Kendall Community Relocation Guide

KENDALL COMMUNITY RELOCATION GUIDE

BOERNE • FAIR OAKS RANCH

COMFORT

KENDALL COUNTY

FALL 2023

Cover photo: Beautiful, clear creeks and rivers run throughout Kendall County.

Photo by Richard McMillin

Nestled against a lush, scenic backdrop of the Texas Hill Country, Boerne (the seat of Kendall County) is a Germanheritage town that has retained much of its Old-World charm, despite its proximity to San Antonio which is just 30 minutes away. Boerne’s rich and storied past and its resident’s commitment to keeping the heritage alive for future generations have made it not only a popular place to visit, but a wonderful community to live and raise a family, retire, or open a business.

HISTORY

The area—originally called Tusculum-- was first settled in 1849 by a group of German immigrants who brought their language, customs, and music with them. Though that initial settlement attempt was short-lived, the area would be successfully settled three years later by Gustav Theissen and John James who surveyed and laid out the town’s site and renamed it Boerne. The name was a nod to Karl Ludwig Börne, the nom de plume of a German journalist and political activist who inspired many young Germans to leave their homeland and travel to the new world.

Today, the customs and music can still be found in the music and Germanheritage events that take place. A beloved, historic gem can be found right inside the front entrance of the Patrick Heath Public Library. Boerne is home to a rare, illustrated 1614 Low German Bible, one of only 6 known in the world in Martin Luther’s High German translation. The big mystery is how the centuries-old Bible made its

way to Boerne. Displayed and preserved under glass, it can be viewed during regular library hours.

ARCHITECTURE

Boerne’s European beginnings are evident in the old stone buildings with narrow windows, steep gables, outside stairways and gardens. Today, many of the historic structures still remain along the Hill Country Mile (Main St.). Others have been lovingly restored to their architectural pasts with beloved heritage buildings now taking on new lives as art galleries, boutiques, breweries, bistros, bakeries, and specialty stores.

SHOPPING

The Hill Country Mile and River Road districts are lined with an abundant array of independent shops whose offerings include antiques, home décor and furnishings, clothing and accessories, jewelry, gourmet treats, Christmas ornaments, gifts, books, souvenirs, and more. Most of the stores sit along Haupstrasse (Main Street) or along River Road across from Cibolo Creek. Throughout the year, there are several popular shopping events including the popular Diva Nights, Chocolate Walk, and Stocking Stroll.

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ARTS AND CULTURE

A thriving local arts and cultural scene includes several art galleries, the Boerne Community Theatre, and Boerne Performing Arts, a non-profit that brings a season of world-class performances to town each year. The City of Boerne’s “Art al Fresco” program is responsible for the public art installations that dot the trail system and other locations along the Hill Country Mile.

DINING

There are many local talented chefs who contribute to the eclectic array of dining options, with choices that range from casual fare to fine, upscale dining. Sprinkled throughout town and along the Hill Country Mile are also several places to unwind with a nightcap, including several craft breweries, some of whom offer live music, outdoor seating, and pet-friendly areas.

The cuisine includes Southern classics, Italian, Mexican, Latin, European, German, American, BBQ, and much more. There are also some wonderful bakeries and coffee shops in town.

OUTDOOR/NATURE

For outdoor enthusiasts, there are multiple hike and bike trails, both in Boerne and throughout Kendall County.

There are also numerous city and county parks, recreational facilities, Boerne City Lake, nearby state parks, and the popular Cibolo Center for Conservation and Herff Farm – a wilderness preserve and farm that features 100 acres of trails to explore.

For those who want to explore down under, there are also two show caves in Boerne –Cascade Caverns and Cave Without a Name.

Brian

brian@cartwrightmedia.com

Be a part of the next Kendall Community Relocation & Newcomers’ Guide

The guide offers a wide range of important information, answering frequently asked questions by new residents, including businesses they should consider using. Available in print to those requesting information from the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce, Boerne Visitors Center and other organizations about making the Kendall Community their new home. The guide is distributed at 40 locations in Kendall and Northwest Bexar Counties and online at boerne. org/relocating and www.ci.boerne.tx.us/2099/ Relocation(Helpful Resources)

Winter 2023-24 Issue Deadline: November 13

For

information,contact Brian Cartwright at (210)465-2060 or brian@ cartwrightmedia.com

Relocating to Kendall County

Advice from an Expert

With San Antonio ranking as one of the top 10 largest cities in the U.S. and still growing, there are many nearby communities that help support its growth. One of the most popular is Kendall County, where there is currently an influx of families looking to relocate to the area.

While a strong job market and a surplus of people to serve is enticing to individuals and families, relocating is not always as simple as a “quick move”—but fortunately, there are many fantastic local resources, including relocation experts, to help transferees make their move as smooth as possible.

One leading relocation expert in the area is Phyllis Browning Company’s Relocation Director, Robin Morris, who provided the following insight regarding her experience in relocating professionals to the area:

Q&A

Transferees are often concerned with the disruption a move will have on their families. What do you do to help set them at ease?

I start by asking about the move, who will be relocating (children, spouse, etc.) and what is the most important part of their move (schools, area, price point, etc.). It is imperative to listen to what the transferees are saying during the initial conversation. If children are involved in the move, there may be an extra-curricular activity or specific need that will have to be filled. I have personally moved 13 times with my family and with that many relocations, I have become a personal expert as well as a professional one when it comes to making sure my children are excited about the move, as well.

How can a transferee decide on their preferred area without knowing the city or surrounding area?

I try to give transferees a vocal tour of the area where their new office is located. We discuss traffic patterns, school districts, and any other questions regarding their move. I suggest a tour to help them get a feel for the area where they will be working. If time does not permit, I suggest that the assigned agent spends time going over a map before they leave the office so the transferee will have an idea about the infrastructure and layout of the area where they are moving.

How does a transferee find out what is covered by their employer regarding relocation services?

They need to discuss with their employer/counselor what will be covered so they understand what is expected on both ends because surprises are never good. Every transferee’s move is different; therefore, they need to discuss and understand their package before they start the process.

How should one begin the process of looking for a new home if they are unsure of the cost-of-living difference and they do not know what they can afford?

Before you start looking at homes, it is best to speak with a mortgage lender to help you better understand what you can afford at your new location. There are also internet tools such as CNN’s and Best Places’ cost-of-living calculators. These sites will give you basic financial information after comparing your current location and your new location. Another resource is your moving counselor or new human resource department. I also advise to seek out employees that may have moved in a similar situation, as they can share their experiences.

For more information about Relocation Services, contact Robin Morris, Director of Relocation Services; Phyllis Browning Company; 830-331-8450.

Finding Your Home

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Finding a Home Area Residential Neighborhoods

BOERNE Balcones Creek

10010 Paloma Oak balconescreektx.com

Boerne Heights

25 Scenic Loop Road

Cordillera Ranch 28 Cordillera Trace cordilleraranch.com

Durango Reserve Shooting Club Road at Commerce Avenue durangoreserve.com

Esperanza 601 Esperanza Blvd. myesperanza.com

Estancia at Thunder Valley 1 Estancia Lane estanciaboerne.com

Fallbrook 8223 Peony Landing off Old Fredericksburg Rd.

