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Building Boerne Baptist

Site work begins on acute care hospital and medical oce

BY JARRETT WHITENER

Over the summer, site work on the upcoming Baptist Health System expansion to Boerne began, clearing the way for construction of a new acute care hospital. The hospital will be the rst of its kind for the community, bringing inpatient services and specialized care to the 23-acre site at the northwest corner of I-10 and Hwy. 46. While construction is not scheduled to begin until 2026, the new development will give Kendall County residents additional options for medical care.

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The Boerne hospital will have a similar design to the Westover Hills Baptist Hospital, which opened in 2024 in far West San Antonio, Baptist Health System ocials said. (Courtesy Baptist Health System)

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Impacts

Coming soon

5 Lemon Creek Smiles Dentistry A new dentistry practice is opening soon, offering both adult and pediatric cleanings along with fillings, orthodontic services and more. • Opening Dec. 16 • 10049 Lemon Creek Blvd., Ste. 109, Boerne • www.lemoncreeksmilesdentistry.com 6 Bubble Bath Car Wash The San Antonio-based car wash chain is expanding with a new location near Boerne, offering touchless washes, vacuums and a membership service. • Opening TBD • 28295 I-10, Boerne • www.thebubblebathcarwash.com

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Relocations

Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation The animal rescue nonprofit has closed its San Antonio facility and relocated to its main sanctuary in Kendalia. • Relocated Oct. 21 • Private location in Kendall County • www.wildlife-rescue.org 7 Fair Oaks Ranch Veterinary Clinic The local vet clinic is moving across I-10 into a larger space, offering better care options for household pets. The new location is double the size of the current location. • Relocating Nov. 17 • 28615 I-10 West, Boerne • www.fairoaksranchvet.com

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3 Luxxe Salon Suites This new package of rentable salon suites is available to local beauty professionals, featuring amenities and more. • Opened Nov. 2 • 27650 I-10, Ste. 212-215, Boerne • www.luxxesalonsuites.com 4 Pioneers Meats This southern African meat market brings authentic international snacks like biltong and boerewors further into the Hill Country. • Opened Nov. 10

Now open

1 Vaughan Automotive The automotive company with dealerships in Texas and California opened its new headquarters in Boerne. • Opened Oct. 20 • 172 Enterprise Parkway, Boerne • www.goteamva.com 2 Play Patch The new business features both unique play spaces and rooms for children ages 6 months to 6 years, plus several work spaces for parents and a coffee bar. • Opened Nov. 1 • 9091 Fair Oaks Parkway, Ste. 205, Fair Oaks Ranch • Facebook: The Play Patch

Expansions

8 MURFIT Fitness The locally owned gym completed a renovation project earlier in the fall, doubling the center’s space and adding brand-new equipment. • Renovated August

• 306 River Road, Boerne • Facebook: Pioneers Meats

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In the news

Trader Joe’s This nationwide grocery store has expanded with its newest location, the closest to Boerne. • Opened Nov. 4 • 11745 I-10, Ste. 410, San Antonio • https://locations.traderjoes.com/tx/san-antonio/457 Tre Pizzeria The Boerne-based pizza shop has expanded into the San Antonio International Airport, serving up specialty pizzas, salads and sandwiches. • Opened Nov. 18 • 9800 Airport Blvd., Terminal A, San Antonio • www.tre-pizzeria.com

9 Uptown Chic This downtown boutique expanded with a holiday pop- up shop, offering holiday-centric goods, from themed clothing to Christmas ornaments. • Expanded Oct. 30 • 255 S. Main St., Boerne • Facebook: Uptown Chic Boutique & Gifts

In the news

10 Nature’s Presence The local organic supermarket officially recognized its 20th anniversary in business on Nov. 5 with a ribbon- cutting ceremony. • 807 N. Main St., Boerne • www.npboerne.com Operation Taco The new nonprofit makes breakfast tacos for first responders across the region, originating during the Hill

12 Scooter’s Coffee Boerne City Council on Nov. 18 approved the final reading of a Special Use permit for Scooter’s Coffee to construct a location off I-10. The Boerne location will be owned by Shaughnessy and Andrew Davis, who own the Scooter’s Coffee in Kerrville. • Opening TBD • 31500 I-10, Boerne, TX • www.scooterscoffee.com

