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Two amendments on May 7 ballot
Two amendments on May 7 ballot
Not everyone realizes that there are two separate elections in May. There’s the runoff for Congress and other partisan offices on May 24 and the less well-known Constitutional Amendment election on May 7. There are two propositions on the May 7 ballot; both are related to property taxes. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
Loved ones in a remarriage
Loved ones in a remarriage
Today, roughly one in four divorces involve those over age 50, and the trend has garnered its own nickname: “Gray divorce.” The divorce rates for this demographic have doubled in the past 30 years and tripled for those over 65, according a study. According to Bloomberg. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
Social Security and its taxes
Social Security and its taxes
When you reach the appropriate age, it’s easy to apply for Social Security retirement benefits – just go to Social Security’s website, fill out the online form and you’re essentially done. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
Sprechen sie Deutsch? Yes
Sprechen sie Deutsch? Yes
After a two-year hiatus, the Boerne ISD German program hosted its German Spelling Bee – Bezirksbuchstabiene. Boerne High School’s Cole Grotjohn was the overall first place grand champion, with Champion’s Austin Roche earning second place and Boerne High’s Haily Muir ending up third. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
Exceptional seniors
Exceptional seniors
Boerne ISD seniors Luke Garver (Champion) and Emily Boerner (Boerne) have been named Exceptional Senior Award winners for the Class of 2022 by U.S Congressman Chip Roy, R-Texas 21. The annual award is presented to stellar seniors across Texas’ 21st Congressional District for the graduating Class of 2022. The winners are students who have consistently displayed high levels of character, leadership, integrity and diligence through their philanthropic activities, academic success and reputations among peers and teachers. Garver will attend West Point in the fall while Boerner will attend the University of Dallas. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
HCCArts lists new after hours classes
HCCArts lists new after hours classes
HCCArts is pleased to announce its lineup for Series 3 of the 2022 Art AfterHours classes. They take place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays in the comfort of The Classroom at the AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road in Boerne. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
The validity of righteous anger
The validity of righteous anger
Editor’s note: This is a reprinted column from Jack Purcell’s “On the Journey” archives. It originally appeared in The Star in 2013. 04/22/2022 12:00 AM
Boerne Fire Department sets open house
Boerne Fire Department sets open house
04/19/2022 07:18 AM
A nice stroll along Seventh Street
A nice stroll along Seventh Street
The historic district of downtown Comfort brings delight to its many visitors. High Street gets a lot of attention, but what about that perpendicular thoroughfare – Seventh Street? This month we will take a stroll up that way. 04/19/2022 12:00 AM
Boerne police officers recognized at annual awards ceremon
Boerne police officers recognized at annual awards ceremon
Several members of the Boerne Police Department and 911 Telecommunications Team recently were recognized for their work in 2021. On March 30, members of both teams met in the police training room to help congratulate their colleagues. 04/19/2022 12:00 AM
Abbott halts state’s border truck inspections
Abbott halts state’s border truck inspections
Gov. Greg Abbott halted the state’s aggressive truck inspection at all Texas border crossings after days of bipartisan criticism over the extended delays of goods entering the United States. 04/19/2022 12:00 AM
Aging dad insists on driving
Aging dad insists on driving
Q: My father is aging, and his senses aren’t as sharp as they were – but he still insists on driving. I feel increasingly responsible to protect him (and others). Do you think I should take the car keys away? If so, when? And how? 04/19/2022 12:00 AM
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