News Flash

Winter Storm Recap: How the City Responded

February kicked things off in true winter fashion as we have experienced what we hope is our big winter weather event for the season. The brunt of last week's winter weather and cold temperatures are in the rearview mirror, and we wanted to provide a brie...

How to have brush picked up after winter storm

As many people across the Texas Hill Country begin to clean up after the winter storm, the City of Boerne understands many residents in the City have downed branches and brush in need of disposal. Residents have several ways to have the vegetation removed...

Provide your feedback to the Mobility Master Plan

The Mobility Master Plan is a long-range plan that casts a vision for future transportation investment for people who walk, drive, bike, ride, or roll in and around the City of Boerne.

The plan will be developed through a collaborative process that will bu...

City breaks ground on large sidewalk extension, utility improvement project

City leaders braved the colder weather on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, to break ground on a much-need sidewalk expansion and utility improvement project in central Boerne.

The Capital Improvement Project will see the addition of nearly one mile...

Applications for hotel occupancy tax funds now open

The City of Boerne is now accepting applications from local groups and businesses for funds from the City’s Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue.

Each year, the City of Boerne receives hotel occupancy tax (HOT) revenue from a tax that is levied on guest rooms at lo...

City renames three departments responsible for development

Three departments at the City of Boerne that work with residents and contractors on development projects have been renamed as part of an effort to bring clarity to the development process at the City.

As of Dec. 16, 2022, the following departments have bee...

Library preserves Boerne history with digital archive

The Patrick Heath Public Library recently launched an online archive of thousands of documents and pictures related to Boerne’s history, marking a major milestone in a project that has been years in the making.

The library hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony ...

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. This option gives customers another safe and secure payment method available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you are interested in this option, please fol...

Bond Election Results: Voters approve City's Prop A and Prop B

Prop A and Prop B Approved

The City of Boerne’s two bond propositions were approved by voters in the November 8, 2022, General Election. The two propositions – Prop A for Streets and Mobility ($23 million) and Prop B for Parks and Open ...

City hosts Oak Wilt Management Workshop

The City of Boerne hosted a workshop Nov. 16 to provide information about oak wilt and what resources are available for treatment and prevention.

The Oak Wilt Management Workshop, co-hosted by the Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas A&M AgriLife...

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.

The new live chat feature can be accessed by visiting the Boerne Utilities Customer Care and Billing webpage and clicking on the...

City partners with Kendall County to purchase brush grinder

The City of Boerne partnered with Kendall County on the purchase of a new mulch grinder for the county’s brush collection site.

The new machine, dubbed the Beast and built by Bandit, is a 35-inch capacity horizontal grinder that will recycle brush and limb...

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, including becoming a Certified Scenic City by Scenic Texas and placing as a finalist for a Municipal Excellence Award in Public Sa...

1,000 visitors flock to Main Plaza for Library’s Book and Arts Fest

Main Plaza was packed with lovers of literature on Saturday, October 1 for the annual Boerne Book and Arts Festival.

The festival, hosted by Boerne’s Patrick Heath Public Library, brought an estimated 1,000 visitors to the park for author discuss...

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.

Chief Hacker will be retiring on October 21 following a 40-year career in fire service.

“I am incredibly proud of the men and women who comprise the Boerne Fire De...

City budget lowers tax rate, increases public safety

The City of Boerne's budget for fiscal year 2023 was approved by City Council at the Sept. 27 council meeting. This was the second and final vote to approve the budget. The first vote of approval was held at the Sept. 13 council meeting.

The overa...

City of Boerne Honors Its Superhero Employees

Employee Appreciation and Recognition

Each of the City of Boerne’s more than 300 employees work diligently each day to make our community a wonderful place to live. Their efforts can be seen across all departments and are evidenced by the numerou...

Boerne City Council calls for November Bond Election

At the Aug. 16, 2022, Boerne City Council meeting, councilmembers voted to call for a $36 million Quality of Life Bond Election to be held in conjunction with the General Election on Nov. 8, 2022.

