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Tuesday Showing off January 5, 2021 A big 8 pages $1 boost Inside BISD student Holiday hoops enrollment is going back up and will have uptick when classes begin
BY KEITH E. DOMKE ■ Managing Editor [email protected]
Enrollment numbers in Boerne ISD schools are creeping up and are expected to receive a big boost when Kendall County high the second semester begins schools continued their next week. 2020-21 basketball sea- Superintendent Tom Price sons over the long New provided the latest student Year’s weekend. For de- statistics during the board of tails, see Sports, Page 6. trustees December meeting. “We’re slowly going up,” he said, adding the current enrollment was 9,641 stu- Happy ... dents toward the end of the calendar year. ... Birthday Price earlier said 9,577 stu- JANUARY 5 dents were enrolled at the Jerry Edrington beginning of the current aca- Linda Flores demic year. The 64-student Thomas Harris increase since then computes Dick O’Keeffe to about a 7 percent hike. Benjamin Potts However, the superinten- Clara Seamans dent said 55 new students Graham Apperton will be added when the sec- Pat Reynolds ond semester starts on Jan. JANUARY 6 11. Also, 36 students who Marianela Alonso currently are being home- Merry Brown schooled will return. That Reyna Johnson Robert Oliver will bring enrollment to Lillian Thrasher 9,732, or 16 percent more Evelyn Upshaw since opening day. John Arvia “I’m excited about the num- Zane Edge bers,” Price said, adding that Veronica Smith parents of the new enrollees Rod Gray are, in part, choosing BISD Reyes Sosa The annual Kendall County Junior Livestock Show got underway on Sunday as turkeys and their because of the in-classroom JANUARY 7 young owners/handlers took center stage at the youth agricultural and equestrian center outside instruction and e-learning Ann Anderson of Comfort. The hens were shown first, followed by the toms. TOP: The top placers in the hens options. James Hurst anxiously eye the judge as he gets ready to announce the grand champion and reserve grand In October, the district Sammy Kent champion. Pictured are, from left, Blake Burkholder, Natalie Burkholder, Lane Matter, Mason announced that a dip in stu- Morris Lile Colleen Mahler Matter (in front), Ty Matter and Brooklyn Matter. Blake Burkholder ended up as grand champion dent enrollment compared to Jo Ann Pierce while Natalie Burkholder was reserve grand champion. The other four placed third through sixth, the projected numbers for the Carolyn Kent respectively. ABOVE LEFT: Judge Kyle Morgenroth checks out Addison Wright’s hen as it is first current academic year forced Luciana Lozano brought into the arena. ABOVE RIGHT: Koen Huebner holds his turkey as the judging continues. the BISD back into recap- Leonard Melcher The hog show took place on Monday. Sheep are scheduled Thursday and cattle will be judged ture status. With it comes a Karoline Forren Friday. The auction will take place on Saturday. Star photos by Keith E. Domke payment as high as $3-plus Lucya Salwa million to the state, which Jean Sheffy would come from available Sandra Sanchez funds. Joan Bradshaw The district, using growth Food safety process improved estimates provided by a hired demographer, projected there BY ZACHARY-TAYLOR WRIGHT would be 10,137 students in Deaths ■ Businesses must report if workers have virus BISD schools at the start of Ignacio Gilberto Melchor Staff Writer the 2020-21 year. However, Amalia Ortiz Vera [email protected] missioner Christina Bergmann said includes a stipulation that employ- the year started with the For complete obituaries, see Page 2 she, County Attorney Bill Ballard ers should maintain confidentiality 9,577 total. The difference and online at www.boernestar.com. Kendall County’s food safety prac- and county Health Inspector Brenda in accordance with the Americans between projected and actual tices have been updated and now Bell have been working with health with Disabilities Act. Under the act, enrollment affects funding require businesses to report to the services to update the food safety while employers are allowed to ask from the state as Boerne Burn emergency management department practices, which were sent to food employees if they are experiencing ISD is considered a wealthy Ban in the city or county if employees establishments earlier this month. COVID-19 symptoms or have been district. test positive for COVID-19. Kend- Bergmann said the updated food diagnosed, employers cannot ask for “Putting all that into the ON all County Emergency Management safety practices now require food test results if the employee does not (funding) formula, and Coordinator Jeff Fincke urged establishments to contact the city or respond to questioning. However, because we’re considered employees to consider the community county if an employee tests positive employers are allowed to bar the a wealthy district, it puts us and stay home if they are showing for COVID-19. employee from working should he back into recapture,” former symptoms. The new practice of reporting Index Kendall County Precinct 1 Com- employee cases to the county or city See SAFETY, page 5 See BISD, page 5 At the Trail 8 Bookworm 8 Capital Highlights 4 Classifieds 7 Crossword 5 Owner questions why bars targeted for closure Focus on the Family 2 I ain’t jokin’ with you 4 BY ZACHARY-TAYLOR WRIGHT Reports 3 ■ “I know that the governor’s orders are going to hurt these businesses, or Service Directory 3 Staff Writer that it will make it hard for these businesses to continue. But, for the health Sports 6 [email protected] and safety of the community, I would hope that everyone would comply.” Viewpoints 4 Volume 114 Number 2 Local bar owners and city and county – Christina Bergmann, Kendall County Commissioner officials say the reasoning behind shut- All contents copyright 2021 The Boerne Star downs under GA-32 doesn’t add up. they don’t see the data to support the idea, Veronica Brown, owner of Salvador The owner of Salvador Dobbs ques- either. As a result, there will be employees Dobbs and Little Gretel Restaurant, was tioned why bars are being targeted without without jobs or paychecks, revenue will be refusing to shut and lock the doors of her evidence of being a source of COVID-19 lost and even a canceled marriage proposal spread, and city and county officials said as a result of the closures. See BARS, page 5 Brown
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LIFE TRIBUTES Concepcion Munoz in Santa Isabel, Mexico. She met her hus- The family would like to express their gratitude toward the Amalia Ortiz Vera band, Nicholas Vera, in 1973 and they have been in love ever many dear friends who have prayed and sent messages of support April 29, 1953 – December 24, 2020 since. She worked as a cook at Meadowlands Charter School for and love to our family. many years. Amalia loved potted plants. For those wishing to express their Amalia Ortiz Vera, 67, of San Antonio, Anyone who knew Amalia loved her food, and she loved to condolences with flowers, the family suggests that potted plants passed away on Thursday, December 24, feed people. She loved to help people in Mexico, especially the that will live on after the funeral would be greatly appreciated. 2020. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, children, for whom she would collect and deliver toys and clothes. Arrangements January 5, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Holt & She loved to help people in general. Amalia was very loved and are under the care Holt Funeral Home with a recitation of the she loved being a mother, a grandmother and a great-grandmother and direction of Rosary beginning at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass to all her children. the staff of Holt & will be held Wednesday, January 6, at 1 p.m. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas Vera; her mother, Ma Holt Funeral Home at Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church Concepcion Munoz; her son, Marco Antonio Vera; her grandchil- of Boerne. To share with committal to follow at Boerne Ceme- Vera dren, Ganese Marie Vera, Kori Lee Mandry, Marco Antonio Vera words of comfort tery. Due to the ongoing pandemic, masks ll and Ashley Nicole Vera; and her great-grandchildren, Nicholas with the family, and social distancing will be required at all services. John Mandry lll, Renee Lynn Mandry and Ellie Marie Olague. please visit www. Amalia was born on April 29, 1953, to Enrique Ortiz and Ma She was preceded in death by her father, Enrique Ortiz. holtfh.com.
