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Although Boerne, Kendall County and much of the Hill Country experienced some decent rainfall last week, resulting in just over an inch-and-a-half in town, more precipitation will be needed to turn the tides before the local groundwater district considers moving into Stage 4 drought restrictions.

Adam Cashion is all smiles as he dons a firefighter hat and police badge last Thursday afternoon while rubbing shoulders with local first responders during the Coke Float with a Cop event at Blacksmith Grill. A few dozen people attended the event and got to meet Boerne Police and Fire personnel. A few dozen people attended the event and got to meet Boerne Police and Fire personnel as well as Kendall County deputies.

The public health agency serving San Antonio and Bexar County last week confirmed two cases of Monkeypox while a third case was reported by a health official later on Friday. Monkeypox is a virus that causes blisters on the skin and can be transferred by skin-to-skin contact.

As we cross the halfway point of July, wildfire danger continues to increase across the state. On Friday, Texas A&M Forest Service firefighters responded to 15 new wildfires that burned 651 acres. As of Sunday, there were eight active wildfires; the largest was the Nethery Road Fire in Kimble County, involving an estimated 3,500 acres. It has been 70 percent contained.

Q: My husband just received a promotion that involves a short-notice relocation to another state. I’m concerned about the impact on our kids – how can we help them adjust to the move?

An attempted traffic stop at 8 a.m. Monday in Kendall County resulted in a driver transporting 10 migrants fleeing and flipping the vehicle shortly after crossing the Bexar County line.

Patrick Heath Public Library Director Kelly Skovbjerg celebrated her 20th anniversary with the library on Friday, July 15, and staff and city administrators joined in the celebration. Skovbjerg came to the library in 2002 as a reference librarian and became the director the following year. 

I live with an older person and am the beneficiary of hearing the same stories repeatedly. If I had a nickel for each instance I heard a story more than once, I think I’d have the national debt paid off by Christmas.

It’s no surprise that Comfort is a busy place on the weekends. There is often live music at various venues in and around town. Folks are out and about, and the place can be bustling.

You are cordially invited to join us on Thursday, July 28, at Herff Farm for the Boerne After 5 mixer in partnership with the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce. At the event, chamber and Cibolo members will have the chance to see the new facilities at Herff Farm and learn about the myriad of great programs on both sides of the creek.

S.T.A.G.E. Inc. is honored to present “Driving Miss Daisy,” a drama by Alfred Uhry and directed by Lou Garza, from July 15-31.