BISD’s Craft part of AIA discussion Kristin Craft, Boerne ISD Superintendent, was invited by the American Institute of Architects’s (AIA) San Antonio chapter, along with A4LE, to participate in a March 24 joint discussion on the state of public education. Alongside Dr. Brian Woods, Texas Association of School Administrators deputy executive director for advocacy, and … Read more
A person sustained critical injuries Monday in an auto-pedestrian accident in the 300 block of South Main Street. At about 3:30 p.m. police responded to the accident, cordoning off all traffic along Main Street. Details will be released as they are made available. Source link
WHERE BOERNE EATS: A CLOSER LOOK EDITOR’S NOTE: The Boerne Star meets twice monthly with the Kendall County Health Department to bring us our newest feature, “Where Boerne Eats: A Closer Look.” In a growing community such as Boerne, health inspections by Kendall County play a vital role in protecting public well-being, officials said. Behind … Read more
Three new hires named Only a month into her role as the new director of the Kendall County Women’s Shelter, Allison Peterson says she has answered a calling. Peterson has almost 20 years’ experience with nonprofits, including a position with Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries as a grant writer. “I just felt a calling,” she … Read more
CELEBRATING THE ARTS 11 Lleanna Brinsmade is a Boerne-based, self-trained portraiture artist who paints in pastels, with a special passion for capturing musicians that she has experienced live in intimate settings. Another of her passions is exploring a variety of skin tones in her artworks. Her piece, “Anthony Garcia: Portrait of an Extraordinary Texas Musician,” … Read more
The Geneva School of Boerne held its annual Flowering of the Cross Assembly on April 1, as the entire school community was invited to place flowers on a wooden cross and reflect upon Jesus Christ’s life, death and resurrection. Courtesy photo Source link
CIBOLO CENTER FOR CONSERVATION The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, occurred largely because of the efforts of U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin. Nelson’s concerns about devastating oil spills, air and water pollution, toxic waste dumps, and wildlife extinction led him to promote college campus “teach-ins” on the importance of saving the Earth. … Read more
APRIL 8 • NATURE WALK WITH Noah Lawrence, Cibolo Center for Conservation nature education director. The walk along the Cibolo Nature Center trails is 2:30-3 p.m.; meet on the Cibolo Nature Center back porch, 140 City Park Road. Details: 830-249-4616. APRIL 9 • DIVA SPRING FLING will be bursting with everything from your favorite shops … Read more
FINANCIAL FOCUS Good financial habits are a little like brushing your teeth. When you learn them early, they become second nature, and you carry them with you for life. And while money can feel complicated, especially today, the foundation starts simply. Parents can begin the conversation with very young children, and young adults can build … Read more
WRITE OF CENTER A presidential candidate years ago had a powerful call to action for the American people to remain vigilant and strong to keep the peace. He emphasized that only a strong nation can ensure peace and that the Republican Party’s message is clear: peace through strength. His speeches were a response to the … Read more