Ontiveros, of Fredericksburg, Texas; numerous cousins; and other his family and friends, especially his grandson, Zachary, and his Ignacio Gilberto Melchor relatives. dog, “Romo.” He also loved attending parties and was always July 31, 1948 – December 29, 2020 Gilbert was born on July 31, 1948, in Comfort to Marcos Melchor looking forward to the next one. and Rosalia Garcia Melchor. He attended Comfort High School A rosary and memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Jan- Ignacio Gilberto “Gilbert” Melchor, of and was a member of the Class of 1967. uary 11, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Comfort, Texas, age 72, passed away at Meth- In 1969, Gilbert enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his Church in Comfort. Interment will follow at San Jose Cemetery, odist Main Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, on country for two years in Denver, Colorado. From 1971 to 1976, Comfort. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, no reception Tuesday, December 29, 2020. he was a military personnel clerk (Fort Sam Houston) in San will follow. Gilbert’s family will host a Celebration of Life at a later Gilbert is survived by his devoted wife of 48 Antonio. In October 1976, Gilbert became a border patrol agent date after the pandemic subsides. years, Sista Gonzales, of Comfort; son Gilbert (Class No. 112) with the U.S. Border Patrol in Eagle Pass, Texas. Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents and sister Julia Arizola. Roland Melchor (Delia Castillo); grandson In May 1988, Gilbert became a deportation officer for the U.S. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift in Gilbert’s name to either Zachary Ryan Melchor, of San Antonio, Immigration and Naturalization Service in San Antonio. From the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Building Fund or the charity of Texas; daughter Cecilia Marie Melchor, of Melchor 1971 to 1998, Gilbert was a member of the U.S Army Reserves, your choice. McKinney, Texas; and loving brothers Peter San Antonio. Expressions of sympathy may be sent at www.schaetter.com. Perez (Velma), Marcos Melchor and Mario Melchor (Virginia), all In January 2005, Gilbert retired with over 35 years of government Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Schaetter Funeral of San Antonio. Gilbert is also survived by his loving aunt, Fidelia service. After his retirement, Gilbert enjoyed spending time with Home. Being open, honest with adopted kids Q: We’ve always been open FOCUS ON THE FAMILY develop their belief system. and why? Teach your children with our teenage son about These five disciplines are to know what they believe and the fact that we adopted him helpful for belief development why their beliefs are worth at birth. 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LAW ENFORCEMENT 5:46 p.m., 420 W Bandera Rd. - A drunk guy 2:32 a.m., 825 Johns Rd. - A man entered a KENDALL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE and they suggested the daughter call her mom problems with their 48-year-old daughter. Depu- The following is a brief, partial went shopping at H-E-B in a cowboy hat and flan- woman’s apartment with a knife while she was December 5 when she woke up. By 11:38 p.m., deputies were ties made contact with the family, and all was OK. recap of incidents reported by the nel shirt – stumbling around in the beer and wine sleeping, grabbing her by the arm while she was 2:38 a.m., 300 block N Walnut Way - A woman called back to the residence because the woman 8:18 a.m., 300 block Concho - A woman called Kendall County Sheriff’s Depart- section and carrying a liquor store bag with empty in bed. Her son was sleeping next to her. It was confused deputies. She said she thought someone said the actors were back. She admitted to being to say her neighbor shoots guns all day but didn’t ment. General locations are listed alcohol containers – and an H-E-B employee was unclear if the woman or the subject were injured, was attacking her dad. Then she said it was her on methamphetamine and seeing things around want her neighbor to know she called. Deputies rather than specific addresses. An not having it. but droplets of blood were found in the bedroom. dog yelping. Then it might have been kids hanging her house. The next day at 6:16 p.m., a neighbor were unable to locate the complainant, and no arrest should not imply guilt or 5:50 p.m., 300 block River Rd. - An “elder” cou- 7:22 a.m., 200 block Water St. - A woman and around. Then she said she saw two men. Officers reported seeing three adults fighting and scream- evidence an incident took place was found. innocence which will be decided in ple looked lost and disoriented and was trying to a man were seen yelling at each other, which didn’t find evidence anything took place. ing outside the house. A woman and a man left in 8:27 a.m., Staudt St. - A dad tried to call about a court at a later date. Anyone with find their way to the Holiday Inn Express in New concerned a woman because parents were drop- 3:06 a.m., 533MM I-10 W - A sargent and a a truck – possibly headed to a mobile home park. citation his son received on FM 1376, but deputies Braunfels. ping off kids at the strip center at Water Street deputy helped someone change a tire that went 10:30 a.m., 100 block Marlin Dr. - When a father told him his son needed to call back because he information about any of these inci- 6:33 p.m., 540MM I-10 E - A basketball hoop, in and Bandera Road. The woman involved in the out on their RV. picked up his 14-year-old son, the son requested is an adult. dents is asked to call the Kendall its entirety, and a ladder found themselves on the argument complained of neck pain and damage 6:38 a.m., 100 block Sandy Oaks Dr. - An uncor- to speak to deputies on “things that were going 9:30 a.m., 200 block Walnut Way - A woman County Sheriff’s Office at 830-249- road before the exit ramp. to her vehicle after a possible road rage incident. ralled horse was spotted prancing through the on at his mother’s house.” The son told deputies his left her husband, and he started threatening her 9721 or Kendall County Crime 11:31 p.m., 200 Fischer Dr. - A father and son 10:55 a.m., 500 block Oak Park Dr. - A woman subdivision. mother didn’t talk to him the night before or in the and her father on the phone. She didn’t want to Stoppers at 1-800-348-LEAD armed duo trapped a teenager they found looking complained of hearing loud music all day at the 10:50 a.m., 40 block FM 474 - Someone lifted morning, which he said was unusual. file charges but wanted the event documented. The (5323) or kc-crimestoppers.com. around their property with a couple friends. The construction site across the street. An officer asked an iPad from a garage sale, and they got away 12:24 p.m., 60 block Grandilla- A security guard son called at 1:29 p.m. father kept the teenager detained until officers the workers to turn down the music, and all was unnoticed. reported a landscaping truck in the neighborhood 12:05 p.m., 200 block Hwy 46 W - 17 cows BOERNE POLICE DEPARTMENT arrived. resolved. 11:36 a.m., 200 block FM 474 - A woman even though it didn’t go through the guard gate, of unknown origin wandered their way onto a December 5 Officers also made 20 traffic stops, worked two 11:30 a.m., 100 block Round Springs - A man requested a civil standby while her ex-husband’s saying this is the second time they’ve had issues woman’s property. Her neighbors said the cows 8:21 a.m., 545MM I-10 W - A man reported a non-injury accidents, assisted the public twice and saw an elderly man in blue jeans and a blue jacket family pick up his stuff. Measuring in football fields, with this company and there shouldn’t be services weren’t theirs. reckless driver was going 100 miles per hour on handled 50 security checks, one reckless driver, one walk off into the woods of a vacant lot after seeing the woman directed deputies to her house. in the community on a Sunday. The landscaping 2:48 p.m., 200 block Seewald Rd. - A man I-10 and threw an object at the caller. Then, the fraud report, threes false alarm. him wander the neighborhood. 4:34 p.m., FM 1376 and Nollkamper Road - Two truck belonged to a family member of the property reported two flags were stolen off his property driver followed the man until the driver hooked a 1:39 p.m., 100 block W Bandera Rd. - A man was more horses spotted trotting in the shoulder of owner, and they were helping their family with gate, one game camera was broken and the mem- U-turn and got back on the highway. The caller sus- December 6 found unresponsive in a black Mercedes Benz with FM 1376. landscaping on the property. ory cards were taken from his other game cameras. pected the driver was upset about driving behind 12:07 a.m., 121 Old San Antonio Rd. - A woman the gas pedal pushed to the floor. The car was hot 4:58 p.m., 8410 Old No. 9 - A hot-air-balloon 1:54 p.m., 3200 block I-10 - A man reported his 4:15 p.m., 500 block Red Oak Dr. - A woman an 18-wheeler pulling a windmill. heard noises around the Roy Mass Youth Alternative and the driver stayed unresponsive after the caller event turned frustrating for a man who reported storage unit was broken into. He said he found a reported a small, personal plane flying southwest 12:05 p.m., 100 block E San Antonio Rd. - A Center when she said there shouldn’t be anybody opened the passenger door. his vehicle was hit and the other vehicle fled while different lock on the unit, and everything in the unit was making a “popping” sound, and she was con- man slumped over in his car since 10 a.m. caused outside. 