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The annual Kendall County Junior Livestock Show took place at the youth agriculture and equestrian center during the first week in January as hundreds of local 4H and FFA youth showed their best animals during the various shows and competitions. The cattle were in the spotlight toward the end of the week as Bailey Fischer (Bib 156) works her Brahman to keep it in line as she paraded around the arena before Addison Page patiently waited behind her Hereford variety for the judges to finish. During the middle of the week, sheep, goats and lambs took center stage, and Mason Rogers walked his goat and then tried to keep it under control. Star photos by Keith E. Domke and Tenley Jackson

Boerne High dominated this year’s All-District 14-4A DI selections.

First place was on the line in District 26-5A Tuesday night when the Champion girls basketball team visited New Braunfels Canyon.

The Geneva School of Boerne girls basketball team picked up district wins in its last two games.

The Boerne High girls basketball team hosted Davenport as they continued district play and Tuesday’s contest at Greyhound Gym turned into a lopsided win for the Lady Hounds.

Boerne Champion closed out the first round of District 26-5A boys basketball Tuesday night by hosting New Braunfels Canyon at Charger Gym.

Champion hosted Harlandale in a boys non-district soccer match in Boerne Tuesday night and the former district foes played to a 0-0 draw.

The Geneva School of Boerne girls soccer team picked up a pair of wins earlier this week.

Boerne High visited Pleasanton Tuesday night for a girls non-district soccer match and the Lady Hounds shut out the Lady Eagles, 5-0.

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

The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Heirloom Boutique into the Boerne business community with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. Heirloom Boutique was founded with one mission in mind: to offer cute, everyday clothes that surpass the trends. Sometimes trendy, boutique clothing doesn’t always fit the day-to-day life, and that’s why Heirloom offers clothing that fits everyday life and needs. Find Heirloom Boutique set up at Boerne Market Days every month, by going to heirloomtx.com or keep up by following its Facebook page or on Instagram or Pinterest. Individuals also may call 210-373-2242.