Life + Culture

Putting On Love

T-shirts and signs become symbols of hope and unity after the July 4th floods. Article and Photography by In the wake of the devastating July 4th floods, the Texas Hill Country has once again shown that its heart beats strongest in times of crisis. Across Boerne and surrounding communities, local businesses and individuals are stepping up—not just with words, but with action—demonstrating a powerful love for their neighbors. One of the most visible ways this generosity is showing up...

Finance + Legal Services

Closing With Confidence

Branscomb Law Shares Expert Tips for Navigating Real Estate Deals in Texas Photography by Jessi Edison Whether you’re selling a family ranch, negotiating a pipeline easement, or buying your dream Hill Country getaway, real estate deals can be more complex than they first appear. From water rights to survey disputes, even the most straightforward transactions can come with hidden legal landmines. That’s why it pays to have the right experts in your corner.   Branscomb Law—a firm with deep...

Auto + Marine

The New Original

Lincoln’s 2025 Navigator Merges Heritage With High-Tech Luxury Article by Chad Binder When the Lincoln Navigator debuted in 1998, it didn’t just enter the market; it created a new one. As the first full-size luxury SUV, it set a bold standard for American sophistication, long before the arrival of the Escalade, Denali, or import rivals. Nearly three decades later, the 2025 Navigator continues the trend of leading with confidence, glamor, and innovation. Fully redesigned for its fifth...

Local Services

Printing Presses On

In a world that’s more and more digital, Alamo Prints is bringing back innovative, interpersonal ways of marketing your business. Article by Connor Mullins | Photography by Jessi Edison Walk into almost any office, and you'll spot branded pens, notepads, calendars, even mugs, each subtly but clearly promoting a company’s brand and message. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, companies pulled back on in-person marketing, which meant they also scaled back on physical items emblazoned with their logo...

Home + Design

Styling Windows With Purpose & Polish

What’s Trending in Treatments with Kerri Busby of Bumble Bee Blinds Article and Photography by When it comes to giving your home a polished, pulled-together feel, window treatments are doing the heavy lifting—literally and stylistically. We caught up with local design expert Kerri Busby of Bumble Bee Blinds to learn what’s trending, what to consider, and why this often-overlooked design detail is more important than ever. bumblebeeblinds.com/boerne-tx | 726-600-8361 | 32840 I-10, Ste. 200 ...

Life + Culture

Game Night Gets a Glow-Up

It’s strategy, sisterhood, and sparkles. What more could you ask for?! Article by Taryn Tipton It’s likely that until you watched Crazy Rich Asians , you had never heard of mahjong, a centuries-old Chinese tile game played by four people using colorful rectangular tiles. Players draw and discard tiles to build sets and pairs, aiming to complete a winning hand before anyone else. While the game has long been a staple in many Asian communities, it’s recently gained popularity beyond its roots...

Life + Culture

A Place With a Purpose

How The Center’s Updated Look Reflects Its Deeper Mission Article by Caroline Heiberg | Photography by Daniel Gertson It started in 1983 with a borrowed kitchen and a mission to serve seniors. Decades later, that small act of service has evolved into a vital community hub—one that now serves nearly 2,000 people throughout Kendall County. And now, The Center has a whole new look. The Center’s recent interior transformation has reshaped the experience of walking through its doors. The changes...

Food + Beverage

It's Bubbles & Basil, Babe

The “It Girl” at Sunny’s All Day Brunch & Bar has some serious main-character energy. Just like you. Article and Photography by Ingredients 2 ounces Hendricks Gin 2 fresh strawberries 1 leaf basil ¾ ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed ½ ounce raw honey ¼ ounce simple syrup Prosecco 1 leaf basil 1 fresh strawberry, cubed Directions Muddle two strawberries and basil in a shaker. Add gin, lemon juice, honey, and simple syrup and shake vigorously with ice. Strain into a martini glass...

Life + Culture

Rising Above the Waters

A Kerrville family of nine with a storied history shares their escape from the Guadalupe River floods. Article by Brent Ryan Burgess | Photography by Keri Wilt, Brent Ryan Burgess, Emma Miller Penny Deupree is the great-granddaughter of legendary author Frances Hodgson Burnett, who penned the novel A Little Princess in 1905 and The Secret Garden in 1911. Burnett’s stories have become classics and have stood the test of time. But after the July 4th flood in Hunt, Penny and her family found...

Life + Culture

We Are Hill Country Strong

Photography by Emma Miller When many of us awoke on July 4th, we woke with perhaps a bit of disappointment that Independence Day celebrations were canceled due to the weather, but we were grateful for the day off and the much-needed rain. For many of our friends and neighbors to the northwest along the Guadalupe River, however, the floodwaters and the nightmare had already been raging for hours by the time the sun began to rise. As the news of destruction and tragedy began to spread that day...