Local Services

Building Land That Lasts

Ranch restoration turns overused and inaccessible property into thriving environments for today and tomorrow. Photography by Shana Smith In a time when land degradation threatens both ecological health and property value, restoring native Texas land is a vital investment in property values and the future of our environment. Whether you own a sprawling ranch or a few rugged acres, proper land stewardship can transform overgrown brush into thriving ecosystems. We spoke with ranch restoration...

Arts + Culture

Hands in Clay, Heart in Boerne

On this potter’s journey, artistry meets community and the joy of creation. Article by Rey Lopez | Photography by Paula VM In the rolling hills just north of Boerne, inspiration comes easily. That’s where you’ll find Sunrise Pottery, a warm, welcoming studio where longtime potter and U.S. Navy veteran Doug Oian has set up shop and makes his home. For over 50 years, Oian has shaped more than clay; he’s helped thousands of people tap into something creative, tactile, and honest. Whether it’s a...

Food + Beverage

Love Thai Loves Boerne

This chef’s comfort food honors her Thai heritage and nourishes the town she now calls home. Article by Taryn Tipton | Photography by Jessi Edison Inside Love Thai just off S. Main St., every dish is crafted from start to finish by Sarika Tollett, a woman whose journey from rural Thailand to entrepreneurial success in the Hill Country is as rich and memorable as the food she serves. At the heart of her Boerne restaurant, Sarika brings both the bold, comforting flavors of her homeland and all...

Travel

Called to Motion

How Short-Term Mission Trips Move Us to Love Ourselves, God, and Our Neighbors Near and Far Article by Noelani Suarez | Photography by Sarah Brooke Lyons According to Newton's First Law, an object in motion will stay in motion, and an object at rest will remain at rest. That is, until it is acted upon by an external force. At Oak Hills Church, we believe Jesus is that force that sets us into motion—an inertia of love for our neighbors, both here at home and around the world. As described in...