“You took my innocence, and that I will never forgive.” — minor victim during impact statement A Kendall County jury Thursday found Sean Patrick Long guilty of aggravated sexual assault of a child following a five-day trial in the 451st state district court. Sentencing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Aug. 29 in the … Read more
Two Boerne High graduates just signed with the MLB teams that drafted them this week. Rashawn Galloway just inked a deal with the Houston Astros, while Camden Johnson signed with the Kansas City Royals. Galloway was taken in the 16th round with the 481st pick by the Astros and Johnson was selected in the ninth … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Extreme Weather Survivors Monday launched a new free online community exclusively for its network of over 2,500 survivors of extreme weather events — offering a better way to connect, share resources, and build support, part of the organization’s efforts to mark the third anniversary of the first-of-its-kind nonprofit that helps ensure survivors … Read more
A week after latest floods, officials assess the aftermath Last week’s raging floods damaged at least 100 homes in Kendall County, closed roads, trapped motorists in high water and raised creek and river levels, but still wasn’t as deadly as the July 2025 catastrophe, officials said. That was the assessment of emergency-response crews and local … Read more
RAGING WATERS The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has launched a relief fund to help communities including those in Bandera and Kendall counties recover from this week’s catastrophic flood. The fund is geared to support both immediate needs and longterm recovery efforts, officials said. According to the foundation, the Texas Hill Country Flood … Read more
(RIGHT) Comfort assistant softball coach Megan Novosad hits a grounder to one of the campers at third base. Star photos by Kerry Barboza (LEFT) During the recent Comfort High softball camp, the Deer’s new head coach Alexia Perkkio takes a few throws at first base during one of the drills. Source link
Boerne High graduate Camden Johnson recently signed a contract with the Kansas City Royals after the Royals took him in the recent Major League Baseball draft. Johnson just wrapped up a national championship with the University of Oklahoma baseball program and was selected with the 269th pick in the ninth round by the Royals. He … Read more
Comfort head baseball coach Bryan Bishop lines up players in the outfield as the campers get ready to begin a drill. Star photos by Kerry Barboza The second baseman makes a throw to first base during a scrimmage game after fielding the ball to record an out at the camp. Source link
Up to 1,000 family members are expected for Saturday’s annual Back to School Resource Rally hosted by the Boerne Independent School District. The event is 9 a.m. to noon July 25 at the district’s central office; check out the 238 Lohmann St. entrance. Program coordinator Stephanie Bautista said more than 30 vendors are joining … Read more
COMFORT: BOUNCING BACK Before and after floods Comfort Pizza staff serving community COMFORT — A year after the tragic July 4, 2025, floods swept through the Hill Country, local businesses and residents are reflecting on a day that forever changed their community. Ty Langston, owner of Comfort Pizza, vividly remembers the uncertainty and heartbreak that … Read more