Volume 9, Issue 5: November 2016
APACHE RIFLEWORKS OFFERS GUN ENTHUSIASTS, POLICE FIRST-CLASS GUN SHOP, SHOOTING/TRAINING FACILITY NAVIGATING THE HEALTHCARE MAZE FOR EMPLOYERS
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It’s November and that means that the holiday season is officially here! It’s time to gather with friends and family and reflect upon what we are truly grateful for. What a wonderful time of the year! This issue we feature Apache Rifleworks. Turn to page 16 to see how Simon Duran’s passion for firearms has manifested itself into a top-of-the-line gun shop and shooting/training facility located just up IH-10 in Comfort. Also in this issue, Sara Stuart, DO of Cibolo Family Medicine helps employers to navigate the healthcare maze. Be sure to check out the Calendar of Events full of fun, festive holiday fun for the whole family, read what BISD Superintendent David Stelmazewski has to say about school funding, and so much more!
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The start of the 85th Texas legislative session is less than three months away. Many who follow state politics closely say that public school finance will be a central issue in the approaching session. It’s time to fix funding for public education. The Texas Supreme Court was explicit in its ruling last May: It’s the Legislature’s job to fix the many problems that cause our public schools to be underfunded and our taxpayers to be unduly burdened. The outcome of any legislative action that impacts school finance will most definitely impact Boerne ISD. Like many other Chapter 41 districts in Texas, Boerne ISD is hemorrhaging money as increasing amounts of local school tax dollars are taken from the district and redistributed elsewhere. A quick primer for those who may not be fully aware of the implications of Chapter 41, straight from the Texas Education Agency website: “Chapter 41 of the Texas Education Code requires school districts that are property wealthy to share their wealth with school districts that are property poor. This statute is sometimes referred to as the "share the wealth" or "Robin Hood" plan. The school finance system ‘recaptures’ funds from the property-wealthy districts to distribute to the propertypoor districts.” The law has been in effect since the mid 1990s; Boerne was deemed to be a Chapter 41 district in 2005. Since that time, more than $88 million in your property tax dollars have left the district and been utilized by the state for other purposes. That’s right, it is becoming increasingly clear that not all of the school tax dollars being recaptured by the state are being used to support education. For example, a recent public testimony before a House panel on school finance indicated recapture dollars – your tax dollars and mine – are being redirected to support a program that incentivizes new businesses in Texas. It is difficult for me to justify funding a business development program on the backs of Texas school children. While I am sure it is a worthy and beneficial program, our students are paying a direct price in the form of sharply diminished resources and larger class sizes. At the same time, I acknowledge that property-poor districts need a helping hand. All school children in Texas should have access to a quality public education. But the pendulum has swung too far in terms of the state’s reliance on local tax dollars to provide that equalization. The impact on an increasing number of Chapter 41 districts is restrictive at best. Handcuffed by the outflow of some $8 million annually in recapture dollars, the net revenue per student in Boerne ISD last year was $6,981. That is the lowest per-student revenue figure among the 21 school districts in state senatorial District 25. The average net revenue per student among the eight non-Chapter 41 districts in this group is $7,917. I do hope that public school finance is a central issue taken up by the Texas Legislature in 2017. And while I hope the necessary conversations don’t become contentious, there needs to be plenty of fight in our elected officials who are charged with assuring a sound public education for all Texas children. You will be hearing more from me on this issue, including ways that you can make your voice heard on the topic.BBM
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NOVEMBER 4 - 19 CHAPTER TWO by Neil Simon, PG-Comedy | Co-Produced by Kendall County Air Recent widower, writer George Schneider, is encouraged by his younger brother Leo to start dating again. Which sends George into even more depression after a series of bad matches. Boernetheatre.org for more info, show times and tickets.
