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Gov. Greg Abbott halted the state’s aggressive truck inspection at all Texas border crossings after days of bipartisan criticism over the extended delays of goods entering the United States.

A public hearing took place last week on the development of an Emergency Service District in Bergheim, and more than 30 residents and Bergheim VFD volunteers filled the commissioners’ court with mixed messages.

GEORGETOWN – Good Friday turned into a great Friday for the Boerne High School boys soccer team after the Greyhounds defended its 4A state title at Birkelbach Field. Boerne defeated Celina in the championship game in overtime, 2-1, to claim back-to-back 4A titles.

The Patrick Heath Public Library played host to its annual Kendall County Liar’s Contest Thursday night at the amphitheater. There, six individuals told their best whoppers and were judged by a celebrity panel. The lone local contestant was Robert Johnson of Fair Oaks Ranch, above left, who did not end up in the top three. The winner was Donna Ingham of Spicewood, above right, a repeat champion from years past.

Kendall County and Texas residents will have two proposed constitutional amendments to vote on in the May 7 General Election. In both cases, a majority vote is needed for passage.

A 55-year-old Boerne resident, Johnny Rodriguez Jr., died in a fiery accident in San Antonio last week after his Toyota Corolla was hit by an 18-wheeler on Interstate 10.

A warrant was issued Thursday for 81-year-old Joseph Allen Nezat, a Comfort resident alleged to be on hospice care, after he failed to be appear in court for sentencing on a first-degree felony charge.

A public hearing was held this past Monday on the development of an Emergency Service District in Bergheim, and about 32 residents and Bergheim VFD volunteers filled the commissioners’ court with mixed messages.

Many expenses in life are unpredictable. But there are two things you know you’ll have to pay for: medical bills and retirement. You’ll probably need to take a variety of steps to meet these costs, but one financial instrument that can help is a health savings account (HSA).

After several rounds of wish list reviews, the Boerne City Council has identified a roughly $50 million potential bond package after prioritizing projects earlier this week. One city council member sees the bonds as a more common solution to the city’s growing pains.