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Staff Profile: Alison Topper on how the Library is more than books

When she’s not helping someone find a book, Alison can be found leading youth workshops or set up in the lobby for Ask Alison. Learn more about Alison.
City marks 100th anniversary of Veterans Plaza with panoramic recreation

Hundreds of Boerne residents and veterans filled Veterans Plaza on Monday, March 6 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Graham Monument. Read about the park's history.
City announces next leader for Boerne Fire Department

City Manager Ben Thatcher announced Friday, March 3, 2023, that Manuel “Manny” M. Casarez has been hired as the next Fire Chief for the Boerne Fire Department. Learn about the new chief.
Patrick Heath Public Library Receives Excellence Award from Statewide Agency

Of the 542 public libraries in Texas, only 73 received this award in 2022. Learn about the award.
Staff Profile: Jerry Carlos Reflects on Mission and Service

Jerry has been with the Boerne Parks and Recreation Department for 17 years, working in different areas to provide exemplary service. Learn more about Jerry.
Boerne Parks and Recreation announces new department leaders

The City of Boerne Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the promotion of two longtime leaders to be the department’s next Director and Assistant Director. Read about these leaders.
How to have brush picked up after winter storm

City details several ways to clear downed limbs from ice storm. See the options.
Applications for hotel occupancy tax funds now open

The HOT fund application deadline is Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 5 p.m. Learn about HOT funds.
Winter Storm Recap: How the City Responded

Check out this brief update on how the City of Boerne prepared and responded to February's ice storm. Read the update.
Provide your feedback to the Mobility Master Plan

Comment period remains open. Add your feedback.
City breaks ground on large sidewalk extension, utility improvement project

Project to add new sidewalks, water main line at Bandera Road, Frey Street, and Oak Park Drive. Read about the project.
City renames three departments responsible for development

A new webpage has also been launched to provide a comprehensive overview of building in Boerne. See the updates.
Library preserves Boerne history with digital archive

The online archive hosts thousands of documents and pictures detailing Boerne's history. Check out the archive.
Boerne Utilities customers can now pay bills by text message

The City of Boerne now offers a new text message payment option for Boerne Utilities customers. Learn how to sign up.
Bond Election Results: Voters approve City's Prop A and Prop B

The City will now develop a project bid schedule with the first bonds likely to be issued in early 2023 See the vote totals.
City hosts Oak Wilt Management Workshop

Workshop provides information about oak wilt and what resources are available for treatment and prevention. Learn about oak wilt.
City rolls out new online chat feature for utility customers

Boerne Utilities customers have a new way to connect with a Customer Care representative in the form of an online chat feature. Learn about Live Chat.
City partners with Kendall County to purchase brush grinder

The new machine replaces a broken one that was more than 20 years old. Read about this partnership.
Boerne named Scenic City and Award Finalist at TML Conference

The City of Boerne was recognized for two achievements during the Texas Municipal League annual conference in early October. Read about the recognitions.
1,000 visitors flock to Main Plaza for Library’s Book and Arts Fest

Festivalgoers enjoyed panel discussions and live readings from authors and writers. Read about the festival.
Boerne Fire Chief announces retirement after 40-year fire service career

The City of Boerne announced Monday the retirement of Boerne Fire Chief Ray Hacker. Read about Chief Hacker's retirement.
City budget lowers tax rate, increases public safety

The City of Boerne's budget for FY 2023 has been approved by City Council. See the budget.
City of Boerne Honors Its Superhero Employees

City of Boerne employees were honored for tenure and presented with special awards. See a list of recognized employees.
Boerne City Council calls for November Bond Election

The $36 million bond program will be voted on by Boerne residents, who will decide on two propositions. Learn about the bond election.
City of Boerne unveils new logo

The City of Boerne unveiled its new logo and branding story at the Aug. 16, 2022, City Council meeting. Read about the new logo.
Q&A: Talking water with Boerne Utilities director

We checked in with Boerne Utilities Director Mike Mann to get the latest on several water-related topics. Hear from Boerne Utilities Director Mike Mann.
City of Boerne launches new tool to report water violations

Webpage created to help conserve water during Stage 2 Water Conservation. Learn about water conservation.
11 officers promoted at Boerne PD ceremony

The ceremony included the promotion of four corporals, four sergeants, and three lieutenants. Read about the promotions.
Visit Boerne: CVB gets new name for destination marketing

The switch to Visit Boerne reflects a state and nationwide shift in the rebranding of local CVBs. Learn more about Visit Boerne.
Annual report shows Boerne's drinking water meets or exceeds EPA requirements

The City of Boerne Utilities has released its Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. Read on...
Foster dogs spend time at City Hall in new program

City Hall employees are spending time with dogs from Boerne Animal Care Services. Read more about the foster program.
Notice of 2022 Tax Rates for City of Boerne