“This bond program addresses important community ...

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, where councilmembers approved its adoption.

The City began the rebranding project at the end of last year. Staff reviewed bids from more than a dozen ma...

Q&A: Talking water with Boerne Utilities director

Hear from Utilities Director Mike Mann

Water management and conservation have remained a priority as Boerne and nearly the entire state of Texas continue to experience a prolonged drought and higher than normal temperatures in 2022.

With this in mind, we ch...

City of Boerne launches new tool to report water violations

Residents have a new tool to notify the City of Boerne of potential watering violations as we work together to conserve water and highlight the current Stage 2 Water Restrictions requirements.

Historical water data shows an increase in usage in the summert...

11 officers promoted at Boerne PD ceremony

The Boerne Police Department promoted 11 officers at a ceremony on Thursday, July 7, 2022, led by Chief Steve Perez.

Perez introduced each officer and read a list of accomplishments and recognitions they have received during their service in the department...

Visit Boerne: CVB gets new name for destination marketing

The City of Boerne’s Convention and Visitors Bureau will now be known simply as Visit Boerne – a change that more accurately represents the work of the department’s dedicated staff.

The switch to Visit Boerne reflects a state and nationwide shift in the re...

Annual report shows Boerne's drinking water meets or exceeds EPA requirements

The City of Boerne's drinking water has once again been proven to meet or exceed all federal requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency.

The 2021 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report has been released and contains important information about t...

Foster dogs spend time at City Hall in new program

Your new furry friend might just be spending some time at City Hall as part of a partnership between the Animal Care Services and Customer Care and Billing departments.

The dogs, which are available for adoption at Boerne ACS, have been spending part of th...

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.

The no-new-revenue tax rate would impose the same amount of taxes as last year if you compare properties taxed in both years. In most cases, the voter-ap...

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. 

One of the most popular ways to beat the...

Boerne Fire Department hosts school supplies drive

The Boerne Fire Department is hosting a school supplies drive through August 1 at the Fire Station. The department is partnering with United Texas Credit Union to gather the supplies, which will be delivered to Curington Elementary.

What to Donate

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Boerne honored among best Texas destinations in 2022 Texas Travel Awards

The City of Boerne nabbed three “best of” accolades in the 2^nd annual 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 destinat...

City to begin chip seal of streets Tuesday, May 31

The City of Boerne will begin chip sealing several streets within the city limits starting Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Below is the list of streets expected to be repaired in the months of June and July. The City is continuing to identify additional streets th...

Boerne IT wins award for collaborative public safety project

The City of Boerne’s Information Technology Department received an award for their work to retrofit a retired radar trailer into a mobile video security unit for the Boerne Police Department.

The 2022 Excellence Award was given to the IT department by the ...

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.

“B.O.N.D. is a community outreach program facilitated by the City,” Planning and Community Development Director Laura Haning said of the City’s Boerne Open N...

Movie in the Park schedule for 2022

A summertime tradition is about to kick-off once again this summer. From action-packed to singalongs and even heartwarming, the Boerne Parks and Recreation Department’s Movie in the Park has something for everyone.

Pre-movie activities begin at 7...

ACS adoption event finds 26 pets forever homes

Almost 30 pets found their forever home at a Boerne Animal Care Services adoption event May 7 at Tusculum Brewing Company.

The furry friends included 20 kittens and six puppies, all of which were under the care of Boerne ACS.

“We are so thrilled with the tu...

Traveling veterans memorial on display at Boerne Parks in May

A traveling veterans memorial will be on rotating display at Boerne’s parks during the month of May leading up to Memorial Day on Monday, May 30.

The seven signs that make up the memorial list those from Boerne and Kendall County who died in service to our...

Boerne named Tree City USA for 12th-straight year

The City of Boerne has once again been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to urban forestry. The honor, given in recognition of the City’s work in 2021, marks the 12th-straight year Boerne has achieved this stat...