Lily Ranch

22 Old Fredericksburg Rd. (210) 549-2565

Mirabel 26162-26194

Old Fredericksburg Rd. kbhome/new-homessan-antonio/mirabel

Miralomas 440 TX-HWY 46 miralomas.com

Regent Park 32049 IH-10 Frontage Road

Ridge Creek

27006 Dana Creek Dr. rialtotexas.com/tx/san-antonio/ridge-creek

River Rock Ranch

25551 River Ranch perryhomes.com/texas/ new-homes/san-antonio/river-rock-ranch

Sable Chase 25971-26179 Old Fredericksburg Rd. sablechase.com

Shoreline Park 114 E. Granite Shores Dr. (888) 524-6637

kbhome.com/new-homes-san-antonio/ shoreline park-sterling collection

Southglen

Cascade Caverns Road at Ranch Dr. ashtonwoods.com/san-antonio/southglen

Tapatio Springs Neighborhoods 409 Tapatio Dr. W.

The Highlands at Tapatio Springs

Preston Trail at Wild Turkey Blvd. tapatiohighlands.com

The Ranches at Creekside River Road at Copper Creek

Trails at Herff Ranch River Road at Herff Ranch Blvd.

The Hills at Cielo Ranch

27602 Sonora View centex.com/homes/texas/san-antonio/ boerne/the-hills-at-cielo-ranch

The Reserve at Old Fredericksburg Road 26204 Old Fredericksburg Rd.

The Woods of Boerne

Woods of Boerne Blvd. at River Road

FAIR OAKS RANCH

Elkhorn Ridge

29519 Elkhorn Ridge at Dietz Elkhorn Rd.

Front Gate

Front Gate at Fair Oaks Ranch Parkway

River Valley 7948 Valley Pointe perryhomes/new-homes-san-antonio/ river-valley at fair-oaks-ranch/173/

The Arbors Arbor Falls at Ralph Fair Road arborsfairoaks.com

The Fountains 29085 Ralph Fair Rd. davidweeklyhomes.com

Stone Creek Ranch Ammann Road at Rolling Acres Trail stonecreekfairoaks.com

Home Loans

Understanding home loan options

Not all home loans are the same so understand how your choices affect your monthly payment, overall costs both upfront and over time, and level of risk.

The term is how long you have to repay the loan. This affects your monthly principal and interest payment, interest rate, and how much interest you will pay.

INTEREST RATE TYPE

Interest rates come in two basic types: fixed and adjustable. This choice affects whether your interest rate can change, if your monthly payment can change and its amount, and how much interest you will pay over the life of the loan.

Your monthly payments are more likely to be stable with a fixed-rate loan, so you might prefer this option if you value certainty about your loan costs over the long term.

With a fixed-rate loan, your interest rate and monthly payment will stay the same.

Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) offer less predictability but may be cheaper in the short term. Your interest rate changes based on the market. Most ARMs have two periods.

During the first period, your interest rate is fixed and won’t change. Then, your rate goes up and down based on market changes. Most ARMs have a 30-year loan term.

CATEGORIES

Mortgage loans are organized into categories based on the size of the loan and whether they are part of a government program.

This choice affects how much you will need for a down payment, the total cost of your loan, including in-

terest and mortgage insurance, how much you can borrow, and the house price range you can consider. Loans are subject to basic government regulation.

Generally, your lender must document and verify your income, employment, assets, debts, and credit history to determine whether you can afford to repay the loan.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. www.consumerfinance.gov

Facts & Figures

Workforce assistance

Workforce Solutions Alamo’s Boerne Career Center offers job seekers employment information, career development training and other programs in the region. Program services include child care services, employer, job seeker and veterans services, vocational rehabilitation, and youth empowerment services. 124 E, Bandera Rd., Ste. 401, Boerne, Texas 78006

(830) 249-9229

Email: Boerne@wsalamo.org

Website: workforce solutionsalamo.org

Protection for homeowners and lenders

Unlike other types of insurance, title insurance protects the insured from loss that may occur from matters or defects from the past. According to Jamie D’Spain of Guaranty Title Company of Boerne, because most property owners borrow money (mortgage) at the time of purchase or during ownership, the lender requests protection of its investment against loss.

“They insist upon a Mortgagee’s Title Insurance Policy to protect their stockholder’s and investors’ investment in your property,”

D’Spain said. “An Owner’s Title Insurance Policy protects your investment (equity) as the buyer or owner of the property. As the owner, you should want to have the same assurance as the lender that the investment you have made cannot be lost because of a problem or defect with the title.”

LENDER’S AND OWNER’S INSURANCE

Lender’s title insurance protects your lender against problems with the title to your property, such as someone with a legal claim against the home. Lender’s title insurance does not protect your investment in the home.

When you purchase a home, you receive a deed showing the seller has transferred ownership to you. Owner’s title insurance protects you if someone sues, saying they have a claim against the home from before you purchased it.

Common claims come from a pre-

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Agents help you get the coverage you need

You can buy insurance many different ways. How do you know what you need and how much to pay? An experienced, local expert with local knowledge will help you make the right choices for your specific needs.

“An insurance agent should help you evaluate your needs and options,” said Michael Glick of the independent Michael Glick Insurance Agency in Boerne. “This is especially important when it comes to your home.

“Every community is different. Having someone who knows about the local fire department, new subdivisions with fire hydrants – or not – and local protection class codes helps to make sure the rate for your home is correct,” Glick said.

You can choose an independent agent or a direct agent. A direct agent sells insurance for one comppany. An independent agent may sell policies from different companies

Your agent should evaluate your needs to make sure you are getting the proper coverage.

“When it comes to homeowners insurance there is no standard policy anymore,” said Glick. “Knowing what you have and how to properly cover it is important. I personally inspect every property to make sure it meets the underwriting guidelines.”

“As part of the initial process of a policy review, I try to get to know my customers by finding their interests, long term goals and retirement plans,” Glick said.

“This information helps me determine the liability limits needed to protest their assets. Then we go over the features of their home to determine the replacement value so that in a major loss there is enough coverage to replace it.”

The rising cost of goods means the rising cost of replacing your home in case of a major loss is rising too.

“It’s important to have the numbers

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correct,” Glick said.

“Having someone explain the ocverages helps the consumer make smart choices. It could save them money by not buying coverage they don’t need or buying coverage that won’t do what they were hoping it would do.”

Source: the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)

Dining in the County

Whatever you’re hungry for, you’ll find it here

Kendall County is home to many popular restaurants that offer everything from casual, Southern fare to upscale, European-inspired dining. In addition to a wide array of sit-down dining, there are also many food trucks and fast-food options in the area with specialties that include grilled cheese sandwiches, tamales, tacos, BBQ, and much more.

Several restaurants offer both indoor and outdoor dining, and a few are nestled cozily along the banks of the Cibolo Creek, Guadalupe River, and other scenic areas. Some offer a romantic, fine dining experience with an upscale atmosphere and extensive wine lists, while others feature family-friendly options that include play areas for the kids.