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NOVEMBER 5 BOERNE WILD GAME DINNER 5:00pm to 10:00pm | Kendall County Youth Agriculture & Equestrian Center 649 FM 289 – Comfort Go hog wild at the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce Annual Wild Game Dinner at the Kendall County Youth Agriculture and Equestrian Center. This will be the sixth year of the popular fund-raising event. Admission includes savory wild game dishes, live & silent auctions and registration for door prizes. $20/person HOT ROD NIGHT 6:30pm | Soda Pops 103 S. Main – Boerne Last one of the 2016 Season! Live Music! Classic Cars & Hot Rods Cruise In! Hot Rod Saturday Nights are reminiscent of Old Fashioned Americana Street Parties...A gathering place for old and new friends... A THIRST FOR NATURE-SONGS AND S’MORES 7:00pm | Herff Farm 33 Herff Rd – Boerne Cozy up around a campfire at the Cibolo Nature Center’s Herff Farm, for an evening of Songs and S’mores! Local musicians will offer some tunes, and you can bet there will be group sing-a-longs. Bring guitars, kids, lawn chairs, ground clothes, pillows, and a song in your heart. They will take care of the rest. There will even be a fire on the side for roasting s’mores. Lots of fun for the whole family! $5 / Person - Includes S’mores! NOVEMBER 8 GBCC GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY FOR J. GROOMED 1:30pm to 2:00pm | 1685 River Road, Ste. 200 – Boerne CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00pm to 8:00pm | City Council Chambers 124 Old San Antonio Road – Boerne NOVEMBER 10 GBCC BUSINESS AFTER HOURS MIXER SPONSORED BY BEAR MOON BAKERY AND CAFE 5:00pm to 7:00pm | 401 S. Main St. – Boerne DIVA NIGHT Hill Country Mile | 4:00pm to 9:00pm Shopping, live music, dining and great specials for the Diva in you! Come out and support your local businesses with a night of fun shopping! Sign-in Stations are at Both Ends of Main Street – The Flower Shop and Soda Pops. All who sign in will be entered in a Raffle for a gift basket with items from all participating retailers. Outdoor Music on Main Street will be located at Dienger Trading, Hunting and Gathering, and Bear Moon. A Cowboy Santa will also be located at Bear Moon! continued on page 21
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Navigating the Healthcare Maze for Employers by Dr. Sara Stuart, DO – Cibolo Family Medicine
American health care has changed drastically since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). While the healthcare exchanges have provided subsidized insurance for many people who were previously uninsured, they have failed to provide value for healthier individuals who are refusing to enroll despite the increasing penalties. The initial offerings in the health care exchanges were not much different than the options individuals were used to: HMOs and PPOs with varying deductibles, coverage, and premiums ranked from Bronze to Gold. But for Texas this year, the PPOs are gone, and the few HMOs left have been approved for a price rise of almost 60%. Navigating through the system is increasingly complicated as insurers pull out of the state exchanges, and many are finding the cost of buying insurance prohibitive. Employers looking to provide coverage for their employees in 2017, however, are finding themselves in an advantageous position. While leaving employees to the exchanges was common for small companies in the last few years, some major changes this year means companies need to re-evaluate their benefits programs. Frequently, companies will be able to provide more value in the healthcare market than employees will be able to find on their own. While group plan premiums have risen, they have not risen to the extent of the Obamacare plans. At the same time, the penalties for not having health insurance have risen. According to Rich Sena, of Hill Country Health Plans, the minimum penalty for 2016 is $695 for a single person, and $2,085 for a family of four, or 2.5% of taxable income, whichever is higher. In 2017 the penalties will be even higher as they are adjusted for inflation. This means that the costs for an employee -with or without insurance- are higher than ever before. OPTIONS FOR BUSINESSES TO CONSIDER INCLUDE: PPO - Group Insurance HMO - Group Insurance HMO - Exchange (Individual) Health Sharing Ministries Direct Primary Care PPOs are no longer available in the Individual Obamacare market for Texas. One of the biggest advantages of PPOs is that patients are not required to make a Primary Care Provider (PCP) visit before seeing a specialist, and patients are free to visit any doctor they like (though at higher cost when out of network). If saving time and seeing your doctor of choice is important for you and your employees, getting a Group PPO could be a good bet.
