Spring Visitor Guide

TO THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY GATEWAY

Walk, shop & enjoy the Mile

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Boerne’s rich history

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Spend some quality time outdoors

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Enjoy the Kendall County Fair

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Boerne and Kendall County are in the heart of this Lone Star State gem

Welcome to the heart of the Texas Hill Country!

Boerne is both literally and figuratively an entryway into one of Texas’ most beautiful regions, the Hill Country.

While just a couple of decades or so ago, Boerne (pronounced Bur-nee) easily could have been considered “forgotten.” Today, it is a town where technology and times past enjoy equal balance.

Boerne is recognized across the United States as a desirable place to live. Listed by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the country’s fastest-growing regions, the area’s rapid expansion has meant numerous new housing subdivisions as well as an influx of industry, business and tourism.

Boerne strives to hold on to its warm, smalltown origins. Oak trees still grow together in canopies above many city streets while a trip to the grocery store almost guarantees an encounter with friends and neighbors.

The surrounding countryside is lush and arid, dramatic and pastoral. Streams and rivers soften the sharp-edged limestone topography. Roosters and goats, still raised around the city by a few old timers, may wander about under cell phone towers that have risen within the last several years.

Established by a young group of Germans who considered themselves classical philosophers – or Free Thinkers – Boerne originally didn’t allow churches inside the city limits. Today, however, the town is home to numerous religious congregations.

Also enormously important within the ranks of the city’s population is its volunteerism. Citizens selflessly donate countless hours not only to religious matters, but to social, educational, environmental, political and historical causes as well.

The crown jewel of Boerne’s history is its quaint Main Street. Also called the Hill Country Mile, it is lined by many of the buildings that formed the vibrant core of the county’s “city life.”

These structures, although admired by tourists, are still thought of as home by the town’s octogenarians.

“That’s the house where I grew up,” one might point out, or “There’s the hospital where I was born,” or “Here’s the dry goods store that sold us fabric for our dresses.”

And apparently it’s not only long-timers and newcomers who are drawn to Boerne’s old structures. Ghosts, it seems, are drawn to the buildings as well. For example, the lovely, ornate Joseph Dienger building on Main Plaza has an officially certified other-worldly occupant believed to be the building’s original owner, Joseph Dienger himself.

Whether it’s shopping, visiting the area’s beautiful caves, exploring the local nature center, enjoying historically authentic exhibits, birding, cycling, hunting or hiking, Boerne provides the ideal blend of the urban and the rural.

Close on one hand is an international airport, the Alamo, the San Antonio Riverwalk, SeaWorld of Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the San Antonio Zoo and numerous concert and museum venues. Nearby on the other hand is the unique and sought-after beauty of the beautiful and picturesque Texas Hill Country.

So, on behalf of The Boerne Star, one of Kendall County’s oldest businesses after being established in 1906, welcome to the heart of the Hill Country!

HISTORIC CEMETERY SHOWS BOERNE’S

VETERAN HISTORY

BY ZACHARY-TAYLOR WRIGHT

WHILE THE VETERAN COMMUNITY TODAY REMAINS A VITAL part of Boerne and Kendall County, veterans always have been a significant part of the history of the local community. This is evidenced not only by the monuments erected in the county over the decades but also by the number of veterans laid to rest in the Boerne Cemetery, beginning with those who served in the Mexican American War and continuing through ay the war in Iraq.

There are more than 700 recognized veterans buried in the Boerne Cemetery, information from the Boerne Cemetery Foundation stated. The majority, 340, of them buried in the cemetery served in World War II. Additionally, 94 veterans who served in World War I, 91 who served in the Korean War and 41 who served in the Vietnam War also are buried in the local, historic cemetery.

The city and county’s rich history of veteran residents stretches back to the 19th century, as two veterans who served in the Mexican American War, which took place between 1846 and 1848, and 19 veterans from both sides of the American Civil War, 1861-1865, were sent to the local cemetery for their eternal sleep.

One local veteran buried in March of last year, George Gray Majirus, was born in Boerne in March of 1922, having started and ended his life’s journey in the same hometown.

According to Majirus’ obituary from February of last year, he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1940 and served in the South Pacific Campaign as a mater tech sergeant in World War II. He’s noted for having driven President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s son, Jimmy Roosevelt, for several days after the bombing at Pearl Harbor in 1941. After serving in several combat areas, Majirus returned to his Boerne hometown in 1945 where he worked as a mechanic on Main Street and a machinist at Kelly Air Force Base until his retirement in 1975.

Majirus is one example of many veterans who served in wars dating back to the early days of Boerne and Kendall County who now rest in the Boerne Cemetery. Many recognizable names tied to the genesis of Boerne and Kendall County can be found in the local cemetery, showing the deep-rooted tie between this region and military service.

Some of the oldest gravestones in the cemetery are those of history’s veterans, including the namesake resident of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 688, Bruno Phillip. The Phillip family veteran history tied with Boerne begins with Julius Paul Phillip.

The senior member of the family lived from 1843 until December 1964, and he served in World War I while in his 70s, according to the Boerne Cemetery Foundation records.

Julius Paul Phillip’s oldest son, Julius A. Phillip, was a Kendall County judge for 10 years and headed other county offices in his lifespan from 1867 to 1935. But, the junior Julius Phillip’s oldest son, Pvt. Bruno Phillip, served in the same world war as his grandfather, where he lost his life at the age of 31 in the tail end of the war in 1918. Bruno Phillip died Sept. 3, 1918, with just over two months left until the armistice was signed.

“Our post is named after a local hero named Pvt. Bruno Phillip.,” the local VFW post said of its namesake resident. “On September 3, 1918, Boerne resident Pvt. Bruno Phillip paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom and the United States of America. He was killed in battle during combat in the forests of France in World War I.”

Another Phillip veteran lies in the cemetery, Sgt. Vincent Phillip, although there’s no record of relation to the three generations of Phillip graves. The U.S. Army Air Force veteran lived from 1916

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to 2002 and served in World War II. Beyond his military service, he was a Kendall County commissioner for 12 years and was a longtime active member of the Kendall County Junior Livestock Association, further proving how closely tied the local community has been with the veteran community for generations.

While Mark “Tyler” Voss wasn’t laid to rest in the Boerne Cemetery, he was a local resident whose family kept the ties to the community unsevered. Voss was buried in Arlington National Cemetery after he died

in a plane crash near Chon-Aryk, Kyrgyzstan. The local American Legion Post 313 named its post after the young fallen soldier, and a memorial was placed in Voss’ honor at Veteran’s Plaza in Boerne. During many, if not most, veteran holidays, the local Legion honors him. Voss Middle School also is named in his honor.

The Phillip family is just one example of familial veterans buried in the Boerne Cemetery. Two Perrin brothers, Arthur (1894-1936) and Stanley (1896-1944), were both U.S. Army captains, with Arthur

serving in World War I and Stanley serving in World War II. Two native Boerne Bergmann brothers, Walter (1913-2003) and Elmer (1919-2019), served in World War II together. Elmer was a U.S. Air Force veteran who also went on to serve in the Korean and Vietnam wars. Walter

While the majority of veterans in the Boerne Cemetery served in one of the two world wars, some of the veteran gravestones predate the global disputes. There

are 19 known Civil War veterans marked in the city site, with seven Union soldiers and eight Confederate soldiers identified. Although Texas did succeed from the United States in 1861, joining the confederacy and mainly supplied soldiers and supplies to more central confederate states, the Hill Country is notable for housing groups of union soldiers and sympathizers.

The Treue Der Union Monument in Comfort is dedicated to the 36 Union sympathizers in the Hill Country who were mostly German immigrants and were captured and killed by Confederate soldiers. The slain residents were attempting to flee to Mexico rather than fight the Confederate forces.

Notable Civil War veterans from the Boerne Cemetery Foundation include Confederate soldier Gustav Toepperwein (1835-1915), whose name carries generational history in Kendall County with several gravestones carrying the Toepperwein surname, and Union Lt. Col. Emeric Szabad (1825-1894). Szabad was an immigrant from Hungary who moved to Boerne and became an author and Union soldier. His grave remained unmarked until 1987 when the local VFW Post 688 and Masonic Lodge recognized his grave and marked it.

While many of these graves have seen the ware of time as families spread throughout the state and nation and lost ties with their Boerne roots, several gravestones have been replaced since the 19th century by lingering legacies that mirror the modern reflection of the local community’s deseeded appreciation for its veterans.

The Patrick Heath Public Library keeps burial data for the deceased, the locations of graves and is compiling genealogical data on those buried at the Boerne Cemetery. Information also is available through the city by calling 830-248-1635.

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Boerne has a deep, rich history

BOERNE, THE COUNTY SEAT OF KENDALL COUNTY, is bound by Cibolo Creek, Interstate 10 and Highway 87 about 30 miles northwest of San Antonio in the southern part of the county. In 1849, a group of German colonists from Bettina camped on the north side of Cibolo Creek, about a mile west of present-day Boerne. They called their new community Tusculum, after Cicero’s home in ancient Rome.

