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March is Irish-American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the many accomplishments and contributions those of Irish heritage have made to build our nation. Statistics show that nearly one in 10 Americans are of Irish heritage, with 1.9 million residing in Texas.

It’s a difficult time for the newspaper industry.

Americans are seeing the highest rate of inflation in 40 years, resulting in a reduction of both their purchasing power and standard of living. This disproportionately impacts low-and middle-income families as they are forced to pay more for basic staples and food.

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

In preparation for celebrating Easter on April 17, St. Mark Presbyterian Church invites Boerne residents to stop by the cross erected in front of the facility at 208 W. Bandera Road and leave a written prayer. Supplies are in a plastic tub secured at the base of the cross. All prayers are welcome – prayers for peace and fairness for all people and in all countries; for those who are sick, hungry, lonely or poor; for the cities and neighborhoods where we live; for all God’s creatures; for clean air, water and soil; and for the work of the whole church to show and tell the good news of Jesus. Submitted photo

When you hear “estate planning,” what do you think of? For many people, these words evoke images of immense wealth.

The Hill Country Council for the Arts is offering a series of six-hour mini workshops. The first of these classes will introduce participants to the fine art of drawing, watercolor and oil. Led by resident artists, and held at the newly renovated Wagen Haus classroom at The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road in Boerne, these workshops will advance your venture into the world of creating fine art.

How do you see your current job? Is it a love it or want to leave it tug-of-war?

Esperanza played host to a chili cookoff last Saturday. Pictured in the front are chili judges Kendall County District Attorney Nicole Bishop, former Precinct 3 Constable Forrest Meadows and Precinct 2 Constable Paul Knoll. Also pictured in the background is Sheriff Al Auxier. Star photo by Zachary-Taylor Wright

The 2022 Outdoor Family Fair is set to take place on Main Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. Families of all ages are welcome to attend.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Samuel McGee of Boerne and Robert Moore of Bryan to the Firefighters’ Star of Texas Award Advisory Committee for terms at the pleasure of the governor.

Nine employees at a Bastrop County facility that cares for young victims of sex trafficking have been accused of trafficking those same girls, according to the Austin American-Statesman.