Please check with each restaurant before you visit for their operating schedules. The following list represents some of the options available throughout the county:

Barbeque

Blackboard BBQ

1123 FM 1376

Sisterdale (830) 324-6858

Fritze’s BBQ

926 N Main St

Boerne

(830) 331-9903

Hillbillyz (Temporarily closed)

Klein Smokehouse

342 N Main St

Boerne

(830) 249-8063

Smokey Mo’s

1685 River Rd

Boerne

(830) 331-2633

Blacksmith Grill

103 N Main St

Boerne

(830) 331-2227

Pubs/Sports Bars/Wings

Cibolo Creek Brewing Co.

448 S Main St

Boerne

(830) 816-5275

Dodging Duck Brewhaus

402 River Rd

Boerne

(830) 248-3825

Horseshoe Pub & Pizza

429 Front St

Comfort

(830) 995-5150

SAUCED Wing Bar

215 W Bandera Rd

Boerne

(830) 331-4398

Casual/Family Dining

Chili’s Grill & Bar

601 W Bandera Rd

Boerne

(830) 249-8558

Cypress Creek Inn

Restaurant

408 State Hwy 27

Comfort

(830) 995-3977

Denny’s

435 W Bandera Rd

Boerne

(830) 816-2300

Dog & Pony Grill

1481 S Main St

Boerne

(830) 816-7669

Hungry Horse Restaurant

109 S Saunders St

Boerne

(830) 816-8989

Longhorn Café

369 S Esser Rd

Boerne

(830) 331-4011

PoPo Family Restaurant

829 FM 289

Welfare

(830) 537-4194

Chinese

China Bowl

1361 S Main St

Boerne

(830) 331-8558

Lung Fung

1004 N Main St

Boerne

(830) 249-6185

Shang Hai

430 W Bandera Rd

Boerne

(830) 249-4982

Coffee Houses/Café

Bakery Lorraine

134 Oak Park Dr.

Boerne

(830) 357-5060

Bear Moon Bakery

401 S Main St

Boerne

(830) 816-2327

Black Rifle Coffee Company

101 S Main St

Boerne

(830) 428-6736

Comfort Coffee Company

523 Eighth St

Comfort

(210) 983-7005

Daily Grind

141 S Main St

Boerne

(830) 249-4677

High’s Café & Store

726 High Street

Comfort

(830) 995-4995

Lani’s Cheesecakes & Coffee

House 510 State Hwy 27

Comfort

(830) 995-5264

The Lobby Coffee Shop

523 7th St

Comfort

Starbucks Coffee

35065 IH-10W

Boerne

(830) 249-0728

The Wander’n Calf

817 Front St

Comfort

(830) 428-2710

Deli/Sandwich/Burgers

Bumdoodler’s Lunch Company

929 N Main St

Boerne (830) 249-8826

Boerne Epicure Gourmet Market

210 S Main St

Boerne

(830) 331-9355

Hamby’s

437 S Main St.

Boerne

(830) 816-5620

Nico’s Gourmet Burgers

109 Waterview Pkwy #104

Boerne

(830) 431-6836

Donuts

Dunkin Donuts

214 W Bandera Rd

Boerne (830) 331-2251

M&M Donuts

1415 E Blanco Rd

Boerne

(830) 249-7929

Shipley Do-Nuts

1560 River Rd.

Boerne

(830) 331-7477

Snowflake Donuts & Kolaches

1222 S Main St

1685 River Rd #100

Boerne

(830) 249-8686

Fine Dining

259 Brantley’s Bistro & Bar

259 S Main St

Boerne

(830) 331-8889

The Bevy Provisions Co

101 Herff Rd

Boerne

(830) 816-5606

The Creek Restaurant

119 Staffel St

Boerne

(830) 816-2005

Cypress Grille

170 S Main St

Boerne

(830) 248-1353

La Cascada Table & Bar

1 Resort Way

Boerne

(830) 537-4612

O’Brien’s

848 Hwy 46

Bergheim

(830) 229-5600

Peggy’s on the Green

128 W Blanco Rd

Boerne

(830) 572-5000

Richter Tavern

153 S Main

Boerne (830) 331-2675

German

Dodging Duck Brewhaus

402 River Rd

Boerne

(830) 248-3825

Ice Cream/Yogurt/Snow Cones

Baskin-Robbins

214 W Bandera Rd

Boerne

(830) 331-2251

Kelani Yogurt

463 S Main St

Boerne

(830) 331-9636

Salty & Sweet

123 N Main St

Boerne

(830) 331-1330

The Stand

470 S Main St

Boerne

Latin

Botero Tapas + Wine Bar

161 S Main St

Boerne

(830) 446-3035

Casa Amaya

103 Waterview Pkwy #103

Boerne

(830) 331-4190

Mexican

Boerne Taco House

470 S Main St #200

Boerne

Centinela

215 W Bandera Rd

Boerne

(830) 249-2023

Compadres Hill Country Cocina

209 Lohmann St

Boerne

(830) 331-2198

El Chaparral

36 Old San Antonio Rd.

Boerne

(830) 300-8302

El Rio

1361 S Main

Boerne

(830) 249-9555

Las Guitarras Cocina Mexicana

911 S Main St

Boerne

(830) 331-8787

Las Palapas

114 Herff Rd.

Boerne

(830) 331-2512

Los Jarros

1005 US Hwy 87

Comfort (830) 995-4112

Mague’s Café

934 N Main St

Boerne

(830) 249-9168

Mary’s Tacos

518 E Blanco Rd

Boerne

(830) 249-7474

Taqueria Reyna Tapatia

1000 N Main St

Boerne (830) 33111076

Pastries/Pies

Bumdoodler’s Lunch Company

929 N Main St

Boerne

(830) 249-8826

The Dienger Trading Co

210 N Main St

Boerne

(830) 331-2225

Richter Bakhaus

153 S Main St

Boerne

(830) 331-2675

Tootie Pie Co

1445 S Main St

Boerne

(210) 331-7439

Pizza/Italian

Bella Sera

812 N Main St

Boerne (830) 816-5577

Broken Stone Pizza

1022 N Main St

Boerne (830) 331-9020

Comfort Pizza

802 High St

Comfort (830) 995-5959

La Calabria Pizzeria

390 Hermann Sons Rd East

Comfort (830) 254-4235

Marco’s Pizza

1560 River Rd

Boerne (830) 226-1010

Inferno’s Wood Fired Oven & Spirits

1540 River Rd

Boerne (830) 331-2023

Valeria Ristorante Italiano

109 Waterview Pkwy

Boerne (830) 331-1393

Z’s Wood Fired Pizza

118 Old San Antonio Rd

Boerne (830) 331-1212

Thai Love Thai

109 Waterview Pkwy

Boerne (830) 249-1070

N’s Thai

115 Adler Rd

Boerne (830) 331-2004

There’s lots to do and see

Kendall County was named for George Wilkins Kendall, a celebrated journalist, war correspondent and sheepman who is largely credited with introducing the sheep industry to Texas. The county would be named for him in the late 1850s. He would later die in Boerne and is buried in the Boerne Cemetery.

