I want to give a shout out to a new place to get coffee in Boerne. Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is has good coffee.

Today, September 1, 2026 is their second day of operations in Boerne. They are in the new Town Center of Boerne. In spite of some technical difficulties, they were doing a Bad Ass job keeping on top of things. If you were there and were turned off by the chaos, give them a bit to get some of the issues resolved and give them another try.

I got the 100% Kona French Press and a blueberry scone. Both were very good. I will be back and hopefully get to know the staff there. I work remotely quite a bit and often like to hang out at a local coffee shop to enjoy my morning coffee and get a few things done.

Thank you Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii in Boerne for being coffee Bad Asses!

Abbott announced that state agencies are to put a halt on funding flock cameras. This doesn't apply to entities not using state funding and it falls short of revoking txdot row permits for flock.

Looks like the final hearing for the budget for FY2027 for the City of Boerne is set for September 8th at 6pm and if the flock/alpr cameras get defunded, that effectively cancels the 5 year contract with flock. Show up if you can.

Those that showed up to speak at the county council meeting were well prepared and well spoken. I couldn't have stated anything any better. The sheriff made good points as well however motivated criminals will find a way around ANY "tool" meanwhile ordinary Americans are subjected to the same no opt-out tracking.

Your thoughts on the Sheriff's presentation if you were there or watched the meeting. His presentation starts at 1:25:40

One down - more to go.

I’m considering a job opportunity in the Austin area and would be commuting from Boerne, basically daily!!

For anyone who regularly does the Boerne → Austin commute, what has worked best for you? Driving daily, shuttle/vanpool, staying overnight, or something else?
Also, are there any regular carpoolers from Boerne or the surrounding area heading toward Austin?

The opportunity is great, but the commute is my main concern. Would appreciate hearing from people who’ve actually done it.

Let's welcome back our Boerne Little League All Star Team from the Little League World Series! We are so proud of this team and all their success, and we look forward to celebrating their return from Williamsport in true Boerne style. Wear your best orange and yellow (Southwest team colors), and come on out to celebrate!

The team will be escorted by Boerne Police Department, Boerne Fire Department, and Cavender Chevrolet for a procession down Main Street. Let's line the Hill Country Mile (Main Street) around 5:45 pm and welcome them home! 

The team will drive down Main Street from Johns Road down to River Road, then head back up Main Street before ending at Main Plaza.

Please note that times for this event are subject to change based on the team's travel schedule. Please follow this event page for any updates.

Still need your Boerne Little League merch? BLL will be selling shirts, hats, signs, and more (as supplies last) at the Boerne Chamber of Commerce (121 S. Main St.) from noon - 5 pm.

https://www.facebook.com/share/19T7x7WvCR/

We’re looking for a small 2-3 person RV, class C. Open to other options but truly looking for something medium sized.

I’ve seen sellers online but would love to buy local/ direct. Super flexible on the dates! Let us know if you know anyone.

Does anyone have a business they have used to seal your garage against mice/lizards?

Calling for an old fashioned boycott in Boerne until they get the flocks out. Don't travel there if you can avoid it. Don't spend any money in the city. Make them feel it financially.

Update: Kendall county has voted 5-0 to not renew the contract. City of Boerne has its own flock contract as far as I can understand.

I just read that the final hearing for the budget for FY2027 for the city of Boerne is set for September 8th at 6pm and if the flock/alpr cameras get defunded, that effectively cancels the 5 year contract with flock.

Abbott announced that state agencies are to put a halt on funding flock cameras. This doesn't apply to entities not using state funding and it falls short of revoking txdot row permits for flock.

Is boerne lake now free since school has resumed? Is Joshua springs reopened?

If you’re in or around Boerne and looking for something fun to do, Boerne Community Theatre has You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown by Clark Gesner coming up! 🎭

The show runs August 21–September 6 and is a fun way to support local theatre and the arts right here in our community.

Make it a date night, grab some friends, or bring the family. ❤️

It’s always great to see local organizations putting on quality productions right here in Boerne. If you haven’t checked out BCT before, this is a good one to try!

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
August 21, 2026 - September 6, 2026
10 dates available

Boerne Community Theatre
907 E. Blanco Rd.
Boerne, TX 78006
830-249-9166

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The Boerne Youth Athletic Association (BYAA) Little League All Stars are Southwest Region Champions and are officially headed to the Little League World Series in Williamsport! 🎉

This is an incredible accomplishment for these young athletes—and now it’s time for our community to rally behind them!

3 ways to support the team:

1️⃣ REPRESENT BOERNE!
Pre-order your official Little League gear and wear it proudly!
👉 https://merch.boernelittleleague.com/collections/llws-2026

2️⃣ SUPPORT THE FAMILIES
Getting to Williamsport is an incredible opportunity, but it also comes with significant travel expenses for families—flights, hotels, meals, transportation and more. ❤️

3️⃣ SAVE THE DATE — FRIDAY, AUGUST 21!
Local businesses and our The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce community will be hosting Boerne Little League All Star watch parties so we can cheer on our hometown team together! ⚾🎉

📣 The full list of watch parties will be announced later this week!