Scout project for fish habitat gives Fire Dept. training opportunity

A months-long Eagle Scout project culminated Monday, April 18 when the Fire Department and Parks and Recreation staff helped a local teen improve the fish habitat in Boerne City Lake.

Boy Scout J. Barron Cohoon completed his Eagle Scout Project by sinking ...

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.

On March 30, members of both teams met in the police training room to help congratulate their colleagues.

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Patrick Heath Public Library seeks 2 new advisory board members

The Patrick Heath Public Library is seeking two members to serve on its advisory board. The applicants shall possess knowledge of and commitment to libraries and literacy.

The Advisory Board works with library staff to advise City Council through recommend...

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, 2022.

From the initial landing pages to the functions once logged in, there will be several difference of note.

Login information, ...

Boerne PD Chief, Assistant Chief sworn in at ceremonies

Steve Perez sworn in as Chief of Police

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.

Both men showed the heart behind the badge...

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.

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.

Short-term rentals are any rental of a residence, a room in a residence, or a secondary building on a lot for less than 30 days....

Rates increasing slightly for residential waste collection

City of Boerne residential customers who have their garbage and recycling collected through the City’s contract with Waste Management will see a slight increase in their monthly garbage bill. The increase amounts to less than 80 cents per month for custom...

City names Steve Perez next Chief of Police

City Manager Ben Thatcher announced Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, that Steve Perez has been promoted to Police Chief for the Boerne Police Department. Perez has been serving as the Interim Assistant Police Chief since the retirement of Police Chief Jim Kohler in...

Cody Lackey promoted to Assistant Chief at Boerne PD

Incoming Chief of Police Steve Perez announced this week that Lt. Cody Lackey has been promoted to Assistant Chief of the Boerne Police Department.

Lackey, who has been with the department since 2004, assumes the position after the retirement of Assistant ...

City planning director recognized for conservation efforts in UDC

The Cibolo Center for Conservation recognized Laura Haning, the director of the City’s Planning and Community Development department, for her leadership during the creation of the Unified Development Code.

The Unified Development Code (UDC) combi...

Breaking Barriers: Boerne PD marks historic promotion ceremony

The Boerne Police Department held an officer promotion ceremony Jan. 21, 2022, that marked several firsts in the department’s history.

The ceremony included the promotion of seven officers, including the first promotion of a woman officer in depa...

Mental Health Officer a first for Boerne PD

The Boerne Police Department now has a dedicated mental health officer on staff to provide additional levels of support and attention to people in a mental health crisis.

Officer Rebecca Foley, with the department since 2013, assumed the role of mental hea...

City employees volunteer at local nonprofits for Give Back Days

During this season of giving, 37 employees from the City of Boerne teamed up to volunteer at local nonprofits during the month of December.

The City’s Human Resources department coordinated the Employee Give Back Days, partnering with Hill Country Daily Br...

City, community partners deliver holiday gift bags to Boerne school kids

Spreading cheer this holiday season, city staff and our community partners delivered almost 100 gift bags to students at Boerne I.S.D.’s Herff Elementary School.

Communications staff from the City of Boerne, Boerne I.S.D., Boerne Kendall County Economic De...

City Council approves new districting map

City Council approved an updated district map based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Citizen Commendation: Man honored for rescuing driver from Cibolo Creek

A Hill Country resident has been recognized with a Citizen Commendation for heroic and life-saving actions taken when he pulled a driver from a vehicle that crashed into Cibolo Creek Nov. 22.

The driver of the car lost consciousness during a medical episod...

Baptist Health System purchases land for new hospital in Boerne

Editor’s Note: The following press release is from Baptist Health System and reposted here by the City of Boerne with permission.

Baptist Health System has purchased land in Boerne with plans to build a hospital campus that will include an acute ...

City maintains strong Aa2 credit rating

The City of Boerne announced Tuesday that Moody’s Investors Service has once again maintained the City’s credit position.