1:45 p.m., 800 block River Rd. - Loud noises were waiting on the event to start. was scattered when he opened it. cerned it was backfiring. No reports were made of a woman concern, who said she didn’t mind him 12:56 a.m., 600 block W Bandera Rd. - A white heard coming from an apartment that sounded like 5:35 p.m., 8400 block Old No. 9 - A man reported 2:50 p.m., 900 block FM 3351- A red sedan was a falling or downed aircraft. being there if he was OK. The man was taken into work truck reportedly hit a red car intentionally and things being “slammed around.” Officers checked there was a campfire about 5 feet around on the seen swerving off the road, over-correcting and 6:10 p.m., 107 Shooting Club Rd. - A man custody by officers. the two began arguing. The driver in the work truck the apartment and found all was quiet with neg- west side of his property. He also reported having changing speeds. A deputy pulled the driver over, reported an employee was taking money from the 1:18 p.m., 37000 block I-10 E - A woman saw was ready to leave but was detained. ative contact. a bag of liquor store alcohol sitting outside, but but they found the driver wasn’t intoxicated. The Boerne Diesel Repair over time. a man dressed as a police officer in a Town and 12:59 a.m., 538 MM I-10 W - A Nissan was pulled 2:25 p.m., 1381 block S Main St. - A woman deputies noted to disregard that. driver was having a blood sugar issue. 6:34 p.m., 523 MM I-10 E - A woman hit some- Country van. over for a traffic stop but the driver was taken into saw a man hit the curb. When she asked if he 10:51 p.m., 200 block Doeskin Dr. - A woman 3:28 p.m., I-10 W and Hwy 87 - A woman thing, but she wasn’t sure what it was. She pulled 1:43 p.m., 500 block Adler Rd. - A bunch of kids custody 15 minutes later. was OK, he said he was having a bad day, his tattled on her neighbors having a party, saying they reported the light at the intersection on Hwy 87 off the highway and exited her vehicle. were nimble. A bunch of kids were quick. A bunch 1:40 a.m., 100 block Star - A man was break- girlfriend messed up his car and he just wanted were making too much noise. The woman talked to for traffic turning onto I-10 E was off, causing traffic 10:38 p.m., 100 block FM 1376 - Three subjects of kids were lighting things on fire and jumping ing windows but fled the scene. The woman who to blow the car up. the neighbors, who apologized, said they would to back up. A deputy found the light allowed seven were spotted laying on the ground. They were over them. A man was concerned the kids were called knew where the man lived and offered to 3:44 p.m., 200 block Parkview - A minor thought turn the noise down and most people were leaving. vehicles to pass each cycle, so he directed traffic and looking at the stars. throwing the items away before they were fully out. take officers to that location. The man allegedly had she heard someone walking in her attic or upstairs, Deputies also made 30 traffic stops, served one cleared the remaining vehicles. 11:30 p.m., 525 MM I-10 E - A woman hit a deer 4:28 p.m., 500 block Irons - A man was spotted been following a minor “for a while.” so her neighbor called the police and advised her warrant and handled one abandoned vehicle, one 6:13 p.m., 100 block Daniel Dr. - A man reported with her vehicle, causing major damage to her circling the street a few times in a small, red truck. 4:26 p.m., School Street and Irons Street - Two to go over to his property. An officer checked the false alarm, seven security checks, two reckless his neighbor was playing “tons of music with bass front end, but didn’t want a wrecker or to have a When a woman tried to get a look at the man, he large dogs took a stroll. A woman caught one dog, minor’s home and all was clear. drivers, one traffic hazard, two animal calls and one that’s vibrating the house.” Deputies found no loud report filed. Her friend was on the way to pick her looked away. He was wearing a grey hoodie and a but the other continued on the lamb. The dogs 7:04 p.m., 100 block S Esser Rd. - A woman non-injury accident. music. up from Kerrville. black neck cover up to his eyes. safely made their way home. reported leaves and branches in the road that Deputies also made 36 traffic stops, conducted 11:40 p.m., Dodge Road - A man had an issue 4:52 p.m., 1381 S Main St. - A woman thought it Officers also performed 54 security checks, made rubbed the bottom of her “tall vehicle.” An officer December 6 8 security checks, assisted the public twice, and with his wife not bringing their 3- and 4-year-old was suspicious a man in his 40s was walking up and 24 traffic stops and worked one false alarm, two removed the hazard. 12:23 a.m., 100 block Blue Ridge - A Valleymart handled two suspicious vehicles, one false alarm, children home. The couple was not separated or down the Walmart parking lot dressed in camo. She non-injury accidents and two animal calls. 8:17 p.m., 100 block Whisper Way- A man’s sew- employee was concerned about an F250 parked for two non-injury accidents, one reckless driver, one divorced. said the man didn’t have anything in his hands but age was backing up into his tub and toilet. about an hour-and-a-half, but the driver was just traffic hazard, six animal calls and two theft reports. Deputies also made 17 traffic stops, served one thought it was strange how he was walking up and December 7 Officers also assisted the public once, performed taking a nap from driving. warrant, assisted the public five times, conducted down the parking lot. 1:09 a.m., 600 block School St. - A Days Inn 51 security checks, made seven traffic stops and 5:06 a.m., 300 block N Walnut Way - A woman December 7 one welfare check and handled three false alarms, 5:38 p.m., 1300 block S Main St. - Someone employee reported hearing music from The Grind worked three false alarms, four non-injury acci- said someone killed her daughter and was trying 7:30 a.m., Poehnert Road - A woman was con- two suspicious vehicles, three reckless drivers, one opened their car door into a man’s car and said House after guests complained, but deputies found dents, three traffic hazards, one reckless driver, and to frame her for the murder. 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PAGE 4 THE BOERNE STAR TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021 Viewpoints New year, new publisher. Who’s this guy? (Part 2) In last Friday’s column I let every- I AIN’TAIN T JOKIN’JOKIN WITH YOU ing manager, and the others have small, but really good. bars are fabulous and there’s so many one know where I had been for 21 gone elsewhere. There were several We had two good years and Granite shopping options. It just doesn’t get years and five newspapers prior to others who have come and gone, but Publications had other things for me any better. coming back to Texas. Today, I will Jim I mainly worked with these folks on to do. I got to work with a top sales That’s my story, and you now know write about the last 12 years and how Beaver web sales. lady who had been with the Courier a little more about this guy who’s I finally made it to Boerne. Publisher In 2010, we finally launched our for several years. She was asked to running the newspaper. It’s not just After leaving the Suburban Journals V.I.P. program in Boerne, along with run the paper. She’s doing great, as me, though, as we have a very pro- in St. Louis in the spring of 2008, I all the other newspapers, including anticipated. I still watch over some of fessional team at The Boerne Star had to make “the phone call.” You lucky for me, I had recently launched the nearby Bandera Bulletin. Every our newspapers, including the Elgin – Keith Domke, editor; Kolleen know, the call you need to make a V.I.P. program at one of my recent year I had the pleasure to go to each Courier. Roe, advertising manager; Joanie when you’re looking for a new job. newspapers. After a few calls and of the newspapers for two full weeks, In late November I was offered the Reed, bookkeeper; Kerry Barboza, This was only my second time in negotiating, I was hired. sometimes more. Many of you who publisher position in Boerne. That sports editor; Zachary Wright, news my life, the first being my initial job For the first two years at Granite are in business in Boerne might was one heck of a surprise. I was one reporter; Stephen Bartell, circula- search. In this case, I called my old Publications, I did only website work remember attending some of our of the folks who knew the area as I tion manager; and Melody Whitaker, friend, Rick Reynolds, at Granite for all our 23 newspapers, which presentations. had been working here on and off for circulation. Publications in Taylor, Texas. Rick included The Boerne Star. I still For the past two years, I have been 12 years, still doing web and V.I.P. If you ever have some time and and I had worked in the same group remember the old marketing team publishing the Elgin Courier in Elgin, projects. want to chat, please stop by or give “back in the day” and he was now the that was in Boerne when I first started Texas. We had lost three publishers Of course, I said, “Yes, when do I us a call. If you need anything, give president of Granite Publications. coming here. over the past couple of years, and start?” us a shout. Luckily for me, Granite Publica- Brian Cartwright was the longtime Granite Publications asked me to go Boerne had always been my favor- The Boerne Star has been covering tions was looking for someone who publisher. What a great guy. The help out there. ite newspaper and favorite town to Boerne and Kendall County since had web experience, which I did. sales team consisted of Kolleen Roe, After a few months they asked me come to. Over the years, Penny and I 1906, and our goal is to continue He was also wanting to start a V.I.P. Frank Schubert, and J.T. Maroney. to publish the newspaper. Again, I loved to come to Boerne. The people being the best newspaper in the area, program at all its 23 newspapers, and Kolleen is still here as the advertis- jumped at the offer. The staff was here are the best, the restaurants and and I ain’t jokin’ with you! THE BOERNE STAR Online Poll Is closing the bars and reducing occupation in businesses to 50 percent a good step in trying to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Kendall County?
