It’s Wednesday, April 29th. 

And turning 93 today is one of Texas’ favorite sons - Booger Red, the Red Headed Stranger, Shotgun Willie, Willie Hugh Nelson.   And born in Taylor Town, Texas  Duane Allen  of the Oak Ridge Boys turns 83 today.  And here in Boerne happy birthday to Theresa Schultz, Ariel Perez, and Jaclyn Weinheimer.

I’m Baron Wiley. 

The new edition of The Boerne Star is in your inbox this morning and here are you headlines…Veronica Rector writes the full story on the Kendall County commissioners adding their pleas to TXDOT and other agencies to make 46 West safer and voted to find funding for more surveillance cameras in town.

Chef Mark from Compadres Hill County Cocina was honored with the 2025 Community Service Award bestowed by the George W. Kendall Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.  They also honored four Kendall County area high school seniors as DAR Good Citizens with scholarship money.  Those winners include Mary Elizabeth Simpson from Geneva, Kaydence Marie Stchling, Champion’s Robert Ethan Conrad, and Sydney Lane Smith from Boerne High - each receiving $1250.  

Back in 2023, the Boerne Parks and Rec Department asked crews for direct feedback on their operations campus with the focus on improving efficiency, organization and functionality. With the help of new staff members Rusty Fuller and Rudy Vega, staff began to reimagine the space. They began by incorporating two unused portable buildings, creating a training and break room, and offices for crew leaders. Storage spaces were renewed, and the team collaborated with the Street’s Department to build a new parking area and sidewalks, as well as brought equipment and vehicles back inside. 

There were some big birthdays in Boerne yesterday, specifically for some local businesses that have made a big impact locally. Boerne Community Theatre celebrated their 35th anniversary, Cypress Grill hit 20 years and Still Water Camps is celebrating 25 years in ministry. 

The Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center has been supporting local families since 1987, but each new family is treated as if they were the first. Every family receives a “Baby Shower in a Basket”, which is filled to the brim with baby essentials. Currently they are in need of newborn pacifiers, stuffed animals, and sweet summer outfits for boys and girls. You can shop local, or order online and ship directly to their office at 439 Fabra Street. 

Hey don’t forget to register to win our mother’s day contest at boerneradio.com.

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And by the Boerne Thrive After 55 Senior Expo, happening Tuesday, May 5th, from 9 to 3 at the Menger Ballroom inside The Bevy Hotel on Herff Road.

You’ll enjoy a full day of complimentary activities, including chair-based fitness classes, a strength training class, and hop on a bingo game with prizes, take advantage of free health screenings, and shop from local vendors.  This event is free, and every hour they’ll pull a door prize winner with every prize valued at $100 or more!  Get all the details at BoerneSeniorExpo.com.

Baron Wiley - Boerne Radio 103.9FM