Boerne holds a Moody’s Aa2 rating, which exceeds the median rating of Aa3 for U.S. cities. Click here to...

20 trees planted at Boerne City Lake Park

Twenty new trees were planted Tuesday at Boerne City Lake Park.

Members of the City’s Park and Recreation Department, alongside the Boerne Rotary Club, Burkett Arbor Care and the Texas A&M Forest Services worked together to plant the Cider El...

Boerne, Kendall County resume signups for COVID-19 vaccine

The next Boerne/Kendall County COVID-19 Vaccine Hub is scheduled for Wednesday, November 10, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Cana Ballroom at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church (202 W Kronkosky St. in Boerne).

Moderna Vaccine

The Boerne/Kendall ...

Kitten rescued from truck engine by Animal Care Services

Two technicians from Boerne Animal Care Services rescued a 5-week-old kitten from the engine bay of large pickup truck this week.

Ellie Huron and Stefanie Fisher responded to the call on Monday after a man heard the kitten crying while driving through town...

City receives Municipal Excellence Award for student intern program

The City of Boerne received a 2021 Municipal Excellence Award at the Texas Municipal League (TML) Annual Conference and Exhibition in Houston this October.

The award was given in recognition of management innovations demonstrated by the City’s cr...

Boerne Boo! A spooktacular family-fun was a huge success

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who attended, our event was a huge success with thousands of people attending. 

No trick here, Boerne Boo, the City of Boerne Parks and Recreation and Patrick Health Public Library annual Halloween event, is back in-p...

City of Boerne welcomes new Director of Finance

The City of Boerne welcomed a new member to its Leadership Team on Tuesday.

Sarah Buckelew officially began her first day as Director of Finance, joining the City from nearby Fair Oaks Ranch where she served in the same role for nearly five years. She will...

Hundreds gather for National Night Out in Boerne

More than 600 people attended National Night Out gatherings around Boerne Oct. 5, 2021, as residents and Boerne Police officers came together to build a stronger community.

Officers partnered with residents to plan neighborhood gatherings, leading to a suc...

New hours of operation at Boerne Animal Care Services

In a quiet corner of Boerne, cars pass with little sign of the hustle and bustle happening behind the scenes.

Inside the City of Boerne’s Animal Care Services building staff are busy tending to animals, answering calls, and reconnecting lost pets with thei...

City, local groups partner to beautify community spaces

In just two days, more than 100 volunteers partnered with city staff to spruce up several areas in the heart of Boerne.

On September 15, 2021, the Boerne chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas and the Hill Country chapter of the Texas Master Naturali...

Boerne Parks and Rec. recognized for outstanding athletic programs

The Texas Amateur Athletic Federation awarded two recognitions to the Boerne Parks and Recreation Department and its staff at the organization’s 96th annual conference in Wichita Falls this week.

With over 140 member organizations, including the City of Bo...

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 Tuesday that he will retire on October 31, 2021.

Chief Kohler’s October retirement date will coincide with his 10th year of being ...

Boerne City Council approves Unified Development Code

The City of Boerne’s Unified Development Code (UDC) was approved by City Council at the July 27, 2021, meeting, marking the culmination of the first major project undertaken after the Boerne Master Plan was updated in 2018.

“This process took more than two...

Boerne named ‘film friendly’ by Texas Film Commission

Boerne could soon be the backdrop of your next favorite TV show, movie or commercial after the city was named a Film Friendly Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission (TFC).

The Film Friendly Texas program provides ongoing training and guidance on ...

New interpretive sign tells rich history of Boerne Crusaders Club

The City of Boerne unveiled a new interpretive sign July 15 along the Cibolo Creek Trail to tell the story of the Boerne Crusaders Club, in operation from 1969 to 2019. The new sign overlooks an area of town known as “the Flats,” which was once home to th...