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KENDALL COUNTY STATE SENATOR, DIST 25 REP. CHIP ROY JUDGE DARREL LUX DONNA CAMPBELL Washington, D.C. 20510 New year can’t shake COVID focus 201 E. San Antonio 888-824-6984 202-225-4236 Boerne, Texas 78006 donna.campbell@ SA Office - 830-249-9343 senate.texas.gov San Antonio, TX 78209 It’s a new year, but the news CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Food benefits increased Texans in need may apply Commissioners McAllister Plaza 210-821-5024 out of the capital continues to The Texas Health and for benefits, including SNAP CHRISTINA BERGMANN 9601 McAllister Free- chiproy.house.gov focus on COVID-19. Human Services Commis- and Medicaid, at YourTexas- RICHARD ELKINS way, Suite 150 Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted sion will provide $204 Benefits.com. RICHARD CHAPMAN San Antonio, TX 78216 DON DURDEN (210) 979-0013 MEETING TIMES last week that “a significant Chris million in emergency SNAP 201 E. San Antonio BOERNE CITY COUNCIL portion of vaccines distrib- Cobler food benefits during Janu- ‘I know Chuck’ 830-249-9343 STATE REP., DIST 73 6 p.m. second and fourth uted across Texas might be TEXAS PRESS ary as the state continues its The new year brought KYLE BIEDERMANN Tuesdays, 447 N. Main St. sitting on hospital shelves ASSOCIATION response to the pandemic. another California compa- CITY OF BOERNE P.O. Box 2910 as opposed to being given to Recipients of the Supple- ny’s headquarters to Texas. MAYOR TIM HANDREN Austin, TX 78768-2910 KENDALL COUNTY 447 N. Main St. 512-463-0325 COMMISSIONERS vulnerable Texans. The state mental Nutrition Assistance Financial services firm 830-249-9511 830-992-3471 9 a.m. second and fourth urges vaccine providers to ney General Ken Paxton and Program also will see an Charles Schwab recently Abbott won the final round of SCHOOL DISTRICTS FEDERAL LEVEL Monday, Kendall County quickly provide all shots. We additional 15 percent in their announced a $26 billion Courthouse, 204 E. San a legal battle. BOERNE ISD PRESIDENT get plenty more each week.” total benefits in January merger with TD Ameritrade. Antonio, Boerne Superintendent DONALD TRUMP Many health providers and The local officials’ order because of recently passed As part of the merger, the DR. THOMAS PRICE White House limited restaurants to drive- BOERNE ISD TRUSTEES county health department offi- federal legislation. combined company’s head- 123 W. Johns Rd. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. 6:30 p.m. third Monday, cials responded that they were through curbside pickup, “As we continue through quarters officially moved Boerne, Texas 78006 Washington, DC 20000 830-357-2000 BISD boardroom working as quickly as they takeout and delivery services the new year, these benefits Jan. 1 from San Francisco to U.S. SENATOR could to give shots to front- between 10:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. offer nutritious food to those Schwab’s $100 million cam- COMFORT ISD TED CRUZ COMFORT ISD TRUSTEES line health care workers and from Dec. 31 to Jan. 3. Austin who need it most, especially pus in Denton County. Superintendent 703 Hart Senate Office 7 p.m. second Monday Mayor Steve Adler and Travis DR. TANYA MONROE in the board offices lacked the doses necessary in these trying times” Wayne In a press release, Schwab Building County Judge Andy Brown 232 High St., Comfort Washington, D.C. 20510 to move to what Texas calls Salter, of HHS, said in a said the Westlake loca- 830-995-3664 (202) 224-5922 COW CREEK phase 1B recipients. Accord- imposed the three-day restric- statement. tion and facility in Denton 145 Duncan Dr., ,Suite 120 GROUNDWATER DISTRICT ing to the Texas Department of tion to limit social gatherings The state received fed- were chosen and designed STATE LEVEL at 6 p.m. second Mondays San Antonio, TX 78226 State Health Services, phase over the holiday weekend after eral approval from the U.S. as a more centrally located GOV. GREG ABBOTT 210-340-2885 at 9 Toepperwein Road, State Capital, Room 200 Boerne 1B recipients include those the state reported a record Department of Agriculture hub for Schwab’s nation- Austin, Texas 78701 U.S. SEN/ JOHN CORNYN age 65 and older and those 16 number of hospitalizations and to extend the maximum wide operations. Before the 512-463-2000 Russell Bldg. Rm. 179 FAIR OAKS RANCH and older with medical condi- new cases. allowable amount of SNAP merger, Schwab had more Washington, D.C. 20510 CITY COUNCIL tions that would put them at “Mayor Adler and Judge benefits to recipients based than 2,500 employees at its STATE BOARD (202) 224-2934 first Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Brown do not have the author- OF EDUCATION and third Thursdays at greater risk from COVID-19. on family size. The emer- Westlake campus, and about District 5 - 205 W. Travis 6:30 p.m. every month Various state news outlets ity to flout Gov. Abbott’s gency January allotments are 2,000 employees worked at Fredericksburg, TX, 78624 in the City Hall Council reported Texans in phase 1B executive orders by shutting in addition to the almost $2 TD Ameritrade’s location in 830-997-9759 Chambers could not find any vaccine down businesses in Travis billion in benefits previously Southlake. available to them yet. The state County and our state’s capital provided to Texans between Gov. Abbott welcomed health department encouraged city,” Attorney General Paxton April and December. Charles Schwab in a tweet the public to check its website said in a statement. Beginning in January, last week and reassured weekly for updates on vaccine District Judge Amy Clark recipients will receive a 15 Texans that the influx availability. Meachum denied Paxton’s percent increase in their total of California companies www.boernestar.com In the meantime, people motion, saying the state had benefits, which will continue wouldn’t change the Lone PUBLISHER should continue wearing a not shown “imminent and monthly until June 2021. Star state. Jim Beaver face mask when in public and irreparable harm.” The AG The additional 15 percent “I’ve talked to Chuck, follow all social distancing immediately asked the 3rd increase and the emergency I know Chuck,” Abbott EDITORIAL ADVERTISING guidelines, health officials Court of Appeals to block the allotment amount should tweeted. “He wants to keep Managing Editor | Keith E. Domke Sales Manager | Kolleen Roe order, but that court rejected Sports Editor | Kerry Barboza said. appear in recipients’ accounts Texas, Texas.” his appeal. Paxton then went by Jan. 23. 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or a new loss of taste or their employees to consider food and wasn’t wearing a said a few in-person learn- smell. providing a temporary revi- mask. If that’s the case, the ers are opting for e-learning SAFETY When asked what he would sion to that policy, paying restaurant may be required BISD when the second semester FROM PAGE 1 say to employees who don’t employees for time spent off to throw out any food that FROM PAGE 1 begins. notify their employer of work in response to the virus. employee may have con- “E-learning is a good or she declines to answer any symptoms or concerns Bergmann clarified that taminated – pending health Chief Financial Officer Tish thing, but it’s not for all questions about having because they need a pay- employers now are required inspection review – which Grill said at the time. students,” Price said, add- COVID-19 symptoms. check, Fincke urged them to notify the county or city, Fincke said can get very About 300 BISD students ing that campus principals The updated food safety to consider the community depending on where the expensive. started the year being home- reach out to those e-learners practices state: “In accor- they’re impacting. business is and which munic- Fincke clarified that the schooled, which takes them who are struggling. dance with state, territorial, “Is the paycheck worth ipality it falls under, but they county is relying on employ- off the official count. “Some kids just need a lit- tribal or local laws, restau- infecting somebody and hav- are not required to name the ees and employers to do the Price said the “magic tle push,” he said. rant and bar operators should ing them die from COVID?” employee in compliance with right thing because county number” to relieve BISD of As far as COVID-19 and notify the health officials in Fincke asked. “Employ- the Health Insurance and Por- staff can’t be everywhere and being in recapture is about the pandemic – the reason their jurisdiction and staff ees who feel bad and deal tability and Accountability police everybody. 9,800 students. the state allowed school dis- immediately of any case of with the public, all they’re Act (HIPPA). Bergmann said Bergmann said businesses “We’re chipping away at trict to offer e-learning as an COVID-19 among employ- doing is spreading the virus employers should identify in the county can call Fincke the amount (or recapture option in 2020-21 – Price ees, while maintaining if they’re going to work, if the infected employee is and businesses in Boerne funding),” Price said. “We said the top priority remains confidentiality in accordance which could be detrimental one who enters the kitchen can call the city’s emergency hope to get to a point where student safety. with the American with Dis- to employees and customers. or not. She said the county operations coordinator Cpt. we break even.” “Our COVID protocol abilities Act.” You know, it’s hard to just or city need to know if the Steven Perez. Bergmann Price also said there will makes sure our students are The Centers for Disease get people to just stay stay infected employee enters the said if any business owner be some changes in the safe,” he said. “It’s safety Control and Prevention sug- home. I know they’ve got to kitchen because that could isn’t sure which individ- in-person and e-learning first. We want our students gests encouraging employees work and all that, but times mean food potentially was ual covered the appropriate numbers when the second to come to school and get to self-screen for symptoms are really unusual right now. contaminated. jurisdiction, he or she can semester begins, which the best out of it.” before coming to work or They’re different, and, unfor- Fincke said, unfortunately, call either and it will be do not affect the overall Masks are mandated at suggests employers conduct tunately, we just got to take many places in the county reported it to the correct enrollment numbers. He campuses when social dis- health screenings before each more precautions than day- aren’t practicing wearing department. In the end, all said about 300 of the first tancing cannot be done. shift, looking for symptoms to-day stuff. It’s not normal masks as they’re required by of the information is based semester e-learning students “As students come back, like a fever, a newly develop day to day.” the governor’s GA-32 execu- on Kendall County Health will return to classrooms in mask protocol will be even cough, difficulty breathing, a The CDC encourages tive order, so his department Inspector Brenda Bell as the January. more important,” Price said, sore throat, muscle or body businesses that don’t pro- needs to know if an infected city contracts health inspec- The majority of the adding the virus “spread” aches, vomiting or diarrhea vide sick-leave pay for employee has had access to tion through the county. e-learning students are in within BISD is not coming one of the district’s two from the classrooms, but is high schools. being brought from homes. glass with the popular “Come ‘I am so sorry.’ They said, – New Year’s Eve. Brown esti- “We’ve come a long The superintendent said BARS and take it” slogan, which is ‘You have nothing to be sorry mated the bar could have made way with our e-learning,” latest COVID numbers typically tied to gun-rights about.’ I was like, ‘I do. You a half week of wagers on that Price said. “But we do the heading into the end of the FROM PAGE 1 imagery, and someone said just lost your job because of night alone. She also invested best with in-school learn- calendar year have ranged they wanted that image on a me. Because, you know, I $700 on champagne for the ing. We’re excited to have between 16 and 19 in the bar after it was announced T-shirt. Brown said someone can’t stay open.’ It’s horrify- night and spent about $100 on some of our students come school district. that the COVID-19 hospital- reached out to her and offered ing. The stress of this causes decorations that can’t be used back (to classrooms). … “Social distancing, we ization rate in the 22-county to print the T-shirts and give – I have a waitress next door later as they have dates on I still think the best place can do the best we can but Trauma Service Area (TSA) Brown the profits. who passed away in June. I them. Beyond holiday specific for our students is in the masks are the best preven- encompassing Kendall County Brown expressed frustra- guarantee you she’d still be expenditures, she ordered extra classroom.” tion,” he said. “We’re not hovered above 15 percent for a tion with Texas Gov. Greg alive today if it wasn’t for that stock in perpetration for the The superintendent also having a problem with it.” week, resulting in the shutter- Abbott’s executive order, say- shutdown.” holiday, and now has no way ing of bars and the reduction of ing there was no evidence to Brown said there needs to of knowing when her business business capacity to 50 percent suggest her bar was a source be financial assistance from will be allowed to reopen. under GA-32. However, after for recent spikes in COVID- the government for busi- The financial burden of clos- Aquifer Watch fear of losing her liquor per- 19 cases. Being the owner of nesses that shut down even ing isn’t the only downside Cow Creek Groundwater Conserva on District mit from the Texas Alcoholic a restaurant next door to her though they would rather be to the bar’s closure. Brown Beverage Commission, she bar, Brown said her servers at able to work. She said the said there was an engagement Current Drought 2 Water Level conceded and closed the bar. the restaurant have tested pos- federal Payroll Protection Pro- planned for New Year’s Eve. Stage as of 12/15/20 “The (Kendall County) judge itive for the virus, but none of gram doesn’t compensate her A man called Brown to tell her January Average 1.34” 1189.90 (Darrel Lux) gave me a letter her employees at the bar have employees adequately, and he met his girlfriend at her bar Rainfall saying that TABC says I can’t tested positive. she gets no break or money and planned to propose Thurs- 1.79’ stay open,” Brown said. “I “Are there bars that prob- back on the TABC permit she day night. Historical January 2.40” from told the judge, ‘I’m not clos- ably don’t care, and there’s paid for two years. Average Rainfall Nov. ing my doors,’ and he said, ‘I hundreds or thousands of Although bartenders at Sal- 30 Guadalupe Flow 48.9 cfs don’t blame you.’ It wasn’t people all on top of each other vador Dobbs do get minor Comfort (12/18/20) like, ‘Hey Veronica, you better and they’re doing things the assistance from the federal 117 cfs close your doors. ...’ wrong way?” Brown said. Payroll Protection Program, Historical Median Flow Guadalupe Flow “I even just got off the phone “Possibly. But that should be she clarified they make their 40.4 cfs with him right now. I said, ‘I’m dealt by each business solely living off of tips. Brown MEMBER FDIC Spring Branch (12/18/20) going to let you know, this is just like any other business said her employees may get BOERNE Historical Median Flow 151 cfs just a rant, but I just wanted that’s out there. I shouldn’t 40 hours a week from the 1208 S. Main St. 830-249-3955 Average water level is 18.02’ BELOW the December average to talk to you. I’m going to be the only one suffering. program at $2 per hour, so LEON SPRINGS For more informa on, visit us at www.ccgcd.org close my doors. I was going They’re using me as a guinea they would get $80 a week Ralph Fair Rd & IH 10 to make a stance, but I don’t pig. ‘Oh, if we close this, it’ll when they could be making 210-698-8100 know where it’s going to get look better. Let’s do that.’” upwards of $1,000 a week www.txheritagebank.com me. I don’t know if I’m emo- Brown clarified that she when the bar is open. Visit us online at boernestar.com www.rewardchecking.net tionally and mentally prepared understands COVID-19 is real Brown said she paid about for it.’ He (Lux) said, ‘Just so and rampant – going as far as $10,000 to TABC for a two- you know, if you hadn’t shut sharing that her father and two year liquor permit, but she your doors, there’s nothing I of her friends have the virus – won’t get any money back would do about it.’” but she said her bar operates for the roughly six months In a declaration from Lux the same as every other estab- the permit has been use- released last Tuesday, he clar- lishment allowed to remain less because of bar closures. ified that the newly imposed open. She said customers are She said her bar was closed restrictions under GA-32 were required to wear masks when in March, then opened in not his decision and said he they enter, leave or order at June, then closed in July, hopes the surge ends quickly. the bar. then opened in October “This pandemic has been Brown said she doesn’t before closing yet again last more than just difficult for so understand why “someone Wednesday. many people,” Lux said in could literally be doing what “TABC, I don’t know what his declaration. “It has caused we do here (her bar) with 35 their intentions are because damage to our physical, emo- people and it’s dangerous, but they’re only going to lose tional and financial health. It next door (her restaurant) with money by this,” Brown said. seems just when we can take 75 it isn’t.” She also ques- “Even though they’ve never no more, it deals us another tioned how her bar was any made so much money ever blow. It’s relentless. This is different than a coffee shop, because of liquor sales at not my choice or decision. The saying people are sitting down liquor stores. And then they’ve governor has issued orders that and having a drink at both. made it available for Chili’s to I am required to relay to our She said the only difference sell alcohol to go now, so their business owners. is the coffee shop sells drinks sales are going up hugely. I “It is my hope that the cur- in the morning, and she sells know because I have a restau- rent surge is short-lived and drinks at night. rant next door, but my bar with the distribution of several “If somebody could explain suffers 100 percent. COVID vaccines we will be to me and show me a proven “H-E-B is packed, I couldn’t able to return to a new sense of statistical map that this county even get a parking spot yes- normalcy soon. We need to get has two bars, and we are a terday. My gymnastics place back to supporting our econ- threat for this virus,” Brown my kids go to, if you just put omy. During this time, please said. “I would respect that, but a beer in all of their hands, do all you can to support our nobody can do that. It’s frus- that’s a bar. They’re intermin- local businesses in any way trating, and it’s just irritating.” gling, touching each other you can. They need your help.” Brown said she was con- – that’s the same thing. Maybe Precinct 1 Commissioner cerned for her employees and children aren’t as susceptible Christina Bergmann said she expressed her frustration that to get it. OK that’s great, but understands the impact the they are losing their ability they’re still going home to governor’s orders might have to work because of the bar their parents.” on businesses, but asked that closures. The bar closures came on people follow the new restric- “I did this because Boerne the precipice of one of the big- tions. Bergmann clarified that needed it,” Brown said. gest nights of the year for bars these are the governor’s orders, “Boerne needed a bar, Boerne and the county is required to needed nightlife, Boerne follow them. needed entertainment. That’s Answers to puzzle at right “I know that the governor’s what the bar industry is. It’s orders are going to hurt these entertainment. I have live businesses, or that it will make music. I have very fabulous it hard for these businesses to singer/songwriters who are continue,” Bergmann said in here, and that’s their paycheck. an interview last week. “But, Now, I just cut back their entire for the health and safety of the paycheck right now. I just can- community, I would hope that celed all this music until – I everyone would comply.” don’t know how long it’ll take After Brown initially said on to get this food and beverage social media she wasn’t going license, but it’s devastating. to shut down her business, she “I am the heartbeat to all of posted an image of a whiskey these people. I told my staff, LOOKING FOR A TOP AGENT TO SELL YOUR HOME?
