‘Peanuts’ gang coming to Boerne Community Theatre

A free sensoryfriendly performance set for Aug. 27 Boerne Community Theatre brings the beloved “Peanuts” gang to the stage with “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” running Aug. 21 through Sept. 6. Directed by Donna Provencher, the musical based on Charles M. Schulz’s long-running comic strip offers charm, wit and heart as it explores everyday … Read more

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

AUGUST 13 * FREE VACCINE CLINIC at Hill Country Animal League: Free vaccines will be given for cats and dogs from 9 a.m. to noon at their location, 924 N. Main St. Appointments required. Call: 830-249-2341. * BOERNE DEMOCRATS MEETING begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Longhorn Café, 369 S. Esser Road, featuring guest speaker … Read more

BOERNE PUNCHES TICKET TO LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES

A decision Tuesday by Little League International to accept a district court’s rejection of a temporary restraining order filed by an Oklahoma team has cleared the way for Boerne to proceed to next week’s Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Boerne Little League, playing as “ Texas West,” was crowned the Southwest Region champs … Read more

Nominations open for H-E-B Education Awards

Anyone can nominate an outstanding Texas educator until September 30 SAN ANTONIO — To commemorate 25 years of excellence in education, H-E-B will award more than $1 million in cash prizes to Texas educators and their schools through the 2027 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program. Nominations are now open, and anyone can nominate their … Read more

WAMPLER CASE REVISITED:

A CLOSER LOOK A note to our readers: A story in the upcoming Aug. 16, Sunday edition of The Boerne Star takes a deep dive into the aftermath of the Blake David Wampler case — and the questions that remain for the families involved. Wampler pleaded guilty in May to a charge of manslaughter in … Read more

‘Hot Rod Nights’ draws the old, the new

Cars spanning eight decades rolled out and participated in Mata’s Concept’s “Hot Rod Nights” Saturday at the auto design and paint store on the Interstate 10 East access road. A 1937 Ford Roadstar, owned by Christine Mata, and a 2021 Wuling (China) electric car, the property of Pierre “Country P” Melvin, were among cars featured … Read more

Welcome back

Students return to classes across Boerne ISD Patience and smiles were the order of the day Tuesday, as the Boerne Independent School District welcomed 11,200 students back to campus for the start of the 2026-27 academic year. From Brittney Walker in her first day as Van Raub Elementary School principal to Troy Latiolais, in his … Read more

Volleyball teams get in final tune up before regular season opens this week

Kendall County volleyball teams were in action and scrimmaged last weekend as they prepare for the 2026 season that opened this week. Champion, Boerne High and Geneva School of Boerne scrimmaged Friday and Saturday, while Comfort hosted a scrimmage on Friday. The Chargers began the regular season Monday at Kerrville Tivy, while Boerne and Geneva … Read more

Not your everyday wild bird

Raptor technician Ian Joplin, with the Last Chance Forever Birds of Prey Conservancy, handles a golden eagle Saturday during Wild Birds Unlimited’s second anniversary celebration. Star photo by David Basarich Source link

Boerne Little League has no plans to play Tuesday as ordered by a judge after lawsuit by Oklahoma

The courts sided with the Boerne Little League team on Tuesday and they will advance to the Little League World Series and not have to play Oklahoma after the Oklahoma team was disqualified for using an eligible player. The 414th district court in Waco issued a Temporary Restraining Order that allowed Oklahoma back into the … Read more