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We’re continuing to serve our valued readers
We’re continuing to serve our valued readers
It’s always good to know our readers are paying attention … and I thank you for doing so. 05/06/2022 12:00 AM
Yet another upcoming election
Yet another upcoming election
Saturday is your final chance to vote in the general and special Eeection for Boerne ISD candidates, BISD school board Place 4 and two Texas constitutional amendments. There are eight voting locations in Kendall County, plus one at Van Raub Elementary only for Bexar and Comal County residents of BISD. For full details, visit the Kendall County Elections website. See my column from April 8 for more details. 05/06/2022 12:00 AM
Oh, to be steadfast
Oh, to be steadfast
Editor’s note: This is a reprinted column from Jack Purcell’s “On the Journey” archives. It originally appeared in The Star in 2013. 05/06/2022 12:00 AM
Queen’s Throne Room hosts Memorial Weekend concert
Queen’s Throne Room hosts Memorial Weekend concert
Well known for its unique annual Christmas compositions, Tinsel returns to sparkle during a Memorial Day Weekend concert in the Queen’s Throne Room at the Cave Without a Name, singing all new a cappella arrangements of patriotic songs mixed with pop and jazz standards. Tinsel is a quartet of professional, classically trained voices. 05/06/2022 12:00 AM
Do your homework before going home shopping
Do your homework before going home shopping
“The best time to buy a home is always five years ago.” 05/06/2022 12:00 AM
Texas challenged by nursing, trucker shortage
Texas challenged by nursing, trucker shortage
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. 05/03/2022 12:00 AM
Forgiveness and reconciliation
Forgiveness and reconciliation
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. 05/03/2022 12:00 AM
Library eyes future through strategic planning
Library eyes future through strategic planning
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! 05/03/2022 12:00 AM
Conservation easement workshop at nature center
Conservation easement workshop at nature center
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. 05/03/2022 12:00 AM
Be a part of the ministry
Be a part of the ministry
Editor’s note: This is a reprinted column from Jack Purcell’s “On the Journey” archives. It originally appeared in The Star in 2013. 04/29/2022 12:00 AM
Look south for globular star cluster in May
Look south for globular star cluster in May
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. 04/29/2022 12:00 AM
Chamber growth continues as another month begins
Chamber growth continues as another month begins
The Boerne Star said it best earlier this month: “Boerne chamber’s growth explosion continues.” 04/29/2022 12:00 AM
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