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HMOs offer low-cost care but they require a primary care provider to refer you to specialists. Non-emergency care is limited to doctors and hospitals in network. The good news is that HMO networks have been growing, with more doctors and hospitals in HMO networks. Group HMOs can offer more value than the individual options, so it may be worth checking out. Health Sharing Ministries, such as Christian Healthcare Ministry and Liberty Health Share, are an increasingly popular way to obtain coverage that protects against catastrophic healthcare expenses, and they exempt their members from paying an ACA penalty for not having insurance. Health Sharing Ministries aren’t subject to the same rules as insurance companies, however, and pre-existing conditions are typically not covered. The ministries may require members to be living a Christian lifestyle. It is important to read the program documents to understand what is covered and what is not. Direct Primary Care is a rapidly growing model of care. The doctor-patient relationship is just as the name suggests – direct. Direct primary care is not insurance, but a partnership with a personal physician. DPC clinics do not accept insurance. They choose to work directly with the patient, usually with a monthly membership covering almost all of the services the clinic offers. I opened, Cibolo Family Medicine, a direct primary care clinic in Boerne because I wanted to be able to spend more time with my patients, and be available to them when they need me. Pairing a membership at Cibolo Family Medicine with lower cost catastrophic coverage is a great way to reduce costs while providing quality care for employees. In this complex market, it’s easy to spend many hours trying to research options and getting nowhere. Direct cost comparisons are difficult because there are so many variables to consider, and options have changed dramatically in recent months. The advice of an experienced and trusted insurance broker can save a lot of time, frustration, and money. BBM
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cover feature APACHE RIFLEWORKS OFFERS GUN ENTHUSIASTS, POLICE FIRST-CLASS GUN SHOP, SHOOTING/TRAINING FACILITY
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Simon Duran is a lucky young man. He’s living his passion in life – running a one-stop gun shop – Apache Rifleworks. The idea for a firearms business grew out of a brainstorming session with his dad, Paul Duran, about what to do with a piece of property they owned in Comfort. Their session revealed the fact that there wasn’t a shooting range in Kendall County for gun enthusiasts or law enforcement officers. Nor was there a place that housed a good training facility, sported a first-class gun shop, or manufactured high-performance guns. “I’ve been around guns since my father gave me a BB gun when I was a child. I hunted and competed in the shooting sports for years in and outside high school,” says Duran, a former SWAT team and firefighter medic, now President of Apache Rifleworks. Duran’s passion for firearms also includes manufacturing them, something he used to do in his garage. “I really enjoy the mechanics, the intricacy of guns. It’s amazing how a thousandth-of-an-inch can completely change the way a gun functions. Such attention to detail and a love affair with quality in a sense just intrigues me. So opening this business was a natural thing for me to do,” he explains. Competitive shooting in high school taught Duran all the fundamentals of shooting and how to hit a bulls eye the diameter of a .177 caliber pellet. After high school, he got into shooting long range and competing in the
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International Defensive Pistol Association. “Shooting’s a lot of fun and long-range shooting is my passion. I’ve always enjoyed the challenge of hitting 1.000 yard targets and making one shot count with a bulls eye,” he says. But while Duran considers competitive shooting, hunting, and shooting as a hobby lots of fun, he’s quick to note that owning a gun is a huge responsibility. It’s one reason why Apache Rifleworks teaches basic gun safety and offers classroom instruction on the use and care of guns, advanced specialty training, and one-onone private instruction. A ONE-STOP GUN SHOP After acquiring its federal license from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, Apache Rifleworks opened its doors in May 2016 at 50502 IH-10 West and FM 1621 in Comfort. It features a fully stocked gun shop, 10 indoor 25-yard shooting range lanes, a training classroom which often subs as a meeting room for local groups, a repair shop, and a state-of-the-art interactive, video-based shooting simulator – all designed with seasoned shooters to curious beginners in mind.
