Jeff Flinn

San Antonio

Managing Editor at Boerne Star

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‘No Kings’ rally in Boerne exceeds organizers' expectations

1 week ago | boernestar.com | Jeff Flinn

Between 650 and 700 protesters turned out for Saturday’s “No Kings Day” protest in Boerne, chanting, waving signs and cheering the frequent horn honks of motorists driving by the protesters’ position on Main Street. “This has far exceeded expectations,” said rally coordinator Peg Layton. “We thought we might get 300 here.
Das Festival organizers ecstatic with weekend's turnout

1 week ago | boernestar.com | Jeff Flinn

Turnout for the three-day Das Festival of Kendall exceeded expectations, according to the organization’s president. Estimates for the June 13-15 attendance runs as high as 8,500, Das Festival President Dave parent said. “I’m going to say it was at least 100% better than what we thought it was going to be,” Parent said Monday, just hours after the final beers had been poured, pretzels had been sold and band notes had faded away.
Fabra’s Gohn earns 'Teacher of the Year' award

1 week ago | boernestar.com | Jeff Flinn

Melanie Gohn tried to ignore her ringing phone that day. In the middle of class, she winced, knowing she would have to disrupt her lesson to take the call. She answered ... and will forever be glad she did. The call turned out to be worth $5,000 — accompanied by news she’d been chosen “Teacher Of The Year” by the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE).
Boerne Star online edition: 6 p.m. today

1 week ago | boernestar.com | Jeff Flinn

The Boerne Star's e-edition will post at 6 p.m. today. Deadlines within the Granite Media Partners organization changed for print and online editions this week, due to post offices being closed Thursday -- affecting delivery of some print newspapers within the chain, and delaying online postings for the rest. Look for us this evening!
Boerne ISD ready to boost pay, balance budget

1 week ago | boernestar.com | Jeff Flinn

Starting teacher pay in the Boerne Independent School District will increase to $60,000 as the district absorbs $3.81 million from House Bill 2 and expects to adopt a balanced budget this summer. BISD board members peppered Chief Financial Officer Wes Scott with questions and comments on his budget presentation that showed the district possibly achieving a balanced budget for 2024-25.
Second Annual Das Festival of Kendall Parade packs them in on the Hill Country Mile

1 week ago | boernestar.com | Jeff Flinn

It's in the books -- Das Festival of Kendall parade!
‘No Kings’ rally expected to draw hundreds Saturday

2 weeks ago | boernestar.com | Jeff Flinn

Organizers expect as many as 300 protesters to attend Saturday’s “No Kings Rally” in front of Boerne City Hall, part of a nationwide movement protesting recent actions taken by the Trump administration. “We’re responding to what a lot of people are feeling right now,” said Peg Layton, one of the organizers of the Boerne No Kings protest, planned for 1-2:30 p.m. on North Main Street in front of City Hall. “Polls show a majority of Americans don’t agree with his policy. That has been our premise.
Almiger ready to pass HCFS torch to new CEO Boddie

2 weeks ago | boernestar.com | Jeff Flinn

After seven years at the helm of revamping and turning Hill Country Family Services into one of the area’s more formidable agencies, Chief Executive Officer Staci Almiger is moving on, ready for life’s next assignment. Almiger established the nonprofit as one of the area’s “go to” agencies when help is needed and response is crucial.
Boerne ISD Principal tenders resgination Wednesday

2 weeks ago | boernestar.com | Jeff Flinn

Boerne Middle School North Principal Daniel Owen resigned Wednesday, following his arrest last week for driving while intoxicated, according to school officials. A letter from Superintendent Dr. Kristin Craft addressed to "BMSN families and staff" told of Owen's resignation after he'd been placed on paid administrative leave Monday. "Under Mr. Owen's guidance, BMSN has continued to excel academically and foster a supportive, student-centered environment," Craft wrote.
County anticipates adopting balance budget

2 weeks ago | boernestar.com | Jeff Flinn

For the first time in over two decades, Kendall County expects to maintain a balanced budget next fiscal year. “We’ve come a long way,” Judge Shane Stolarczyk told members of the Kendall County Commissioners Court Monday, during the first of several planned budget meetings. “When we first sat down, we were at a $6.7 million budget deficit in January 2023 and heavily relied on reserve balance,” Stolarczyk said, having been sworn in on Jan. 1, 2023. “In three short years, we’ve gotten to ...