Closings

11 Peggy’s on the Green The American-style restaurant, nestled inside a historic Boerne hotel, closed its doors to pursue a new concept. • Closed Nov. 30 • 128 W. Blanco Rd, Boerne • www.peggysonthegreen.com

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Government

Buc-ee’s development agreement updated, specifying store design

Original agreement

Minimum 50,000 square feet Family Travel Center At least 90 fueling stations At least 170 full-time positions Prohibited fueling of 18-wheelers, except for delivery trucks 70-foot sign Buc-ee’s sales tax rebate equal to 50% of the City’s 1.5% sales tax collected from the Travel Center for twenty years

Following months of community discussion, the Buc-ee’s development agreement is being updated. Boerne City Council on Oct. 27 had an executive session discussion regarding agreement negotia- tions, followed by amendments that clarify store size, the number of jobs and compliance with city

What else? One of the remaining requirements before Buc-ee’s can begin construction is the submission of a trac impact analysis, which is undergoing review. Director of Engineering and Mobility Je Carroll said city sta submitted additional comments to Buc-ee’s the week of Oct. 20 and are expecting a quick turnaround on those changes. Carroll highlighted that the Texas Department of Transportation project to expand the frontage roads of I-10 near US 87 was done with the Buc-ee’s development in mind. The bridge crossing over I-10 can have lane lines altered, increasing the number of lanes going toward the development. Carroll said the east- bound frontage road will have a deceleration lane to help reduce trac congestion. What they’re saying District 5 council member Joseph Macaluso said the City Council has worked to change the way the city enters into development agreements, ensuring that future agreements will not face similar chal- lenges due to updates to the Unied Development Code and other city processes. “If this agreement had come forward today, all of these agreements would have been negotiated on the front end, when the city had leverage with the tax rebate request,” he said. City Council said they will continue to tweak the agreement, and other changes are still in the process.

design standards. Breaking it down

New agreement

A maximum of 54,000-square-foot building No more than 100 fueling stations Prohibition of 18-wheelers, other than those

Assistant City Manager Kristy Stark said the updated agreement includes clarications and updates to the original agreement that benet the city. “These additional updates—they strengthen the design standards, infrastructure commitments and the community benets,” she said. “We want to express our appreciation to Buc-ee’s for the man- ner in which they have worked with us on this.” Stark said items deleted from the agreement included the extra retail space, the credit toward city fees and the Texas Capital Fund Grant, which are funds cities can use to bring in development. Items added to the agreement limited the build- ing size, fueling station and specied the number of jobs at the store to be at least 200. Landscaping and lighting to ensure Dark Sky compliance were also added to the agreement, reducing the sign to 60 feet. The sales tax allocations and 20-year rebate from the original agreement remain in the updated document. City sta said the development is still vested under the 2019 development regulations, while the additional parking lot expansion discussed in Sep- tember will be vested under the 2025 regulations.

servicing the store Conrmed 200 jobs

Nine acres of dedicated open space

8-foot security fence near the property line Enhanced landscaping and planting areas Reduction of the sign to 60 feet, contingent on Buc-ee’s Way naming and I-10 signage

Dark Sky-compliant lighting HVAC condensation recovery and irrigation system

Buc-ee’s sales tax rebate equal to 50% of the City’s 1.5% sales tax collected from the Travel Center for twenty years

“From the original agreement to where we are now, I think it is heads and tails an improvement for our community.” FRANK RITCHIE, MAYOR OF BOERNE