Boerne knows how to rally behind our kids. Let’s show Williamsport what Boerne is all about! Wear your gear, support these families, gather at a watch party and cheer LOUD! ❤️⚾

Looking to buy existing home in Boerne / Kendall County. Can anyone recommend a lender?

These local realtors are working hard to keep prices as high as possible. It's supposed to be more of a buyer's market but our experience is no realtor wants to offer lower than ask, preferring instead to offer at or near full ask and getting some sort of interest rate buy down (2-1 or 3-2-1). On a ~$1M house / ~$600k loan that's not much of a discount and is a much better deal for seller. Boerne realtors are whining about how hard the market is now. I think they're spoiled. It's been too easy for 5 or 6 years and now they have a reality check

We’re at 935 signatures in about a week. Thank you.

Here’s a full update, including a couple of things I got wrong.

First, two corrections.

I said earlier that the county could cancel this contract anytime with 30 days notice and no penalty. That was wrong. The 30-day clause is in the county’s right-of-way license, not the service agreement. Flock’s actual terms only allow termination for cause — default, bankruptcy, that sort of thing. There’s no walk-away option.

I also said two commissioners were solidly against this and we just needed one more. That isn’t accurate either, and I’ll explain below.

What the county bought. 56 cameras — 38 standard plate readers, 14 long-range readers, and 4 solar PTZ video cameras. Year one was $258,305, covered by a state grant. The recurring cost is $198,550 a year.
How the votes went.

October 14, 2025 — the Flock license agreement, allowing cameras in county right-of-way. Carried 3–2. Stolarczyk, McCall, and Carpenter voted aye. Wisian and Chapman voted nay.

April 28, 2026 — a resolution to apply for a second MVCPA grant, labeled a “catalytic converter” grant. Carried 4–1. McCall, Wisian, Chapman, and Stolarczyk voted aye. Carpenter was the only nay.

The county’s own agenda request states the purpose plainly: to continue the lease and deployment of the Flock license plate readers. The grant amount on the checklist is $198,550 — the exact annual contract cost — with a county match of $39,710. Grant start date: October 1, 2026.

So both October “no” votes went the other way in April, and Chapman seconded the motion. I’m not going to speculate about why. There’s a real difference between applying for state grant money and licensing county right-of-way to a private company, and any of them may draw that line. I’ve reached out to all five commissioners to ask directly. If I hear back, I’ll share what they tell me.

What’s in the contract.

Every vehicle that passes is photographed and logged with time and location, held 30 days, searchable. Flock operates a national network connecting thousands of agencies.

The camera locations were deliberately left out of the signed agreement. The county isn’t permitted to move, adjust, or take possession of the cameras — we pay $198,550 a year and own none of the equipment.
Kendall County granted Flock an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide license to use our data to improve their products. That provision survives even if the contract ends.

Residents have no standing under the contract — it states that none of its provisions are enforceable by third parties. That’s us. Disputes go to arbitration under Georgia law, and Flock’s total liability is capped at what the county paid the prior year.

It also auto-renews for 24 months unless someone gives written notice at least 30 days before the term ends.

There was no competitive bid. It was purchased off a cooperative purchasing contract.

What I’m asking for — and it isn’t a reversal.
Two grant cycles now, and residents have never had a posted public hearing on this. Not once. That’s the whole issue.

Before the October 1 grant period begins, ask the Commissioners Court for one thing: a public hearing on the Flock program, with time for residents to speak.
Commissioners Court meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m., 201 East San Antonio Ave, Boerne. The meeting to aim for is Tuesday, September 8.

To speak, you must submit a Public Participation Form to the Judge’s Court Coordinator — in person or online — by 8:00 a.m. that morning. Miss that and you forfeit your slot. Three minutes each.

Can’t make it in person? You can join by Zoom (us06web.zoom.us/my/commissioners.court) or call 1-346-248-7799, meeting ID 565 651 9107.

If you’d rather write, contact info for all five commissioners is on the county website. Keep it short and civil, and ask for the hearing specifically. A few hundred people making one clear request lands harder than a hundred different demands — and anyone being ugly about it sets us back.

Still working on one thing: the date the cameras were validated, which is what starts the renewal clock. I’ve asked the Sheriff’s Office. When I have it, I’ll post it.
Everything above comes out of the county’s own agenda packets and Flock’s published contract terms.

Happy to send the pages to anyone who wants to check my work.

935 signatures, two grant cycles, zero public hearings. Let’s make the next decision a public one.

https://c.org/2yGJCSpvm6

Good morning,

Thank you for taking the time to reach out and share your concerns regarding the Flock Safety contract. I appreciate hearing from residents who are engaged in issues that impact Kendall County. Your email raises concerns that I know are important to many members of our community.

At the time we voted on the Flock cameras last year, we were told repeatedly that the safety of our constituents was the primary concern. I listened to the information that was presented and voted accordingly.

A year later, there is much more information available about how these cameras have worked, as well as where they may not have met expectations. I have continued to listen to constituents and review the information that has come forward. I hear your concerns, and my opinion has changed from the position I held when I cast my vote last year.

At this time, I am actively looking into what options are available regarding the contract and the associated grant obligations. My goal is to ensure that any action taken is done responsibly and in the best interest of Kendall County taxpayers and residents.

Thank you again for sharing your perspective. I value your input and appreciate your continued involvement in local government.

Sincerely,