The county is home, not only to Boerne, the county seat, but seveeral other towns, including Bergheim, Sisterdale, Comfort, Waring, Welfare, Kendalia and part of Fair Oaks Ranch. Each of these towns - most of them unincorporated - have their own distinctive feel. Several award-winning restaurants and wineries are in the county, along with retail stores, saloons, music venues, parks and more.

The Old Tunnel State Park between Comfort and Fredericksburg is known for its emergence of Mexican-free-tailed bats from May to October. The park is open year-round for wildlife viewing, hiking and more.

Several of these areas - especialy Comfort - have B&Bs and public lodging and many are near the Guadalupe River and offer opportunities for tubing and river access.

NEARBY NEIGHBORS

The drive around the Texas Hill Country is gorgeous and, while we are partial to Kendall County, you may want to explore a little further while becoming acquainted with your new home in the area. Austin is just 90 minutes away, Bandera 30 minutes, Fredericksburg 45 minutes, New Braunfels 45 minutes, Kerrville 30 minutes and San Antonio 20 minutes.

Urgent Care

Urgent care center physi cians, assistants and nurse practitioners provide care for a great range of conditions, including performing x-rays.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, an urgent care center is designed to handle condi tions that are not life-threat ening, but should be åtreated within 24 hours.

These include sprains and strains, sinus infections, ear infections, allergies, especially those that get worse during certain seasons, minor cuts and burns, headaches and dizziness.

Check to make sure the urgent care center is covered by your health insurance plan.

FOR EMERGENCIES, DIAL 911

Kendall County EMS crews and ambulances are based in Boerne, Comfort and Bergheim, supported by first responders from all seven county fire departments. This provides faster care for those in remote locations in the county. In Fair Oaks Ranch, Acadian Ambulance Services crews are dispatched along with Leon Springs Volunteer Fire Department first responders and Fair Oaks Ranch Police.

Boerne Performing Arts

From Classical to Spectacle – BPA’s 2024 Season is varied

Boerne Performing Arts is springing ahead to next year’s season with the sale of season tickets now open to the public.

The season promises to delight and entertain every audience member who appreciates the eclectic and unexpected; from impressive, edgeof-your-seat spectacle to the revered and melodic!

Reflecting an extraordinary mix of styles and genres, what each show shares is indisputable talent, acclaim and passion for their unique expression of the arts.

In the treasured tradition of Boerne Performing Arts’ holiday special events, the first guest artists to appear will be the Grammy award-winning instrumental and vocal group TIME FOR THREE on Dec. 7, 2023. Known for defying popular convention and boundaries, this trio brings violins, double bass and vocals together with a freshness and energy to their music and collaborations. With musical choices that include classical, Americana, and singer-songwriter styles, Time for Three will bring a charismatic, holiday musical experience to the stage.

On Jan. 27, 2024, musical powerhouse a cappella group THE SWINGLES will present their trademark vocal dexterity and blended musicality. The Swin-

gles reimagine jazz, classical, folk, and pop from their ever-growing repertoire of arrangements and original material. This 5-time Grammy Award-winning group of seven creates an alchemy of classy and stylish sounds that will mesmerize and thrill audiences at the start of the 2024 season.

The crowd-pleasing globetrotters of DRUM TAO arrive Feb. 27, 2024, in a highly anticipated return. They are truly a global phenomenon and have earned the appreciation of millions of fans with their combination of stunning imagery, stirring Japanese music, and astounding athletic abilities performed on Japanese Wadako drums in a dizzying array of sizes from the handheld to the unbelievably large.

April 22, 2024, brings the irrepressible fun and indisputable talents of THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN. This novel group is composed entirely of ukulele musicians renowned for their interpretations of a wide range of musical styles from the impressive to the irreverent. Their 37-year career has entertained fans around the world who appreciate their repertoire delivered with sincere devotion and a generous dose of British wit and hilarity.

Time for Three

In its twelfth season, Boerne Performing Arts continues to fulfill its mission to feature internationally acclaimed artists, educate through student outreach programs, and enrich the quality of life in the community. Boerne Performing Arts partners with Boerne ISD for these presentations and will be offering a variety of concerts and outreach programs to the students of Boerne ISD with the visiting artists. All evening performances will begin at 7:30 pm at Boerne Samuel V. Champion Auditorium.

Thanks to the continued financial support of Boerne Performing Arts’ patrons and corporate sponsors, season ticket prices for the 2024 season remain unchanged from their prior levels. Corporate sponsorships are available for local businesses interested in marketing and advertising opportunities with Boerne Performing Arts.

Previews of these world-class artists are available at www.BoernePerformingArts.com where you can download a 2024 Season Ticket Order Form for the 3-concert series and holiday special event. To have a 2024 Season Ticket Packet mailed, please call the Boerne Performing Arts Message Line at 830331-9079, or request one at info@ BoernePerformingArts.com.

Note: The Time for Three holiday performance is an additional ticket to the three-concert regular series. Boerne Performing Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to partnering with patrons and businesses in order to fulfill its goals and mission.

The Swingles

Drum Tao

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Boerne

Recognized for Excellence Across the State

AWARDS AND HONORS

The supportive community places a high priority on education—as reflected by the multitude of awards and distinguished honors that have been bestowed upon the district and faculty, including the following:

The Boerne Independent School District (BISD) is a highly sought-after “destination district” nestled in the scenic rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country. Families who are relocating to San Antonio for work often choose to make their home in Boerne, which is less than 30 minutes from the seventh-largest city in the United States.

Despite the proximity to a major city, Boerne has retained its smalltown charm and family atmosphere. One of the main attractions, however, remains the top-ranked BISD School District.

Entering the 2023-24 school year, BISD is expected to have over 11,200 students enrolled, with that number expected to increase throughout the school year.

• Best Small School District in Texas (20192020), H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

• Top Workplace (2020) San Antonio Express-News

• 100% Graduation Rate

• Three Consecutive “A” Ratings by the TEA

• AP District Honor Roll – U.S. College Board

• Best Communities for Music Education designation, 2021, 2023

• Curington, Fair Oaks Ranch, and Herff Elementary named National Showcase School by Capturing Kids Hearts

• National Innovative District by The International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE)

• Voss Middle School named National Showcase School by The National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform and the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals

ATHLETICS

The Boerne ISD Athletic Department continues to shine statewide. The Boerne Greyhounds and Champion Chargers have each won seven team State Championships, as well as numerous silver and bronze medals in state competitions.

Boerne High School has earned three Dan Cook Cups as the best high school sports program in the San Antonio area.

FINE ARTS PROGRAMS

BISD offers many fine arts courses that enrich the BISD experience, including award-winning programs that encompass band, choir, orchestra, dance and drill team, visual arts, general music, theatre/ drama, and more.

These programs offer an enhanced opportunity for a well-balanced education that

Champion’s Caroline Cabral won the Class 5A Gold Medal at the UIL Young Filmmakers Festival. From left, CHS Teacher and Film Coach Jeff Vogel, Cabral and BISD Superintendent Dr. Thomas Price. Photo courtesy B Benway/BISD

includes fine arts.

