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The Comfort Bobcats traveled to Ingram on Tuesday and won in overtime against the Warriors, 56-54.

Despite losing ground comparing the 2020-21 school year to the prior year as far as academics are concerned, Boerne Independent School District students in most cases are faring better than their Region 20 and state counterparts.

Members of the Alamo Kountry Kickers rode into Boerne on horseback this past Sunday as part of a trail ride associated with the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo that got underway this week.

The Boerne Star conducted a pair of candidate forums Wednesday night at Kronkosky Place for Republicans seeking their party’s nomination for Kendall County judge, Precinct 2 and 4 commissioner and Precinct 2 justice of the peace. Here, Star General Manager Keith E. Domke, right, asks a question for the three judge hopefuls, from left, Chris Taylor, Shane Stolarcyzk and Richard Elkins. Because of press deadlines, full coverage of the forums should appear in the Tuesday, Feb. 15, edition of the paper. Star photo by Sarah Lyons

Kendall County voters can begin casting ballots for the March 1 primary election on Monday as early voting for both local Republicans and Democrats begins on February 14 and runs through February 25.

Monday is Valentine’s Day.

Democrats are fighting for you on many issues you care about.

The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Edward Jones – Financial Advisor Rick Reyes into the Boerne business community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. As an Edward Jones financial advisor, Reyes said he believes it’s important to take those extra steps toward learning about financial dreams and goals. With working closely with a CPA, attorney and other professionals, he can help determine the appropriate financial strategy for clients. With nearly 12 years in the industry, Reyes can leverage the knowledge and experience he has to help navigate the financial ebbs and flows of life. Whether you are in need of insurance planning, investment planning or retirement planning, Reyes can help you find a plan that will last a lifetime! Give him a call at 830-249-2748 or stop by and visit at 1011 S. Main St. Boerne. Be sure to visit his website: edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/rick-reyes. Photo courtesy of the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce

LAW ENFORCEMENT

As you know, inflation heated up in 2021, following years of pretty stable – and low – numbers. And now, early in 2022, we’re still seeing elevated prices. As a consumer, you may need to adjust your activities somewhat, but as an investor, how should you respond to inflation?

Editor’s note: This is a reprinted column from Jack Purcell’s “On the Journey” archives. It originally appeared in The Star in 2013.

Donna Campbell, a board-certified emergency room physician from New Braunfels, first was elected to the Texas Senate in District 25 in 2012. Ten years later, she is seeking another term, but is being challenged in the March 1 Republican primary by Channon Cain.