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BY JARRETT WHITENER

SAWS water supply project shifts locations in Fair Oaks Ranch The city of Fair Oaks Ranch staff is working on a project to provide a backup water supply to portions of the city. City Council on Nov. 6 held a workshop cov- ering the San Antonio Water System Emergency Interconnect Project. Assistant Director of Public Works Steven Fried said the project is designed to provide the city with an emergency supply serving customers south of Dietz Elkhorn Road. “This will provide our system resiliency during a power outage or a situation where our system can- not maintain normal flow or pressure,” Fried said. Latest update The project was originally planned near the intersection of I-10 and Fair Oaks Parkway, but was deemed infeasible. Revisions shifted the alignment between Fair Oaks Parkway and Leslie Pfeiffer Drive, near the Frost Bank property and the upcoming Cinco De Mayo restaurant property. Around 700 feet of 3- and 6-inch lines will be replaced with 12-inch lines capable of bringing in approximately 1,000 gallons per minute. Fried said the new lines would be able to main- tain pressure in the area for up to six days under peak water demand if the system were to go offline. The estimated cost is $393,030 , and the current budget is $382,340 . Staff said the cost could come more in line with the budget, since the total cost includes a contingency. Current plans are to begin

Buc-ee’s parking lot zoning vote tabled The Boerne Planning and Zoning Commis- sion tabled the zoning ratification for the second portion of the Buc-ee’s development Nov. 3, which will be used as store parking. A closer look City staff shared the updated zoning clas- sification that commissioners could recom- mend under the Boerne Unified Development Code, which was a community commercial, or C-3, zoning. During the discussion, P&Z commissioners pointed out that the city and Buc-ee’s developer have not yet signed the amended development agreement. Without these updated agreements, commissioners said there was no information to make a zoning recommendation to City Council. “They have zoning, and nothing is delayed because of your recommendation one way or the other,” City Attorney Mick McKamie told commissioners. P&Z did not compromise on a recommen- dation and instead tabled the agenda item until December.

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SAWS Interconnect Project

estimated cost $393,030

gallons per minute 1,000

lines 12-inch

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construction in May and finish in June. Why it matters

The SAWS project is one of multiple Fair Oaks Ranch water expansion projects as city officials work to ensure water capacity for future growth. In April, City Council authorized a land purchase to be used for an elevated storage tank that will provide adequate water pressure to the northern portion of the city. This project, in conjunction with the SAWS project and other Guada- lupe-Blanco River Authority projects, puts the city in a position to meet demand requirements at full buildout, city staff said. According to the city water dashboard, Fair Oaks Ranch has 3,455 water connections, and the projected number of connections at full water build-out is around 4,528. Build-out is expected in the year 2052.

Planned parking expansion

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Boerne leaders discuss growth and look to future projects at state of the city Boerne leaders on Oct. 23 highlighted the state of the city during a Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce event. City Manager Ben Thatcher, Mayor Frank

Wolosin shared an update on future mobility projects, including improvements to the Herff Road and River Road intersection, which is among the most needed projects in the community, he said. Since that intersection is located on a Texas Department of Transportation road, state approval is needed before improvements can be made. “It is a very complicated intersection and a very expensive project,” Wolosin said. “It is also a state intersection, and not an intersection that the city or county can just go and fix.”

What else? Thatcher highlighted water and utility proj- ects, which include a $2 million expansion of the Boerne City Lake Plant and a $5.4 million reclaimed water utility upgrade. Thatcher said the city has a large reclaimed water system compared to other municipalities, and Boerne staff is ensuring future water supply by utilizing reclaimed water. “We are being very forward-thinking in man- aging a very precious resource that is only getting more expensive,” Thatcher said.

Ritchie and Mayor Pro Tem Ty Wolosin shared city updates over the last year and looked ahead to future projects. The overview Of the projects highlighted, mobility, parks and recreation, and other capital improvements took center stage.

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Education

BY JARRETT WHITENER

BISD trustees review 2023-24 financial efficiency audit Boerne ISD trustees reviewed a financial audit for the 2023-24 school year Oct. 27. Breaking it down Efficiency audit findings show BISD’s operating expenditures for all funds totaled $9,361 per student, while peer districts and the state average were $10,661 per student and $12,944 per student, respectively. The average teacher salary was $59,514 for the district, and $61,743 and $62,463 for peer district and state averages, respec- tively. 85% of BISD’s funding went toward payroll, compared to the state average of 77.8%, according to the audit.

