(Pictured:  Noah Patton / Good For the Sole)

Headlines:  2024 Blue Santa Program Breaks It Record / Good For The Sole Collecting Your Shoes / Fabra Principle Plays Elf on The School

It’s Thursday December 26th. 

And it was on this date in 1991, that the former Soviet republics declared their independence and created the Commonwealth of Independent States. Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev had resigned the day before and handed over its powers, including the Soviet nuclear missile launching codes, to Russian President Boris Yeltsin.  

The Boerne Star gave us an exclusive look at the Blue Santa Drive pickup that took place last Saturday. This year was the largest in the program’s history, servicing over 250 local families who needed a little extra help this year. Over 100 volunteers worked 500 hours to diligently match toys to wish lists, as well as pass out the bountiful gifts. Amongst the prechosen gifts were additional gift cards and treats, including pizza, candy canes and stuffed stockings. Thanks to all of the businesses that contributed to the Blue Santa Program, and most importantly, thank you to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, the Boerne PD and Fair Oaks PD for hosting. 

The Boerne Star also highlighted a local charity that is looking for donations as the New Year approaches. Good For the Sole, which was started by Noah Patton while he was attending Boerne High School in 2022, is an organization that donates shoes to those in need. In the past, they have donated 100 pairs to Haven For Hope, followed by 200 pairs to Boerne ISD. Patton, along with his brother Jude and friend Tre Hudspeth, collect the shoes from donation boxes, thoroughly cleaned and packaged them, and then labeled them by brand and size. Although Patton is a freshman at Baylor, he continues to help his brother and encourages anyone cleaning out after the holidays to consider their charity to help those in need of shoes. 

The new Fabra Elementary Principal got into the Christmas Spirit before schools let out last Friday. Dawning a bright red suit and red cap, he climbed up atop the school and became an Elf on the Shelf…err roof. Principal Troy Latoilais greeted students and parents before the school day began, surrounded by other staff dressed to the nines in their best elf costumes. 

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