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
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton Tuesday announced his investigation into Carnival Corporation (“Carnival”) following an April 2026 data breach that compromised the personal information of an estimated 6 million people, including over 800,000 Texans. Carnival operates several cruise brands worldwide, including Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Seabourn, Costa Cruises, … Read more
Aim is to preserve views of star-filled skies FREDERICKSBURG — A Boerne official addressed more than 75 leaders and advocates recently gathered for the Hill Country Dark Sky Conference to find ways to reduce light pollution. The attendees represented 15 counties and 40 communities at the annual event, which focused on strengthening regional efforts to … Read more
Town remains under water restrictions The recent heavy rains across Boerne have delivered a significant boost to Boerne City Lake, producing the third-largest one-week water level increase recorded at the waterway in the past 26 years, city officials said. From June 14 to June 22, the lake level rose from 29 feet 3 inches to … Read more
GUEST COMMENTARY Take a moment to think about your own childhood. What are your best memories? My favorites moments growing up all involve being outside and embracing nature, and I worry that our children will not have those same types of memories if we continue down the path we are on. We are facing a … Read more
A journalist’s job: Balanced reporting Editor, Thank you so very much for your recent coverage of Democratic events. I know the Star has received a lot of pushback from local Republicans for that coverage. It’s journalism’s job to provide fair and balanced coverage to their readers. I can accept that the Republicans get more “front … Read more
Boerne ISD recently held its annual baseball camp and about 150 young men showed up to improve their baseball skills. The camp was conducted by Boerne ISD coaches and students and held at Boerne High. Pictured: The campers pose for a group photo at the camp. (ABOVE) The players took batting practice at the camp. … Read more
JUNE 25 • MAI TAI SHOWDOWN at Camp Bar and Feed, 421 S. Main St., from 6:30-8 p.m. Professional and amateur bartenders will compete to craft the ultimate Mai Tai. Guests can sample and vote for the entries. $25/entry. Details: 830-423-5454. • SUP YOGA AT Boerne Lake: Let the paddleboard become your yoga mat from … Read more
Win, place and show in the female under 18 root beer stein holding contest went to Everlee Luna, left, first; Hailey Miller, third; and Zoey Ritchie, second. Star photo by David Basarich. Boerne residents young and old turn out en masse Saturday for the third annual Festival of Kendall parade. Star photo by Jonathan Mallard … Read more
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Rural counties trying to slow or even block data center construction are finding they have limited legal authority, the Texas Standard reported. Hill County, for example, rescinded a one-year moratorium on data center construction after being sued for $100 million by a company planning a large-scale data center project near Hillsboro. RCM Hill … Read more