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Freedom of speech and information is the single most important aspect of a well-functioning democracy.

As a business owner, you’re always busy, so it’s understandable if you’ve put off thinking about events that won’t occur until far in the future – such as your retirement, the sale or transfer of your business and the settling of your estate.

For the first time, the local National Day of Prayer took place at Messiah Lutheran Church in Boerne on Thursday, May 5. Several individuals led attendees through prayers, including Bryan English, front left, the director of the Church Ambassador Network, who led the prayer segment on government. Brad Sanders was the announcer; Helen Wenzel, with Angels All Around You Ministry, gave the prayer for the military; Mark Giardinelli was a coordinator; Mandi Turner was the praise singer; Kathlin Jauregui, director of the Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center, gave a prayer for families; Kathy Giardinelli was a coordinator; and Benton Leachman served as a singer and musician. Back row: Tim Ristow gave a prayer for media in America; Mike Lang, retired owner of KCAC, presented the prayer segment on business and the workplace; Artie Dolt was the reader; the Rev. Alex Lahue of Messiah gave the devotional and prayed for churches across the country; Elijah Hawkins was the worship Leader; and Bryan Degner, retired coach and American history teacher, led the prayer on education. Submitted photo

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

The Champion High School Theatre won the 2022 UIL 5A State One-Act Play championship with its performance of “He Who Gets Slapped.” Eight schools from across Texas made it to the finals, which were held at Round Rock ISD’s Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center on Friday, May 6.

There’s a new breed of justice in town, and he’s ready to sniff out criminals with a shake of his tail! Straight from the doghouse of author/illustrator Dav Pilkey comes the New York Times bestselling Dog Man series.

Texas voters overwhelmingly approved two proposed amendments on Saturday that will provide property tax relief to homeowners.

Q: My father wasn’t a good role model, so I feel pretty clueless about the whole parenting thing. Now my wife and I are expecting our first child. I’m eager to be a dad but also intimidated. Can you offer any insights?

The Alamo Colleges District board of trustees, Chancellor Mike Flores and Northwest Vista College joined Boerne community leaders and community partners to celebrate the groundbreak ing of the new Northwest Education and Training Center on Friday, May 6.