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The cast and crew of Champion High School Theatre’s One-Act Play, “He Who Gets Slapped,” recently qualified for the 2022 UIL state meet. The Chargers placed first at the Regional Competition last Saturday at Southwest High School to advance to state competition. Champion also earned several individual honors at the regional event. They are All-Star Crew Member, Nadya Rodriguez; honorable mention All- Star Cast, D.J. Bohman in the role of “The Gentleman;” All Star Cast, Jacqueline Nevarez in the role of “Consuelo;” Best Performer, Weston Eades in the role of “He.” Champion will compete at the State One-Act Play contest on Friday, May 6, in Round Rock. Pictured are, from left, front row: Samara Gonzalez, Nick Horner, Milaun Gonzalez, Nadya Rodriguez, Amelia Wiederhold and Amelia Routhier. Second row: Carolyn Dell, Lillian Stewart, Raya Nunez, Maggie Bachmann, Harlo Longhurst, Jocelyn Kovach, Paityn Tyson, Delaney Sandidge and Jaxson Bachicha. Back row: Fielder Scott, Mason Jackson, Weston Eades, Jacqueline Nevarez, Tanner Goodiell, Jordan Fouts and Andrew Padilla. Submitted Photo

The Boerne Independent School District announced the valedictorian and salutatorian, as well as the top 10 students, for the Boerne High School and Champion High School Class of 2022.

Texas has the fourth-lowest nurse-to-population ratio in the country, with only 9.25 nurses per 1,000 residents, according to a recent report by the comptroller’s office.

Q: What’s the balance – or difference – between forgiveness and reconciliation in a case of marital infidelity? A year ago, I discovered that my husband had resumed a previous long-term emotional affair with a friend of mine. Their relationship has ended now, and I believe I’ve forgiven him. But I’m still having a hard time trusting or feeling any affection for him.

We are gearing up to begin our strategic planning to cover the next three years, and we need your help to make the best decisions!

Vaughan Automotive announced that Vic Vaughan Toyota of Boerne is a 2022 recipient of three of Toyota’s prestigious Dealership Recognition Program awards.

At 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, an introductory workshop on conservation easements will be presented at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne, providing information for landowners and a discussion of best practices for professionals, including attorneys.

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

Good morning, fellow travelers. This month is mostly going to be devoted to one object, the giant globular in the far southern constellation of Centaurus in these May late evenings.