Library warns of Book Fair scam

BOERNE — The Patrick Heath Public Library has received reports of an apparent scam targeting authors with false invitations to the Boerne Book Festival and soliciting payments for participation. Scammers have sent emails posing as library staff asking authors to express interest and then send payments to be included as a “Featured Virtual Author” at … Read more

City speeds up work on flood-damaged Adler Road

The city is speeding up construction for the culvert project at Adler Road and No Name Creek and will restore a sidewalk to Curington Elementary School by the time classes start Aug. 11. The revised construction timeline means two-way traffic on Adler will reopen by the first week of September, officials said. During earlier work … Read more

Dietz Elkhorn Road improvements starting

FAIR OAKS RANCH — Residents can expect major improvements to one of the city’s major corridors with construction slated to begin in August on Dietz Elkhorn Road at a cost of $5.5 million. According to a presentation July 29, the Dietz Elkhorn Road Reconstruction Project calls for betterments to 1.2 miles of the road between … Read more

Boerne City Lake to reopen Saturday

Could reopen after restroom pump fixed Boerne City Lake is scheduled to reopen Saturday, just over two weeks after historic flooding sent the lake to a record depth. The opening comes after repairs were made to a restroom septic pump damaged by the July flooding, officials said. Work crews await the arrival of specific equipment … Read more

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

AUGUST 1 • BOERNE WINE TRAIL Passport: Gather your friends and explore Boerne’s four wineries: DeVino Cellars, Lost Oak Cellars, Platinum Brix and Missick Cellars. Each stop offers its own unique wines, welcoming atmosphere and exclusive Wine Trail experiences. Pick up your passport, visit each participating location, and sip your way through Boerne at your … Read more

‘26 state races: Railroad Commissioner

‘ 26 state races: Railroad Commissioner PROGRESSIVE VIEWS EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of articles where Progressive View writers explain what various statewide offices do. The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) is celebrating 135 years as the state’s oldest and first regulatory agency. In 1891, Gov. Jim Hogg saw an abusive … Read more

Debunking five common Social Security myths

FINANCIAL FOCUS Social Security is often one of the most important income sources in retirement. Yet widespread myths about how it works can lead to confusion, unnecessary worry and poor planning decisions. Here’s the truth behind five of the most common misconceptions. Myth 1: Social Security is going broke. You’ve probably heard this one, but … Read more