOERNE — The Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District has adopted Drought Stage 2 levels for its users, the board of directors Monday voting to make the move as the result of recent rainfall. District staff made the recommendation based on improving groundwater levels, recent rainfall and increased streamflow in local creeks and rivers. During Stage … Read more
The Boerne Little League baseball team won the Texas West state championship last weekend and is headed to the regional round. Boerne will play other state champions at regionals and the winner of that tournament, scheduled to begin Aug. 6 in Waco, advances to this year’s Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. For more, … Read more
Boerne High graduates Camden Johnson and Rashawn Galloway were selected in last weekend’s Major League Baseball draft. Johnson, a 2023 BHS grad, went to the Kansas City Royals, in the ninth round with the 269th pick, while Galloway, a 2022 BHS grad, was selected in Round 16 with the 481st pick by the Houston Astros. … Read more
Industry expanding across the state AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott this week called for a ban on building new data centers in rural areas and additional regulations during a campaign stop in East Texas. “We must prohibit them from building (artificial intelligence) data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods. (Data centers) dovetail right into fighting for … Read more
A gun-toting man clad in his underwear and standing in the street died after Kendall County deputies returned fire when he shot at them, authorities said. The dead man was identified in a release issued by the Sheriff’s Office as Austin Hodo, a 2026 graduate of Geneva School of Boerne, and member of the Eagles … Read more
JULY 14 • MONEY SKILLS 101: Join Chase Bank Lemon Creek from 11 a. m. to noon for a free “ Money Skills 101: Fraud and Scams” workshop. Attendees will learn how s t ay i n g o rg a n i zed can keep you safe, how to spot common scams and help … Read more
BOERNE — The Boerne Independent School District has selected Adrian Gutierrez as its new Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE). He officially joined the district on July 6. Gutierrez was selected following a competitive search process that attracted 19 applicants. He most recently served as Director of Career and Technical Education for Del Valle … Read more
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott announced last week that Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. will expand its U.S. manufacturing production capacity with a second vehicle assembly line in San Antonio. The expansion doubles their existing manufacturing footprint in San Antonio and represents a $3.6 billion capital investment that will create 2,000 new jobs. A Texas … Read more
WRITE OF CENTER I saw a T-shirt with a portrait of George Washington, wearing sunglasses; the caption said, “It Ain’t Treason If You Win.” Yes, those brave patriots were traitors against the strongest army in the world at that time. They laid it all on the line and won a victory that changed the course … Read more
FINANCIAL FOCUS Do you have a parent or other elderly relative who may soon need a caregiver? If so, be diligent when selecting the right person for the job, because choosing the wrong one could lead to big financial problems. You might find a close family member or friend to serve as caregiver; someone who … Read more