IN 1852, GUS T AV T HEI E N AND J OHN J AME L AI out the town’s site and changed the name to Boerne in honor of Ludwig Börne, a German poet and publicist. Ironically, Mr. Börne never visited the town that was named after him.

A post office was established in 1856 with August Staffell as postmaster. The community had only 10 houses in 1859, but it was chosen to be the county seat by a margin of 67 votes after the county was established in 1862. A courthouse was built in 1870 and is still in use, making it the second-oldest courthouse in Texas.

Boerne developed the reputation of having a very healthy environment and quickly became known as a health resort. By 1884 it had five hotels, assorted businesses and 250 residents. Cotton, wool and grain were

the principal shipments, but timber, cedar posts and building stone also were profitable commodities.

The arrival of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway in 1887 brought increased economic opportunity, and by 1890 the population of Boerne had risen to 800. Boerne residents voted to incorporate in 1909 and established a mayor-alderman form of city government. Also in that year they established the Boerne Independent School District.

The population was reported at 950 in 1914, and the community prospered through the 1920s. The Great Depression of the 1930s, however, all but put an end to the tourism and cotton farming that had been staples of the local economy. The population fell from an estimated 2,000 in 1928 to 1,117 in 1931. It had risen to only 1,271 by the 1940s.

In the 1950s, however, many residents turned to nearby San Antonio for employment, and Boerne became a bedroom community. The population grew at a slow but steady rate, reaching 2,169 in 1960.

In the 1960s construction in neighboring Bexar County of the San Antonio Medical Center and the University of Texas at San Antonio, as well as the completion of Interstate 10, made Boerne even more attractive as a town from which to commute. Its population rose to 2,400 by 1970, 3,254 by 1980 and to 4,274 by 1990.

In the 1990s the population exceeded 5,000, making Boerne eligible for Home Rule. This was voted in by its citizens in 1995. Accelerated growth in the late 1990s and early 2000s increased the population to an estimated 10,661 according to the 2010 census. The 2020 census showed a big jump with a population of more than 19,000.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Boerne was the 15th-fastest-growing city in the United States, population of 10,000 and up, from 2010-19, exploding by 71 percent during that timeframe.

Meanwhile, Kendall County was the fifth-fastest growing county in the nation, population 10,000 and up, during the same time period. In July 2019, the county’s population was listed at 47,431, compared to 33,384 in 2010. That computes to a 42.1 percent hike.

In spite of the influx of different ethnic groups, the German cultural tradition has dominated the community in many ways. The Boerne Gesangverein, or singing society, which was established in 1860, was an important social and recreational organization until it disbanded in 1977. German community organizations still active include the Boerne Schuetzen Verein (shooting club), which was formed in 1864, and the Boerne Village Band, which was formed about the same time as the singing society.

SMILE ON THE MILE

SHOPPING, CULINARY DELIGHTS AND HISTORIC SITES!

Boerne’s Hill Country Mile is a Texas-sized-mile stretching 1.1 miles through the heart of Boerne. It offers a wide variety of shopping and dining experiences in a vibrant, historic downtown. So get out your walking shoes and do some exploring!

Whether you are interested in the latest in women’s fashion, jewelry, home goods and accessories, art, men’s wear, children’s clothing, antiques or other specialty items, there is a shop or boutique for you! Need a little sustenance before you return to the shops? Boerne offers a host of fine and casual dining options, a variety of bakeries, coffee shops, microbreweries and more – some with outside seating available so you can continue to enjoy our beautiful Hill Country weather.

NATURAL BEAUTY

Boerne has great options for outdoor living! Enjoy the extensive trail system along Cibolo Creek, including River Road Park, where you can cast

a line, bring a picnic, ride a bike and enjoy your day. Not far from the Hill Country Mile is the Old No. 9 Trail that follows the historic alignment of the old San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad route that brought early visitors from San Antonio to Boerne. On both trails you will find new treats to delight the eye!

Several sculptures have been installed as part of the Boerne Art al Fresco Public Art Competition. Be sure to download a Public Art Walking tour brochure at artalfresco.org. You can also download an audio walking tour via the free Otocast app. Don’t forget to take a selfie with your favorite sculpture and share it with us on Facebook at Boerne Art al Fresco!

RIVER SOUTH ARTS DISTRICT

South of the Cibolo is where you will find a quieter Boerne, with more great places to shop, eat and relax. Art and design shops, galleries, restaurants, lodging, and some

of the city’s most stunning historic buildings can be found including St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, an iconic limestone structure built high on a hill overlooking the city. The church was modeled after San Antonio’s Mission de la Purisma (1730) with twin towers that rise 65 feet in the air. Next door, The Phillip Manor has seen many uses over the last 152

years, and now has been restored into a boutique hotel, pub and event center. Across the street, the two-story triple column structure with arched windows is the Victorian style Carstanjen House (also called The Mansion House). Nearby is the famous Kronkosky Tower, on the grounds of the Benedictine Ministries offering the best view in Boerne, and Veterans Park.

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Boerne is blessed with an abundance of parks and recreation areas

RIVER ROAD PARK

Looking for a place to relax and enjoy what nature has to offer? Come to River Road Park, located just off Main Street on River Road near downtown Boerne. Residents and visitors alike come to the park to enjoy the many features this beautiful location has to offer.

Feeding the many ducks that reside there that are beautiful, colorful and playful is one of the most popular activities at this picturesque park. There is also a winding walking trail where you can take a leisurely stroll, ride a bike or rollerblade. There are also clean picnic tables where you can enjoy a picnic or just relax and read a book. You may also see people of all ages fishing from the riverbanks and turtles that will occasionally pop their heads up out of the water.

If you love being in a serene and peaceful place and enjoying what mother nature has to offer then visit River Road Park in Boerne.

BOERNE CITY PARK

City Park, 106 City Park Road, is in a unique natural setting as it shares a border with Cibolo Creek, which boasts some of the most magnificent cypress-lined banks of the Cibolo. The park still serves as Boerne’s largest park.

In 1964, efforts were underway by the city to acquire a 125-acre tract of land to serve as the city’s first developed park. The mayor, Ray Smart, was notified on February 10, 1965, by a Western Union telegram from Ralph W. Yarborough, U.S. Senator, that Boerne would be receiving $12,159 from a federal grant to aid in the purchase of the park land.

Developed shortly after the city purchased the land in 1964, City Park was unique in that it offered the widest variety of recreational opportunities of any park in the city at the time. It also served for many years as the city’s only park that supported athletic activities such as softball, baseball, tennis and soccer. Today, the park has tennis facilities, multi-purpose fields and a swimming pool.

BOERNE CITY LAKE

Located about one mile northwest of Boerne off of Upper Cibolo Creek Road, this large lake has attracted outdoor enthusiasts for decades.

Concerned over flooding in Boerne, city forefathers recognized a need to create a means to assist with flood control. An application was made to the Texas Water Commission to seek approval for water rights in the Cibolo Creek Watershed of the San Antonio River Basin. The Texas Water Commission granted permission to the city of Boerne on January 7, 1972, to construct and maintain a dam and reservoir on Cibolo Creek for municipal purposes to aid in flood control.

In September 2005, the Boerne City Council approved development of City Lake Park. To protect this valuable asset of the city, the Boerne City Council approved the first set of ordinances for the lake in March 1979. One of the most significant rules of the lake is that no motorized boats are allowed on the lake. This is to further protect

CAVES

Beyond the shops and bustle of historic downtown, Boerne’s host of natural features are a must see for any visitor. From unbelievable living caves to beloved natural preserves, nature enthusiasts and thrill seekers will find something to suit their fancy. From day outings to camping trips, the wonders of the Texas Hill Country will be memory-making for any family.

Ever since the publication of the famous German-American novel, The Hermit of the Cavern, the caves of the Texas Hill Country have been a beacon to the stalwart adventurer and casual spelunker alike.

Cascade Caverns first opened its doors in the early 1930s, and Cave-Without-a-Name followed just a few years later in 1939. These natural wonders are made possible by Boerne’s unique location on a massive deposit of calcium carbonate – or limestone. Over millions of years, underground rivers and groundwater eroded the limestone, leaving behind the massive caverns and breathtaking formations that exist today. The geological process can still be seen, as both of these caves are “living” and water continues to erode and deposit formations at a glacial pace.

At Cascade Caverns, visitors can wander through the winding corridors, looking for the unique Cascade Caverns Salamander that makes its home in the lake. For those seeking an extra thrill, Adventure Tours take spelunkers down into the mud for an unprecedented, up-close look at the cavern system.

Set amid the turning backroads of the Hill Country, a scenic drive north of town takes wanderers to Cave Without A Name. Known as “the Little Carlsbad,” Cave Without A Name boasts a near endless collection of breathtaking formations, as well as several large, open caverns where visitors can experience the renowned acoustics at frequent concerts. Camping facilities are available at both locations.

the water. However, sail boats, row boats and kayaks are allowed.

The park also offers swimming, picnic areas, disc golf, a pavilion and other amenities.

MAIN PLAZA

The central focus point of downtown Boerne, Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St., was the first area designated in the city of Boerne to serve as a community park. It was established about 1852 and was known as the Common Area. This area was much larger than the remaining part, which is now known as Main Plaza. The plaza is in the heart of Boerne and serves as the site of numerous festivals, concerts, car shows, celebrations and Boerne Market Days. The park features a gazebo, which serves as a location for weddings and concerts.