CLUBS & EXTRACURRICULARS

BISD High Schools also offer clubs including Academic and Honor Clubs, Debate Teams, Mock Trial, Academic UIL, Career and Technical Clubs, FFA, Robotics Club, HOSA, Skills USA, FCCLA, Language and Culture Appreciation, Service Clubs and Organizations, Student Council, Book Club, Boerne Buddies, Chess Club, JROTC, and a host of other clubs for fostering fun and friendship.

The Champion Chargers earned two state championships in extracurricular events in 2023, with Caroline Cabral winning the Class 5A Gold

Medal at the UIL Young Filmmakers Festival, while Andrew Guanio took first in the Statewide Citizen Bee.

STAFF RECOGNITIONS

BISD staff members earned multiple statewide awards in 2023, including all 13 campus counseling departments earning CREST Awards, the Business Department took home multiple financial awards, and the Communications and Community Partnerships Department won 19 statewide awards, among others.

BEYOND ACADEMICS

BISD has also implemented the “Whole Child Learning Initiative” which focuses on the entire student rather than just academics. Students and educators are trained in skills that are not often taught in public education:

• Optimistic Thinking

• Self-Management

• Goal-Directed Behavior

• Relationship Skills

• Self-Awareness

• Personal Responsibility

• Decision Making

• Social Awareness

Boerne Greyhound twins Sam and Jess Gonzales won the 2023 UIL Class 4A State Doubles Championship.

Photo courtesy B Benway/BISD

Champion’s Andrew Guanio took first in the Statewide Citizen Bee. From left, Dr. Beverly Nolan, Treasurer, Law Focused Education, Inc., Daniel Hu, Law Focused Education Committee, Guanio, CHS teacher Kim Grosenbacher, and Hector Beltran, President, Law Focused Education, Inc.

Photo courtesy B Benway/BISD

DISTRICT OFFICE

235 Johns Road

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 357-2000

Superintendent of Schools

Thomas Price, Ed.D.

(830) 357-2010

BISD School Board Trustees

Jessica Davila

Carlin Friar

Donna Sharp

Joe Tidwell

Maritza Gonzalez-Cooper

Rich Sena

Garrett Wilson

Boerne Academy

235 Johns Road

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 357-3902

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Cibolo Creek Elementary 300 Herff Ranch Road

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 357-4400

Curington Elementary

601 Adler Road

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 357-4000

Fabra Elementary 723 Johns Road

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 357-4200

Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary

29085 Ralph Fair Road

Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015

(830) 357-4800

Kendall Elementary

141 Old San Antonio Road

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 357-4600

Van Raub Elementary

8776 Dietz Elkhorn Road

Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015

(830) 357-4100

Dr. Ferdinand L. Herff Elementary

604 Esperanza Blvd

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 357-4300

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Boerne Middle School North 240 Johns Road

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 357-3100

Boerne Middle School South

10 Cascade Caverns Road

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 357-3300

Capt. Mark Tyler Voss Middle School 45 Voss Parkway

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 357-3500

HIGH SCHOOLS

Boerne High School One Greyhound Lane

Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 357-2200

Samuel V. Champion High School

201 Charger Blvd

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 357-2600

For registration and other Information about Boerne ISD, visit their website at www.boerneisd.net

Boerne High School

Champion High School

Kendall County is fortunate to have wonderful public school systems. Both Boerne ISD and Comfort ISD offer excellent educations for all students.

Comfort ISD has an elementary, middle, and high school whose missions are to find and cultivate the individual talents of every student by empowering students with knowledge to help them develop into productive citizens.

Students have opportunities to participate in many extracurricular clubs and athletic teams, including the Comfort Bobcats and the Comfort Deer.

For registration and other information, including Pre-K and Kindergarten, visit comfort.txed.net

COMFORT ISD OFFICE

232 High Street

PO Box 398 Comfort, Texas 78013

(830) 995-6400

COMFORT HIGH SCHOOL

143 Hwy. 87 N., Comfort (830) 995-6430

For information, visit comfort.txed.net

COMFORT MIDDLE SCHOOL

517 Second St., Comfort (830) 995-6420

For information, visit comfort.txed.net

COMFORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

605 3 rd Street, Comfort (830) 995-6410

For information, visit comfort.txed.net

For students seeking advanced learning, the area offers an easy commute to community colleges and up to four-year universities.

SCHREINER UNIVERSITY

2100 Memorial Blvd.

Kerrville, Texas 78028

For more information, visit schreiner.edu

WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Teaching Site: Champion High School

201 Charger Blvd., Boerne

For more information, visit wbu.edu

ALAMO COLLEGES DISTRICT

Community college campuses in San Antonio, Kerrville and New Braunfels.

For more information about courses and certificate programs, visit alamo.edu

Private & Early Education

AREA PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Ambleside School of Boerne

Pre-K – 8th grade

(830) 388-8865

amblesideboerne.com

Crestmont Christian Preparatory School

K – 12th grade

(210) 254-4534

crestmontprep.org

Geneva School of Boerne

K through 12th grade

(830) 755-6101

genevaschooltx.org

Hill Country Montessori

18 months through 8th grade

(830) 229-5377

hcmontessori.org

St. Helena’s Episcopal School

Pre-K through 5th grade

(830) 249-8084

sthelenas

episcopalschool.com

TMI Episcopal

6th through 12thh grade

(210) 698-7171

tmi-sa.org

Vanguard Christian Institute

K through 12th Grade

(210) 316-8146

becomeavanguard.com

EARLY LEARNING & CHILDCARE

Apple Tree Day School of Boerne

(830) 280-8032

appletreeboerne.com

ExcellED Montessori Plus

(210) 418-3288

excelledschools.com

FUMC Boerne Preschool

(830) 249-2565

fumc-boerne.org/preschool

Lil Explorers School

(830) 331-4068

lilexplorersboerne.com

Children’s Lighthouse

(210) 997-6122

childrenslighthouse.com/twocreeks

Messiah’s Kids Preschool

(830) 755-2460

messiahkidstx.org

Mini Texans Christian Learning Center

(830) 308-7049

minitexans.com

Planet Kids Learning Center

(830) 249-5922

planetkidslearningcenter.com

St. Mark Presbyterian Early Learning Center

(830) 249-3813

www.stmarkelc.org

Thrive Early Learning Academy

(830) 249-0031

thrivelearningacademy.com/boerne-location

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vious owner’s failure to pay taxes or from contractors who say they were not paid for work done on the home before you purchased it. If someone sues with a claim against your home, you are the first person responsible.

PROTECT YOUR EQUITY

To protect your equity in the event of a title problem, you may want to purchase an owner’s title insurance policy. If you choose to buy owner’s title insurance, the total cost will usually be lower if you use the same provider for both the lender’s policy and the owner’s policy, compared to buying them separately.

Title services include title insurance, title search, and other costs and services associated with issuing title insurance. All title companies charge the same rates set by the Texas Department of Insurance.