BISD tax rate election approval increases staff pay The Boerne ISD tax rate is officially approved following the canvassing of the Nov. 4 election results, which showed voter support for the district to use its remaining golden pennies—a funding mechanism the district can use to generate revenue not subject to state recapture. The overview Election results Key:

For: 51.3% 6,241 Voters Against: 48.7% 5,933 Voters

According to a Nov. 5 news release, BISD’s VATRE will yield $3 million in local funding and require the state to kick in 60 cents for every dollar. Over 80% of the total $4.8 million has been earmarked to increase staff salaries, including: • Restructuring the pay of teachers, nurses and counselors • Raising the minimum wage of auxiliary workers to $15 an hour and paraprofessional staff to $16 an hour • Raising the minimum teacher starting pay from $55,142 to $60,000 • Creating stipends to retain special education teachers • $500,000 in additional contributions to employee healthcare premiums The remaining 20% was budgeted to support program growth and facility needs. Superintendent Kristin Craft said the district has to work to ensure all of the information is updated properly to bring employees up to the new scale, but staff can expect to see back pay in December. “More than 1,400 employees will see an immedi- ate impact,” she said. What’s next? The raises and new pay scales are scheduled to be fully implemented in January.

12,174 total voters

Boerne ISD VATRE salary funding

Key:

Teachers: $2.42M Hourly staff: $765.3K Healthcare benefits: $500K Professional- campus: $219.5K Professional-department: $66.5K

Payroll expenditures

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Key:

The golden penny approval is permanent, mean- ing the revenue will be generated in each budget moving forward, Craft said. While the tax rate is classified as an increase, the Nov. 4 voter approval of the increase to the homestead exemption will reduce the average taxes paid by residents. For fiscal year 2025-26, the average taxable value on BISD residential properties is $488,000 , and a property owner would pay $4,938 annually. Com- pared to FY 2024-25, the new tax rate would result in an average decrease of $80 in overall taxes paid.

Boerne ISD Peer district average State average

NOTE: PEER DISTRICTS ARE COMPARABLE DISTRICTS DETERMINED BY THE COMPANY PERFORMING THE AUDIT.

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BISD students show growth in advanced academics

Boerne ISD college, career and military readiness

Poulis said the enrollment of students in advanced academics has increased from 7,537 in the 2023-24 school year to 9,211 in the 2025-26 school year. These enrollment numbers duplicate students who take multiple courses. The number of students participating in AP courses increased by 14% between 2023-24 and 2025-26. Poulis said the district has helped save families around $1.8 million in the 2025-26 school year by students earning college credit prior to graduation.

Year over year, more Boerne ISD students are being identified as gifted or talented, and students are performing better on college-readiness exams. Crissy Poulis, director of Advanced Academics and College, Career and Military Readiness for BISD, shared an update on student advanced academics during the Oct. 27 board meeting. The breakdown As of Sept. 15, around 10.3% of BISD students are identified as being gifted or talented, Poulis said.

The number of BISD students who pursue college, a career or the military upon graduation has increased every year.

95%

2024-25

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2022-23

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2021-22

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Transportation

BY JARRETT WHITENER

Upcoming projects

Ongoing projects

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1 Cascade Cavern Road expansion Project: Reconstruction of a portion of Cascade Cavern, Scenic Loop Road and Old San Antonio Road project as submitted to the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization in 2021. The project will include street widening, drainage improvements and a sidewalk on both sides. Update: The project is on hold as it works through funding. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $40 million • Funding sources: City of Boerne, AAMPO 2 Boerne Sidewalk Improvements Project: The extension of sidewalks for Bentwood Drive, Terrace Street, and Deer Creek Drive. Improvements will start at the intersection of Bentwood Drive and Terrace Drive, running through Deer Creek Drive and ending near Bentwood Drive and Hunter’s Creek. Update: Improvements are currently in the design phase.

