The Boerne Independent School District board joined other entities raising concern over the safety of motorists on Texas 46 West in Kendall County. The board unanimously approved a resolution Monday urging the Texas Department of Transportation to accelerate planned safety improvements along Texas 46 West between Interstate 10 and Texas 16. Boerne ISD joins Kendall … Read more
LAW ENFORCEMENT The following is a brief, partial recap of incidents reported by the Boerne Police Department and the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. General locations are listed rather than specific addresses. Anyone with information about any of these incidents is asked to call the Boerne Police at 830-249-8645, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Offi ce at … Read more
Janet Elizabeth Lancaster Schwarz Nov. 13, 1945 June 10, 2026 Janet Elizabeth Lancaster Schwarz (Born Nov. 13, 1945) passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Janet was born in San Antonio and grew up and lived her whole life in Boerne. At just 13 years old, Janet met the love of her … Read more
PROGRESSIVE VIEWS Vote-by-mail is also called vote-at-home or absentee voting. It’s increasing throughout the United States because it’s a great way to improve voter turnout, reduce election costs and maintain security. The Vote at Home Institute is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to ensuring the security of our elections and putting voters needs first. In the … Read more
FINANCIAL FOCUS As temperatures rise and storm season approaches, it’s a good idea to review your homeowners insurance policy. Tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, flooding and other natural disasters can strike with little warning. If your coverage is outdated, you could find yourself without adequate protection when you need it most. Many people set up a policy … Read more
Cover all news Editor, News is news. Good journalism reports it in a fair and balanced way. Views are views. Thank you for publishing the varied viewpoints in our community. Colorful pictures and stories of hometown events are why The Boerne Star has been my paper for 50 years. Please continue to cover all the … Read more
Editor, We are five-year residents of our forever home here in Boerne. We are independent voters who for lack of a political home for Independents, have joined the open and welcoming local Democrats. We have found this group to be well-informed teachers, nurses, physicians, social workers, business members, trade workers and humanitarians who care about … Read more
Thank you for covering Democratic events in Kendall County. I understand that the Star has received pushback from local Republicans as a result of that coverage. As someone who earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism in the late ‘70s and a master’s degree in journalism in the ‘90s, I know only too well that objective … Read more
JUNE 25 • MAI TAI SHOWDOWN at Camp Bar and Feed, 421 S. Main St., from 6:30-8 p.m. Professional and amateur bartenders will compete to craft the ultimate Mai Tai. Guests can sample and vote for the entries. $25/entry. Details: 830-423-5454. • SUP YOGA AT Boerne Lake: Let the paddleboard become your yoga mat from … Read more
AUSTIN — Texas has been recognized with the state’s 13th Gold Shovel Award by Area Development magazine for outstanding achievement in attracting high-value business investment projects that will create a significant number of new jobs in communities across the state. “Texas again wins gold for new jobs and business investment,” Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday … Read more