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BY KER RY BAR BO ZA ■ Sports Editor The Champion boys bas- ketball team ended 2020 and began 2021 the same way – with a district win. On Thursday, the Chargers closed out the year with a 51-30 win over Dripping Springs and on Saturday, Champion hosted Kerrville Tivy and defeated the Antlers. 64-45. The Chargers improve to 15-1 overall and 6-0 in 26-5A. Champion closes out the first round of district this week with a pair of road games. They visit Buda Johnson Tuesday and are Addisen King (1) tallied 23 points in Saturday’s at New Braunfels Canyon on win at Kerrville. Star photo: Kerry Barboza Friday. Against Tivy on Saturday, the Chargers took control early and went up 17-3 by the end Lady Chargers earn of the first quarter. Champion coach Chris Adamek said their defense gives teams problems. two district victories “Our 2-3 takes a while to get BY KER RY BAR BO ZA lead ballooned to 74-16 as used to with our length and ■ the game went into the final Reid Higgins in the middle,” Sports Editor stanza. he said. “It takes most teams The Boerne Champion girls In the fourth, the Lady at least a quarter and a half to basketball team won two of Chargers outscored the Lady adjust to him and the length its last three games but more Lobos, 13-9, to close it out. that we have on the perimeter importantly, the two victories A total of 10 Champion surrounding him.” by the Lady Chargers were players scored, four in double Kerrville Tivy played better district wins, while the loss digits, as they had their way in the second and dropped in came in a non-district contest. in the paint. The Chargers 15 points, but the Chargers still Jesse Peart leans way back as he puts up a shot Saturday against Kerrville Tivy. Champion was busy were led by Hannah Bar- outscored them 25-15, for the Star photo: Kerry Barboza towards the end of last week raza who finished with 20 41-18 halftime lead. after the Lady Chargers lost to points, while Kristen Borg- “We got going offensively a the ship and eventually out- halftime.” any of the four periods. Antonian on Dec. 30, but beat erding added 16 and Khiara little bit at the end of the first scored Tivy in the third by Tivy outscored the Chargers Champion was up 11-8 after Lehman on Dec. 31 and Ker- Flugence hit for 15, while quarter, early second and got a a point, 12-11, for the 53-29 in the fourth but only by five one and then outscored Drip- rville Tivy on Jan. 2, to stand Addisen King was also in good lead,” Adamek said. “We advantage. points and Champion remained ping Springs in the second, at 11-2 this season. double figures with 13. Ken- were really attacking the bas- “They did a good job adjust- unbeaten in district play. 13-4, to double up the Tigers at Champion improves its dis- dall Skipper netted 7, Sydney ketball well and getting to the ing at halftime and threw a Dakari Hodge led the team the half, 24-12. trict mark to 6-1 and closes Reston and Shelly Broadbent free-throw line.” few new wrinkles at us and we with 16 points, Reid Higgins The Chargers won the third, out the first round of 26-5A recorded 5 each, Chandler Champion went to the line 16 were sluggish offensively, but added 14 and Braxton Burdick 11-9, to build a 35-21 advan- action when they host Buda Serra chipped in with 3, times in the first half and made we fought through it,” Adamek finished with 11. Jesse Peart tage. In the fourth, Champion Johnson on Tuesday. They’ll Emerson Deberry recorded 2 12 foul shots. said about the Antlers who are tallied 8, Charlie Georgelos put the game away by outscor- also host New Braunfels and Madyson Marquard hit a After halftime, the Chargers with a new leader this season added 5, Connor Walp netted 4, ing the Tigers, 16-9. Canyon on Friday to open the free throw. had a hard time getting going after longtime coach Brian while Isaiah Cruz and Garrison Jesse Peart paced the Char- second round of district. Both Flugence snagged 8 and didn’t score for the first Young retired after 25 years Giddens both hit for 3. gers with 16 points, Dakarai varsity game times this week rebounds, Borgerding three minutes of the period and with the Antlers and 37 years Against Dripping Springs on Hodge added 15, Reid Hig- have been moved to 7:30 p.m. grabbed 6 boards, King the Antlers cut into the lead, overall as a coach. “The guys New Year’s Eve, the Chargers gins and Braxton Burdick both Antonian had a strong start dished out 6 assists, Deberry but it still remained in double did a good job of making a were in double digits all four scored 7, while Isaiah Cruz to Wednesday’s game and had 5 assists, while King and digits. few key buckets to push the quarters, while the Tigers never and Garrison Giddens both scored 25 points in the first Hudson Lonsdale both came However, Champion righted lead back up to where it was at made it out of single digits in netted 2. quarter for the 25-12 lead on up with 3 steals. its way to a 67-44 victory. Finally, Champion closed The Lady Apaches were out the week on the road with winning, 50-36, as the game a 44-31 victory over Kerrville Cornerstone hands Hounds only second loss went into the fourth and then Tivy on Saturday. outscored Champion in the The Lady Antlers held a final quarter, 17-8, to put it slim lead after one at 8-6 but Bruce Bowen-led away. Champion outscored them in Addisen King paced Cham- the final three quarters. Warriors win in OT pion with 14 points and The Lady Chargers won the Hannah Barraza added 12. second period, 11-6, and took BY KER RY BAR BO ZA ■ Khiara Flugence finished a 17-14 lead into the break. In Sports Editor with 5, Shelly Broadbent and the third, Champion outscored Emerson Deberry had 3 each, Tivy, 12-7, to open up a 29-21 Boerne High suffered only its second while Emily Plank, Mady- advantage. loss in boys basketball after they were son Marquard and Kristen Finally, in the fourth, the defeated Saturday afternoon at home by Borgerding chipped in with 2 Chargers closed it out strong Cornerstone. apiece and Sydney Reston hit with 15 points, while the Ant- It took a little extra work for the Warriors a free throw. lers picked up the pace as well who defeated the Hounds in overtime, Flugence grabbed 11 and scored 10 but couldn’t 58-53, under new coach and former San rebounds, Marquard had catch Champion. Antonio Spur, Bruce Bowen. 