3 Willow Wind Drive/Rolling Acres Trail Project: The project will replace water lines to reduce operational and maintenance costs for the city and help minimize disruptions to residents who use water from those mains. Update: Work on Willow Wind Drive was completed, while construction continues on Redbud Hill. Construction may cause a brief delay in traffic flow while oncoming vehicles pass through the work zones. • Timeline: August-February 2026 • Cost: $1.24 million • Funding source: Certificate of obligation bonds 4 I-10 and Loop 1604 interchange project Project: Part of the Loop 1604 North Expansion Project, the Loop 1604 and I-10 interchange project will consist of eight flyover ramps, roundabouts, a high-occupancy vehicle lane and other interchange improvements. Update: The Texas Department of Transportation opened the fifth flyover ramp Oct. 5, connecting westbound I-10 to eastbound Loop 1604. Known as Segment 2, the interchange is 65% completed. • Timeline: 2022-2027 • Cost: $463 million • Funding source: state and federal funds

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Development

BY JARRETT WHITENER

One Seven Business Park brings medical and professional oce spaces to Boerne.

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Boerne business park oers new medical oce space

A new Boerne medical and professional oce business park celebrated a grand opening on Oct. 21. The details One Seven Business Park features 39,855 square feet of oce and medical oce space, featuring four 7,520-square-foot buildings and one 9,775-square- foot building. Oce spaces range from 731 square feet to 9,775 square feet, according to the development brochure. Spaces at the business park will focus exclusively on oce space, with no retail opportunities. Tony Mangus, managing partner at Mangus Realty Group, said the buildings are in a shell phase, and three of the spaces are being negotiated on by medical professionals. One Seven Business Park is one of multiple healthcare-focused oce spaces coming to the Boerne area, aimed to help ll a need in a community with limited hospital and specialized care options, Man- gus said. Being in a shell phase, the buildings will remain empty on the interior until a tenant signs a lease for the space, at which point they will be built to accommodate special facilities or specic needs

from the business owner. One of the buildings has been leased by a local engineering rm, and other leases are in progress. The takeaway Mangus said the rst tenant is expected to be operational in early 2026. “All ve buildings are com- pleted,” Mangus said. “We have all the parking lot laid out. We have landscaping being nalized this week, including trees, grass and that kind of stu.” The location is near the upcom- ing Baptist Hospital expansion to Boerne, which began site work over the Summer.

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Events

BY ANDREW CREELMAN

Weihnachts Parade Experience this 30-year tradition with a downtown holiday-themed parade featuring floats, live bands and more. • Dec. 6, 6 p.m. • Free (admission) • Hill Country Mile, Main St., Boerne • www.ci.boerne.tx.us

Cowboy Christmas Rodeo Head to the rodeo for the holidays with a special themed event, live music, photos with Santa and more.

$40 (general adult admission) • Tejas Rodeo Company, 401 Obst Road, Bulverde • www.tejasrodeo.com/calendar

• Dec. 20, 4 p.m.-12 a.m. • $25 (children under 12),

Old West Christmas Lights Fest See millions of holiday lights, get photos with Santa and explore a variety of food trucks, live music and more at this weekend festival during the height of the season. • Dec. 12-14, Dec. 19-23, 5-10 p.m. • $20 (family of five admission), $25 (general admission) Jingle All the Way 5/10k and Fun Run Race in this holiday-themed race and support the Transformation House, a nonprofit supporting victims of domestic abuse in Kendall County and beyond. • Dec. 13, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. • $10 (1K Fun Run), $35 (5K Run/Walk), $45 (10K Run/Walk) • 242 W. Hwy. 46, Unit C, Boerne • www.christmaslightsfest.com Boerne Market Days Squeeze in last-minute gift shopping at the last market days event of the year in downtown Boerne. • Dec. 13-14, Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • Main Plaza, Boerne • www.eventsoffmain.com/market-days Line Dancing Lessons Learn the basics of line dancing set to the backdrop of holiday tunes at this Hill Country holiday festival. • Dec. 13; 20-23, 7:30-8:30 p.m. • $20 (family of five admission), $25 (general admission) • 451 N. Main St., Boerne • www.athleteguild.com

Herff Farm Bird Survey Volunteer and help researchers with the local ecology in the Hill Country by assisting in the last bird survey of the year. • Dec. 15, 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. • Free • Cibolo Center for Conservation, 33 Herff Road, Boerne • www.cibolo.org

