FAIR OAKS RFANCH — A discharge of 75,000 gallons of wastewater into the community caused by a pump failure during the recent flood does not pose a risk to the public drinking system, officials said. However, residents with private wells within a half mile of the spill should boil water for at least a minute … Read more
Flooding associated with the recent heavy rainfall caused an unauthorized discharge of 75,000 gallons of domestic wastewater in Fair Oaks Ranch on Wednesday. While the city said its public drinking water system was not affected, officials said residents with private drinking water wells located within one-half mile of the spill area should boil water for at … Read more
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Kendall County and Southeastern Bandera County until 8 a.m. Thursday. At 1:48 a.m., Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain moving toward the warned area. Between 3 and12 inches of rain have fallen over the past two days. Additional … Read more
Mary Lorraine Purcell of Boerne, Texas, passed away on July 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old. Born on November 9, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to Daniel and Margaret Campbell, Mary was baptized at Englewood Presbyterian Church on November 22, 1942. Her parents were born and raised in a close-knit … Read more
Boerne first responders initiated three high-water vehicle rescues Wednesday morning, as 9-10 inches of rain — including 3.5 inches in just one hour — created dangerous flooding conditions citywide. The Herff-River Road intersection more resembled raging rapids as water two and three feet deep swept down River Road and inundated the intersection by 9:30 a.m., … Read more
The National Weather Service has now issued a Flash Flood Emergency for Boerne until 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. This is the highest threat level. Rescue Operations As of 12:30 p.m., the City of Boerne has responded to 20 high water calls. First responders were able to assist people to shelter in place. Of those … Read more
BOERNE — The Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District has adopted Drought Stage 2 levels for its users, the board of directors Monday voting to make the move as the result of recent rainfall. District staff made the recommendation based on improving groundwater levels, recent rainfall and increased streamflow in local creeks and rivers. During Stage … Read more
20 SAN ANTONIO — The Boerne Independent School District board of trustees was named the Education Service Center Region 20 (ESC-20) 2026 School Board of the Year, recognizing the board’s leadership, commitment to students and dedication to serving the Boerne community. The honor advances Boerne ISD to represent Region 20 in the Texas Association of … Read more
JULY 16 • SOURDOUGH WORKSHOP at Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road, Boerne. Join a hands-on class from 6:30-8 p.m., covering the history, science and art of sourdough. Attendees will take home kitchen tools and an established sourdough starter. Contact: sarahb@cibolo.org. Cost $65. • TIKI TORCH WORKSHOP: A night of creativity, connection and a little bit … Read more
The Boerne Little League baseball team won the Texas West state championship last weekend and is headed to the regional round. Boerne will play other state champions at regionals and the winner of that tournament, scheduled to begin Aug. 6 in Waco, advances to this year’s Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. For more, … Read more