Jeff Flynn, managing editor of the Boerne Star, sits down with Maggie Dominguez (Executive Director of Communications, Boerne ISD) and Stephanie Bautista (Program Coordinator) to talk about the Back to School Resource Rally happening TODAY — 9 AM to noon at the BISD Central Office (238 Lohmann Rd). From sports physicals to bus routes, meal applications to 30+ vendors and nonprofits, this is a one-stop event for families getting ready for the first day of school on August 11th. Plus: a sneak peek at BISD's upcoming convocation and what's new this school year.

0:00 – Welcome & intro to Boerne Brew

0:30 – Introducing Maggie Dominguez & Stephanie Bautista (Boerne ISD)

1:00 – What is the Back to School Resource Rally?

2:30 – Transportation, bus routes & talking to your bus driver

3:30 – Registration, counseling & district departments on-site

5:00 – Community nonprofits & local vendors (30+)

7:00 – Meal applications, Love Kendall County Kids, socks & supplies

9:00 – Volunteers: 100+ make it happen

10:30 – NEW this year: Sports physicals for $30 (Main Street Urgent Care)

12:00 – How to navigate the event; what to bring

14:30 – Sponsors: Good for the Soul, Blessings in a Backpack, San Antonio Food Bank & more

16:30 – Stephanie's story: growing the event from 4 weeks' notice to 1,200+ attendees

19:00 – BISD Convocation (Aug 7, Oak Hills Church) & school year theme: "Rooted in Tradition, Reaching for the Stars"

21:30 – Back to school supply lists, boerneisd.net/enroll, campus visit nights

23:30 – Future growth plans & looking ahead to next year's rally (July 31)

24:30 – Wrap-up & call to action: come out 9 AM–noon today!

Original Air Date:  July 25, 2025, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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