Boerne ISD leaders Nov. 17 reviewed the draft of the annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year 2024-25, showing a surplus in the general fund compared to the projected deficit.

The details: Wes Scott, chief financial and operations officer, shared the report showing that the district’s total combined net position as of June 30 was around $44.81 million.

According to financial documents for the fiscal year, the general fund reported a total fund balance of around $29.55 million, an increase from the projected ending balance of around $25.88 million.

When planning for FY 2024-25, district staff projected a more than $5 million deficit. Amendments adopted by the board of trustees throughout the year helped reduce that deficit estimate to around $2.8 million. At the end of the year, the budget closed with a surplus of around $1.1 million.

Check out these seven updates from local businesses and nonprofits across the Boerne area throughout the month of November.

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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

• 645 S. School St., Ste. 301, Boerne

• 255 S. Main St., Boerne

• Private location in Kendall County

A new spot serving all things Tex-Mex has officially opened on San Antonio’s north side.

In case you missed it: Taco210Mexico opened on Oct. 2 at 14357 Blanco Road, inside the Cadillac Plaza shopping strip.

Co-owner Alejandro Vazquez said he wanted to open a relaxed, family-friendly restaurant for residents in the local community to enjoy.

“We’re here for service and a good place to eat,” Vazquez said.

Prior to Taco210Mexico, Vazquez said he owned a business in Puerto Rico, where he grew up.

"It's been a whole different experience here," Vazquez said.

On the menu: According to an Instagram post from Vazquez, the food options are inspired by both authentic north Mexican cuisine and various Tex-Mex items.

Menu highlights include street tacos, fajitas, tortas, flautas and more Tex-Mex eats.

There are also customizable taco bowls and a full dessert selection ranging from flan to arroz con dulce.

• 14357 Blanco Road, San Antonio

This year, voters in communities across Texas were skeptical of local property tax hikes and supportive of larger tax breaks for homeowners and businesses, results from the Nov. 4 election show.

The overview: Voters in Community Impact’s coverage areas approved just over half of the local bond propositions and tax rate elections on the November ballot, according to previous Community Impact reporting. Statewide, 40% of tax rate elections and 45.9% of bond propositions passed, according to Sen. Paul Bettencourt, a Houston Republican and property tax policy writer.

Zooming in: Cities, counties, school districts and other local government entities use funding from tax hikes to build new schools and facilities; hire educators and first responders; and maintain local infrastructure. However, amid high inflation nationwide, more Texas residents are tightening their belts and asking local officials to do the same, fiscal policy experts told Community Impact.

Local governments whose tax hikes were shot down are now grappling with how to make cuts while maintaining essential services, Community Impact reporting shows.