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When you invest, you incur risk – there’s no avoiding it. But the concept of “risk” may be more expansive than you realized. And by understanding the different types of investment risk and how these risks can be addressed, you can improve your skills as an investor.

The cities of Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch have uncontested city council seat races so far but filing for a place on the ballot will run through Feb. 18.

The city of Boerne is eyeing a bond issuance, which may see a November ballot placement, adding to the list of bond elections residents may be set to weigh in on.

It was advertised as a “Come one, come all” party Saturday night in the Cana Ballroom. And, come one, come all they did, at least as far as the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce is concerned as it honored its best during its annual gala.

The Boerne Star is sponsoring a pair of candidate forums for contested Kendall County races featured on the March 1 primary election ballot.

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.