VETERANS PLAZA

At 801 South Main St., Veterans Plaza is one of the original four park sites in Boerne. The park is filled with a variety of trees and sidewalks that lead to the center of the park, where the Veterans War Memorial is located. The park is the site of annual gatherings for veterans and Memorial Day ceremonies.

Many Kendall County residents have answered the call to duty to serve their country in time of war. In 1923, the H.J. Graham family erected a memorial monument near the center of Military Plaza (today known as Veterans Plaza) honoring all the men who died as a result of military action in the armed forces during World War I. The names of those who lost their lives are listed on the four sides of the monument.

Years later, a bronze piece was added to the top of the monument recognizing veterans. And plaques were added to recognize those that were killed in combat during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. As part of the 2014 renovation plaques were added recognizing those killed in combat during the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.

Included with the 2014 renovations of Veterans Plaza, “The Walk of Honor” was installed. The Walk of Honor was part of a fundraising project to help finance some of the shortfall for the entire park renovations. It is an extra wide walkway from Main Street to the center of the park lined with bricks that include names of family and friends

who served or are still serving in the military.

BOERNE SKATE PARK

Located across from Curington Elementary School at 524 Adler St., this park covers about 7,500 square feet featuring a plaza style design. The city worked with the local skating community to get its input on what the park should feature. The result was a one of a kind streetscape plaza style park that features various skate ramps.

KINDERPARK

Located at 111 Water St., this fenced and shaded park is very popular with families with younger children. Kinderpark is perfect for small birthday parties and gatherings. Amenities include a covered pavilion, picnic tables, benches and a unique and exciting playground.

CIBOLO CENTER FOR CONSERVATION

One of Boerne’s true natural gems, the Cibolo Nature Center was born of the dreams of local citizens who wished to see natural habitat not only restored, but preserved in perpetuity. Since the 1980s, the CNC has continued to develop and grow both in size and in learning opportunities, celebrating the Hill Country land and natural resources as an important legacy.

With conservation as its primary focus, the CNC’s library and exhibits allow for learning, while its many trails let visitors explore a variety of ecosystems within a small area through which a beautiful, cypress-bordered stretch of the Cibolo Creek runs.

One of Boerne’s most historic and beautiful structures, the Herff farmhouse and its surrounding

property, was purchased recently as an extension of the Cibolo Nature Center. Something of a neighborhood gathering place, the Herff Farm land is the location of a community garden, a weekly farmers market and other special events.

COUNTY PARKS

Three county parks lie within just a few miles of Boerne’s central Main Street area.

The Joshua Springs Park & Preserve is the first of the county’s large and beautiful nature areas and a place where walkers and hikers can enjoy an extensive trail system as a way to experience the Hill Country in a peaceful, up-closeand-personal way. Birders are provided with many opportunities for sightings, including areas that are specifically dedicated to chimney swifts and bluebirds, while fishermen are welcome at the park’s ponds and waterways. The most developed of the county’s three parks, Joshua Springs offers pavilion and playground facilities, among many other amenities, including a new disc golf course.

Just around the bend from Comfort, the James Kiehl River Bend is a 25-acre area of exceptional beauty

and peace dedicated to a local veteran who died in Iraq. Almost 2,000 feet of riverfront land allow visitors swimming, paddling and fishing access to the exceptional beauty of the Hill Country’s celebrated Guadalupe River.

Another lovely and quiet spot is the Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area - more than 100 more acres of rolling countryside adjoining the Guadalupe. Left largely undeveloped, three miles of paths trace the river’s banks, while wildlife observation blinds allow visitors to stop and observe the natural world around them.

GUADALUPE RIVER STATE PARK

East of Boerne, just past the quaint hamlet of Bergheim, is the Guadalupe River State Park. Horse lovers have access to several miles of an equestrian trail system, and campers can pitch their tents on any of the multiple camping sites. Miles of water access allows enthusiasts to fish, paddle, swim and float, while the Children’s Discovery Center gives children hands-on access to exhibits, themed discovery boxes and a backpack of tools that make exploring the park fun.

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THE CIBOLO CENTER FOR CONSER VATION transforms lives through the love of nature, welcoming guests into a beautiful natural Hill Country setting for nature education, enriching community experiences and environmental research. With two campuses encompassing more than 160 acres in the heart of Boerne, the Cibolo Nature Center and Herff Farm offer miles of trails, distinct ecosystems, gardens and connection to the regions agrarian roots. These campuses protect the fragile Cibolo Creek watershed that contributes more than a million gallons per day to the Trinity and Edwards aquifers. The watershed is a primary source of drinking water for the region.

The Cibolo Center for Conservation is widely considered a premiere example of what a community can do when hearts and minds come together. The Cibolo devotes itself to preserving, sharing and teaching about living harmoniously and sustainably with nature. What was once a small grassroots organization today is a reputable conservation leader serving more than 100,000 children, adults and families annually.

NEST NATURE SCHOOL

The Nest Nature School provides a rich child-centered learning environment for preschool aged children (ages 3-5) built on uniquely developed curriculum that prioritizes exceeding developmentally appropriate learning standards. The curriculum incorporates play and learning in nature to best support the whole child academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually to ensure that they are prepared for Kindergarten and beyond.

FARMERS MARKET

The Farmers Market at Herff Farm is an open-air farmers market on the historic Herff Farm. Individuals can buy products directly from local growers, ranchers and crafters on a beautiful German farmstead in the Texas Hill Country. Explore fenced gardens, pollinator meadow and trails and see the historic limestone Herff House.

CAMPS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

Cibolo summer and spring break camps provide opportunities for learning through nature play and hands-on activities. Children engage in enjoyable science learning while having fun in several ecosystems with creek time and archery every week. The Cibolo also offers a myriad of events and programs throughout the year, including an outdoor concert series, guided hikes, festivals, gardening workshops and more! Go to www.cibolo.org to find more on the calendar of events.

VOLUNTEERING

We welcome volunteers in many ways from individuals to large groups from organizations and businesses. Whether you are by yourself or with a group, the Cibolo has both short-term and ongoing volunteer opportunities for many interests.

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EAC H L AB OR DAY WE E KE ND, T HE KE NDAL L OUNT F AI S UP LI E home-grown fun through a carnival, rodeo and livestock show, as well as Homestead Heritage exhibits. It also supplies multitudes of food booths, craft booths, live music, clowns, children’s activities and much more. Each evening is capped with a dance with a variety of bands and dance music. The festivities start Thursday night with the queen competition followed by the opening of the fair exhibit hall on Friday, a parade downtown on Saturday and plenty of live entertainment through Sunday night. Visit www.kcfa.org for more information.

The Kendall County Fair has been an icon in the Hill Country community since its inception in 1905. The fair, as a fun-filled weekend and a showcase for the local agricultural industry, saw its beginnings as the citizens of Boerne gathered for the first time to share agricultural information, recipes and news of events on Sept. 4, 1905.

On July 1, 1913, the corporation gained a charter as a nonprofit from the state of Texas.

The Kendall County Fair Association produces the annual event. For more than 100 years, the nonprofit agency has maintained its agricultural mission for Kendall County and the greater Texas Hill Country.

At the gate to the beautiful Texas Hill Country, a vibrant rural community where agricultural industries are encouraged, agricultural education is

promoted and where agriculture, horticulture and livestock management are flourishing, the Kendall County Fair Association works hard to maintain the agricultural traditions, enhance agricultural education and en-

courage rural development both now and into the future.

The Ferdinand Ludwig Von Herff family deeded 56 acres of land to the KCFA to be used for its annual county fair and to erect buildings for the event

Advertising Director Kolleen Roe knows Boerne and knows Boerne businesses. And, she knows how to partner with our retail sector to give it the best bang for the advertising buck through the pages of The Boerne Star. Kolleen has been in the newspaper business for more than 30 years and has been a Boerne Star mainstay for almost 20 years. She has the best advertising package ready for you and your business to give it the boost it deserves. Caring and honest, Kolleen invites everyone to

and for public use. The Kendall County Fair has now been held annually for more than 100 years at the location of the Kendall County Fair Association on River Road on Boerne’s east side.

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L E NGE ? Saddle up for a ride across some of the most beautiful terrain in Texas. Known for steep hills, epic views and friendly faces, the Tour de Boerne is the fastest-growing charity bike ride in the Lone Star State.

Tour de Boerne is a bike ride that will take cyclists through the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Towns included in the routes are Boerne, Waring, Welfare, Luckenbach, Sisterdale and Comfort. Riders are challenged along the way and welcomed back to Don Strange Ranch for a barbecue meal, cold craft beer and great conversation.

Oh the stories we will tell! Some may be “fish stories” but all will be enjoyed!

Tour de Boerne is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Christian organization dedicated to giving back to those in the Boerne community who are in need.

