Jarrett Whitener

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Fair Oaks Ranch City Council to be sworn in May 15

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Jarrett Whitener

Results for the Fair Oaks Ranch City Council election from May 3 are planned to be canvassed during the May 15 City Council meeting. What you need to knowIncumbents Ruben J Olvera and Scott Parker will retain their City Council seats, while Dale Pearson will join as a newly elected official taking the seat of Laura Koerner, who served the maximum number of term limits.
Check out these five stories from Kendall County, Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Jarrett Whitener

Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch and Kendall County have approved numerous projects and resolutions over weeks of meetings, covering topics such as property uses, financial planning, library services and more. Kendall County Commissioners discuss Proposition A property usesKendall County staff and commissioners are in the early stages of utilizing land purchased through the Proposition A Committee, which is a voter approved committee designed to conserve land around the county.
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii eyes Boerne location

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Jarrett Whitener

A new coffee shop is making its way to Boerne, located in Boerne Town Center off I-10. Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii will be opening its first location in the city, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. What we knowIn March, RESOLUT RE announced that Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii entered a leasing agreement for a Boerne location. The coffee chain began in 1989, and has expanded to more than 32 locations across the country, according to the business' website.
Election canvassing for Boerne ISD, city of Boerne scheduled for May 12, 13

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Jarrett Whitener

The city of Boerne and Boerne ISD are scheduled to canvas the results of the May 3 election and prepare for the swearing in of the new elected officials. What you need to knowThe city of Boerne will canvass the results on May 13, which indicated that Mayor Frank Ritchie will hold his seat while Joe Bateman takes the City Council, District 2 seat.
Intersection at Battle Intense, High Eschelon in Fair Oaks Ranch shifted to four-way stop

1 week ago | communityimpact.com | Jarrett Whitener

As of May 8, a new four-way stop has been created in the city of Fair Oaks Ranch. The intersection of Battle Intense and High Eschelon was previously a three-way stop, with traffic coming from Battle Intense not being required to stop. How we got hereIn 2024, the four-way stop was denied by City Council due to concerns about not having enough input from area residents.
Bluff View leasing affordable apartments in Boerne

2 weeks ago | communityimpact.com | Jarrett Whitener

A new apartment community, Bluff View at Frederick Creek, is now leasing in the city of Boerne, providing affordable housing options. The detailsThe complex participates in the Housing Tax Credit program, which sets a maximum household income limit and other restrictions. Household income is based on gross annual income, before deductions or taxes, earned and unearned from all sources.
Boerne park bond projects continue to move forward, new park construction planned for the summer

2 weeks ago | communityimpact.com | Jarrett Whitener

Parks and Recreation opportunities in the city of Boerne continue to grow, with plans to begin construction on a new park in the summer. Northside Community Park is funded through 2022 bonds, which covered city park improvements alongside road reconstruction projects. Alongside bond funding, the Parks and Recreation Department in January received $750,000 in grant funding from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. What’s happening?
Fair Oaks Ranch City Council addresses speeding on Dietz Elkhorn Road

2 weeks ago | communityimpact.com | Jarrett Whitener

Two radar feedback signs are being placed on Dietz Elkhorn Road following a study presented to Fair Oaks Ranch City Council on May 1. What’s happeningData presented showed the traffic speeds were higher on the Eastern end of Dietz Elkhorn Road when compared to average speeds tracked by signs on the Western end of the road. However, when comparing the 85th percentile of speeds, all sign locations reflected speeds at least five miles per hour over the set speed limit of 35 mph.
Chipotle Mexican Grill explores options for Boerne location

2 weeks ago | communityimpact.com | Jarrett Whitener

Chipotle Mexican Grill is exploring options for a location in Boerne, a representative confirmed in an email. While the chain was not able to name an exact location of a Boerne store, a listing from the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration shows a store planned for the Boerne Town Center development off I-10. The detailsDuring an April 15 Neighborhood Discussion Meeting, which highlighted a second Starbucks location, site plans showed a neighboring Chipotle off Herff Road.
Check out five upcoming Summer events in Boerne

2 weeks ago | communityimpact.com | Jarrett Whitener

Boerne Concert Band Memorial Day ConcertJoin the Boerne Concert Band at the Main Plaza for a free concert in the park. This family-oriented event brings in local musicians and performances for locals to enjoy. The event will be held multiple times throughout the year. May 25, 7-9 p.m.FreeBoerne Main Plaza, 100 North Main Street, Boernewww.boerneconcertband.com Summer is approaching, bringing in a variety of outdoor activities and events across city parks in Boerne.