A machine shop for custom-built guns is planned mid to late 2017. Until that’s ready, the company is currently repairing and exchanging parts. “Our machine shop is going to be very state-of-the-art. That’s where we’ll do all our manufacturing. It’s going to be one of the most important facets of our business as we grow,” Duran remarks. Once the manufacturing facility is completed, production will begin on three bolt-action rifle product lines – low-end, medium-end, and high-end. Low-end guns will be priced from $1,250 to $1600, medium-end guns from $1,800 to $2,600, and high-end guns $3,000 and up. “Although these rifles will come in at different price points, all will be custommade with great attention to detail and laser accuracy. The difference will be in the materials. “For instance, the high-end rifles, which will take three to six months to build, will have choice wood or new age polymers for stocks, custom triggers, cus-
tom colors, carbon fiber barrels, and more. They will literally be works of art,” Duran says. Apache Fireworks presently sells new and used guns, including a wide variety of namebrand handguns, shotguns, hunting rifles, semi-automatic rifles, and custom-made guns from other manufacturers – as well as a huge assortment of holsters, and other accessories. If an item isn’t in stock, it can be shipped to the store within three days from its Dallas warehouse. INTERACTIVE VIDEO TRAINING SIMULATOR One of the most exciting attractions at Apache Fireworks is its MILO Range Training Simulator. MILO is an interactive video training simulator that comes equipped with hundreds of real life training scenarios used by the FBI, the military, and numerous law enforcement agencies across the country. “Our simulator enables an individual – whether it be a police officer, somebody with a concealed carry permit, or somebody who keeps a gun at home – to interact with real life filmed videos involving actors using moulage (fake blood and injuries) to make it more real. This training exposes them to situations where they can either use a laser pistol or continued on page 18
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live ammo, and actually practice shooting in a defensive scenario where no one dies or is injured. It’s a very versatile system helping people with accuracy, hand-eye coordination, and trigger control. “We can even control the scenario, so depending on how a person reacts, the resulting scenario might be good or bad. That’s one of the beautiful things about it. There’s no script. You do what you’d do in real life. “Afterwards, we debrief them, correct mistakes, and if they want, run through it again. If you fail in there, you don’t die. So it’s immensely useful,” Duran says. Using the simulator for 30 minutes with the laser pistol costs $25 and with a real handgun $50. It also includes a personal training session with an instructor. BROAD DEMOGRAPHIC Apache Rifleworks caters to a varied demographic with customers coming from throughout the surrounding area,
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and even Austin and Houston. Besides meetings the needs of gun enthusiasts and gun hobbyists of all ages, Duran says they offer free training and shooting for the Kendall County Sheriff’s Department, the Boerne Police Department, and the Fair Oaks Police Department. Their customer demographic also includes a good number of women. “Ladies are probably 35% to 40% of our business,” Duran states. “They’re a huge growing facet of the firearms community.” In fact, two of three shooting clubs which meet at Apache Rifleworks monthly include women – The Well Armed Woman, a national chapter for ladies, and A Girl And A Gun Women’s Shooting League, a local Boerne chapter which includes women and young girls looking to compete in the shooting sports. Gun ownership across the State of Texas is up. In the first quarter of 2016, nearly six million criminal background checks were done in Texas, with each one accounting for one firearm. Duran believes that some of his growing business comes from people worried about crime and terrorism. He says knowing how to shoot gives people a sense of security and safety. “Every time there’s a mass shooting, gun ownership goes up,” he adds.BBM
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NOVEMBER 12-13 FALL PRE-HOLIDAY MARKET DAYS 10:00am to 5:00pm | Main Plaza 100 North Main – Boerne Main Plaza comes alive with great shopping in an outdoor setting! NOVEMBER 14 KENDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT 9:00am to 11:00am Kendall County Courthouse 201 E. San Antonio Ave. – Boerne NOVEMBER 19-20 BOERNE FALL ANTIQUES SHOW 10:00am | Kendall County Fair Grounds 1307 River Road – Boerne 1st Annual Hill Country Fall Antique Show! featuring over 60 exhibitor booths overflowing with the finest American antiques found in the market today. The show features Country Furniture, Baskets, Stoneware, Glassware, Jewelry, Textiles, Early Paper, Toys, Silver, Quilts, Pewter, American Oak, Southwestern and so much more! Cost: $5.00 good for both days NOVEMBER 22 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00pm to 8:00pm | City Council Chambers 124 Old San Antonio Road – Boerne
Keri joined Sonora Bank in August 2014 as Vice President/Lender and served as the Assistant Branch Manager since February 2015. Keri graduated from SWTSU in San Marcos with a BBA in Business and has over 25 years of banking experience.
