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There are only two requirements to gardening in the Texas Hill Country – adaptability and patience.

“May the winds of fortune sail you, may you sail a gentle sea. May it always be the other guy who says this drink’s on me” – Irish toast

The Kendall County Retired Teachers Association, which is a branch of the Texas Retired Teachers Association, has rescheduled a retirement information presentation for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, in the cafeteria of the Boerne Academy behind the Central Office on Johns Road.

Boerne Performing Arts ends its 10th anniversary season on Thursday, March 24, with artists who blur the laws governing movement and visual perception to blend dance, athleticism and artistry.

My 6-year-old grandson said it best. A chainsaw is not a toy! …

First of all, the Kendall County Democratic Party conveys its heartiest “thank you” to Elections Administrator Staci Decker and the hard-working staff of the Kendall County Elections Office. Due to their diligence, the March 1 primary ran smoothly for both parties, and most importantly, for voters.

While destruction of heritage sites during wartime can be attributed to collateral damage, it can also be damage intentionally caused to demoralize and insult the values and religious and cultural symbols of others.

The eighth grade oratory contest is a highlight of Geneva’s Logic School experience.

Four Boerne and Champion High School art students advanced to the Visual Arts Scholastic State Event. 

Editor’s note: This is a reprinted column from Jack Purcell’s “On the Journey” archives. It originally appeared in The Star in 2013.

Are you a “gig” worker? If so, you’ve got a lot of company – by some estimates, more than a third of U.S. workers participate in the gig economy as freelancers, independent contractors or moonlighters.

The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed South Texas Blood & Tissue – Boerne Donor Room into the Boerne community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. For more than 45 years, the nonprofit South Texas Blood & Tissue Center has focused on a critical purpose: to save and improve lives. Inspired by a group of physicians, STBTC was formed to provide blood to the South Texas region – ensuring a safe and adequate blood supply through proper testing, storage and distribution to hospitals. This essential service allows front-line workers to focus on the direct care of patients with confidence that this lifesaving resource will be there when it’s needed most. South Texas Blood & Tissue’s newest donor room is located at 215 W. Bandera Road in Boerne. Sign up to donate by going to biobridgeglobal.org/donors/ or call 210-331-5555 for more information on donating. Photo courtesy of the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce