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BISD prepares for the worst

While Boerne Independent School District officials have approved a lower property-tax rate, it’s still expected to increase an average annual tax bill by $42. While the school district saw a 32 percent increase in appraised values, hitting just under $14.5 billion, and a 21 percent increase in taxable value at just above $11 billion, the local appraisal district – along with many across the state – is seeing more disputes.

The Executive Committee of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Boerne City Library Community Room. Ed Rogers, elected member of TSHL from Boerne/ Kendall County, representing the Alamo Area Agency on Aging, is the local host and has made all arrangements for the group. “We are excited to welcome executive committee members of TSHL representing 28 Area Agencies on Aging from across our great state of Texas, to Boerne.”

BOERNE — The Kendall County Commissioners Court opted to halt progress on a new county court-at-law or appointing its first presiding office until the new county judge and commissioners take office next year.

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Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries received a charitable grant of $25,000 from the Valero Benefit for Children this year, thanks to the Valero Texas Open golf tournament and associated events.

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A 22-year-old woman charged with intoxicated manslaughter lost her second bid in court to have bond set unless she can be moved to a locked-down treatment facility.

Convenient and safe micro-mobility trails could someday be another way of getting around Kendall County, according to a local transportation committee wrapping up its final meetings.

Kerrville, TX – Schreiner University has commenced the Hill Country College Fund Campaign for 2022-2023. Through the program, Schreiner University raises funds for tuition assistance for students who have demonstrated need from Kerr and surrounding counties to attend Schreiner University. Greg Appel, divisional president of Happy State Bank, has been named chairman for the 2022-2023 Hill Country College Fund Campaign, and the leadership gifts division leader (chair-elect) is Larry Howard, a Kerrville entrepreneur.