Greyhounds make short work of Long Creek

The Boerne High football team tallied a season-high 63 points as they rolled to a 63-35 win over Long Creek Thursday at BISD Stadium. The Hounds had eight offensive possessions in the first half and scored eight touchdowns, while the defense came up with three interceptions in the half to give Boerne’s offense great starting … Read more

BISD water polo, tennis playoff info

Both Boerne ISD tennis teams won their second-round playoff matches on Thursday. Champion defeated Highlands 10-0 and the Greyhounds beat Medina Valley, 10-1. The two Boerne ISD schools will meet next week in the third round of the playoffs.  Date and time TBA. Water polo playoffs The BISD water polo teams are in action.  The … Read more

BISD water polo, tennis playoff info

BISD WATER POLO  SECOND ROUND PLAYOFFS All on Thursday at NEISD’s Davis Natatorium *Boerne girls vs. Johnson, 1 p.m. *Champion boys vs. Johnson, 2:15 p.m. *Champion girls vs. Pieper, 3:30 p.m. BISD TEAM TENNIS  SECOND ROUND PLAYOFFS Both on Thursday *Boerne High vs. Medina Valley at Northside Tennis Center, 11 a.m. *Champion vs. Highlands at … Read more

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OCTOBER 6 * NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: Beginning at 6 p.m., join your friends and neighbors at the Comfort Park and Pavillion, Highway 27 in Comfort, for an evening of fun, fellowship, live music from the Lone Star Swing Orchestra, and a community potluck supper. OCTOBER 7 * NOAH’S NATURE WALK: Join the Cibolo’s Nature Center’s … Read more

Don’t disinherit your loved ones

PEACE OF MIND Today, roughly one in four divorces involve those over 50, the trend has garnered its own nickname: “Gray divorce.” The divorce rates for this demographic have doubled in the past 30 years and tripled for those over 65, according to a study. According to Bloomberg.com, the standard of living for women drops … Read more

Geneva’s Luffy makes Region Jazz Band

The Association of Texas Small School Bands held its Region 29 Jazz Band auditions at Fredericksburg High School Sept. 12. Geneva sophomore Mark Luffy auditioned on tenor saxophone and was chosen as First Chair for the Region Jazz Band. This is the third year in a row that he has been selected for a seat … Read more

BOERNE STAR WANTS YOUR PHOTOS FOR VETERANS DAY

Veterans Day is fast approaching, and the Boerne Star wants to recognize all who have served our country with their enlistment, their service … even their lives. Between now and Oct. 21, we invite Boerne residents to submit photos of their veterans — friends, family members, co-workers, neighbors or themselves — to be included in … Read more

New monument pays tribute to Gold Star families

Nearly 100 people gathered Sept. 27 at Veterans Plaza in Boerne for the unveiling of a new monument honoring Gold Star families and the loved ones they lost in service to the country.  The ceremony coincided with Gold Star Mothers and Families Day, a national observance recognizing the families of military service members who died … Read more