Local News in Kendall County

The Boerne Star Published 8 hours ago

What financial fulfillment feels like

FINANCIAL FOCUSFeeling financially fulfilled means so much more than just the number in your bank account. It's about being able to take your family out to dinner without calculating whether you can a

The Boerne Star Published 8 hours ago

Iran must be stopped

WRITE OF CENTERNo one likes bullies, whether it be on a school playground or in world affairs.Bullies have low levels of empathy, a strong need for dominance, and repeated, intentional aggression towa

The Boerne Star Published September 18

'I Knew I Wanted To Give This Speech': Former Fair Queen Speaks After Microphone Cut

The Boerne Star Published September 18

A brighter tomorrow

GUEST COMMENTARYAs we gather this High Holiday season in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, we are reminded of the beauty and resilience of this land. The rolling hills, clear skies and endless hori

The Boerne Star Published September 18

Pageant judge: A privilege

LETTERS TO THE EDITOREditor, I want to provide a statement regarding my experience serving as a judge for the Kendall County Fair pageant.I can confirm that I was not paid, instructed who to vote for,

The Boerne Star Published September 18

Fair queen questions

Editor, I have seen your recent stories regarding the allocations the Queen’s Court and their parents have accused members of the Kendall County Fair directors.I don’t have a side either way, except y

The Boerne Star Published September 18

Abbott: $12B secured for Medicare recipients

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott Thursday announced that Texas has secured nearly $12 billion in critical Medicaid funding after months of negotiation with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (C

The Boerne Star Published September 16

County’s future takes center stage at Summit

GUEST COMMENTARYNearly 300 business and community leaders gathered at The Bevy Hotel in Boerne on Aug. 20 for the fourth annual Kendall County Economic Summit, bringing together leaders from education

The Boerne Star Published September 16

Wildfire risk remains high as hunting season begins

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTSThe Ross Fire in North Texas has become the largest summer wildfire recorded in state history, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. As of Sunday, it had consumed 90,400 acr

The Boerne Star Published September 14

KCFA board set to discuss parents’ concerns; sponsor pulls out

A sponsor of Kendall County Fair Association events announced Monday it was pulling its support after parents of former Queens Court members and others raised concerns about what they say are failures

The Boerne Star Published September 11

Simple budgeting tips that fit real life

FINANCIAL FOCUSIf you've just started managing your own finances, recommitted to doing it well or noticed your spending isn't making you as happy as you'd hoped, a budget might be exactly what you nee

The Boerne Star Published September 11

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Preserve public educationEditor, Public education is one cornerstone that has made our country and democracy so great. Nearly all of us have been affected by public education.Our forefathers saw the i