Caption:  Maddie’s in need of a furr-ever home for Valentine’s Day

It’s Thursday February 12th. 

And born on this date in 1809 was President Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. He was born in Kentucky, making him the first Commander in Chief born outside of the original 13 colonies. He wrestled as a young man and eventually was entered into the Wrestling Hall of Fame.  He grew to be 6’4”, and on the same day he was assassinated, he signed the bill that created the Secret Service.

Also born on this date Michael McDonald turns 73 today which means you’ll hear a little more yacht rock today…and here in the hill country happy birthday to Kimberly Ford in Helotes, and Megan Frazier with Frazier Healthcare Consulting!

I’m Baron Wiley. 

The Boerne Fire Department had an incredibly busy day yesterday. Early in the morning they were dispatched to work on an accident that temporarily shut down Westbound I-10 at the 542-mile marker.  Later, fire crews from Boerne, Bergheim, and Sisterdale were working on a grass fire off 46 between Ammann Rd and Rust Ln. 

So no surprise, Kendall County Judge Shane Stolarczyk announced a local disaster declaration yesterday at 4 pm.  The Office of Emergency Management cited drought conditions and recent wildfires as reasons behind the decision and proclaimed that burning will be banned for the next 7 days unless renewed by the Commissioner's Court. Absolutely no burning trash or brush, no welding, or hot work.  

In place of their regular biweekly meeting, the Boerne City Council gathered for its annual Winter Workshop Tuesday night. Jeff Carroll, Boerne’s engineering and mobility Director, presented on the City’s federally funded Safe Streets for All program, which intends to identify safety improvements along key corridors. The study found that 73 percent of all crashes in Boerne occur on just 15 percent of roadways-these will become the target of improvements in the near future. The Council also focused on early budget planning for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and concluded the meeting with a forward-looking reflection exercise led by City Manager Ben Thatcher. 

Boerne Radio News is delivered to you by The Boerne Star, and by our Valentines Day Contest…still time to get your name on the list to win over $1000 in prizes at boerneradio.com, and if you need somebody to love, and someone to love you back Boerne Animal Care Services has a furry friend waiting for you now where all dogs have a reduced adoption fee of just $25.  Boerne Animal Care Services is on Esser Road. 

Baron Wiley - Boerne Radio 103.9FM