Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Kendall County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Kendall County from local and regional media.
Wildfire protection program subject of session
About 50 insurance agents, contractors, builders, developers and first responders spent Wednesday learning about a new program encouraging safer home construction and property management in wildfire zones.Chris...
Oct 1, 2026At least 900 Flock cameras have been unplugged in Texas since state funding was cut
At least 900 Flock cameras have been unplugged in Texas since state funding was cut Click2Houston
Sep 24, 2026Texas county bans controversial surveillance cameras. What’s next?
Texas county bans controversial surveillance cameras. What’s next? MySA
Sep 21, 2026Boerne OKs $164 million budget
Average tax-rate for residents goes up $7 monthlyCity Council this week approved an annual budget of nearly $164 million showing a decrease in spending but a slight rise in the tax rate, resulting in a levy hik...
Sep 11, 2026Boerne OKs $163.9 million budget
“We took a very conservative stance at balancing rising costs.” -- Sarah Buckelew, chief finance officer City Council this week approved an annual budget of nearly $164 million showing a decrease in spending bu...
Sep 10, 2026Local Eateries Make the Grade
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Boerne Star meets twice monthly with Kendall County Health Inspector Steven Kotsatos and his staff, to bring us our newest feature, “Where Kendall County Eats: A Closer Look.”Check-ins conduc...
Sep 4, 2026Flood Debris Linked to Temporary Water Discoloration in Northern Boerne
BOERNE — Residents in northern Boerne who have reported discolored drinking water can be assured the water remains safe to consume, according to city officials.In a notice issued to Boerne Utilities customers, ...
Sep 3, 2026Burn ban: What’s prohibited; what’s the punishment
With precipitation a rarity and 90-plus-degree days more prevalent than not, the Kendall County Commissioner’s Court has reassigned a Burn Ban for the county.County Fire Marshal Brady Constantine reminds reside...
Sep 2, 2026Kendall County Commissioners End Flock Agreement
The Kendall County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Tuesday not to renew its agreement with Flock Safety Group, ending the county’s participation in the company’s automated license plate recognition progra...
Aug 25, 2026‘Mass surveillance’: Hill Country petition targets Flock cameras
‘Mass surveillance’: Hill Country petition targets Flock cameras MySA
Aug 4, 2026Flash flood emergency occurring in same Texas region as Camp Mystic tragedy
Flash flood emergency occurring in same Texas region as Camp Mystic tragedy ABC7 New York
Jul 16, 20262 dead, more than 230 rescued as floods batter Hill Country
2 dead, more than 230 rescued as floods batter Hill Country San Antonio Express-News
Jul 16, 2026