In an audit of the city of Boerne's fiscal year 2024-25 budget, no major findings were identified, showing a positive financial position for the city. The audit was completed by Whitley Penn and presented March 10, being the first time the firm has performed the annual audit required by the city charter.

Breaking it down: Audit Partner Patrick Simmons said the clean opinion given to the city is the highest level of assurance that can be given on a financial statement.

Simmons shared highlights with City Council, including the total governmental fund balance increasing from $71,049,556 to $79,216,780. The total fund balance is comprised of the general fund, debt service fund, capital projects fund and other governmental funds. The general fund, which covers city operations, saw a slight decrease in total fund balance, reducing from $22,321,816 to $21,719,786.

A second Chase Bank location is planning an opening in the Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch area.

The details: Chase Bank at Lemon Creek Ranch will open on March 17, company representatives told Community Impact. The opening of the new location follows the March 3 opening of the location off Bandera Road in Boerne.

Chase Bank offers banking services from checking accounts, savings accounts, loans, investments and financial education, according to the business website.

• 10049 Lemon Creek Blvd., Ste. 101, Boerne

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas unveiled its 2.2-acre swimming lagoon on March 5 during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The details: Completing a more than $100 million renovation of the resort over a three-year period, the ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completion of the Big Spring swimming lagoon, which features white sand beaches and offers water sport activities in the Hill Country. The ceremony also marked the completion of the resort's multi-phase renovation.

“[The Big Spring Lagoon] transforms how we sell and how guests experience this resort. It enhances our ability to grow business, while adding [a new] aquatic experience alongside our iconic lazy river,” said Steve Smith, general manager of Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas. “This has been a period of strong reinvestment and growth for our resort. None of this would be possible without the exceptional Hill Country team, their dedication and the culture [that] truly sets this property apart.”

• 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive, San Antonio