This notice provides information about two tax rates used in adopting the current tax year’s tax rate. Read the tax rate notice.
Reminders about swimming in pools, natural creeks, streams

As the summer heat continues to shine brightly on the Texas Hill Country, the City of Boerne would like to take a moment to remind residents and visitors of some simple ways to safely cool off this summer. Check out these safety tips.
Boerne Fire Department hosts school supplies drive

The department is partnering with United Texas Credit Union to gather the supplies, which will be delivered to Curington Elementary. Learn how to donate school supplies.
Boerne honored among best Texas destinations in 2022 Texas Travel Awards

Launched by the publishers of Austin Monthly, San Antonio Magazine and Texas Music, the awards were created to celebrate the top travel destinations and attractions across the Lone Star State. Read more about the honor.
City to begin chip seal of streets Tuesday, May 31

See a schedule of the streets set to be re-sealed in June. See which streets are on the schedule.
Boerne IT wins award for collaborative public safety project

Staff from several City departments worked together to build a mobile video security unit for Boerne PD. Learn more about this IT project.
City to expand B.O.N.D. Meetings

As the City continues to plan for the future, a newly created program will be expanding its reach. Learn about the BOND meetings.
Movie in the Park schedule for 2022

Pre-movie activities begin at 7 p.m. and the movies will begin at dark and are the perfect family-fun activities available at no cost to moviegoers. See the full schedule.
ACS adoption event finds 26 pets forever homes

The furry friends included 20 kittens and six puppies, all of which were under the care of Boerne ACS. Learn more about this ACS event.
Traveling veterans memorial on display at Boerne Parks in May

A traveling veterans memorial will be on display at Boerne’s parks during the month of May leading up to Memorial Day on Monday, May 30. See the memorial schedule.
Boerne named Tree City USA for 12th-straight year

Boerne is one of more than 3,600 communities across the country to be recognized by the Tree City USA program. Read on...
Scout project for fish habitat gives Fire Dept. training opportunity

The Fire Department and Parks and Recreation staff helped a local teen improve the fish habitat in Boerne City Lake. Read on...
Boerne police officers recognized at annual awards ceremony

Recently, several members of the Boerne Police Department and 911 Telecommunications Team were recognized for their work in 2021. Read on...
Patrick Heath Public Library seeks 2 new advisory board members

The four-year terms begin June 2022 and end May 2026. Successful applicants will be residents of Kendall County. Read on...
Online bill pay to get new look in early April

Boerne residents who utilize online payments for utility bills or municipal court payments will notice a new look by April 1. Read on...
Boerne PD Chief, Assistant Chief sworn in at ceremonies

A new generation of leadership is at the helm of the Boerne Police Department after the new Chief of Police and Assistant Chief of Police were sworn in Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. Read on...
Boerne Mobility Master Plan

The Mobility Master Plan is a long-range plan that casts a vision for future transportation investment in and around the City of Boerne. Additional Info...
City survey seeks input on short-term rentals

The City of Boerne is seeking to learn more about the public's thought's on short-term rentals like Airbnb, HomeAway, and VRBO. Read on...
City names Steve Perez next Chief of Police

Perez has been serving as the Interim Assistant Police Chief since the retirement of Police Chief Jim Kohler in October. Read on...
Cody Lackey promoted to Assistant Chief at Boerne PD

Lackey, who has been with the department since 2004, assumes the position after the retirement of Assistant Chief Jeff Page at the end of February. Read on...
City planning director recognized for conservation efforts in UDC

The Cibolo Center for Conservation recognized Laura Haning for her leadership during the creation of the Unified Development Code. Read on...
Breaking Barriers: Boerne PD marks historic promotion ceremony

A Boerne PD officer promotion ceremony Jan. 21, 2022, marked several firsts in the department’s history. Read on...
Mental Health Officer a first for Boerne PD

The Boerne Police Department responding to more than 130 crisis calls in 2021 alone. Read on...
City employees volunteer at local nonprofits for Give Back Days

City employees from various departments teamed up on four days during the month of December. Read on...
City, community partners deliver holiday gift bags to Boerne school kids

City staff and our community partners delivered almost 100 gift bags to students at Boerne I.S.D.’s Herff Elementary School. Read on...
City Council approves new districting map

City Council approved an updated district map based on the latest U.S. Census data. Additional Info...
Citizen Commendation: Man honored for rescuing driver from Cibolo Creek

Cord Johnson leapt into action when he saw a driver crash into the creek. Read on...
Baptist Health System purchases land for new hospital in Boerne

The property consists of 23 acres located at the Northwest corner of Interstate 10 and State Highway 46. Read on...
City maintains strong Aa2 credit rating

Boerne holds a Moody’s Aa2 rating, which exceeds the median rating of Aa3 for U.S. cities. Read on...
20 trees planted at Boerne City Lake Park

This year also marks the 100th tree planted at the park since 2017, as part of the community’s participation in Texas Arbor Day celebrations. Read on...
Boerne, Kendall County resume signups for COVID-19 vaccine