The 2022 event is scheduled for Saturday, June 25, with various start times beginning at 7 a.m. from Don Strange Ranch, 103 Waring Welfare Road. Route lengths are 61, 39 and 25 miles. For more information, visit tourdeboerne. com.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

BOERNE ISD

The Boerne Independent School District, nestled in the scenic Texas Hill Country, is a “destination district” for families who enjoy Boerne’s unique combination of rural roots, small-town atmosphere and easy access to one of America’s largest cities (San Antonio is 30 miles southeast of Boerne).

This supportive Boerne community places a high priority on education, reflected in the reputation for excellence that Boerne ISD has built and sustained through the years. Boerne ISD has an enrollment approaching 10,000 students who attend class at seven elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools and an alternative campus. Land has been purchased for a potential eighth elementary school.

Boerne ISD is one of the fastest-growing school districts in Texas. With more than 1,000 faculty and staff, Boerne ISD is the largest employer in the community. Its teachers are dedicated professionals whose commitment to excellence is recognized consistently on regional, state and national levels.

MISSION

The Boerne Independent School District engages, inspires, and enriches our community through innovative learning experiences.

VISION

Our community will engage students and adults in a challenging educational environment that inspires creativity and enriches lives

for today’s realities and tomorrow’s possibilities.

MOTTO

Engage. Inspire. Enrich.

INFORMATION:

District address: 235 Johns Road, Boerne

Main phone: 830-357-2000

Website: www.boerneisd.net

COMFORT ISD

The Comfort Independent School District is one of the finest school districts in the state of Texas. It is a wonderful place to educate a child, and the environment is made possible by the tremendous parent and community support for its three schools at the elementary, middle and high school levels as well as by a hardworking and dedicated staff. The district takes pride in cultivating hearts and minds.

MISSION

Comfort ISD ensures all students receive a premier education and exceed state standards. We desire excellence for all children; find and develop the individual talents of every child; and cultivate hearts and minds by teaching integrity and responsibility and empowering students with knowledge to develop into productive citizens.

VISION

Excellence through cultivating hearts and minds.

INFORMATION:

District address: 327 High St., Comfort

Main phone: 830-995-6400

Website: www.comfort.txed.net

GENEVA SCHOOL OF BOERNE

The Geneva School of Boerne exists to provide a classical education from a biblical worldview, to equip students for a lifetime of learning, service and leadership to the glory of Jesus Christ. It is a classical and Christian K-12 private school that pursues doing all things with excellence to the glory of God.

Educators are dedicated to a Christ-centered worldview and to the Geneva mission, locking arms with parents to provide a rigorous and time-tested education. The award-winning and accredited academics, athletics and arts programs uphold the classical ideal by teaching students to recognize what is good, true and beautiful in every endeavor. Educators teach from a Christ-centered worldview — everything students learn and do is evaluated according to the standard of God’s word. Geneva graduates enter the world well-spoken and

uniquely equipped to lead as servants, scholars, athletes and artists in their individual contests.

Located on 51 beautiful acres in Boerne, the school provides a place for all students to be known, foster a small-town roll-up-your-sleeves style of family volunteerism to get things done and cultivate an outward-focused community that actively loves its neighbors both inside and outside the school.

Geneva is a welcoming, tightknit community of people who trust and invest in each other with grace and grit. The school was formed in 1998 and began offering classes in 1999 to 13 students in kindergarten, first and third grade. The first senior class of 19 students graduated in May 2011. Today, Geneva serves about 700 students in grades K-12.

INFORMATION:

Address: 113 Cascade Caverns Road, Boerne

Main phone: 830-755-6101

Website: www.genevaschooltx.org

LODGING BOERNE IN AND AROUND

HOTELS AND MOTELS

BEST WESTERN

Newly renovated, the Best Western Boerne is conveniently located on Exit 539 on Interstate Highway 10. Its proximity is close to downtown Boerne and its shopping, restaurants and events. Address: 36756 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-2491212.

COMFORT INN AND SUITES

Enjoy a variety of amenities offered, including an outdoor heated pool and exercise room. Address: 35000 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-2496800.

DAYS INN

For Texas-sized hospitality and a great location in the heart of Texas Hill Country, stay at the pet-friendly Days Inn Boerne hotel. Address: 35150 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-249-9791.

FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES

The Fairfield Inn and Suites is newly renovated and offers a variety of amenities to make your trip to Boerne comfortable and relaxed. Address: 6 Cascade Caverns Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-368-4167.

HAMPTON INN AND SUITES BOERNE

Whether you’re staying for business or pleasure, the Hampton Inn and Suites guarantees a fantastic experience. Address: 34935 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-816-8800.

MOTEL 6

This newly remodeled, Main Street location is in close proximity to Boerne’s Hill Country Mile. Address: 1228 S. Main St., Boerne. Phone: 830249-3562.

TAPATIO SPRINGS HILL

COUNTRY RESORT

Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort offers modern and sophisticated lodging accommodations with access to a heated adult and resort pools with a golf course, jacuzzi, a fitness center, hike and bike trails and horseback riding. Address: 1 Resort Way, Boerne. Phone: 855-627-2243.

THE BEVY

The Bevy, a Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center by Hilton, is a beautiful collection of all things Texas Hill Country. This is a full-service hotel complete with a restaurant, pool, conference center, exercise space, and so much more. Address: 101 Herff Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-816-5606.

THE KENDALL

The history of The Kendall began in 1859 when the center section of the Inn was built as a private home. In the present day, there are 34 rooms uniquely designed to satisfy a large array of different style palettes. Address: 128 W. Blanco Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-249-2138.

THE LEGENDARY TEXAS POLO CLUB AT PHILLIP MANOR SQUARE

A luxury boutique bed and breakfast in a historical building dating back to the 1860s offering a variety of services. Address: 706 S. Main St., Boerne. Phone: 830-816-5114.

THE WILLIAM

The William is a newly renovated, 11room boutique hotel that provides a luxurious experience and many modern amenities. It overlooks the heart of historic downtown Boerne. Address: 170 S. Main St., Boerne. Phone: 361-420-1270.

GUESTHOUSE RENTALS

ACORN BED AND BREAKFAST

Come and relax at Acorn Bed and Breakfast, just a mile from historical charming Boerne, with its gardens that are beautifully landscaped for birds, butterflies and guests. Address: 107 Highway 46 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-249-0470.

ALAMO FIESTA RV RESORT CABINS

RV travelers will love this resort! It’s complete with 220 full-service sites and rent-able cabins for the weary daily traveler. Address: 33000 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-2494700.

A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN

A Little Piece of Heaven is a shortterm rental guest house with an attached apartment that sleeps 4 guests. Address: 404 Lott St., Boerne. Phone: 210-255-0882..

AUGUST HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST

As one of the longest-running bed and breakfasts in Boerne, it is just one block to Main Street for shopping and dining. Address: 109 W. Evergreen St., Boerne. Phone: 888-3469066. Website: N/A.

BOERNE BIRDHOUSE

The Boerne Birdhouse is a cute red cottage, shaded by huge decades-old pecan trees, with an easy walk to the Hill Country Mile. Address: 508 Graham St., Boerne. Phone: 210-8617333.

BOERNE BUNGALOW

This guest house is a 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home and includes a TV, Wi-Fi, washer and dryer setup, a laptop-friendly workspace, a full kitchen to cook your own meals and so much more. Address: 516 Frey St., Boerne. Phone: 210-884-8973.

BOERNE RIVER WALK STUDIO

A convenient walking distance to the Hill Country Mile, dining, trails, public art, shopping and more. Address: 512 River Road. Phone: 830-2492083.

BUNGALOW 202

Bungalow 202 is a historic Boerne home located just a short walk (0.4 miles) to the Hill Country Mile. This rental home sleeps 6 guests and offers two full bathrooms. Address: 202 Edber St., Boerne. Phone: 830446-1410.

COOPER’S COTTAGE

Conveniently located within walking distance to the Herff Farm and sleeps 6. Address: 101 Hughs St., Boerne. Phone: 415-342-5337.

COTTAGE AT CREEKSIDE

This 3 bedroom/4 bath cottage sleeps 6 guests and has a fenced backyard that overlooks Frederick Creek. Address: 507 W. San Antonio Ave., Boerne. Phone: 703-463-6122.

COZY BOERNE HOME

This vacation home is available in the heart of downtown Boerne, conveniently located less than 1 mile from Main Street. Address: 130 Cibolo Basin Drive, Boerne. Phone: 210-7771979.

DEPOT COTTAGE

Enjoy all the convenience of downtown Boerne while feeling like you are secluded in the Texas Hill Country. Address: 622 Rosewood Ave., Boerne. Phone: 210-885-4651.

DUCK INN

Newly renovated one-story home, featuring a full kitchen with all new appliances and granite countertops. Address: 609 Plant Ave., Boerne. Phone: 210-326-0679.

GARDEN HOUSE

Located in downtown Boerne, the Garden House is a quaint garden-style guesthouse with a covered patio situated on the same property as the historic August House. Address: 109 W. Evergreen St., Boerne. Phone: 888346-9066/830-249-4964.

GARDEN HOUSE ON PECAN

The Garden House on Pecan is a one bedroom guesthouse in the middle of

downtown Boerne. Phone: 116 Pecan St., Boerne. Phone: 830-456-8180.

