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For my next column to describe the important statewide races on the November 8 ballot and the Democratic vision for that office, I’ll review the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA).

Women’s Shelter celebrates continued operations

As you know, the stock market has attracted a lot of attention – and for good reason, as we’ve seen considerable volatility almost from the beginning of the year. But if you own bonds, or bondbased mutual funds, you might also have some concerns. However, it’s important to understand why bonds should continue to be an important part of your portfolio.

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

Rotarian Don Jones reported to fellow members of Boerne Sunrise Rotary on current progress of the club’s projects in Mexico. The distribution of new school supplies to the children in Ciudad Acuna has been completed. This project, in cooperation with the Acuna Rotary Clubs, has been going for more than 20 years.

The Boerne Independent School District is proud to announce that Boerne High School Assistant Principal Lauren Sanders has been selected as the Region V Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals.

The Heard Family recently worked with the Cibolo to acquire property off Old San Antonio Road in Boerne. If you drive down the road, you will see a green sign with the Cibolo logo and will know this precious watershed land is protected in perpetuity thanks to the Cibolo and the Heard Family.

In case you tuned in today expecting to read an article from Miss Constance, our children’s librarian… she has graciously given this spot to me so we can promote the Boerne Book & Arts Festival. And in the spirit of children’s literature, today I’ll talk about the great lineup we have for kids and families at this year’s book festival.

Boerne’s brewing and restaurant scene keeps growing, and the latest addition coming in spring 2023 is keeping the ball rolling on both fronts. The planned 28 Songs Brewhouse + Kitchen will be the first brewery on North Main Street and owners vow to have something for everyone’s tastes. The plan is to have 28 taps with a mix of housemade beers and guest taps, but the goal is to eventually have a wide variety of 28 of their own beers on, said Don Kretz, a managing partner in the enterprise and a homebrewer for 25 years.

S.T.A.G.E., Inc. presents Plaza Suite, a comedy by Neil Simon directed by Lou Garza Oct. 6 through Oct. 23. Opening night, Oct. 6, will serve as a fundraiser for Bulverde/Spring Branch Pregnancy Center.

Gardening is not only a means for beautifying outdoor spaces and growing delicious foods. According to those who spend significant time in the yard, getting outside can also support your wellbeing.

Boerne residents won’t have to drive into San Antonio to get their Bakery Lorraine fix anymore – the BL team will be opening their fifth location here in October, and they are adding something new to the mix.