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The historic district of downtown Comfort brings delight to its many visitors. High Street gets a lot of attention, but what about that perpendicular thoroughfare – Seventh Street? This month we will take a stroll up that way.

Several members of the Boerne Police Department and 911 Telecommunications Team recently were recognized for their work in 2021. On March 30, members of both teams met in the police training room to help congratulate their colleagues.

Gov. Greg Abbott halted the state’s aggressive truck inspection at all Texas border crossings after days of bipartisan criticism over the extended delays of goods entering the United States.

Q: My father is aging, and his senses aren’t as sharp as they were – but he still insists on driving. I feel increasingly responsible to protect him (and others). Do you think I should take the car keys away? If so, when? And how?

Partnerships and resource sharing are two words libraries enthusiastically embrace as they are vital to our efforts to stay connected to the communities we serve. We are always working to better understand the needs of all the populations we assist and to find ways to strengthen those relationships and help fill knowledge, development and technology gaps wherever possible.

The Cibolo celebrates 34 years of conservation, education, research and community on Earth Day, April 22.

A public hearing took place last week on the development of an Emergency Service District in Bergheim, and more than 30 residents and Bergheim VFD volunteers filled the commissioners’ court with mixed messages.

GEORGETOWN – Good Friday turned into a great Friday for the Boerne High School boys soccer team after the Greyhounds defended its 4A state title at Birkelbach Field. Boerne defeated Celina in the championship game in overtime, 2-1, to claim back-to-back 4A titles.

The Patrick Heath Public Library played host to its annual Kendall County Liar’s Contest Thursday night at the amphitheater. There, six individuals told their best whoppers and were judged by a celebrity panel. The lone local contestant was Robert Johnson of Fair Oaks Ranch, above left, who did not end up in the top three. The winner was Donna Ingham of Spicewood, above right, a repeat champion from years past.

Kendall County and Texas residents will have two proposed constitutional amendments to vote on in the May 7 General Election. In both cases, a majority vote is needed for passage.

A 55-year-old Boerne resident, Johnny Rodriguez Jr., died in a fiery accident in San Antonio last week after his Toyota Corolla was hit by an 18-wheeler on Interstate 10.