Field 11 at Northrup Park has been enhanced with light improvements, a new field mix and other renovations. Boerne City Council, on March 3, celebrated the opening of the field improvements, which were funded through 2022 voter-approved bonds.

The details: In early 2025, Boerne City Council approved lighting and field improvements to Field 11 at Northrup Park.

Of the $13 million approved by voters in 2022, around $1.4 million was utilized for enhancements to Field 11 at Northrup Park, alongside improvements at Boerne City Park.

During the opening event, City Manager Ben Thatcher said the improvements at Northrup Park addressed drainage, accessibility, infield and outfield replacements, dark-sky compliant lighting and long-term maintenance needs that ensure the park is able to serve the needs of the community.

“When we elevate our parks, we elevate the experience of our residents and visitors,” Thatcher said during the ceremony.

A local roofing company is celebrating a decade of serving the Boerne community throughout 2026.

What happened: Kendall County Roofing celebrated its 10th anniversary on Feb. 10, Owners Alex and Kim Lopez told Community Impact.

The business is based in Boerne at 117 Commerce Ave., but serves customers throughout Kendall County and the immediate Hill Country region.

The big picture: Kendall County Roofing offers traditional residential and commercial roof contracting services, according to their website.

Here’s a brief list of some of the services available:

• New construction
• Commercial roofing
• Roof inspections
• Re-roofing
• Metal roofs
• Shingles
• Tile

• 117 Commerce Ave., Boerne

More than 229,000 students have applied to receive state funds for private education or homeschooling under Texas’ education savings account program, according to the state comptroller’s office.

By the numbers: State data indicates that the most applications have been submitted on behalf of students living in urban areas and the surrounding suburban communities. As of March 8, students living in Houston ISD’s boundaries led the pack with over 8,900 applications, followed by 6,700 applicants in Dallas ISD.

The data reflects how many students living in each district's boundaries have applied, including those not currently enrolled in a public school.

The background: State lawmakers created the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program in 2025.

Students accepted for the 2026-27 school year will receive $10,474 for private education or up to $2,000 for homeschool. Students with disabilities can receive up to $30,000 each.

More details: Of the first 152,000 program applicants, nearly three-quarters were not enrolled in a public school during the 2025-26 school year, data obtained by the Texas Center for Voucher Transparency shows.