CHOOSING A CLOSING DATE

When choosing a closing date, consider the following: Does your purchase contract specify a

FINDING YOUR HOME

cont’d from page 7 feature that you want on an index card and arrange the cards in order of importance. If you like to cook, you may want a home with a large, well equipped kitchen. Or you may settle for a small kitchen so you can have extra space for a library, office or playroom.

Some home buyers seek large, open interior spaces while others prefer traditional rooms that afford more privacy. If you plan to add rooms, find out if there is enough space on your site for such expansions and whether additions are permitted.

SELECTING THE TYPE OF HOME

With a single-family home in a development, you’ll be responsible for your own yard and home, but may be restricted to certain design elements or other regulations if there is a homeowners association.

Custom homes are one-of-a-kind creations that can come with luxury upgrades and unique ar-

particular deadline for closing? Is there a specific date when you have to vacate your current housing? When does your rate-lock expire? Will your lender be able to complete their loan approval process in time for the closing? There may be more people trying to close near the end of the month. Consider scheduling your closing for the beginning or the middle of the month.

READ YOUR POLICY

“Read your policy. It gives the legal description of your land, tells how to file a claim and describes your coverage, including limitations, exclusions, exceptions and special conditions,” according to D’Spain. “A title company must defend your title in court, subject to certain limitations, and, if loses, the company pays covered losses up to the face amount of the policy. Your title policy amount is the sale price of the property plus the cost of immediately planned improvements.”

chitectural design. In addition to flexibility in a home design and architecture, buyers typically choose their ideal location and environment. Another operation is a home in a multi-unit complex, such as a townhouse cluster. If you own the home, you and your neighbors likely own the common elements, such as the land around the complex, parking areas, building exteriors, hallways, utility pipes and recreational facilities. An owners association is usually responsible for maintaining the jointly owned elements. The day-to-day business of the complex is often handled by a management company.

STARTING YOUR HOUSE HUNT

Now that you know the type of home and features you are looking for and how much home you can afford, you’re ready to begin searching for your perfect home. Whether you use a real estate agent to find an existing home or work with a builder to build a home, you’ll be more focused with your search.

Source: National Association of Home Builders

Boerne and Kendall County are “blessed” to have an abundance of houses of worship in the community.

The first church to be constructed in Boerne was St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church (1866), which was located right outside of the city limits at that time because the free-thinkers who originally settled the area declared that no churches could be built within the city limits.

As times changed and more settlers moved to the area and brought their reli-

BOERNE PLACES OF WORSHIP

Boerne Bible Church

1026 E. Blanco Rd

(830) 249-2343

boernebiblechurch.org

Boerne Church of Christ

1 Upper Balcones Rd

(830) 249-2685

boernechurchofchrist.org

Boerne United Pentecostal

244 Hwy. 46 E.

(830) 249-5993

boerneupc.org

The Bridge Fellowship

1 Greyhound Lane

Boerne High School Auditorium

(210) 460-0149

bridgefellowship.net

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

203 Stonegate Rd

(830) 249-7863

local.churchofjesuschrist. org/us/tx/boerne

Cibolo Creek Community Church

30395 Ralph Fair Rd

(830) 981-8989

cibolocreek.com

Currey Creek Church

35 Cascade Caverns Rd

(830) 755-8806

curreycreek.com

gious practices with them, sentiments (and local laws) changed, and churches began sprouting up. Today, there are several dozen churches of many faiths located throughout the county.

Faith Bible Church of Boerne

1 Bergmann Rd

(830) 249-8448

faithbiblechurchtx.org

First Baptist Church Boerne

631 S. School St

(830) 249-2527

fbcboerne.org

First Baptist Church of Fair Oaks Ranch

31375 FM 3351

(830) 438-8504 fbcfairoaks.org

First United Methodist Church Boerne

205 James St

(830) 249-2565

www.fumc-boerne.org

Kingdom Hall (Jehovah’s Witnesses)

304 N. School St

(830) 249-2452

jw.org

Living Hope Church

603 Frey St

(830) 249-2174

lhcboerne.org

Messiah Lutheran Church

9401 Dietz Elkhorn Rd

(830) 755-4300

messiahboerne.org

nineteen:ten church

130 Sisterdale Rd

(830) 249-1217

1910church.com

St. Helena’s Episcopal

410 N. Main St

(830) 249-3228

sthelenas.net

St. John’s Anglican 7 Sisterdale Rd

(830) 249-3978

stjohnsboerne.org

St. John Lutheran 315 Rosewood Ave

(830) 249-3651

stjohnlutheran.com

St. Mark Presbyterian Church

208 W Bandera Rd. (830) 816-3000

stmarktx.org

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

202 W. Kronkosky St (830) 816-2233

stpetersboerne.com

Spring Creek United Methodist Church 9200 Dietz Elkhorn Rd. (830) 981-8331

springcreekumc.org

Touchstone Community Church (UCC)

17 Old San Antonio Rd (830) 428-2817

touchstonecc.org

Trinity Presbyterian Church

31 Ammann Rd (830) 815-1212

trinityboerne.org

Unity Church of Boerne

121 Scenic Loop Rd (210) 395-4487

unityofboerne.org

COMFORT CHURCHES

A Gathering in Christ

23 US HWY-87

(830) 995-2711

Comfort Baptist Church 100 Amber Dr. (830) 995-3638

comfortbaptistchurch.com

Comfort Church of Christ

819 Front St. (830) 377-4855

dlange532@yahoo.com

Gaddis Memorial United Methodist Church

141 US HWY-87

(830)995-3813

gaddischurch.org

Immanuel Lutheran Church

318 High St. (830) 995-3756

immanuellutherancomfort.com

Kendall County Cowboy Church

605 FM 289 (Comfort) (210) 529-2144

kendallcountycowboy church.org

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

114 US HWY-87 (830) 995-3708

sacredheartcomfort.org

St. Boniface Episcopal Church

116 US HWY-87

(830) 995-3897

Stboniface-comfort.org

Enjoy nature and sports at area parks and trails

Parks

CITY OF BOERNE PARKS

Boerne City Lake Park

1 City Lake Road

The 100-acre community park and lake offer a variety of recreational activities including a fishing pier, boat dock and ramp, bird observation blind, volleyball court, covered playground, butterfly garden, 9-hole Frisbee golf, picnic units with grills, trails, wildlife, fire rings and more. However because the lake is a city water supply, no gas-powered boats are allowed.

Boerne City Park

106 City Park Rd

A unique athletic park and facilities that include tennis courts, playground, Municipal pool, The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, and Cibolo Nature Center.

Cibolo Center for Conservation.

140 City Park Rd (Nature Center)

33 Herff Rd (Farm) (830) 249.4616

100 acres of Hill County trails, wilderness and a historic farm. Saturday Farmers Market located at the Farm.

Main Plaza and Waterworks

Terrace

100 N. Main St

Located in the heart of Boerne. Many events take place on the lawn of Main Plaza where the Gazebo takes center stage. Great place to relax, sit on a bench by the pond and people watch as passers-by stroll along Main Street.

Northrup Park

37550 IH-10W

A premier sports facility that offers a variety of sports fields, basketball court, youth and adult baseball fields, volleyball sand courts, and more.

