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Dear Doctors: When our grandson first learned his colors, he sang them along with music. We thought he was copying that song for learning the ABCs. But when he got older, he started saying that he 'hears' the colors. We have been told this is called synesthesia. How and why does it happen?

After finding the perfect feline friend at a rescue or shelter to add to the family, many people cannot wait to bring their new addition home.

The Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Ranch was recognized as the 2021-22 “Club of the Year” at the Annual Rotary District 5840 Conference held Nov. 9 through Nov. 11 in Kerrville. In addition, Greg Maxton, who served as president during the July 2021 to June 2022 rotary year, was selected as “President of the Year.”

Boerne Champion had 12 athletes sign national letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic careers in college. The 12 took part in a group signing on national signing day in Charger Gym. 

Boerne High had 12 athletes sign national letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic careers in college. The 12 took part in a group signing on national signing day in Greyhound Gym. 

Boerne High football fans knows that the 2022 Greyhounds are off to the best start in program history at 12-0.

‘Tis the season to shop local in Boerne! I’d like to invite our community to support our Boerne Restaurant and Retailer Owner’s Association this December for A Toast to Old Town and Kinder Fest weekends.

I’ve been reading books with a theme, once again. For the last several months I devoured any books I could get my hands on about libraries or bookshops. Then I discovered a sub-genre, if you will, among these. I was drawn to books that explored the idea of “the gift of reading.” I found this in both fiction and non-fiction titles.

BOERNE— Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries will celebrate GivingTuesday with millions of others around the world for a global giving day Nov. 29. GivingTuesday kicks-off the generosity season, and HCDBM aims to continue to “give hope” by uniting and equipping people with food, resources and training to transform lives through Christ.

The City of Boerne’s two bond propositions were approved by voters in the November 8, 2022, General Election, based on the unofficial results.

You can find many ways to support charitable organizations. One method that’s gained popularity over the past few years is called a donor-advised fund. Should you consider it?

After three years of discussions, the future of transportation improvements is now up to local leaders after the chairs of a countywide transportation committee formally handed off their comprehensive report.