Arts + Culture

A Texas-Born Tale of Adventure, Friendship, and Heart

Lina the Javelina: a Kids’ Story as Big as the Lone Star State Article by Daniel Gertson | Photography by Paula VM Every great children’s story begins with a spark—an idea, a moment of inspiration that takes root and grows. For Boerne authors Marybell and Eric Morse, that spark ignited somewhere between the wild beauty of Big Bend, the childhood allure of cowboy life, and the scrappy charm of a little javelina named “Lina.” But this story doesn’t just belong to Lina. It’s also the story of...

Education

Young Hearts, Strong Hearts

How One Teen-Led Program Is Building a Future Free from Teen Dating Violence Article by Caroline Heiberg Teen dating violence (TDV) is a pressing yet often overlooked issue that affects millions of young people every year. Here in Kendall County, a beacon of hope shines brightly through the Young Hearts program, an initiative of the Kendall County Women's Shelter (KCWS). This program is dedicated to preventing teen dating violence by teaching adolescents how to build and maintain healthy...

Sports + Recreation

Preserving Our Future

Albert & Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area will provide spectacular views and conserve our land for future generations. Article by Aubrey Matson | Photography by Daniel Gertson It may only be about seven miles from Boerne, but when you visit in the coming years, you’ll feel like you’re far away. Since 2011, intentional and meticulous development and preservation have been ongoing, trying to keep the 3,757 acres in its natural state while preparing it for the public as the Albert & Bessie...

Health + Wellness

Strengthening Your Connections

Expert advice on making all of your relationships more profound, robust, and fulfilling during this season of love—and all year long. Article and Photography by “Love.” “Romance.” “Relationships.” These words are virtually synonymous with February. While they may seem like simple concepts, we can all struggle with them. So we asked two experts at Genesis Counseling Center of Texas—Heather Shealy-Mawhirter, LPC, and Paul R. Stephenson, LPC—to share some of their best advice on making...