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TEA releases STAAR results for grades 3-8
TEA releases STAAR results for grades 3-8
The Texas Education Agency has released the 2022 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness 07/12/2022 12:00 AM
The importance of grandparents
The importance of grandparents
Q: My husband and I frequently take care of our grandchildren for our son and his wife. They both work full-time and have extremely busy lives – probably too busy. We love being with the kids. But do you think this is a healthy arrangement? 07/12/2022 12:00 AM
Award-winning youth novelist coming to library
Award-winning youth novelist coming to library
Many a young reader who ventures into the library is more than a little eager to embark upon an adventure within the pages of a book. Children’s adventure stories arose in the 19th century, and included such timeless classics as “The Swiss Family Robinson” by Johann David Wyss and “Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson. 07/12/2022 12:00 AM
What investors can and can’t control
What investors can and can’t control
As an investor, you can easily feel frustrated to see short-term drops in your investment statements. But while you cannot control the market, you may find it helpful to review the factors you can control. 07/08/2022 12:00 AM
Let’s work on our problems
Let’s work on our problems
Many Americans wonder what the role of the Supreme Court is. As the final arbiter of the law, the court is charged with ensuring the American people the promise of equal justice under law and thereby also functions as guardian of the Constitution. 07/08/2022 12:00 AM
Why can this Christian life be so difficult?
Why can this Christian life be so difficult?
Editor’s note: This is a reprinted column from Jack Purcell’s “On the Journey” archives. It originally appeared in The Star in 2013. 07/08/2022 12:00 AM
Indian Market Preshow features Navajo sculptor
Indian Market Preshow features Navajo sculptor
Johnny Rosa, owner of Texas Treasures in Boerne, shares the following information with us regarding Ed Natiya Saxon and his special preview to the Indian Market Show next month. The event is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, and is limited to 30 collectors. An RSVP is required. To reserve a spot, contact the gallery at 830- 816-5335. 07/08/2022 12:00 AM
Three arrested in deaths of 53 migrants
Three arrested in deaths of 53 migrants
Three people were arrested last week by federal authorities in connection with a human smuggling incident that left 53 migrants dead. The migrants were discovered inside a tractor-trailer on San Antonio’s Southwest Side, according to the San Antonio Express-News. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. 07/05/2022 12:00 AM
The issues of controlling anger
The issues of controlling anger
Q: I have to admit that my temper gets the best of me. When my husband or kids push my buttons, I just “let it out” (with words, not violence). That’s how my parents lived and how I was raised. Is there any way I can change? 07/05/2022 12:00 AM
God’s presence and our risen savior
God’s presence and our risen savior
Editor’s note: The following are spiritual poems written by local resident Jim “Pops” Talerico, a member of nineteen:10 Church in Boerne. 07/05/2022 12:00 AM
Wonderful Boerne stories from days gone by
Wonderful Boerne stories from days gone by
The library is so fortunate to house documents and photos that tell the remarkable stories of historic Boerne. 07/05/2022 12:00 AM
Land management tips for the dry season
Land management tips for the dry season
The Cibolo Center for Conservation has more than 164 acres of maintained and monitored land. We benefit from having land management experts, research scientists, master naturalists and more to help us implement best practices to keep our land healthy. 07/05/2022 12:00 AM
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