Boerne to welcome 2 new Assistant City Managers

Boerne City Manager Ben Thatcher has named two new assistant city managers after a nationwide search. Danny Zincke, currently with the City of Boerne, and Kristy Stark, currently with the City of San Marcos, will join the City Manager’s office on Aug. 2, ...

City celebrates retirement of 2 long-time public servants

The City of Boerne’s Deputy City Manager and Boerne Utilities General Manager Jeff Thompson, who has been with the City since 2007, and Communications Director Pamela Bransford, with the City since 2006, are set to retire beginning in July.

The City is pro...

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.

The facility features a kennel space, a K-9 washing station and a large fenced-in training area where officers and their K-9s can learn the...

Coffee With a Cop builds relationships between officers, community

The Boerne Police Department connected with members of the community Thursday morning during its Coffee With a Cop event downtown.

The event, held at Black Rifle Coffee Company, aims to bridge the gap between officers and the public. The police department ...

OprahDaily.com names Boerne’s Main Street Top 25 "Need to Visit ASAP"

From Eastsound, Washington, to Frederick, Maryland, these small towns in America might not sound like they would have much in common with Boerne, Texas, unless of course Oprah Winfrey hears about these communities.

OprahDaily.com recently listed Boerne, Te...

Roof replacement permitting process

With the recent winter and now spring storms, you may now find yourself replacing your roof. Here are few tips to make sure you get the job done right.

Is a building permit required?

A permit for a roof replacement is needed as would be needed for any major...

Drug take back day bigger than past years

The Boerne Police Department once again participated in the Drug Enforcement Agency's National Drug Take Back event and saw a noticeable increase in medications collected over previous years.

Lt. Cody Lackey and Officer Rebecca Foley coordinated a...

Work on electric lines now saves on repair costs, reduces outages

Work continues in Boerne’s northside and westside areas to improve our electric grid and increase its reliability.

For years now, Boerne Utilities has been making various improvements to our electric distribution system, with particular focus on the utilit...

City recognized as Tree City USA community for 11th straight year

The city has once again been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation.

The honor is bestowed upon communities that show a commitment to effective urban forest management.

By having a tree board/department, tree care ordinance, annual comm...

City expands ways Boerne Utilities customers can pay

With a recent update to the city of Boerne app, Boerne Utilities customers can now pay their bill and receive important account information in seconds.

By utilizing the app customers can: 

• Access real-time account information and consumption histor...

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.

From the planting of native trees, grasses and plants the city of Boerne strives to better our environment and the animal...

Library recognized for outstanding work, community efforts

Our Patrick Heath Public Library was recently cited by the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association for the 2020 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award.

The award recognizes 10 areas of service and outstanding contributions our library makes to ...

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. 

“The police department is proud to recognize the hard work all these individuals and the rest of the team that make us succe...

Despite pandemic, city continues to enable learning opportunities

Not even a pandemic can stop the city of Boerne from helping those in our community. As part of the 2020-2021 academic school year, four students from Boerne Independent School District’s Champion High School have been interning at two different departmen...

Boerne PD dedicates newly built police K-9 area

After months of planning and hard work, two members of the Boerne community officially dedicated the newly built Boerne Police K-9 area.

Samuel Adams and Ian Siemens began planning for the projects back in the spring of 2020 as part of their Eagle Scout pr...

City launches first-ever citizen survey

UDPATE: As of June 3, 2021 the survey has closed. 

ORIGINAL STORY

The city of Boerne is conducting a resident survey to gauge citizen satisfaction in Boerne. Residents are encouraged to visit the city’s website to complete the online surv...

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.

That is what happened on October 26, when Boerne’s C-Shift firefighters were dispatched to a housefire.

Upon arri...

Notice of Public Hearing on 2022 Tax Rates

Public Hearing Date and Time

The following information is a Notice of Public Hearing on the 2022 Tax Rates. Click here to see this information in a downloadable PDF.

A public hearing on the proposed tax rate will be held on September 13, 2022, at 6 p.m. at ...