River Road Park

415 River Rd

Located on the banks of the Cibolo Creek, the park is home to Boerne’s famous wild ducks and geese. One of the unique features is the dam locat-

ed at the east end of the park. Walking trails, picnic tables, public fishing.

Veterans Plaza

801 S Main St

Park includes a Walk of Honor, memorial plaques, and is handicapped accessible.

Kinderpark

111 Water St

Tucked in a quiet neighborhood, this is the most child-friendly public park in town. Play equipment is shaded by century-old oak trees and is appropriate for a wide range of ages.

KENDALL COUNTY PARKS

James Kiehl River Bend Park

118 River Bend Rd (Comfort)

A secluded park perfect for fishing, paddling, swimming, and relaxing along the Guadalupe River.

Joshua Springs Park and Preserve

716 FM 289 (Comfort)

Stocked pond, bird blinds, walking trails, picnic areas, and pavilions. The Ring Mountain Event Center is located on the hilltop with panoramic views, and it can be rented for events.

Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area

143 Mark Twain Dr (Boerne)

117-acre scenic canyon with Guadalupe River frontage allowing public river access. Trails, birding, wildlife viewing, fossil and nature study.

STATE PARKS

Guadalupe River State Park

3350 Park Rd 31 (Spring Branch)

Located 20 minutes from Boerne. Combined with adjacent Honey Creek State Natural Area, the park encompasses 4,200 acres of Texas Hill Country habitat.

A rest stop along the Old No. 9 Trail offers water for humans and their furry friends.

Old Tunnel State Park

10619 San Antonio Rd (Fredericksburg)

Located in Kendall County, 13 miles north of Comfort. Bats emerge nightly during season (May-Oct) from an abandoned railway tunnel.

Trails

Old No. 9 Trail

358 Esser Rd

This trail follows the Old No. 9 Railway through town. The Patrick Heath Public Library is connected to the trail by a bridge. There is also a lot to explore on the library grounds.

Currey Creek Trail

1017 Adler Rd

0.5- mile linear park trailhead is located at the Parks & Rec Offices on Adler Rd. and winds 0.5 miles to Blanco Rd.

Cibolo Trail

North Trail Head (100 N Main)

South Trail Head (106 City Park Rd)

3.15-mile linear park. It follows Cibolo Creek and extends from Main Plaza to City Park. Users can navigate in and out of the famed Hill Country Mile.

Public Art Trail

Art al Fresco

www.artalfresco.org

Art al Fresco is Boerne’s walkable, outdoor art adventure where you can get up close with large-scale sculptures that are placed throughout the historic Hill Country Mile and throughout the Boerne trail and parks system, the library grounds, and more.

Hill Country Mile

www.HillCountryMile.com

A walk along Boerne’s Hill Country Mile will yield a treasure-trove of more than 50 colorful stores in historic buildings that have been given new lives as shops, craft breweries, restaurants, bistro’s, galleries, and more. Country Living Magazine named the Hill Country Mile one of the “Top 25 Small Town Main Streets in America.”

River Road Park hugs the banks of the Cibolo Creek where Boerne’s iconic ducks hang out.

Government & Services

Contact info for elected officials and available services

VOTING

Kendall County Elections Department

221 Fawn Valley

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 331-8701

Texas does not have online voter registration. You can request a voter registration application be mailed to you or pick one up in person. It must be returned or mailed at least 30 days prior to election date. www.co.kendall.tx.us/elections

ELECTED OFFICIALS FEDERAL

U.S. Senator John Cornyn

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz

U.S. Representative Chip Roy TX-21

STATE

Sen. Donna Campbell Senate District 25

Rep. Ellen Troxclair

State House District 19

KENDALL COUNTY

(830) 249-9343

www.co.kendall.tx.us

Judge Shane Stolarczyk

Commissioners

Christina Bergmann, Pct. 1

Andra Wisian, Pct. 2

Richard Chapman, Pct. 3

Chad Carpenter, Pct. 4

MUNICIPALITIES

City of Boerne

Boerne City Hall

447 N. Main St

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 249-9511

www.ci.boerne.tx.us

Mayor Frank Ritchie

Council Members

Ty Wolosin

Sharon D. Wright

Quinten Scott

Bryce Boddie

Joseph Macaluso

City of Fair Oaks Ranch

7286 Dietz Elkhorn

Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015

(210) 698-0900

www.fairoaksranchtx.org

Mayor Greg Maxton

Council Members

Emily Stroup

Keith Rhoden

Michelle Bliss

Laura Koerner

Scott Parker

Chesley Muenchow

Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District

(830) 816-2504

www.ccgcd.org

Board members

Milan J. Michalec, President

Bob Webster

Curt G. Campbell

Allan P. Bloxsom, III

Benjamin Eldredge DRIVERS’ LICENSES

All driver license and identification card services including drive tests are by appointment at www.dps.texas.

gov/Driver License/ appointments

Driver’s License

Texas Department of Public Safety

1415 East Blanco

Rd, Suite 2, Boerne (830) 249-6335

REGISTRATION LICENSE PLATES

Kendall County Tax Assessor-Collector

201 E. San Antonio, Suite 105

Boerne, Texas 78006 (830) 249-9343

co.kendall.tx.us/ page/county.assessor.collector

Boerne City Hall (above) shares space with the Patrick Heath Public Library (far right) on the City Campus.

ANIMAL SHELTERS

Boerne Animal Shelter

(830) 249-2456

www.ci.boerne.tx.us/79/Animal-Care-Services

Kendall County Animal Control Shelter

(830) 537-3430

co.kendall.tx.us/page/animal. control

RECYCLING

Kendall County Solid Waste

46 Spanish Pass Rd Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 537-4542

Comfort

28 FM 473

Comfort, TX 78013 (830) 3318250

Kendall County Brush Site

202 Charger Blvd

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 331-8156

OTHER SERVICES

AIRPORTS

San Antonio Intl. Airport

9800 Airport Blvd

(San Antonio) (210) 207-3433

Boerne Stage Airfield

400 Boerne Stage Air Field

(830) 981-2345

www.boernestage airfield.com

Comfort Airpark

175 Air Park Rd

Comfort, TX 78013

(714) 316-9058

LIBRARIES

Boerne Patrick Heath Public Library

451 N. Main St

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 249-3053

www.ci.boerne.tx.us/2295/ library

Comfort Public Library

701 High St Comfort, TX 78013

www.comfortpublic library.org

(830) 995-2398

Kendalia Public Library

2610 FM-473

Kendalia, TX 78027 (830) 336-2002

kendalialibrary.org

POSTAL SERVICES

Boerne Post Office 607 E. Blanco Rd (830) 249-2414

Boerne UPS Store 215 W. Bandera Rd

Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-6720

Comfort Post Office 726 Front St

Comfort, TX 78013 (830) 995-3603

SENIOR CENTER

The Center at Kronkosky Place 17 Old San Antonio Rd

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 249-2114

www.thecenterboerne.org

COMFORT

Comfort Golden Age Center 628 Front St., Comfort, TX 78013 (830) 995-3032

www.comfortgac.org

TRANSPORTATION

ART-Alamo Regional Transit

(866) 889-7433

Chauffeurs on Demand (210) 887-5866

Hill Country Crown SUV (817) 368-0279

Uber & Lyft services

Available in some parts of the county.