NOVEMBER 24 THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER 24 – DECEMBER 31 CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST AT THE DON STRANGE RANCH A drive-thru light spectacular designed to delight the entire family, Christmas Light Fest features more than two million lights sparkling along a two-mile path, as well as Santa’s Village, a marketplace featuring free pictures with Santa, food, fun, holiday crafts and gifts. The 2016 event is open nightly November 24 through December 31, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy the perfect holiday evening with their family and friends. Tickets may be purchased online at www.sanantoniochristmaslightfest.com.
and merriment galore. Shop for unique holiday gifts along Boerne’s Hill Country Mile for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday while the whole family enjoys live musical entertainment, Dickens-era theatrical performances, a variety of children’s activities including Santa and a 60-foot snow slide, live ice sculpting shows, horse-drawn carriage rides, snow on Main Street and more.
NOVEMBER 25-26 DICKENS ON MAIN Downtown Boerne 100 N. Main – Boerne Your favorite Texas holiday event is back! The 17th annual Dickens on Main celebration officially kicks off the holiday season in Boerne on Nov. 25 and 26, spreading tidings of good cheer
NOVEMBER 26 CONCERT IN THE CAVE – SOUNDS OF THE SEASON 7:00pm | Cave Without a Name 325 Kreutzberg Rd – Boerne Enjoy Tinsel - a’cappella quartet - for sounds of the Christmas Season with contemporary classics and beloved carols. Described as sleek,
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sophisticated, and distinctive, Tinsel is not your average group of Christmas carolers. Within their roster of professional singers is Grammy®winners and classically trained vocalists. They entertain audiences with style and distinction. See cavewithoutaname.com for cost. DECEMBER 2-17 TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Ken Ludwig, G-Family Comedy Before you can say “Merry Christmas!” we’re off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf, and a spunky little girl who just won’t take no for an answer. Don’t miss this joyful tribute to the holiday season! boernetheatre.org for ticket info. continued on page 28
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Bandera Electric’s new software system launched Oct. 31, bringing members new services and options to manage their BEC accounts more effectively. BEC is excited to provide members features such as: · SmartHub web portal that gives members more control over their accounts. · A SmartHub mobile app that lets BEC members manage accounts from mobile devices such as tablets or smartphones in either Apple or Android platforms. · My Usage, which lets members review and analyze their electric use either online or via mobile device. · A new bill that allows members to compare their energy usage with the correlating month of the previous year. “The transition to the new system and SmartHub app gives our members the power to manage their BEC accounts better than ever before; from near or far,” said BEC Chief Financial Officer Lynn Midgette. “They can easily view and manage energy use, pay bills and interact with BEC social media and member services with the power of technology at their fingertips.” Members who currently utilize automatic credit card and auto draft payments will not have to contact the cooperative when the changeover happens, and they can expect their payments will be drafted on the due date. “BEC staff has worked diligently to ensure that the changeover is seamless and secure,” said Midgette. To log in to SmartHub for the first time, members should use their email address on-file with BEC and their previous Ebiz password. The Co-op is using multiple communication avenues, from email messages to personal correspondence to print advertising, to keep members informed of changes as the software system goes live. Many behind-the-scenes processes have begun as the transition to the new system unfolds. Members can get more information about the new system implementation and how to use SmartHub at BanderaElectric.com and on the cooperative’s Facebook page. BBM
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The holidays are just around the corner! What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by visiting a Texas ranch to be dazzled by more than two million twinkling lights and festive holiday activities, flavors, shopping and a visit from Saint Nick himself? Christmas Light Fest is the perfect place to escape the holiday hustle and bustle and experience a peaceful winter wonderland. Beginning Thanksgiving night and continuing through New Year’s Eve, visitors have the opportunity to view gorgeous drive-thru light displays. Children of all ages