December

2025 Outlaw Duck Jam Head to this live music festival and golf tournament showcasing several country artists, two days of golfing and more. • Dec. 7-9, times vary • $6,500 (per 4-person team) • Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort, 1 Resort Way, Boerne • www.ducksunlimited.myeventscenter.com The Jones Christmas Ranch Drive through and see this expansive display of holiday lights, featuring over 4 million twinkling bulbs and themed decorations. • Dec. 7-31; 6-10 p.m. (Sunday through Thursday), 6-11 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) • $40 (per vehicle admission) • 43360 I-10 W., Boerne • www.thejoneschristmasranch.com Kinder Fest Weekend Dress up in holiday attire and head to the Hill Country mile for a weekend featuring a cookie crawl through local businesses, a scavenger hunt and special market days. • Dec. 12-14, times vary • $30 (Cookie Crawl ticket), Free (admission for market, scavenger hunt) • Hill Country Mile, Main St., Boerne • www.boerne-retail-restaurant-association-109974. square.site/kinder-fest

Worth the trip: Rock the Clock New Years Eve Party

Head to northwest San Antonio to celebrate the new year with a live DJ, food, drinks, fireworks and more. • Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. • $25 (general admission), $109.99 (VIP experience) • The Rock at La Cantera, 1 Spurs Way, San Antonio • www.therockatlacantera.com/rock-the-clock

January

Hill District Grandstand Show Check out this week-long agricultural competition across the Hill Country, featuring cow, turkey and horse shows plus mechanic contests while supporting the efforts of the region’s youth. • Jan. 12-17, times vary • Tickets TBD • Kendall County Youth Agriculture & Equestrian Center, 648 FM 289, Comfort; Hill Country Event Center, 3785 Hwy. 27, Kerrville • www.hilldistrictgrandstand.com

• 242 W. Hwy 46, Unit C, Boerne • www.christmaslightfest.com

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Building Boerne Baptist From the cover

Two-minute impact

Estimated drive time to new hospital 5 min 10 min 15 min Key:

Baptist Health System, owned by Tenet Healthcare, operates seven acute care hospitals in the San Antonio region. Baptist Health System ocials said the Boerne hospital will be similar in design to other acute care hospitals, such as the Westover Hills location, which opened in 2024. The new hospital and adjoining medical oce building will provide emergency and inpatient services, while increasing access to general surgery, cardiology, orthopedics and other services upon completion. The medical oces will oer physician practices and additional ancillary health care services, ocials said. “The services provided will allow residents of Boerne and the surrounding area to reduce the need to travel outside the community for care,” Bill Waechter, market chief executive ocer for Baptist Health System, said in an email.

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SOURCE: BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM, SMAPPENCOMMUNITY IMPACT

Assessing the need

While Kendall County does not have 100,000 residents, statewide data scales the current number of health care professionals to the current population, resulting in a ratio that is higher than the listed number of nurses in the community. Compared with surrounding counties, Kendall County has fewer health care professionals, according to data from Texas Health and Human Services. With the construction of a new hospital, that number is expected to increase.

Health care professional ratio in Kendall County*

Number of health care professionals in neighboring counties

Number of health care professionals in Kendall County

State ratio*

Profession

Advanced practice registered nurses

114.7 49.5 190.4 77.6 8.5 744.8

85.3 73.7 215.2 93 7.8 290.7

2,922 1,352 6,592 2,029 262

44 38 111 48 4

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The catalyst

The plan

“Having the hospital and these specialists here locally is a huge benet to the quality of life for our residents.” AMY STORY, BOERNE KENDALL COUNTY EDC PRESIDENTCEO

Despite being located near the city of Boerne, the hospital will not actually fall within the city limits. City sta said the property used to be in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction before the property owner requested removal. This means the city does not permit or regulate development; instead, permits are issued by the county. Kendall County resident Randy Loud- ermilk said the new facility will benet all county residents who must travel outside Boerne for specialized medical care. “I think a hospital in Boerne would be great for county residents like myself,” he said. “I either have to go to San Antonio or Kerrville for specialized care, and having that in Boerne would save me a world of time.”