An Antique Town... and So Much More!

Comfort, an unincorporated community in Kendall County, has long been known as a destination for antique-lovers, and for good reason. Located just 15 minutes from Boerne and 45 minutes from San Antonio, Comfort was established in 1854 by German Freethinkers.

Comfort is the tranquil type of town where people escape to from large cities in order to settle down and raise a family. Others find it the perfect place to retire.

The Guadalupe River and Cypress Creek meander throughout the town, and much of the recreational economy is built upon the river. The town has a more laid-back vibe than some of its Texas Hill Country neighbors, and that is the way the locals like it!

Today, this charming town is well known for its quaint bed and breakfasts, dining scene, live music, wineries and distilleries, outdoor recreation, and shopping along a Historic district that is rich in history. Nearly the entire downtown is walkable and many of the buildings are on the National Historic Register, with several of these architectural gems now being given new lives as galleries, bistros, retail stores, and more.

The downtown area boasts more than 100 structures in the area dating back to the 1800s, with a few designed by the noted architect Alfred Giles.

There are abundant bed and breakfasts in the area that offer everything from lavishly decorated Victorian Mansions to rustic accommodations and picturesque riverside lodging--- and everything in-between. There are also several RV parks in the area, including some that offer cabins.

The country roads that wind along the Guadalupe River and Cypress Creek which meander through town are perfect for motorcycle and bike enthusiasts, especially during the spring when the roadsides are dotted with blazing color from the wildflowers.

Nearby Old Tunnel State Park is also a great place to bat watch, and Buckhorn Golf Course is also nearby.

For more information about Comfort, visit the Comfort Chamber of Commerce website at www.ComfortChamber.com

Comfort’s High Street is lined with a variety of shops and galleries. Comfort

Just 8 miles southeast of Boerne is the city of Fair Oaks Ranch (FOR), which encompasses parts of Kendall, Comal and Bexar counties within its 8.5 square miles. The land on which the city sits originally was the property of Ralph Fair, Sr. who was a successful cattle and oilman, and is one of the most popular areas to live in Kendall County due to its convenient location that allows quick commute times to both San Antonio and Boerne.

The Fair family established a residential community in the 1970’s, and by 1988 the area was incorporated. It is served by its own 24-hour police force, with other services such as fire protection contracted through the nearby Leon Springs Volunteer Fire Department, and EMS services contracted through Acadian Ambulance Services.

The City of Fair Oaks Ranch is a Home Rule city, and it is served by a Mayor and Council, and the City Manager is the Chief Operating Officer for the City working under the City Council. This close-knit community is also served by an active Fair Oaks Ranch Homeowner’s Association (FORHA), who also own and maintain the parks and trails that serve members of the

FORHA and their guests. The houses are generally single-family residential with some commercial, and the city and its facilities are well-maintained.

The city of FOR is served by the Boerne Independent School District, with schools that serve residents being Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary, Kendall Elementary and Van Raub Elementary Schools which serve grades K-5; Boerne Middle School South and the new Capt. Mark Tyler Voss Middle School serving grades 6-8; and Boerne Samuel V. Champion High School serving grades 9-12.

Prominent features of FOR are the tree-lined median, which also leads to the members-only Fair Oaks Ranch Golf and Country Club whose most iconic feature is the historic clubhouse, once the residence of Ralph Fair, Sr. The club, which lies in the heart of FOR against a backdrop of heritage trees and a lush golf course, offers members tennis, golf, swimming, dining, and fitness activities. Many weddings and other celebrations are also held at the club.

For more information about Fair Oaks Ranch, visit www.FairOaksRanchTx.org.

Fair Oaks Ranch

Organizations

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation (BKCEDC)

1221 S. Main St

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 331.9070

www.bkcedc.com

The Boerne and Kendall County Economic Development Corporation (BKCEDC) is an independent, 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization that spearheads the development and diversification of the economy in Boerne and Kendall County. Along with the attraction of quality businesses and job-producing capital investment, the organization also provides support to help local companies stay, expand, and exceed expectations.

YOUTH GROUPS

Kendall County Youth Agriculture & Equestrian Center

648 FM 289

Comfort, TX 78013

(830) 331.8242

www.kcyaec.org

Home to 4-H, FFA and Jr. Livestock members who participate in agriculture and equestrian activities, competitions and educational enterprises.

The mission is to proide a sustainable livestock and equestrian facility for Kendall County 4-H, FFA and Jr. Livestock youth, fund scholarships and make available a multi-purpose venue for the Texas Hill Country community and beyound. Annual fundraising event is the Family Ranch Rodeo Fest.

Kendall County 4-H Clubs

www.Kendall.agrilife.org/4-h/

Kendall County Junior Livestock Association

www.kcjla.org

Encourages young men and women to become future farmers and ranchers through educational experiences, livestock production and an annual

livestock show and sale, each January at the Youth Ag & Equestrian Center.

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce

121 S. Main Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 249.8000

www.boerne.org

The Chamber has approximately 1,000 members representing over 27,500 employees. Since 1928, the goal of the Chamber is to promote commerce and improve economic vitality through advocacy, education and connections of its members and community.

Comfort Chamber of Commerce/ Visitor Center

630 Hwy 27

Comfort, TX 78013 (830) 995.3131

www.comfortchamber.com

The Comfort Chamber of Commerce is the official chamber for the area and has been serving Comfort and surrounding communities for over 60 years. They also serve as a visitors center with maps, brochures and area information.

BOERNE VISITORS CENTER

For more information about area events, shopping, dining, lodging and more, go to VISITBOERNE.ORG, the official website of the Boerne Visitors Center. Pick up brochures, maps, the Boerne Visitors Guide and more. Or download a copy from the website. The Boerne Visitors Center is located at 282 N. Main. (830) 249.7277.

Fiber technology expanding in the Hill Country

Fiber Internet service expands user’s horizons in many ways by allowing access to online-based services at significantly faster speeds compared to traditional broadband.

Fiber optics are transparent glass fibers, about the diameter of a human hair.

According to the Federal Communications Commission, these transparent glass fibers carry data converted to light electrical signals through to its destination.

“The same fiber providing your broadband can also simultaneously deliver phone service (VoIP) and video services, including video-on-demand.”

Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) is among the local internet service providers that offer highspeed internet service via its 100% fiber network.

Since there’s no shared bandwidth or weather interference, fiber networks are able to deliver fast and reliable service for streaming devices, smartphones, gaming consoles, computers, and other smart devices.

Fiber Internet speeds vary depending on subscription level.

“The speed you will need depends on the number of devices you plan to connect, or the amount of data you plan to send and or receive,” according to the internet service provider.

“The more devices you plan to connect at the same time, the more bandwidth you will need.” BEC Fiber offers monthly plans from 100 Mbps up to 1 Gbps with symmetrical upload and download.