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Hill Country water advocates from across the region gathered in Bandera, TX on October 13th for a day of learning, connecting, and strategizing for water stewardship in our region. “The work to protect our aquifers and rivers is challenging but vital to the long-term prosperity of the Hill Country. It makes all the difference to be able to work together, learn from one another, and celebrate each other’s successes,” said Hill Country Alliance (HCA) Water Program Manager Marisa Bruno. More than 40 people, representing 27 different local organizations from 13 different Hill Country counties including Bandera, Blanco, Bexar, Comal, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Gillespie, Hays, Medina, Real, Travis, and Uvalde attended the grassroots gathering, which was organized by HCA.

The Geneva 2022 Homecoming Court was crowned at halftime of the Eagles’ 56-7 district victory over John Paul II on Friday night under the lights on the Geneva Football Field.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next in the statewide 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in Corsicana on Thursday, November 10. The Governor’s Small Business Series connects small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business.

Aristotle once said the essence of life is “to serve others and do good.” It’s well documented that volunteerism offers many benefits to those who are recipients of the charitable work as well as the volunteers. According to The Corporation for National & Community Service, one in four Americans volunteers. Volunteers come from all walks of life and various age groups. Nearly one-quarter of all volunteers are people under the age of 24.

If you think you’re seeing more moustaches lingering over mens’ upper lips as November unfolds, chances are your eyes are not deceiving you. November has long been synonymous with Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season, but it’s also taken on a whole new persona in recent years, and moustaches are a significant part of that new identity.

Kendall County Commissioner Christina Bergmann was honored on Oct. 5 for her completion of a voluntary advanced course on county government titled Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum.

The Kendall County Sheri ff ’s Office Blue Santa Program is excited to announce that we are accepting toys and identifying children in our community to be recipients for the Blue Santa Program Toy Drive.

After five years in Kendall County and more than four decades dousing fires and conducting inspections, Deputy Fire Marshal Harold DeHart is hanging up his clipboard to enjoy retirement.

The Kendall County Commissioners Court reinstated a burn ban Tuesday after several fires deemed preventable ignited around the county. County Judge Darrell Lux polled seven area fire chiefs Monday, and all of them asked that the no-flame order be issued. 

Editor’s note: This article is being shared in honor of National Fire Prevention Month. Deadly wildfires ravaged thousands upon thousands of acres of land across California in the summer of 2018. Officials at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said these combined fires comprised the largest wildlands fire in state history.

Kronkosky Place – now called The Center – will ring with Christmas cheer next month as vendors raise funds for the facility that offers services for older adults.

Roaming the Cibolo. Star photos by Zachary-Taylor Wright