Boerne ISD adopts budget; offers free pre-K to all staff

Pay increases also authorized The Boerne Independent School District approved a budget Monday that includes 2% and 3.4% pay raises for most staff members and offers no-cost prekindergarten service to all full-time employees. The financial forecast, presented by Chief Financial Officer Wesley Scott, shows budgeted revenue of $120,918,768 for the coming fiscal year. Expenditures — … Read more

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JUNE 18 • TAPATIO’S 45th ANNIVERSARY: Attend the Tapatio Resort’s anniversary party, featuring The Spazmatics. There will be a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m., followed by the opening act at 6:30 p.m. and The Spazmatics at 8 p.m. Tickets $40. • SUMMER SOIRÉE: Enjoy a fun night with your besties creating whimsical flower crowns, hosted … Read more

Ready, set — action!

Film crews for BRAVO TV’s “ Secrets, Lies, Texas Wives” were in Boerne Saturday, when they filmed cast members Gabby Huffman, left, Aaryn Williams and Ashlee Nichols as they took part in the Boerne Pride Walk. Star photos by Jeff B. Flinn Source link

Boerne ISD joins AHA ‘Lifesavers’ movement

The Boerne Independent School District will serve as a 2026–2027 District of Lifesavers in partnership with the American Heart Association, reinforcing a commitment to building healthier, safer communities while empowering students to lead through service and compassion. At the center of this effort is the Kids Heart Challenge, which encourages students to learn about heart … Read more

DPS unveils new helicopter

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety acquired its first Bell 407 helicopter since the 1980s, marking a significant investment in the agency’s aviation capabilities and its ongoing efforts to modernize and expand airborne law enforcement operations across Texas. “This aircraft represents a major step forward in how we support law enforcement from the … Read more

DPS graduates new class of Texas state troopers

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety welcomed 69 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from Recruit Class D-2025 during a graduation ceremony at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin last week, the department’s 181st graduating class. Keynote speaker State Sen. Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton) addressed the graduating class and their families, encouraging the new troopers … Read more

Boerne ISD Girls Basketball Camp 2026

Chargers assistant coach Chris Ronemous watches as the girls begin a dribbling exercise at the camp. One of the campers looks to make a pass during a scrimmage. (LEFT) A camper works on her jumper as others wait for their turn. There were plenty of scrimmages at the camp as the players played full court … Read more

Motorist swept away in Bandera floodwaters Monday

Emergency crews were searching Monday for occupants of a vehicle that was swept away by fast-moving floodwaters following flash flooding in Bandera County. According to the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred Monday morning in the area of Lower Mason Creek Road and Chipman Lane. Multiple Bandera County emergency agencies responded to the scene … Read more

FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS ISSUED THROUGHOUT COUNTY

With many areas reporting upward of 6 inches of rain since midnight, Boerne and Kendall County officials are busy alerting residents to avoid typical high-water areas that are running high and deep this morning. Brady Constantine, Kendall County emergency management coordinator, said he has teams responding to high water rescue reports as a storm system … Read more