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The Centurions of Kendall County recently elected new officers for 2022-23. They took office at the Centurions’ annual installation ceremony at Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club. The new officers are, from left: Historian Ken Nietenhoefer, Secretary Randy Niemeier, Treasurer Justin Boerner, President Paul Duran and Vice President Donnie Poitenent. The Centurions of Kendall County is a nonprofit association dedicated to the enrichment of life in Kendall County. The organization has contributed over $1 million to various groups and individuals.

Kendall County Judge Darrel Lux issued a disaster declaration to ensure certain fireworks are neither sold nor set off in the county during this July 4 holiday weekend.

Salvador Dobbs played host to a stein holding contest practice session last weekend to give people the opportunity to try their hand at the traditional German-rooted event before September’s Boerne BierFest.  Star photos by Zachary-Taylor Wright

With water becoming more and more precious in the Hill Country and Texas as a whole, the Boerne City Council is gearing up to implement new incentives and restrictions to help in long-term conservation efforts.

In an effort to become more energy friendly, the Boerne Independent School District is hoping to add an electric bus to its fleet, maybe as soon as this coming academic year.

Kendall Batchelor, the 22-year-old charged with intoxicated manslaughter earlier this month, was arrested again last Friday for violating her bond conditions.

As part of the ongoing Interstate 10 frontage road work, the Texas Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that the contractor is progressing into the last stage of construction for the new Highway 87 bridge. That, in turn, necessitates transitioning the I-10 mainlane traffic from the current location to the segment that is currently a work area closed to traffic.

The Boerne Star is partnering with a local nonprofit through a special subscription drive this month.

Next week, we observe Independence Day, an opportunity to celebrate all the liberties we enjoy in this country. Of course, there are different types of freedoms – such as financial freedom, which can open the doors to many other opportunities.

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