HAWKS’ ROOST

Beautiful downtown home in “The Flats” of Boerne. All the charm of historic downtown is a 5-minute walking distance from Boerne’s Hill Country Mile. Address: 418 W. Irons St., Boerne. Phone: 713-253-4340.

HILL COUNTRY CABIN

This epic location sits adjacently to Boerne City Lake. Address: 39665 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 210872-2378.

HILL COUNTRY GETAWAY IN BOERNE

One story, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, double garage, with a beautiful shaded backyard. Address: 110 Stonegate South, Boerne. Phone: 210-897-0513.

HILL COUNTRY TOWER

This 3 story fully-outfitted tower will sleep 2 guests. Hill Country Tower is only a 5 minute drive to downtown Boerne and is conveniently located near Boerne City Lake Park. Address: 39665 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 210-872-2378.

JAMES STREET LIVERY GUESTHOUSE

This beautifully appointed and newly constructed guest quarters is located steps from Main Street in historic downtown Boerne with 1 bedroom and 1 bath. It sleeps 4. Address: 111 James St., Boerne. Phone: 210-2744051.

JAMES STREET SUNDAY HOUSE

James Street Sunday House is just steps from the best Boerne has to offer in shopping, dining, people watching and numerous activities. Address: 118 James St., Boerne. Phone: 830446-9811.

PECAN HAUS

The Pecan Haus is conveniently located off Main Street, nestled on a 1-acre lot among beautiful trees. Address: 149 Adler St., Boerne. Phone: 281352-2310.

PROUD MARY’S ON THE CREEK

Proud Mary’s on the Creek is an adorable 2-bedroom house in the heart of Historic Boerne. Address: 111 Brackenridge, Boerne. Phone: 210-3256390.

SEALY BED AND BREAKFAST

This property is walking distance to HEB and the heart of Boerne, located only 12 blocks from Main Plaza. Address: 117 Wanda St., Boerne. Phone: 830-816-5215.

THE COOP

The Coop is an early 1900s small, single-bedroom house located in the historic Irons’ and Grahams’ neighborhood in Boerne. Address: 310 S. Brackenridge, Boerne. Phone: 210573-6146.

THE INN AT 701

Get away to the beautiful Texas Hill Country and enjoy a relaxing stay at the newly renovated Inn at 701. Address: 701 Theissen St., Boerne. Phone: 830-446-1410.

THE SUNDAY HOUSE

Come enjoy a relaxing stay in this adorable tiny house. Remodeled with reclaimed materials, you will enjoy a unique space. Address: 122 Short St., Boerne. Phone: 210-563-9000.

YELLOW IVY HOUSE

The Yellow Ivy House sleeps up to 12 guests. This guest rental is just a mile from the Hill Country Mile, and is a great spot to enjoy large gatherings. Address: 103 Cibolo Bridge Drive, Boerne. Phone: 719-659-5497.

HISTORIC STAYS

AUGUST HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST

As one of the longest-running bed and breakfasts in Boerne, it is just one block to Main Street for shopping and dining. Address: 109 W. Evergreen St., Boerne. Phone: 888-346-9066.

JAMES STREET SUNDAY HOUSE

James Street Sunday House is just steps from the best Boerne has to offer in shopping, dining, people watching and numerous activities. Address: 118 James St., Boerne. Phone: 830446-9811.

LEGENDARY TEXAS POLO CLUB AT PHILLIP MANOR SQUARE

A luxury boutique bed and breakfast in a historical building dating back to the 1860’s offering 4 guest suites, a saloon Friday and Saturday from 5pm-midnight (closed to the public, guests and private events only), and a one of a kind venue. Address: 706 S. Main St., Boerne. Phone: 830-8165114.

THE KENDALL

The history of The Kendall began in 1859 when the center section of the Inn was built as a private home. Today, they are situated directly next to the Main Plaza and looks out over many festivals and celebrations. Address: 128 W. Blanco Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-249-2138.

RESORTS

JOSHUA CREEK RANCH

A hunting ranch offering year-round sporting clays, fishing and more. Address: 132 Cravey Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-537-5090.

TAPATIO SPRINGS HILL COUNTRY RESORT

Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort provides championship level golf facilities among the limestone cliffs, oak trees and clear springs surrounding Boerne. It also offers modern and sophisticated lodging accommodations with access to a heated adult and resort pools with jacuzzi, a fitness center, hike and bike trails and horseback riding. Address: 1 Resort Way, Boerne. Phone: 855-627-2243.

THE BEVY

The Bevy, a Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center by Hilton, is a beautiful collection of all things Texas Hill Country. This is a full-service hotel complete with a restaurant, pool, conference center, exercise space and more. Address: 101 Herff Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-816-5606.

RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS

ALAMO FIESTA RV PARK AND CABINS

With over 220 full-service sites, Alamo Fiesta RV Resort can handle any type of RV rig combination and companion vehicles! Pets are welcome, and cabins are available. Address: 33000 Interstate 10 W., Boerne. Phone: 830-249-4700.

BERGHEIM CAMPGROUNDS AND RIVER OUTFITTERS

Bergheim offers RV hookups and primitive sites, as well as camping, kayaking, canoeing and tubing rentals for one of the best Guadalupe River experiences available. Address: 103 White Water Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-336-2235.

CASCADE CAVERNS

Enjoy a cave tour through 5 major rooms as well as the on-site gift shop, nature trails, pavilion, and picnic tables. Address: 226 Cascade Caverns Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-755-8080.

CAVE WITHOUT A NAME

This living cavern hosts 6 major rooms and boasts monthly concerts in the Queen’s Throne Room. Address: 325 Kreutzberg Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-537-4212.

GUADALUPE RIVER STATE PARK

The closest state park to Boerne. It offers day tripping, overnight camping and RV hookups. Address: 3350 Park Road 31, Boerne. Phone: 830438-2656.

TOP OF THE HILL RV RESORT

Located on a tiered, high mesa, enjoy great views in all directions. Take advantage of other amenities like their general store, cabins, a clubhouse, fitness room, pool, spa and laundry room. Address: 12 Green Cedar Road, Boerne. Phone: 830-537-3666.

DINING GUIDE

ASIAN

CHINA BOWL

1362 S. Main St. Suite 301, Boerne

Straightforward stop for Chinese-American cuisine offering traditional dishes in relaxed surrounds.

830-331-8558

LOVE THAI RESTAURANT

109 Waterview Parkway, Suite 101, Boerne

Formerly known as Sarika’s Thai Cafe here in Boerne, Love Thai features appetizers, house specials, curries and classic savory dishes.

830-249-1070

LUNG FUNG

1004 N. Main Street, Boerne

Traditional Chinese food for lunch and dinner as well as a daily lunch buffet.

830-249-6185

N’S THAI FOOD

115 Adler Rd., Boerne

Offering classic traditional Thai dishes using vegetables from their own local garden, served in a relaxed Texas Hill Country atmosphere.

830-331-2004

SHANG HAI CHINESE

430 W. Bandera Rd., Ste. 1, Boerne

Serving traditional Chinese cuisine for lunch and dinner.

830-249-4982

ShangHaiInBoerne.com

BAKERY/COFFEE HOUSE

BEAR MOON BAKERY CAFE

401 S Main St., Boerne Quaint breakfast & lunch cafe in a bright, homey space serving American comfort fare & baked goods.

830-816-2327

BearMoonBakery.com

BLACK RIFLE COFFEE

101 S. Main St., Boerne

The first brick and mortar location in Texas, BRCC is a premium, smallbatch, roast-to-order, veteran-owned coffee company. Breakfast sandwiches, a casual lunch menu, merchandise, and coffee by the bag are also available.

830-428-6736

BlackRifleCoffee.com

BOERNE GRILL/DAILY GRIND

141 S Main St., Boerne

Easygoing, local spot featuring coffee, scratch-made baked goods and breakfast fare plus sandwiches, comfort fare and homemade ice cream.

830-249-4677

BOERNE NUTRITION

Smoothie & Juice Bar · Health Food Restaurant

104 E Hosack St., Boerne, TX 78006 https://www.facebook.com/boernenutrition

LANI’S CHEESECAKES AND COFFEE HOUSE

510 Highway 27, Comfort

A Comfort staple with pies, cakes, cheesecakes and brunch all day. LanisCheesecakes.com

M AND M DONUTS

1414 E. Blanco Rd., Boerne Quick and easy donut shop.

830-249-7929

RICHTER BAKHAUS

153 Main St., Boerne

Delicious, freshly-made baked goods and smooth coffee concoctions and flavors! Try the “Duffin” – a muffin-doughnut hybrid that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

830-331-2675

RichterBoerne.com

SCOOTER’S COFFEE

1 FM 3351 No. 155, Boerne

Brewing up delicious coffee, espresso blenders, smoothies and pastries since 1998.

830-336-2106

ScootersCoffee.com

SNOWFLAKE DONUTS

1222 S. Main St. & 1685 River Rd. Ste. 100, Boerne

Take-out doughnuts, pastries and kolaches.

830-249-8686

THE BUBBLE TEA FACTORY

1415 E. Blanco Rd., Boerne Boba (Bubble) teas, milk teas and flavored test. Smoothies, coffee and breakfast treats to-go.

