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

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

‘Home To Texas’ business interns celebrated

BOERNE — The Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation July 30 recognized students and local employers who participated in the 2026 Home to Texas internship program, an initiative that helps connect talented students with local employers while strengthening Kendall County’s future workforce. BKCEDC hosted its annual Home to Texas Intern Reception at Sunny’s All Day … Read more

Flood-relief aid coming to families

Hill Country Family Services has been tabbed to help distribute nearly $100,000 of flood relief funds directly to families in Kendall and Bandera counties, according to the agency’s executive director. Bryce Boddie said Tuesday the agency accepted the role of facilitator of $94,088 from the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, the lead collector … Read more

Bond, donors aid Ag Barn for Boerne ISD

With help from donors and interest from a 2022 bond, the Boerne Independent School District has made several improvements to the Ag Barn, according to an update. Those betterments include adding a sheep and goat walker, and improving pens by adding sand and creating a practice show arena for pigs, officials said. Boerne ISD’s rental … Read more

City attorney garners State Bar award

McKamie among top government lawyers in state SAN ANTONIO — Boerne city attorney William M. “Mick” McKamie has been named Outstanding Government Lawyer by a branch of the State Bar of Texas, according to a release. The Government Law Section of the State Bar presented McKamie with the award July 30 at the Advanced Government … Read more