AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton Tuesday announced his investigation into Carnival Corporation (“Carnival”) following an April 2026 data breach that compromised the personal information of an estimated 6 million people, including over 800,000 Texans. Carnival operates several cruise brands worldwide, including Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Seabourn, Costa Cruises, … Read more
Aim is to preserve views of star-filled skies FREDERICKSBURG — A Boerne official addressed more than 75 leaders and advocates recently gathered for the Hill Country Dark Sky Conference to find ways to reduce light pollution. The attendees represented 15 counties and 40 communities at the annual event, which focused on strengthening regional efforts to … Read more
Town remains under water restrictions The recent heavy rains across Boerne have delivered a significant boost to Boerne City Lake, producing the third-largest one-week water level increase recorded at the waterway in the past 26 years, city officials said. From June 14 to June 22, the lake level rose from 29 feet 3 inches to … Read more
GUEST COMMENTARY Take a moment to think about your own childhood. What are your best memories? My favorites moments growing up all involve being outside and embracing nature, and I worry that our children will not have those same types of memories if we continue down the path we are on. We are facing a … Read more
Boerne ISD recently held its annual baseball camp and about 150 young men showed up to improve their baseball skills. The camp was conducted by Boerne ISD coaches and students and held at Boerne High. Pictured: The campers pose for a group photo at the camp. (ABOVE) The players took batting practice at the camp. … Read more
Boerne High graduate Camden Johnson helped the University of Oklahoma baseball team win the NCAA DI national championship. Johnson batted second in the Sooners line up and played third base. He helped the Sooners win Game 1 and 3, with a loss to the University of North Carolina in Game 2. OU closed it out … Read more
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