830-331-2192

THE DIENGER TRADING, CO.

210 N. Main St., Boerne

Inside the historic Dienger building in the heart of downtown, this bakery, espresso bar and bistro offers breakfast, lunch, tapas and wine. 830-331-2225

TheDiengerTradingCo.com

TOOTIE PIE CO.

Handcrafted sweets and savory eats made with quality ingredients and tender loving care.

1445 S. Main, Ste. 120, Boerne

https://www.tootiepieco.com/

WANDER’N CALF

817 Front St., Comfort

A place with exceptional coffee, tea and sweets, and a place where those who have been ”wandering” can feel like they have finally found a place to belong.

830-428-2710

WanderNCalf.com

BARBECUE

BLACK BOARD BAR B Q

1123 FM 1376, Boerne

Casual, low n’ slow, Texas-style Bar B

Q with upscale Southern side dishes. Daily Black Board Specials, cold beer, and live music. Located just up the road in Sisterdale.

830-324-6858

FRITZE’S BBQ & CATERING

926 N Main St., Boerne

Local, family-owned and operated barbecue restaurant.

830-331-9903

KLEIN SMOKEHOUSE

342 N Main St., Boerne

Delicious smoked meats, sausages, amazing quality steaks, exotic game and mouth-watering Texas Hill Country BBQ.

830-249-8063

KleinSmokehouse.com

SMOKEY MO’S BAR-B-Q

1685 River Rd., Boerne

Lean brisket, juicy chicken and turkey, and hot sausage for 20 years.

830-331-2633

SmokeyMosBBQ.com

BEER AND WINE

BENDING BRANCH WINERY

142 Lindner Branch Rd, Comfort

Award-winning Texas winery. Voted No. 3 Best Tasting Room by USA

Today

830-995-5850

Bendingbranchwinery.com

BERGHEIM CELLARS

46 Crossing Shopping Center 1 FM 3351 South, No. 150, Boerne

A 1600 square foot full-service Wine and Spirits store

830-229-5233

BOERNE BREWERY

9 Hill View Ln, Boerne

The Boerne Brewery is a closed container manufacturing facility where the beers are brewed in Boerne by people from Boerne.

830-331-8798

BoerneBrewery.com

CIBOLO CREEK BREWING CO.

448 S. Main St., Boerne

Meet friends, family and neighbors at this local brewery and pub. With indoor and outdoor dining, guests enjoy house-brewed beer and seasonal farm-fresh dishes.

830-816-5275

CiboloCreekBrewing.com

DODGING DUCK BREWHAUS

402 River Road, Boerne

Award-winning house-brewed beer and an eclectic menu of international and local favorites, including Thai lettuce wraps, Chimichurri grilled beef tenderloin, fried green tomatoes, vegetarian options and bratwurst and sauerkraut.

830-248-3825

DodgingDuck.com

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DON’S & BEN’S LIQUOR

More than 75 years ago, two brothers, Don and Ben Nurick, bought an old gas buggy and made their way from Minnesota to Texas.

1433 S. Main St., Boerne

830-816-5392

https://donsandbens.com/

DRINK TEXAS BIERGARTEN

265 S Main St., Boerne

Cold beer, Texas cocktails and friendly service.

830-331-2152

JUST CHILLIN IN COMFORT

702 High St., Comfort

Enjoy a beer or wine after a hard day of work without the need to dress up and show off.

210-355-3745

HILL COUNTRY TEXAS DISTILLERS INC.

723 Front St., Comfort

A local Hill Country distillery using native Texas ingredients like prickly pear cactus, Hill Country peaches and jalapenos.

830-995-2924

HillCountryTXDistillers.com

HUCKLEBERRY’S

708 High St, Comfort

A beautiful place to host events, drink beer & boutique wines, and watch incredible live music Friday nights. 432-288-4995

HuckleberrysTx.com

LONGBRANCH SALOON

817 N Main St., Boerne

A laid back, saloon-style bar featuring pool tables, a dance floor and a jukebox.

210-218-3873

NEWSOM VINEYARDS

717 Front St., Comfort

This cozy tasting room is nestled in the historic section of Comfort offering small-batch Texas wines. They also have a great space to relax and enjoy live music and food trucks.

806-549-6732

NewsomVineyards.com

RANDOM BEER GARDEN

11 Upper Cibolo Creek Rd, Boerne

This pet friendly backyard destination for family friendly fun and relaxation offers 80+ beers on tap as well as wine and food trucks.

830-428-3026

RICHTER CORK & KEG

153 S. Main St., Boerne

A top destination to discover wine and specialty brews in the Hill Country.

830-331-2675

ROC N RITAS

Margaritas to go.

112 E San Antonio Ave., Boerne 210-701-0120

www.rocnritas.com

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SAINT TRYPHON

FARM & VINEYARDS

24 Wasp Creek Rd, Boerne

Saint Tryphon (pronounced treefon) Farm & Vineyards developed from three core loves: Texas, the great wines of the world and good people.

830-777-6704

SaintTryphon.com

SINGING WATER VINEYARDS

316 Mill Dam Rd., Comfort

A winery and vineyard with stunning views, unique buildings, mature oak trees and beautiful sunsets.

830-457-9006

SingingWaterVineyards.com

SISTER CREEK VINEYARDS

1142 Sisterdale Rd., Boerne

The tasting room is in an 1885 cotton gin that has incorporated some of the original cotton gin equipment into the design. Bordeaux and Burgundy wine making techniques are employed to produce the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot wines.

830-324-6704

SisterCreekVineyards.com

SISTERDALE LINE

1211 Sisterdale Rd., Boerne

One of the leading bar stops in the Texas Hill Country known for its approachable atmosphere.

830-324-6833

THE COCKY ROOSTER

1014 Front St., Comfort

A full-service bar with indoor and outdoor seating, Sunday potlucks and big screen TVs..

830-256-7491

TUSCULUM BREWING

236 S. Main St., Boerne

Located in the historic H.O. Adler building on the Hill Country Mile, this brewpub offers a relaxed casual atmosphere, housemade brews and a pub menu for friends and family to enjoy year-round.

830-428-0596

CASUAL DINING

BOERNE EPICURE

GOURMET MARKET

Treat yourself to incredible chocolates, coffees, teas, a large selection of cold drinks and a fabulous deli.

210 S. Main St., Boerne

830-331-9355

www.boerneepicure.com

BOERNE TACO HOUSE

209 Lohmann St., Boerne

Homey restaurant serving up Mexican grub such as street-style, breakfast tacos and quesadillas.

830-331-2874

BoerneTacoHouse.org

BOTERO TAPAS + WINE BAR

161 S. Main St., Boerne

Paella and Spanish tapas bar. Homemade sangria, wine tastings, and Spanish beer in a great atmosphere.

830-446-3035

Botero161.com

BUMDOODLER’S LUNCH

929 N Main St., Boerne

Serving the best Deli Sandwiches, soups and Homemade Pies to the citizens of Boerne, Texas since 1982.

830-249-8826

Bumdoodlers.com

CASA AMAYA PUPUSERIA & TAQUERIA

608 E Blanco Rd., Boerne

Traditional El Salvadorian fare for

breakfast, lunch, and snacks including coffee beverages in a casual atmosphere. Salvadorian Pupusas, Silk Red refried beans, plátanos con frijoles, street tacos, breakfast tacos, and more. 830-331-9011

CHILI’S

601 W Bandera Rd., Boerne

CYPRESS CREEK INN 408 Highway 27, Comfort Sandwiches, chicken fried steak and comfort foods.

830-995-3977

CypressCreekInn.com

DENNY’S

435 W Bandera St., Boerne

DOG & PONY GRILL

1481 S. Main St., Boerne

Family-friendly restaurant serving traditional American food, beer, wine and cocktails. Offering indoor and outdoor seating with multiple spaces for the kids to play.

830-816-7669

DogAndPonyGrill.com

FLAGSTOP CAFÉ & EXXON

Nestled alongside Interstate 10 between Leon Springs and Boerne at the Fair Oaks Parkway Exit (No. 546), Flagstop Café has been a landmark destination for over 30 years.

28425 Interstate 10W., Boerne

830-981-4400

https://flagstop.com/

FOOD FOR THE SOUL BISTRO

702 High St., Comfort

Food for the soul bistro is a local restaurant in Comfort that is proud to have the best steak and lunch menu in the Hill Country. 210-355-3745

HUNGRY HORSE RESTAURANT

109 S. Saunders St., Boerne

A warm, family-friendly place with burgers, catfish, chicken fried steak, homemade desserts and casseroles to-go.

830-816-8989

HungryHorseHillCountry.com

LA CASCADA TABLE + BAR

1 Resort Way, Boerne

Texas Hill Country fare served in the beautiful dining room at Tapatio Spring Hill Country Resort overlooking the golf course or out on their spacious patio.

