Prediction: Not enough rain is coming to reverse trend Recent rains and forecasts for the coming days are not enough to break the drought the Hill Country has endured the past several years, officials said. Milan Michalec, a Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District precinct 2 director, labeled the conditions gripping Kendall County as a “green … Read more
An Andrews man remains in the Kendall County Detention Center after a traffic stop uncovered a warrant accusing him of sexual assault. Charles Douglas Pipkin, 47, is charged with driving while license invalid with previous convictions/suspension without financial responsibility; failure to identify as a fugitive; and the warrant, according to court records. He remained behind … Read more
The personnel protecting the Boerne Independent School District are now the state’s top police force ensuring campus safety, officials announced. The Boerne ISD Safety and Security Team has been named the 2026 Agency of the Year by the Texas Association of School Resource Officers. The statewide recognition honors BISD’s “commitment to school safety, campus security, … Read more
Free meal deals offered to first customers Get ready to shake some tail feathers with the opening this week of Chicken Salad Chick featuring culinary giveaways, promotions and pet adoptions. The Atlanta-based restaurant chain, known for its “fresh, housemade chicken salad boiled from premium white meat,” is planning on a 10 a.m. Wednesday opening at … Read more
CELEBRATING THE ARTS You are invited to join the Kendall community today, Saturday, May 30, at 2 p.m. for a demonstration by artist Darlene Marwitz of the process she used to create many of the works included in the current exhibit, “Songs of the Ocotillo” at MixHaus Gallery, 716 High St. in Comfort. “My interest … Read more
July 14, 1941 May 20, 2026 Harvey A. Schwertner, born July 14, 1941, passed away at the age of 84 on May 20, 2026, in Boerne, Texas. He was the beloved son of Alfred and Frances Schwertner and grew up on the family farm in Wall, Texas, where he learned the values of hard work, … Read more
Nov. 1, 1949 April 14, 2026 Robert W. Ziegler, age 76, of Boerne, Texas, passed away on April 14, 2026, after a prolonged illness. Rob was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, on Nov. 1, 1949, to Richard W. and Elizabeth E. Ziegler, who preceded him in death, as did his two brothers, Rick and John. He … Read more
Feb. 16, 1930 May 21, 2026 Chief Warrant Officer II William Howard “Bill” Mayo, 96, of Boerne, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2026. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. at Holt & Holt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 1, 2026, at noon at the … Read more
WRITE OF CENTER The writings of Sun Tzu, the ancient Chinese military strategist, are more than 25 centuries old. A notable aphorism attributed to him states: “Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.” In 1799, George Washington wrote that “Offensive operations are the surest, if not the only means … Read more
FINANCIAL FOCUS As your new graduate prepares to step into the next chapter of life – whether that’s more education or starting a career – one of the best things you can do is help them understand how to use credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards wisely. They can be powerful financial tools, but … Read more