Officials have identified the man found lifeless Sunday in Boerne City Lake as Du Long, 80, of San Antonio. The Boerne Fire Department about 2:30 p.m. responded to a 911 call for an apparent downing at the popular spot, officials said. Callers said a man had gone underwater and was struggling to stay afloat. Bystanders … Read more
A new county judge will be taking his seat on the Commissioners Court after Ricky Gleason upset incumbent Shan Stolarczyk in Tuesday’s runoff election. Neither man received more than 50 percent of the votes during the March 3 GOP primary for the Kendall County Commissioners Court, triggering the runoff. On May 26, Gleason rode a … Read more
UPDATED INFO: Crews made a recover just before 6:30 p.m. this evening. There is no comment at this time from Chris Shadrock, the city’s communications and civic engagement director. The Boerne Fire Department began investigating a drowning that took place Sunday at Boerne City Lake. Authorities received a 911 call shortly after 2:30 p.m. reporting … Read more
County Commissioners suggest interim solutions Kendall County’s two state district judges are warning the courthouse is running out of room, but local leaders say for now there is no quick fix. In fact, county commissioners said, it may be five years before another building can be added. Kirsten B. Cohoon of the 451st and newly … Read more
An amendment recently approved by the City Council to the Adler Road expansion and drainage project is doubling the original estimated cost. That authorization will increase the contract amount from about $1.6 million to $3.2 million, officials said. City Engineer Abigail Knott told the council during a May 14 session “additional design and construction phase … Read more
March 8, 1934 April 18, 2026 Donald D. Drew, 92, passed away on April 18, 2026. Don was born on March 8, 1934, in Decatur, Illinois, to Frank and Bertha Drew. He attended school in Decatur before proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps. Don was one of 12 children and was the last … Read more
William Mayo William Howard “Bill” Mayo, 95, of Boerne, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2026. A visitation will be held Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Holt & Holt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 1, 2026, at 12 noon at Holt & Holt Funeral Home, … Read more
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor, We all live in Kendall County for a reason. We love the rural heritage, the open spaces, the safe communities and the unique quality of life that defines the Texas Hill Country. But we also know that our home is changing rapidly. Growth is coming, and it brings a choice: … Read more
PROGRESSIVE VIEWS Partisan and racial gerrymandering are major contributors to the current polarization in our nation. This polarization has led to a dysfunctional government dominated by extreme views. Moderate conservative and moderate progressive voters are often left out of the discussion, letting extreme views dominate. There is an emerging bipartisan effort in Congress to get … Read more
FINANCIAL FOCUS A 529 education savings plan might sound like something only families with college-bound kids need. But the versatility of a 529 account may surprise you, whether your child heads to a four-year university, a trade school or elsewhere. 1. 529 plan tax benefits. Earnings in a 529 plan grow free from federal taxes, … Read more