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The Boerne Independent School District announced Boerne’s Best Distinguished Alumni Class of 2022 inductees. This year’s honorees are Michelle Beadle (BHS ’94), Joseph A. Bergmann (BHS ‘63), Rachel Seewald (BHS ’88) and Robert “Rob” Bradley (BHS ’80) with the Benefactor Award being presented to Carol Mathews.

LAW ENFORCEMENT The following is a brief, partial recap of incidents reported by the Boerne Police Department and the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. General locations are listed rather than specific addresses. An arrest should not imply guilt or innocence, which will be decided in court at a later date. Anyone with information about any of these incidents is asked to call the Boerne Police at 830- 249-8645, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office at 830-249-9721 or Kendall County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-348-LEAD (5323) or kc-crimestoppers.com.

Less than a week remains before the Jan. 31 deadline to register to vote in the March 1 primary.

Three suspects led Boerne police officers, Kendall County Sheriff’s Office deputies and state troopers on a multi-county chase last Saturday before fleeing on foot. So far, two of the three suspects have been arrested, but one remains at large.

Earlier this month, Kronkosky Place received a $75,000 check from the Kendall County Commissioners Court to purchase a new handicap-accessible van to continue to provide transportation for seniors. The funding was part of the American Rescue Plan Act which was allocated to Kendall County. Kronkosky Place is an activity center that provides an environment for anyone age 55 and up to participate in leisurely and engaging activities. The transportation program has been an ongoing lifeline for many seniors in the community. KPlace transportation facilitates rides for seniors to and from the center to the grocery store, doctors’ appointments and other essential errands in the local community and will now be able to assist those living with a disability. Pictured are, from left, Nutrition Program Director Jonathan Rivera, CEO Olivia Burdick, Development Director Jenny Settle, Activity Coordinator Carol Hitchler, Transportation Coordinator Chris Anger, Meals on Wheels Coordinator Linda De La Fuente and Bookkeeper Karla Anger. Submitted photo

The Patrick Heath Public Library welcomed Dwight and his owner, Marty Chapman, left above, for a special PAWS for Reading event this past Saturday as children had the opportunity to read and share a story with a trained therapy dog. Recent studies have shown the enormous benefits of sharing a book with a dog as children gain confidence in their reading and oratory skills by doing so. The library plans to host the event monthly.

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council last week unanimously approved an ordinance amendment allowing the use of off-highway and utility vehicles on city streets while implementing additional safety requirements to ensure the safety of the city’s residents.

Focusing on community growth, safety concerns and the needs of the district, the Boerne ISD Long-Range Planning Committee recommended a $162.64 million bond to the board of trustees during a special meeting Tuesday night.

In typical fashion, as trial dates approached, several defendants struck plea agreements with the prosecutors in the Kendall County District Attorney’s office last Friday afternoon during the felony and misdemeanor pretrial hearings.

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The Texas Department of Transportation announced earlier this week it has delayed the planned Highway 46 bridge demolition work over Interstate 10 for two weeks.

A group of people decided to continue the Boerne tradition of marching in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday as they gathered at Main Plaza and made their way along Main Street. The annual march usually is sponsored by the Boerne Family YMCA, but concerns about the recent surge in local COVID-19 cases prompted the organization to cancel its plans.