Since Baptist Health System expressed interest in a Boerne hospital, the Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corp. has been involved in attracting the development and other medi- cal-related projects. The hospital will be the rst of its kind for the Boerne community, which has seen proposed hos- pital development that did not come to fruition. BKCEDC President and CEO Amy Story said the Baptist development will serve as a catalyst for the health care industry in Boerne. While emergency rooms, clinics and other medical practices have a presence in the commu- nity, having a hospital as an anchor encourages specialists to set up permanent space in the area. “Some specialists come here maybe one or two days a week, and hopefully that will increase and establish full-time presences here,” Story said. Story said the hospital also attracts retail, commercial and residential development as more people visit for services or due to employment

opportunities. “As our community grows, we will continue to see new retail and development opportunities,” she said. Medical oces in the Boerne area are already being developed. One Seven Business Park opened in October, and a new wellness plaza is under construction o Her Road. Fair Oaks Emergency Room and Boerne ER are also planning developments in the city. All of these projects coming online over the next few years put Kendall County in a position to ensure care for all residents without having to leave the county limits, Story said.

Looking ahead

2021: Baptist Health System buys 23 acres of land in Boerne

before the completion of the hospital, Story said. The hospital will be designed with future expansion in mind as the community continues to grow, Baptist Health System ocials said. As of publication time, an ocial completion date for the Baptist Hospital in Boerne has not been announced.

Baptist Health System will continue site work to prepare for the construction of the Boerne hospital and ancillary oces, which are set to break ground in 2026. Medical oces and other health care facilities are expected to open in Boerne over the next two years, providing space for primary care physicians, specialized care and other services

2022: Developer leaves city of Boerne ETJ

2024: Baptist Health System opens Westover Hills hospital in far West San Antonio 2026: Project expected to break ground

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Fickle Pickle This Boerne-based pickling business offers an assortment of specialty canned pickles, from an original recipe to an extra spicy flavor. There’s also a selection of vintage goods, furniture and home decor like centerpieces and dining tables.

Uptown Chic This family-owned Hill Country boutique offers accessories, handmade jewelry and other small gifts for both men and women. The shop also features seasonal home decor and

specializes in women’s clothing and apparel. • 153 S. Main St., Ste. 100, Boerne • Instagram: Uptown Chic

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Flashback Funtiques This vintage antique shop has a wide variety of Americana-themed items, from old jukeboxes, signs,

Check out these local businesses scattered throughout downtown Boerne to find the perfect gifts this holiday season. This list is not comprehensive . Celeste Offering seasonal women’s clothing, the downtown boutique has styles and pieces for any time of year.

• 222 S. Main St., Boerne • Facebook: Shoppes at 222

Boerne Epicure Gourmet Market Selling gourmet foods like snacks, candy, wellness products and more, the shop also has a full-size deli with sandwiches and meat. • 210 S. Main St., Boerne • Facebook: Boerne Epicure Gourmet Market Joli The boutique sells a range of Canadian and American clothing lines, jewelry and accessories for all ages.

clocks, figurines and more. • 248 S. Main St., Boerne • www.flashbackfuntiques.com

The Dienger Trading Co. The boutique has a bakery and a restaurant, offering a variety of gifts and assorted holiday sweets. • 210 N. Main St., Boerne • www.thediengertradingco.com Handmade on Main The shop—composed of several local vendors–offers a variety of handmade gifts like clothing, candles, pottery, art and more. • 347 N. Main St., Boerne • www.handmadeonmainboerne.com Tea Chemist Offering a large selection of dried teas, hot chocolates, drink collections and more, this shop also has full cocktail kits.

• 140 S. Main St., Boerne • www.shopcelestetx.com

The Christmas Shoppe This themed shop has an extensive collection of ornaments, collectibles, miniature displays and more. • 132 S. Main St., Boerne • https://thechristmasshoppetx.com The Sanctuary for the Vintage Soul Along with fine antique furniture and centerpieces, this shop offers an array of home decor, craft supplies, and more.

• 136 S. Main St., Boerne • www.joliboutique.org

Mainz Meat Market Offering a selection of locally-sourced meats, deli cuts and cheeses, this local butcher can feed the whole

family for the holidays. • 101 S. Main St., Boerne • Facebook: Mainz Meat Market

• 195 S. Main St., Ste. B, Boerne • www.sanctuaryvintage.com

Ella Blue The shop focuses on trendy clothes, shoes, accessories, bags and more, with styles for both men and women.