5 steals, King dished out 2 Addisen King shot it well It’s Boerne’s first loss since Nov. Houston Hendrix (2) makes a assists and Barraza had 3 and accounted for more than 17, when they dropped their opener to pass during Saturday’s game. blocks. half their points. The senior Lanier. Hendrix led the team in scoring Champion rebounded from was the only Charger to hit The Greyhounds slip to 11-2 overall and rebounding against Corner- Former San Antonio Spur Bruce Wednesday’s loss with a a 3-pointer after she knocked and are scheduled to play two non-district stone. Star photos: Kerry Barboza Bowen was in Boerne on Satur- convincing win over Kyle down four of them as she games this week before opening district day coaching Cornerstone. Lehman, 87-25, on Thursday went 9 for 16 from the field on Jan. 12 when they host Canyon Lake. Cornerstone scored 8 straight to begin in a district contest. and finished with 23 points. BHS tangled with YMLA on Monday the fourth and opened up a 9-point lead at Only five Greyhounds scored after The Lady Chargers didn’t Khiara Flugence added and hosts Antonian Friday. 46-37, but the Hounds hit some big shots Houston Hendrix provided a spark off the let the Lady Lobos score in 8 points, Hannah Barraza In Saturday’s game, Cornerstone jumped and caught them with a late rally and tied bench and led the team with 14 points, the first quarter and posted scored 7, Kristen Borgerding out to an early 14-10 lead by the end of the it at 49-49. Luke Whidbee added 13, Ben Phillip fin- a 22-0 lead. Champion out- netted 4 and Kendall Skipper first quarter, but the Greyhounds outscored Towards the end of regulation, both ished with 12, Joa quin Gonzalez tallied 11 scored Lehman in the second hit for 2. the Warriors in the second, 14-6, for the teams had chances but neither connected and Rashawn Galloway hit a 3-pointer for stanza, 26-10, and was ahead Flugence collected 7 24-20 halftime lead. on the game-winning shot. the Hounds were knocked down eight 3s. comfortably at the half, 48-10. rebounds and blocked 2 The visitors from San Antonio heated Cornerstone played well in the extra Hendrix also led the team on the boards The Lady Chargers didn’t shots, Barraza hauled in 6 up in the third and dropped in 18 points, period and outscored the Hounds, 9-4, to and grabbed 8 rebounds and Whidbee let up in the third and matched boards, King had 2 assists while the Hounds hit for 13 and the War- get the win. The Warriors were up by two collected 7 rebounds. Devin Styles and the second period with 26 and 4 steals, while Emerson riors were up by a point at 38-37 as the in OT and hit a big 3-pointer from the cor- Galloway both dished out 3 assists and points while Lehman tal- Deberry also came up with 4 game went into the fourth. ner for the 5-point lead. Galloway came up with 4 steals. lied only 6 and Champion’s steals. Lady Texans defeat Deer Bobcats win seventh straight BY KER RY BAR BO ZA at home against Blanco. BY KER RY BAR BO ZA Canyon Lake to 10 for the by 17. Over the final three ■ Wimberley jumped out to a ■ 61-34 advantage. periods, the teams were pretty Sports Editor 21-8 lead and then outscored Sports Editor The Hawks outscored the even with Comfort netting 42 The Comfort girls basketball the Deer in the second, 16-10, Comfort High took its Cats in the fourth but only by and Devine scoring 41. team hosted the Wimberley for the 47-18 advantage. winning streak in boys bas- four points, 10-6. Both teams dropped in Texans last Saturday in their Comfort played well in the ketball to seven straight after Oscar Falcon and Freddy 13 points in the second and first game of 2021. third and tallied 14, but Wim- they defeated a couple of 4A Lozano both tallied 16 points, Comfort held a 37-21 advan- Saturday’s game was origi- berley dropped in 18 to extend schools to close out 2020. Jarad Schmidt had 7, Tucker tage at the halftime break. nally scheduled to be played the lead to 65-32. From there, The Cats clubbed Canyon Weyel and Blaise Dupre Comfort scored 14 in the on Friday, Dec. 11, but was the Lady Texans closed it out Lake last Thursday and also scored 6 each, Alex Martinez third and 15 in the fourth, moved until after the new year by winning the fourth quarter, defeated Devine the day finished with 5, Luis Martinez while the Warhorses finished because at the time, the Tex- 16-9, to outscore Comfort in before. netted 4, Jose Herrera added with 11 in the third and 17 in ans football team was still in all four periods. With the victories the Cats 3 and Nick Brandon and Rod the fourth. the playoffs. Shay Rodriguez led Com- improve to 11-4 on the sea- Campos chipped in with 2 Oscar Falcon had the Wimberley is known for its Comfort’s Kallie Doss fort with 12 points, Daniela son. They visit La Vernia apiece. hot hand again and led the volleyball prowess, but the (3) fights for the ball in Hernandez added 10, Erin Alt Tuesday before opening dis- Against Devine, Comfort team with 15 points, Jarad Lady Texans showed they a recent game. scored 8, Kallie Doss had 4, trict the following week. won 66-49. Schmidt added 11, Jose Her- aren’t bad in basketball either Star photo: Justin Tinney Meghan Davis finished with Comfort beat Canyon Lake, Again, the Cats came out of rera and Tucker Weyel both after they delivered a 30-point 3, while Katie Haffner and 67-44, and had a strong first the gate quickly and sprinted scored 8, Freddy Lozano setback to the Deer , 71-41. to 4-10 on the season. They Ashlynn Rodriguez chipped and third quarters. The Cats out to a 24-8 lead by the end finished with 7, Nick Bran- With the loss the Deer fall start district play on Tuesday in with 2 points each. dropped in 22 in the opening of the first stanza and that was don, Alex Martinez and Luis period and took a 38-24 lead the difference in the game. Martinez all tallied 4, Blaise into half. CHS also knocked The Cats were up 16 at the Dupre had 3 and Sabastian Lady Chargers take soccer opener in 23 in the third and held end of one and won the game Espinoza hit for 2. BY KER RY BAR BO ZA scheduled to play Monday of the goals and Dixon TOM DUGOSH BOWLING LEAGUE 12/29/20 ■ against Wagner but that Emma Mae Dixon had the Sports Editor match was called off. The other assist. The Boerne Champion girls Lady Chargers will play in Audrey Riordan was in goal Team Name W - L High Game High Series soccer team opened their the Harlandale tourney this for 65 minutes and came up Not Those Guys Again 147-69 253 Christian Hicks 702 Christian Hicks year a few days earlier than weekend. with 4 saves, while Claire Beer 4 My Horses 138-78 234 James Schmidt 636 James Schmidt expected when they kicked Emma Mae Dixon had a Burdett was in goal for 15 Chicken’s Chop Shop 128-88 225 Christian Hicks 571 Paul Hess off their season on Dec. 30 strong match and scored minutes and had 1 save. Dependable Roofing 120-96 224 Christian Hicks 536 Arthur Langenberg against New Braunfels. 2 goals, while Avery Case Before their match with the The Lady Chargers pitched added another goal for the Unicorns, the Lady Chargers Kingpins 111-105 221 James Schmidt 529 Max Maxwell a shutout against the Uni- Lady Chargers who were played in several scrimmages Solid 10 82-134 213 Arthur Langenberg 516 Stephen Crowe corns to win the opener, 3-0. winning 1-0 at halftime. and also hosted an alumni Rhapsody Labs 74-94 201 Paul Hess 500 Max Below Jr Champion, 1-0, was Riley Burkey assisted on 2 match.
