Boerne Radio News is delivered to you by The Boerne Star….and by The Hill Country Animal League as the 6th annual Barktoberfest is this Saturday in Main Plaza from 10-4.  Bring the kids, bring the pets, as there will be a petting zoo,  the doggy dash, a costume contest featuring your pets for prizes, a silent auction, food trucks, and if you don’t have a doggie, you may end up leaving with one as pet adoptions will also be on site, and it all supports your low-cost spay and neutering friends at Hill Country Animal League. 

It’s Wednesday, October 14th. 

And born on this date in 1890 was the 34th president of the United States, and a 5-star general, Dwight David Eisenhower.  He commanded Operation Overlord on D-Day in Normandy.  He was born in Denison, Texas and was posted to Fort Sam Houston after graduating from West Point.

I’m Baron Wiley 

Opening on Thursday, October 15 at 7:00pm, Champion High School Theatre will present William Shakespeare's "Hamlet." Performances continue on Friday and Saturday at 7:00, with the final show on Sunday at 3.

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On Saturday, October 17, both Boerne ISD High School bands will compete in the UIL Region 29 Marching Competition at Dub Farris Stadium in Northwest San Antonio.  The Mighty Greyhound Band will take the field at 3:00pm.  The Champion Charger Band will launch their performance at 4:00pm.  Go Greyhounds!  Go Chargers!

TxDOT officials will be in town in mid-November to provide an update for the Highway 46 Safety Project. Commissioner Jennifer McCall summarized the improvements planned for Webster’s Corner-one of the road’s most dangerous spots-at the Commissioner's Court yesterday. 

Here’s Commissioner McCall

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Commissioners had set aside $100,000 in the 2027 budget for the project, which is the first local funding towards the project, with work starting on Webster’s Corner next September. 

Tomorrow is a clear and temperate day, perfect for a free concert at the Patrick Heath Public Library. Live! At the Library kicks off with the Marcy Grace Band at 7 in the amphitheater. Marcy Grace is a Texas Country singer-songwriter known for her powerful vocals, energetic performances, and impressive guitar skills. If you can’t make it this week, the Library will host a Live! event every third Thursday of the month. 

Our own Mary’s Tacos has opened a brand-new multimillion-dollar location in Kerrville after nearly 20 years in its original building.  Besides our family-owned restaurant here in Boerne, there’s one more location in Helotes.

The Comfort Table and Food Pantry is serving grilled ham and cheese, as well as tomato soup, thanks to the Gaddis UMC Chefs. They will start serving at 5 until 6:30, or until the pots are empty. All are welcome to enjoy the free meal-eat and enjoy the fellowship or grab it and go!  

The Celebrate the Cibolo Gala ended up raising over $300,00 to support conservation, education, and community connection. Thank you to all the donors, and save the date for October 2nd, 2027. 

Boerne Radio News is delivered to you by The Boerne Star, sponsored by the Hill Country Animal League, and by the Boerne Radio Birthday Club 

Here in Boerne, we say Happy Birthday to Beatrice Ballard, Jessica Davila Burgess, and Joyce Overby.  If today is your birthday you share it with Usher who turns 46 today and born in Dallas; Cliff Richard is 86; Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues is 80; and Thomas Dolby is 68.

Let us know yours when you sign up for the Birthday Club at boerneradio.com.

We’ll see you at the Senior Expo at the Bevy today, 28 Songs tonight for the Coaches Show at 6, and Retro Rewind with Chef Mark at 7 with your 80s and 90s requests at 844-830-1039.

Baron Wiley - Boerne Radio 103.9FM