Pixie This boutique sells women’s and girls’ clothing, accessories and more from infants to plus sizes with a selection of jewelry.

• 222 S. Main St., Boerne • www.teachemist.com

• 146 S. Main St., Boerne • www.shopellablue.com

Shoppes at 222 The gift shop has a collection of local vendors inside, offering goods like handmade jewelry, clothing and more.

• 129 S. Main St., Boerne • www.glitziepixie.com

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This cat ornament is one of thousands on display at The Christmas Shoppe.

The store showcases Christmas ornaments from both local crafters and nationwide selling brands.

The store is packed full of holiday decor, featuring items to add to your home or give to friends and family as gifts.

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The Christmas Shoppe oers year-round holiday spirit in downtown Boerne

decorating service available to residents across Boerne, according to the shop’s services website. Aside from general Christmas goods, Carvalho said there’s so much more for customers to discover. “One of my favorite things to do is nding really unusual but meaningful gifts for people, regard- less of if it’s the holidays or not,” Carvalho said. Some of the most popular items at the shop are the Old World and glass-blown Christmas tree ornaments. Carvalho said the shop is now selling a San Antonio-made collection of 3D printed ginger- bread-style ornaments. “You won’t be able to nd something like that anywhere else,” Carvalho said. Additionally, there’s a room full of lighted miniature displays, nativities and other decorative gurines for inside the home. Aside from purely Christmas-themed merchan- dise, the store also carries merchandise for other holidays throughout the year, from Halloween to Easter. Mapping it out Moving forward, Carvalho said the goal is to continue sourcing locally-made and handcrafted items for the shop. “We’re going to continue to expand our

As the owner of a year-round Christmas store in Boerne, Emily Carvalho said she never gets tired of the holidays. “When I was little, I wanted to be Mrs. Claus one day—I was decorating Christmas trees for nearly everyone in my family,” Carvalho said. Her love for the holiday continued into adult- hood as she began working as an employee at The Christmas Shoppe in 2002. “I knew the rst night I worked here that I’d found my career,” Carvalho said. How we got here After working at the shop on and o for over 13 years, Carvalho said the original owners “just couldn’t shake me.” Then, in 2015, the owners planned to retire and sell the business—so they turned to someone who knew the shop more than anyone else. “They wanted it to stay with somebody like me,” Carvalho said. “It was my dream.” So, for the last 10 years, Carvalho has been in charge of The Christmas Shoppe, a business that has been in Boerne’s downtown since 1998. Read all about it The store is full of Christmas tree ornaments, decorations, clothes, accessories and more. There’s also a tree trimming and home

Emily Carvalho said she took ownership of The Christmas Shoppe in 2015.

132 S. Main St., Boerne www.thechristmasshoppetx.com

connection with local artists,” Carvalho said. Along with more handmade items, Carvalho said she wants to continue connecting with the commu- nity in downtown Boerne. In the meantime, she’s already in the early stages of preparing for 2026’s holiday season next year. “As soon as early January rolls around, I’m already planning for next Christmas,” Carvalho said.

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The average number of days a home was listed on the market increased in Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch ZIP codes year over year, according to data from the San Antonio Board of Realtors. Residential market data

October 2024

October 2025

Average home price in the last 6 months

Homes sold

New listings

-1.3%

+12.5%

78006 $747,783

Boerne 27

16 Fair Oaks Ranch

78015 $642,571

78006

78015

281

78006

Median home sales price

78015

October

2024

2025

$547,000

$552,895

78006

Homes sold by price point

October 2025

$609,995

$435,000

78015

$800,000+

$600,000-$799,999

Number of homes under contract

Average days on the market

$400,000-$599,999

+30.66%

+32.84%

$200,000-$399,999

Boerne 17

<$199,999 or less

9 Fair Oaks Ranch

MARKET DATA PROVIDED BY THE SAN ANTONIO BOARD OF REALTORS • 9110 W. I10 2105931200 • WWW.SABOR.COM

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