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Community Cibolo’s wildlife tax valuation workshop goes virtual
The Cibolo is excited to offer our AT THE TRAIL the Cibolo. Masks will be worn and with emphasis on promoting healthy wildlife tax valuation workshop vir- social distance will be maintained habitats for songbirds. Attendees tually this year! Now you can learn throughout the outdoor tour. will complete the workshop ready about applying for a wildlife tax val- Maura This is a comprehensive series and to submit an application for a wild- uation under the guidance of some of attendees are encouraged to attend life tax valuation. Visit www.cibolo. the foremost experts in habitat man- Bobbitt each of the days to maximize the ben- org to sign up or receive pricing agement – and from the safety and efits of this workshop series. information. convenience of your own home. To register for the class, visit our Led by instructor Rufus Ste- populations. Finally, Craig Hensley website at www.cibolo.org or e-mail Night Hike: Animal phens, wildlife biologist, ecologist of Texas Parks and Wildlife will dis- Ben Eldredge at [email protected] for Tracks and Signs and author of “Attracting Birds in cuss how to monitor bird populations more information. Friday, January 8, 6:30-8 p.m., 140 the Texas Hill Country,” this com- on your land, and how plant diversity City Park Road. Join expert herpe- prehensive program will guide can help you attract birds. CNC&F Happenings tology naturalist Jasmine Torrez, landowners through the requirements The second session on January 16 Farmers Market at Herff Farm: and explore the CNC to examine the for Wildlife Tax Valuation with an covers practical applications for man- Winter Curbside Pick-Up tracks and signs of our native animals emphasis on promoting healthy Saturday, January 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., of the Cibolo. Enjoy the cooler night aging wildlife. Stephens will discuss habitats for songbirds. Attendees 33 Herff Road. The Farmer’s Market weather while hiking through the how to promote and monitor native will finish the workshop ready to The wildlife tax valuation is taking a hiatus over the holidays riparian forest and live oak, marsh submit an application for a wildlife wildlife diversity with habitat plan- workshop has a special em- and will return for curbside pick-up and savannah. tax valuation. ning, supplemental food and shelter, phasis on managing for birds. starting January 9th. Order your Get a chance to see native wild- The Zoom class will meet every predator control and deer manage- Submitted photo items online starting January 5 and life up close. Learn how to preserve ment. Will Newman of Texas Parks Saturday in January starting on the County Tax Assessors Office will come get your items through curbside tracks to take with you for study all 9th, culminating in an optional in-per- and Wildlife will teach us about the pick-up on Saturday between 11 a.m. while learning about the animal’s cover the process of submission son, socially distanced habitat tour of importance of land restoration and and 1 p.m. More information and a habitats, natural history and species the nature center on January 30. how you can find funding for this and review. Finally, you will have link to the curbside site is available at identification. Bring closed toed The first session on January 9 will critical work through grants. a chance to ask Stephens specific www.cibolo.org. shoes, a flashlight or headlamp and cover what wildlife you can manage The final Zoom session on January questions about your own land man- work gloves. Sign up or get cost on your property. David Langford, 23 will synthesize the information agement plan to ensure that your Wildlife Tax Valuation: information at www.cibolo.org. the former president of the Texas you have learned to make your application will be successful. Virtual Workshop Wildlife Association, will discuss the land management plan and apply On January 30, you are welcome to Saturday, January 9, 9 a.m.-2 Oak Wilt Workshop intentions and efforts that led to the for wildlife tax valuation. Dusty join your class in person at the Cibolo p.m., 33 Herff Road. Instructed by Saturday, January 30, 9 a.m.-noon creation of the wildlife tax valuation, Bruns, an award-winning rancher, Nature Center for a habitat tour with Rufus Stephens, wildlife biologist, Join Erin Davis of the Texas A&M and why it is so important to main- will discuss stocking rates and how Ben Eldredge. The nature center’s ecologist and author of “Attracting Forest Service for a workshop on tain this legal designation. Stephens to implement herd rotation practices four unique habitats on just 160- Birds in the Texas Hill Country,” this how to recognize, prevent and treat then will give an overview of wild- that can promote healthier habitat acres offers a wonderful opportunity comprehensive program will guide oak wilt on your own property. Sign life management planning and how and increased landscape productiv- for addressing a wide variety of land landowners through the require- up or receive pricing information at to assess ecosystems and wildlife ity. Shelby Presley of the Kendall management practices that are used at ments for Wildlife Tax Valuation www.cibolo.org. Optimistic outlook as we begin the new year at the library
Wow. This past year was a THE BOOKWORM library is continuing tempera- Wednesday, January 6: Curb- doozy, wasn’t it? ture checks, and we require side service, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. ; The library staff is hopeful Natalie everyone over age 9 to wear a bookshop open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. that 2021 will be a great year, mask when visiting. If you’re ; Little Listeners Virtual Story- filled with wonderful possibil- Morgan not comfortable coming into time, 10:30 a.m. ities for all of us! We’re here to BOERNE PUBLIC the library we do offer curb- Thursday, January 7: Curb- LIBRARY help you if you’d like to tackle side pickup, and, of course, side service, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. ; some new, fun challenges. you can download digital bookshop open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For starters, if you want to library’s main Facebook page. books to your mobile devices. ; Mysteries for Lunch, noon learn a new language, you You’ll find the direct link in Just call us to find out how. Friday, January 8: Curbside can try our Mango Languages our library’s web calendar. service, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. ; book- database, accessible through Staying informed shop open, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. our website. Mango has more You can contact us at 830- Saturday, January 9: Vir- Save the date! The library’s newest staff members are Libby Quin- than 70 languages to choose On Friday, January 22, we 249-3053, visit us at www. tual Bilingual Storytime, 10 from, including English for are offering a special Pin- tero, left, and Natalie Schun. The two library as- boernelibrary.org, download a.m.-4 p.m. ; bookshop open, non-English speakers. terest class for people who sociates can be found working at any one of the our PhDigital mobile app and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. If you need career help, the have always wanted to create facility’s public desks. The library encourages indi- you can also track us down on Sunday, January 10: All library has compiled plenty a painted masterpiece. The viduals to stop by and say hello. Submitted photo our two Facebook accounts Creatures Great and Small of useful sites to assist you in and on Instagram. Watch Party (Zoom link in class will take place at Gina questions, just call us or email day, January 19, at 9 a.m. your search. Just click on the web calendar), 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Marie’s Art Studio at 265 N. us and we’ll be happy to get “Online Library” link of our Upcoming events Monday, January 11: Curb- Main St., Suite C, which is set up. website. If you received new right down the hill from the COVID restrictions Tuesday, January 5: Curbside side Service, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. ; technology for Christmas, Please keep in mind that the service, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Food for Thought, noon library. Students will get the We take book donations don’t fret about not under- opportunity to paint a sunset standing all of it. We have Now that we’re in a new year beach landscape. you may be ready to clean out our helpful Tech Team at the The normal cost is $25 per ready! Just call or stop by to your house. We cheer you on person, but we ask that you as you declutter, but we’d also make an appointment with one pay only $12.50, with the of the four team members. ask that you please keep us in library paying the difference. mind as you gather up gen- As always, we have tons Only 10 people may sign up tly used books, audio books, of books on a variety of top- for this fun class. Just call DVDs and magazines. We ics that will help you make the library and tell us you’d always welcome donations of positive changes in your life. like to register. In the coming You can find everything from days we’ll provide more infor- these items! dieting, cooking, photography, mation about the payment If we can’t use them in our raising a hamster, doing family process, as well as the class library, we then pass them history research and so much time. along to the Friends of the more! Please let us know if Library to sell in its Book- you need help finding materi- Magazines and comics shop Under the Windmill. als on a topic of interest. We’d The library will be moving The money it raises by selling love to get you started. our digital magazines and books and other items comes comics from RBdigital to back to the library. We happily Winter youth event the Libby app sometime in accept your donations Monday Enjoy winter at our Frozen January. You will continue through Friday from 9 a.m. to Snow-to-Go drive-through to be able to browse, borrow 11 a.m. at the library. on Friday, January 15, from and enjoy all the same great Blake, 6 to 6:30 p.m. in front of our magazines and comics you Bookshop Under the library! Meet Olaf and Anna at loved, but in the Libby app Windmill You’ll never know how our drive-through party. While from OverDrive instead of Speaking of the best little much you mean to me! I will never forget staying in the comfort and RBdigital. used-bookstore, the volun- safety of your vehicle, the Fro- In addition to magazines teer-operated Bookshop Under our fi rst date. I knew from fi rst time we zen stars will provide you with and comics, we continue to the Windmill is open Wednes- met we were made for each other. take-home treats, including ice offer you a wide selection of day through Saturday each I love you! cream, and you can make your digital titles for you to access week, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You own snow! anytime, anywhere through the can find great deals on books Dearest Lynn, Annie Libby app. All you need to get for all ages, as well as audio We love you sweetie! Keep that Mom Live! At the Library started in Libby is your device books, movies, magazines beautiful smile, always! Happy Valentine’s Day to and even puzzles. The shop is Join us Thursday, January and your library card number We Love You, the best mom ever! Hugs & 21, at 7 p.m. for a virtual per- and last name (or password if located next to the library. Mom & Dad Kisses, formance by local musician you created one). Natalie Tyler Jackson. 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