will marvel at the beauty and magical glow surrounding you as you drive through spectacular tunnels of twinkling lights and holiday displays filling a 2-mile path within the ranch. Sundays through Thursdays, Christmas Light Fest is open 6-9 p.m., while Friday and Saturday nights, as well as holidays, feature an extra hour of sparkle, 6-10 p.m. Visitors are welcome to drive through the ranch grounds and take in the magnificent light tunnels and festive displays from the comfort of their vehicles. Or if you’d like to experience the spectacularly festive décor
ranch-style, you can catch one of the hayrides that tour the ranch each night. Public hayrides are offered four times each evening for $15 per rider. Private hayrides are available by reservation, so gather your friends and family to join in on the Christmas fun for a special treat and make your hayride reservations. Nestled within the ranch grounds, Santa’s Village is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a variety of sweet and savory holiday treats! While munching on these tasty seasonal flavors you can also check a few names off your Christmas list by doing a little holiday shopping with unique vendors found in Santa’s Village. If you are more interested in making sure you receive the items on your wish list this season, take time to stop by Santa’s Village and speak to the jolly ol’ man himself. This year Santa will be visiting his favorite Texas ranch each weekend before Christmas, as well as the last week before the big day (Nov. 24-26, Dec. 2-3, Dec. 9-10 and every night Dec. 16-24). Bring your wish list and your camera—there’s no charge for photos with Santa at Christmas Light Fest, making it the place to be to get your picture-perfect holiday photo. Located at the Don Strange Ranch, Christmas Light Fest is just off of IH-10 West, exit 533, at 103 Waring Welfare Road in Boerne. Tickets are $27 per vehicle. Members of the military (both active duty and retired) and first responders, as well as their families, receive a $5 discount throughout the holiday season. For more information about special discounts and how to purchase tickets for your holiday extravaganza, visit www.sanantoniochristmaslightfest.com.BBM
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With a combined 30 years of experience in the real estate business, a resident of Fair Oaks Ranch for 17 years. He and his wife Kim Tony Mangus and Armando Muzquiz have plenty of experience and have three wonderful boys who have grown up in the Boerne School a good knowledge of the local real estate market to offer their clients. district and have participated in the local area sports activities. As a Having worked together for some time now, the two felt that the time professional realtor, Tony has acquired the knowledge, the market was right to branch out and form The Mangus Realty Group, LLC. expertise and the experience to help both buyers and sellers make According to Mangus, “We are excited for the opportunities that open- informed decisions about their real estate matters. According to Tony, “I enjoy working with out-of-town buyers looking to relocate to the ing our own real estate brokerage presents.” Located at 703 S. Main, their charming office right in the heart of Hill Country; whether they are moving due to an employment transfer Boerne is on the corner of Main Street and E. Hosack, right behind or making their home here. Additionally, I am committed to integrity, Tony Mangus Amber Smith Autumn Martens Eric Debner the Fetch & Friskers building. The office is centrally located and even honesty, professionalism and skill, following a strict Code of Ethics.” 210-413-8229 830-431-5027 210-765-1111 512-576-5744 Armando Muzquiz has been a licensed real estate agent since offers a great outside patio area perfect for entertaining clients and 1999. He feels that his expertise and strengths are in consulting his friends. 