855-627-2243

TapatioResort.com

LONGHORN CAFE

369 S. Esser Rd., Boerne

Family-friendly dining experience with arcades, sandpits and playscapes, as well as cold beer, fresh burgers and a spacious patio. 830-331-4011

TheLonghornCafe.com

NICO’S GOURMET BURGERS

109 Waterview Pkwy Ste. 104, Boerne

Juicy gourmet burgers made with grass-fed beef on fresh brioche buns. 830-431-6836

PO-PO RESTAURANT

Fresh fried chicken, all-you-can-eat catfish and shrimp, and certified Angus steaks.

829 FM 289, Welfare 830-537-4194

PoPoRestaurant.com

SAUCED WING BAR

215 W. Bandera Rd. Ste. 101, Boerne

A sports bar with fresh wings, beer, and happy hour with iindoor and outdoor seating.

830-331-4398

SaucedWingBar.com

THE BEVY PROVISIONS CO. 101 Herff Rd., Boerne

Featuring products from local restaurants, this family-friendly place offers local coffee, hot meals, desserts, wines and craft sodas. 210-836-7860

THE LOCAL JUICE CO., 215 W. Bandera Rd. No. 115, Boerne More than a juice bar, this company also offers smoothies, bowls, cocktails, salads and toasts.

TheLocalJuiceCompany.com

FINE DINING

259 BRANTLEY’S BISTRO

259 S Main St, Boerne

Local fresh Texas ingredients

830-331-8889

259BrantleysBistro.com

BELLA SERA

812 N Main St, Boerne, TX 78006

Casual setting for family-friendly Italian standards such as pizza, pasta dishes & sandwiches.

830-816-5577

BellaSeraBoerne.cm

CYPRESS GRILLE

170 S. Main St., Boerne

An elegant, but comfortable atmosphere with an extensive wine list and chef-prepared grilled pork chops, blackened sea scallops, panseared foie gras, crispy oysters and desserts.

830-248-1353

CypressGrille.com

LITTLE GRETEL

518 River Rd., Boerne

With a riverside patio, Little Gretel offers delicious European food including authentic Czech kolaches and German and Czech food specials daily.

830-331-1368

LittleGretel.com

O’BRIENS

848 Hwy 46, Bergheim

Gourmet style cooking including steaks, chicken, sandwiches, burger, fresh seafood, pasta, and salads. Full bar and a beautiful oak covered patio.

830-229-5600

OBriensInBergheim.com

PEGGY’S ON THE GREEN

128 W. Blanco Rd., Boerne

Have a cocktail on the breezy wraparound porch, or enjoy an intimate dinner with a menu influenced by the seasonal bounty from area farms.

830-572-5000

PeggysOnTheGreen.com

RICHTER TAVERN

153 S. Main St., Boerne

Start your experience in this 1920s industrial-themed bar offers custom cocktails, margaritas, martinis and beer. Then indulge in a locally sourced menu that changes with the seasons.

RichterBoerne.com

TAPATIO SPRINGS HILL

COUNTRY RESORT

La Cascada Table & Bar features prime space in the new Clubhouse— overlooking the course, live oaks, and limestone cliffs.

1 Resort Way, Boerne, TX 78006

830-537-4612

https://www.tapatiosprings.com/

THE CREEK RESTAURANT

119 Staffel St., Boerne

Whether you choose to dine alfresco on the beautiful deck or inside this historic landmark building, you will be enchanted by the service, the food, and the ambiance.

830-816-2005

TheCreekRestaurant.com

VALERIA RISTORANTE ITALIANO

109 Waterview Pkwy, Ste. 105, Boerne

Locally sourced produce paired with sustainably sourced wild fish and shellfish, as well as the best cheeses, organic flours and glass jarred tomatoes from Italy.

830-331-1393

ValeriaRestaurant.com

MEXICAN & TEX-MEX

CENTINELA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

215 W. Bandera Rd. Ste. 106, Boerne

Offering 100% authentic Tex-Mex cuisine, a family-friendly atmosphere with timely service, great prices and a full bar with great margaritas. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

830-249-2023

COMPADRES HILL

COUNTRY COCINA

209 Lohmann St., Boerne

Veteran-owned and operated restaurant serving popular dishes like Menudo, posole, carnitas, street tacos, fajitas, Texas Hill country barbecue, barbacoa, pan dulce y mas. 830-331-2198

DON TANO’S COCINA

108 FM 289, Comfort

Authentic Mexican cuisine in Comfort.

830-995-3390

EL RIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1361 S. Main St., Boerne

Tex-Mex style enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, and margaritas with indoor and outdoor seating.

830-249-9555

GUADALAJARA MEXICAN GRILL

Tacos, enchiladas and other Mexican staples offered in a laid-back setting with a drive-thru.

1234 S. Main St., Boerne

830-249-1467

LAS GUITARRAS

COCINA MEXICANA

Created to introduce to you what the true heart of fine Mexican Cuisine is all about, from using the distinct blend of spices, seasonings and vibrant colors creating a beautiful presentation taking you back to ancient culinary treasures given to us by our ancestors.

911 S. Main St. Boerne

830-331-8787

https://lasguitarrasfinecuisine. com/

LOS JARRITOS/JARROS

1005 U.S. Hwy 87, Comfort Homemade flour tortillas, breakfast tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas and other Mexican classics.

830-995-4112

MAGUE’S CAFE

934 N. Main St., Boerne

Family-owned and operated restaurant featuring hand-made tortillas, Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 830-249-9168

MAR’S KITCHEN

104 Blueridge, Comfort

Lunch and breakfast specials. Enchiladas, fajitas and more. 830-995-2191

MARY’S TACOS

This is where the locals go for breakfast tacos made with fresh homemade tortillas.

518 E. Blanco Rd., Boerne 830-249-7474

https://marystacos.business.site/

TAQUERIA REYNA TAPATIA

1000 N. Main St., Boerne

Authentic Mexican food with carne asada, enchiladas and caldo de res. 830-331-1076

PIZZA

BERGHEIM PIZZA COMPANY

1 FM 3351 Suite 100, Boerne, TX 78006

A neighborhood, family-friendly pizza joint 830-336-2577

BergheimPizzaCompany.com

BROKEN STONE PIZZA CO.

1022 N Main St, Boerne, TX 78006

Hand-tossed New York-style pizzas, salads & subs are served in a casual setting with write-on walls.

830-331-9020

BrokenStonePizzaCo.com

COMFORT PIZZA

802 High St., Comfort

People drive from miles around to get a taste of these mesquite woodfired pizzas.

830-995-5959

DOMINO’S PIZZA

1375 S Main St., Boerne

830-249-0024

HORSESHOE PUB & PIZZA

429 Front St., Comfort

Pizza, sandwiches, wings and Texas toothpicks served with ice cold beer and wine.

830-995-5150

HorseshoePubAndPizza.com

INFERNO’S WOOD FIRED OVEN & SPIRITS

1540 River Rd., Boerne

This Gruene to Boerne eatery offers pizza, cold drinks and the Trinidad Scorpion Pepper.

830-331-2023

InfernosPizzeria.com

MARCO’S PIZZA

Founded in Oregon, Ohio, just outside of Toledo, we’ve been serving primo pizza since 1978.

1560 River Road, Suite 103, Boerne 830-385-4360

www.marcos.com

Z’S WOODFIRED PIZZA

118 Old San Antonio Rd., Boerne

Z’s Wood Fired Pizza is a family restaurant where craft beer and wine meet craft pizza. 830-331-1212

ZsWoodFiredPizza.com

QUICK BITES & TREATS

BURGER KING

1327 S Main St., Boerne 830-249-2573

BUSH’S CHICKEN

1550 Highway 46, Boerne

830-816-5308

BushsChicken.com

CHICKEN EXPRESS

42 Highway 87, Comfort 830-995-2750

CHURCH’S CHICKEN

428 W Bandera Rd., Boerne 830-249-1527

DAIRY QUEEN 430 W Bandera Rd., Boerne

KELANI YOGURT

463 S Main St., Boerne 830-331-9636 KelaniYogurt.com

PIZZA HUT

1433 S. Main St., Ste 110, Boerne 830-816-1616

RAISING CANE’S 1406 S. Main St., Boerne 830-249-0039

SALTY & SWEET

123 N Main St., Boerne Salty and Sweet is the best place for a sweet snack or a salty nibble. 830-331-1330

SaltyAndSweetBoerne.com

SONIC DRIVE-IN

121 W Bandera Rd., Boerne 830-249-9666

SUBWAY

1430 S Main St. Ste 101, Boerne 830-249-4382

TACO BELL

440 W. Bandera Rd., Boerne 830-249-2325

TACO CABANA

420 W Bandera Rd., Boerne 830-249-3230

TIN CAN CUSTARD CO.

Tin Can Custard Co. is scooping up the best sweet cream vanilla custard

from our adorable vintage-inspired trailer.

607 E. Blanco Rd., Ste. 1871. Boerne 830-446-8837

https://tincancustard.com/

WENDY’S

1242 S. Main St., Boerne 830-443-4332

WHATABURGER

621 W Bandera Rd.. Boerne 830-249-1288

PRIVATE CLUB

FAIR OAKS RANCH GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 7900 Fair Oaks Pkwy., Fair Oaks Ranch 210-582-6720

https://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/ Fair-Oaks-Ranch-Golf-Country-Club/

Take a Driving Tour in the hills

Make Boerne your headquarters for day trips through the countryside

NORTH TOUR (33 MILES)

Start at north end of Main St. (Hwy. 87, northbound) at traffic light. Start mileage count here.