The Boerne/Kendall County COVID-19 vaccine HUB is resuming signups for COVID-19 vaccination registration. Read on...
Kitten rescued from truck engine by Animal Care Services

Ellie Huron and Stefanie Fisher responded to the call on Monday after a man heard the kitten crying while driving through town. Read on...
City receives Municipal Excellence Award for student intern program

The award was given in recognition of management innovations demonstrated by the City’s creative approach with student interns. Read on...
Boerne Boo! A spooktacular family-fun was a huge success

From ghouls and goblins, thousands joined us for a ghastly good time at our free family-favorite event on Saturday, October 23. Read on...
City of Boerne welcomes new Director of Finance

Sarah Buckelew officially began her first day as Director of Finance, joining the City from nearby Fair Oaks Ranch. Read on...
Hundreds gather for National Night Out in Boerne

More than 600 people attended National Night Out gatherings around Boerne Oct. 5, 2021. Read on...
New hours of operation at Boerne Animal Care Services

The City appreciates everyone’s understanding as we remain as committed as ever to helping the pets and people in our community. Read on...
City, local groups partner to beautify community spaces

In total, 10 city staff from the Boerne Parks and Recreation Department and Special Events Office worked to help facilitate these projects, which were made possible by more than 130 volunteers. Read on...
Boerne Parks and Rec. recognized for outstanding athletic programs

The Texas Amateur Athletic Federation awarded two recognitions to Boerne Parks and Rec. and its staff at the organization’s 96th annual conference. Read on...
Boerne’s Chief of Police to retire

After more than three decades of exemplary service to Boerne and its residents, Boerne’s Chief of Police Jim Kohler announced that he will retire on October 31, 2021. Read on...
Boerne City Council approves Unified Development Code

The UDC combines into a single document various city ordinances related to development within the city limits. Read on...
Boerne named ‘film friendly’ by Texas Film Commission

Boerne could soon be the backdrop of your next favorite TV show or movie after the city was named a Film Friendly Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission (TFC). Read on...
New interpretive sign tells rich history of Boerne Crusaders Club

A new interpretive sign along the Cibolo Creek Trail tells the story of a social and charitable organization known as the Boerne Crusaders Club. Read on...
Boerne to welcome 2 new Assistant City Managers

Danny Zincke and Kristy Stark will join the City of Boerne as new assistant city managers. Read on...
City celebrates retirement of 2 long-time public servants

The City of Boerne has announced the retirement of Jeff Thompson and Pamela Bransford. Read on...
Boerne PD unveils new K-9 training facility

The Boerne Police Department held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its brand-new K-9 training facility over the weekend. Read on...
Coffee With a Cop builds relationships between officers, community

The Boerne Police Department hosted Coffee With a Cop June 10 to build trust and relationships with the public. Read on...
OprahDaily.com names Boerne’s Main Street Top 25 "Need to Visit ASAP"

Find out what landed Boerne on the OprahDaily.com list of best small town main streets. Read on...
Roof replacement permitting process

A permit for a roof replacement is needed as would be needed for any major structural work on your home. Read on...
Drug take back day bigger than past years

In total, the four-hour event collected 77 pounds of prescription medications. Read on...
Work on electric lines now saves on repair costs, reduces outages

Ongoing maintenance program part of utilities work to keep system in top shape Read on...
City recognized as Tree City USA community for 11th straight year

The honor is bestowed upon communities that show a commitment to effective urban forest management. Read on...
City expands ways Boerne Utilities customers can pay

Newly added update allows customers to pay via the city’s app Read on...
City, community partners recognize importance of conserving natural environment

In the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Boerne and its residents see firsthand the vital role our natural environment plays every day. Read on...
Library recognized for outstanding work, community efforts

The award recognizes 10 areas of service and outstanding contributions our library makes to our community and this year only 56 libraries across the state were recognized. Read on...
Police department recognizes officers during 2020 awards ceremony

The Boerne Police Department held their annual Awards Ceremony on March 11, 2021 to recognize exemplary service in 2020. Read on...
Despite pandemic, city continues to enable learning opportunities

Four Boerne-Champion High School seniors participated in city internships during the 2020-2021 school year. Read on...
Boerne PD dedicates newly built police K-9 area

Project spearheaded by two members of community as part of Eagle Scout program Read on...
City launches first-ever citizen survey

Boerne residents are encouraged to visit the city’s website to complete the online survey by June 3, 2021. Read on...
Partnerhsip at the heart of emergency response

A call for service in Boerne does more than dispatch our first responders. Often times there are hidden surprises they overcome as they pop-up. Read on...
Notice of Public Hearing on 2022 Tax Rates

A public hearing on the proposed tax rate will be held on September 13, 2022, at 6 p.m. at 447 N. Main St. in Boerne. Read more about the Public Hearing.