1018 STE 300 BOERNE, 78006 | WEBSITE: clients, particularly MANGUSREALTYGROUP.COM when it comes to commercial properties. “I can Mangus andRIVER MuzquizROAD, hope to attract other |seasoned agentsTX looking for a brokerage that will offer them the freedom and flexibility help my clients to identify properties that fit their needs, take them they are looking for. “We already have one agent who has come on through the necessary steps that play into purchasing a commercial board and look forward to welcoming more as time goes by,” said property such as the process of annexation and zoning. I have a good relationship with local appointed and elected officials and really strive Muzquiz. The Mangus Realty Group can assist their clients in everything to provide my clients with a smooth transaction,” said Muzquiz. Mangus and Muzquiz have big plans for The Mangus Realty from commercial and residential transactions to investment properties and also 1031 exchanges. Mangus and Muzquiz focus their efforts Group. They are pleased to say that they both have built their on properties in the Boerne, Fair Oaks, Comfort corridor. “You really business from referrals from years of satisfied customers. The partners need to know your market and what’s going on in it to properly advise are excited for what the future holds. Mangus added, “We love what we do and are enthusiastic about the freedom that it offers and the your clients,” said Mangus. Tony Mangus is very familiar with the Boerne area, having been ability to have fun while we pursue our dream.” BBM
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WEIHNACHTS PARADE 6:00pm to 10:00pm | Downtown Boerne 2016 will be the 30th anniversary. Up to 100 lit entries travel Main Street. The parade is always on the first Saturday of December and starts at 6:00pm. The parade will travel North to South beginning at Frederick Street (by the Fire House) and will end at River Road. CONCERT IN THE CAVE WITHOUT A NAME – TERRI HENDRIX 7:00pm | 325 Kreutzberg Rd. – Boerne Recently recognized by “Acoustic Guitar” Magazine as one of Texas’ 20 “essential” singersongwriters, Hendrix has dodged musical pigeonholes her entire career by weaving folk, pop, country, blues and swinging jazz into an eclectic style all her own. See cavewithoutaname.com for cost. DECEMBER 3-4 OMA’S CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR 9:00am to 4:00pm | Kendall County Fair Grounds 1307 River Road – Boerne Three large buildings full of hand made crafts you are sure to find the perfect gift for any loved one no matter what their age or liking. Come out early to the KCFA grounds to get the pick of the show! DECEMBER 6-7 A WALK IN BETHLEHEM 7:00pm | St. Helena’s Episcopal Church 410 N. Main – Boerne As you enter the city, allow the sights, sounds and smells to carry you to a period of time that changed the world. Journey through the heart of the city after being counted for the census. Collect your denarii (provided before entrance) and enter the marketplace that is bustling with activity from over a dozen authentic shops; enjoy samples from the baker’s shop, marvel at the potter’s, carpenter’s & basket weaver’s crafts and listen for the rumor of a king’s birth from excited townspeople. The highlight of the event will be the arrival of the Christ Child and a traditional nativity scene including camels and Magi. BBM
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RANGER CREEK - 203 DOESKIN DR - BOERNE
Beautiful setting with large mature trees. Pool with lots of space for entertaining. Backs up to a wet weather creek which lends itself to privacy. Large kitchen and eating space. Living room could be one large space or could be living/dining combo. Screened patio area off master bedroom. Circular driveway with a 2 car detached garage.
MLS#1190616 | $259,500 Contact Sara Baird – (210) 317-9996
CIBOLO PARK - 502 HICKMAN – BOERNE
Walk to Main St. from your Boerne home! Country feel on this 1± ac. lot with a grand front porch, raised garden, greenhouse, tool shed and a newly painted red garage. Towering trees add beautiful canopy to front and back w/ pool. The tastefully updated home has spacious living areas, a hobby room & split bedrooms. Kitchen: custom cabinets & lighting, granite & stainless. Master has high ceilings, updated bath & closet. Bedrooms generously sized. Meticulously maintained. LR mantel & stained glass excluded.
120 TIMBER RIDGE DR – SAN MARCOS, TEXAS
Beautiful Custom Hill Country Home. This home is located off Ranch Road 12 and I35. Only 8.5 miles from Tanger Outlets. This home features an open floor plan with ample space. Contemporary updated kitchen with WOLF range, stainless double door refrigerator, granite counter tops, and Island!! The outdoors are nicely treed. Relax out on the front or back covered patios or by the salt water pool!
MLS#1204379 | $600,000 Contact Amber Faust – (210) 381-3026
FAIRVIEW ADDITION - 229 FREY ST - BOERNE
Rare commodity in Boerne. Beautiful, level, cleared, nearly 1/2 acre lot (104’ x 208”) that will accommodate almost any type of floor plan and possibly a pool. There is an old small barn at the back of the property. Walk to restaurants, shopping and parades. Live the in-town life style!
MLS#1203963 | $175,000 Contact Carol Schultz – (210) 268-3691
MLS#1205142 | $547,500 Contact Becky Trussell – (210) 859-5576
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