0.3 Kendall County EMS building (right)

0.4 (Turn right onto FM 1376)

3.4 Walnut Grove Road (left)

4.7 Remains of old Walnut Grove Resort Ranch still visible, one of Texas’ better known resorts in late 1890’s (left)

7.6 Wasp Creek

7.9 Wasp Creek School - original part still present, but converted into residence (left)

11.0 Ottmar Von Behr’s Homestead - in National Register as Historical District

11.1 Guadalupe River

11.9 Intersection of FM 473 (right)

12.1 East Sister Creek

12.2 Sisterdale - First known as Zink’s Settlement, named for Nicholas Zink who settled in 1847

12.3 Sister Creek Winery (left)

12.5 Lohrbeer House* - Built in 1897 (left)

12.6 Old Dance Hall (left)

12.7 Old school house (right)

12.9 Cemetery (right) Turn left at intersection of FM 473. Dr. Kapp’s Hydropathic Clinic (entrance 12.7 miles on right). Sisterdale. On the National Register as an Historical District. West Sister Creek

15.9 Turn left on Waring-Sisterdale Road (no signs).

18.2 Guadalupe River

20.1 Mira Sol Girl Scout Camp owned by Alamo Area Council of Girl Scouts (left).

20.5 Waring - community created in 1888. First known as Windsor, later changed to Waringford and finally Waring. Baptist Church, general store, post office, Waring school* makeup historic town. Just outside Waring is old Windsor Stage Stop, built in 1860s to accommodate overnight stagecoach travelers.

20.6 Railroad Depot (right)

22.7 Joshua Creek

23.9 Welfare - first known as Bon Ton. Like Waring Welfare was cut off with completion of Hwy. 87 and later IH-10, bypassing these small German settlements.

24.1 Railroad Depot (right)

24.1 Old Welfare School (left)

25.3 Nicolaus Zink Home* - built in 1868. Zink selected to lead group of German immigrants overseas to establish settlements on Texas Land Grant, buried in unmarked grave on this property.

26.2 Turn left

26.5 Nelson City - named for Nelson family farmers and ranchers, who operated automotive garage, filling station and lunch stand. Po-Po Restaurant built in 1929 first as dance hall.

27.0 Turn right off of IH-I0 frontage road - go under IH-10 overpass

27.5 Enter IH-10

30.2 Site of Andrew Jackson Potter’s Home (1868-1883). Potter, a Methodist minister for 30 years, traveled the Texas frontier, preaching in saloons, the only public buildings in the early settlements (left)

30.4 Boerne City Lake - Kendall County’s only lake (right). Exit at Boerne business exit, take the frontage road.

31.0 Take Boerne exit to Hwy. 87

32.0 Ernest/Walter Pfeiffer Home - in 1974 the Pfeiffers received Texas State Family Land Heritage Award for owning and operating same agricultural land for over 100 years

32.9 Traffic Light (Main Street).

EAST TOUR (45 MILES)

Turn east off Main St. at the Cibolo Creek Bridge. Start your mileage count.

0.3 Cibolo Creek Dam - site of Boerne’s first business, the Dietert Saw and Grist Mill (right).

0.9 Agricultural Heritage Center - museum of antique farm equipment - Open Saturdays, 10 to 4 (right).

0.9 Boerne City Park & Cibolo Nature Center (right).

1.1 Herff Park - home to Kendall County Fair on Labor Day weekend (right).

6.6 Pleasant Valley School - now used for Community Center (left).

7.2 Cecil Smith’s Polo Field - home of America’s most famous polo player and training site for polo ponies (right)

10.0 Bergheim General Store* - old general store (right) which has been in the same family since 1900, and O’Briens Restaurant (left)

10.5 Turn left on FM 3351

11.0 Smith Cemetery - family-owned cemetery (right)

14.7 Old Schiller Post Office and site of first Bergheim General Store - located on Cielo Ranch.

15.0 Guadalupe River - old charcoal burners were active in this area.

19.1 Curry Creek.

21.0 Rawls Creek.

21.9 Kendalia* - town first known as Bech’s Flat, but later changed. Named after George Wilkins Kendall. Many historic buildings in Kendalia including Kendall Community Church,* Old Lawhon General Store, log cabin Elbel General Store, dance hall and Kendalia Library with historical marker for George Wilkins Kendall. Turn left on FM 473 (left)

25.8 Shepard’s Creek & schoolhouse.

26.9 Dry Creek.

28.0 Curry Creek.

29.3 FM 474 intersects (left) Turn here.

36.3 Guadalupe River.

37.2 Guadalupe River Ranch (left).

38.6 Kreutzberg Road (left).

Optional Tour (approximately 10 miles)

Turn left on Kreutzberg Rd. Pass Kreutzberg Shooting Club and School which dates back almost 100 years. On top of hill behind shooting club building is large cross erected by Joseph V. Phillip in 1847, used as landmark for the area. Kreutzberg (German for Cross Mountain ) (left). Alzafar Shrine Camp (left) and Cave Without a Name, one of Texas’ most beautiful caves (right)

Return and continue on FM 474 to Boerne

42.2 Malakopf Monument* - monument erected in memory of Dr. Ferdinand Ludwig Von Herff, well-known doctor in late 1800s (right)

43.4 Intersection of Adler Road (turn right).

43.9 Kendall County Law Enforcement Center (right).

44.1 Boerne Civic Center - built in 1987.

44.2 Boerne Curington Elementary School - (left). Adler Rd. (will take you back to Main St.

WEST TOUR (10.5 MILES)

Turn left off Main St. onto Johns Road (westbound). Start mileage count.

0.2 Henry Fabra Elementary School - dedicated to Henry Fabra, descendant of early settlers (left).

0.2 Boerne Middle School North originally built in 1929 and served as Boerne High School until new high school was built in 1972.

0.3 Cibolo Creek.

0.5 Tusculum - first settlement in Boerne. Located behind Schwope’s Water Well Drilling Company. Settled in 1849 by German immigrants hoping to bring higher standard of living to the United States. Only one stone building remains today. (Not visible from John’s Road).

0.9 Lex Sanitarium*- Lex family home used as sanitarium from 1919 to 1939. Owned and operated by Emilie Lex (Mrs. Adolph). Boarding house, also for people traveling long distance to visit friends and family members who were parents. Dr. John Francis Nooe, at one time Boerne’s favorite doctor, operated and cared for parents here. Still owned by Lex family. (left - visible only from IH-10).

1.2 IH-l0 Overpass

5.2 Tapatio Springs Golf Resort Country Club - hotel conference center, golf, tennis, restaurant. Return to Main Street by way of John’s Road

SOUTH TOUR (9.5 MILES)

Start tour on S. Main St. and Hwy. 46 (Bandera Hwy., southbound) intersection and drive south. Start mileage count here.

0.9 Enter frontage road of IH-10 (left).

2.1 Turn left on Cascade Caverns Rd., follow signs to Cascade Caverns

4.7 Cascade Caverns - 10-acre park, campground and cave. Cavern named for beautiful waterfall which plunges 90 feet.

Return to Main Street by way of Cascade Caverns Rd. * Denotes Texas Historical markers. Compiled from Kendall County Historical Commission and Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society records.

OPPORTUNITIES

OR FOLKS WHO ENJOY A NIGHT ON THE TOWN

as opposed to a night in the city – Boerne has its own reserves of local fine arts opportunities.

BOERNE JUST with FINE ARTS F

The vibrant Boerne Community Theatre, after about three decades of stage productions, provides excellent excuses to get out of the house and into a live-event venue with a strong cadre of adults and teens who consistently bring down the house.

Boerne Performing Arts puts together an annual schedule of entertainment that pleases audiences of all ages. Performances take place in the Champion High School Auditorium.

Also, the Boerne Concert Band, a nonprofit organization that provides a venue for local musicians to present popular music for family-oriented audiences to enjoy, puts on several performances annually in the Boerne High School Auditorium. The concerts are free.

The Patrick Heath Public Library hosts a Live! At the Library series of concerts and events for guests to enjoy as well as other programs. Other local venues also provide artistic opportunities throughout the year.

HCCArts sponsors shows and offers classes that entertain and educate.

Two high school choirs, both winners at highest competition levels, provide regular opportunities for nights of great vocals. The district’s middle school choirs, which score high competitively as well, do the same.

Respected orchestral programs at the secondary school level also make for wonderful evenings of music. In fact, Boerne ISD’s entire music program has received national recognition, as well as individual performance honors.

Local high schools also have talented theater departments and produce outstanding stage performances.

BISD fine arts events can be found at www.boernebisd.net and click on “calendar.”

The Boerne Community Theatre is located at 907 E. Blanco Road. For more information visit www.boernetheatre.org.

More information on Boerne Performing Arts is available at www.boerneperforming arts.com.

The website for the Boerne Concert Band is www. boerneconcertband.com.

The Boerne library’s website is https://www.ci.boerne. tx.us/197/Library.