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I moved to Texas in 2005 when assigned to Lackland Air Force Base as a trauma nurse at Wilford Hall Medical Center (when it was still an active trauma center). I loved Texas so much that I made it my home.

BOERNE– There will be a new fire chief in town after former Boerne Fire Chief Ray Hacker announced his retirement last year, and city officials have officially named his replacement.

BOERNE– Veterans Plaza was booming Monday morning as Main Street was shutdown and the concrete slabs of the memorial site were lined with city officials and residents to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of Graham Monument.

The Boerne Independent School District, along with Vic Vaughan Toyota of Boerne, is proud to announce that Boerne Middle School North 6th Grade Math Teacher Rachel Bunker has been named the 2023 District Teacher of the Year.

But, I am concerned the administration’s efforts aren’t as all-encompassing as they should be.

BERGHEIM – A fire that heavily damaged The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch Tuesday afternoon remains under investigation, officials said Friday.

When you think of preparing students for the future in K-12 education, the first thing that may cross your mind is teaching reading, writing, and arithmetic. Of course that has and will always continue to be a cornerstone of educating our children. However, in Boerne ISD we also prepare students for the workforce through our Career and Technical Education programs.

BOERNE – A 2023 citizen survey likely sounds like a very familiar song to local leaders, with 50% of residents saying the city is headed in the right direction and the other half supporting a course correction.

As water becomes increasingly scarce in the Hill Country, a local committee charged with long-range planning for Kendall County is considering various options to supplant future supplies.

The Boerne Star is entering spring with a new partnership. Boerne’s two leading sources for news and entertainment are combining forces and will operate under one roof come March.

FAIR OAKS RANCH– The city held its annual State of the City event at the Fair Oaks Ranch Golf and Country Club. Speaking in front of nearly 150 attendees, members of the city council, as well as livestreaming to residents of Fair Oaks Ranch. Mayor Maxton declared the state of Fair Oaks Ranch is, “Very good!”