Fair Oaks Ranch City Council on Sept. 4 approved a new contract with Bexar County Emergency Services Department No. 4 to cover fire services over the next decade, nearly doubling the cost to the city.
Breaking it down: City Manager Scott Huizenga said the city of Fair Oaks Ranch does not own or operate its own fire department, instead using contracts to provide emergency services to residents.
The city entered its first formal agreement with ESD No. 4 starting in 2021, costing $362,927 at the start of the agreement and increasing to $528,581 by its end in fiscal year 2024-25. The city paid $602,081 for EMS services in FY 2024-25.
In a new agreement, the city will begin with a contract of $1.1 million, nearly doubling the cost of the service, which includes fire and EMS services.
13 events to check out across Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch as fall approaches
Get the latest info on events going on around Boerne throughout fall into early November.
National Night Out 2025 Hosted by the Kendall County sheriff’s office, celebrate this national community building event by coming together in neighborhoods across Boerne where first responders will visit and interact with residents.
Oct. 7, times vary
Taste of the Nest: Animals All Around This educational, hands-on experience will teach kids about animals and allow families to connect and learn about the importance of ecological education.
Oct. 15-16, 9:30 a.m.
Gone But Not Forgotten Boerne Cemetery Tour Learn about Boerne’s history and 10 past important figures from the Genealogical Society of Kendall County as they give tours of this local cemetery.
Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-noon
Diva Night Celebrate local business with extended shopping hours, listen to live music and enjoy cocktails at this special shopping event throughout downtown to start the month.
16 businesses now open and coming soon to North San Antonio this fall
Take note of these new businesses and stores coming soon to North San Antonio this fall.
Crunch Fitness This gym chain has a standard 24/7 gym membership experience with treadmills, free weights and machines along with fitness classes.
10103 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio
Hounds Town This new dog boarding service will have overnight dog daycare, a pet taxi service, cat boarding and pet spa services, such as nail trimming, teeth brushing and bathing.
14415 Blanco Road, Ste. 103, San Antonio
NRG Adventure Park A new kid’s indoor gymnasium with activities like an indoor playground, climbing walls, trampolines, a toddler area, a foam pit, a ropes course and an arcade is coming soon.
25 NE Loop 410, Ste. 101, San Antonio
PNC Bank The Pennsylvania-based bank will be moving from 15900 La Cantera Parkway, Ste. 3445, providing traditional financial services.
What to know: Most Texas school districts required to display donated Ten Commandments posters under state law
Most Texas public schools are required to display donated posters of the Ten Commandments in classrooms under Senate Bill 10, a state law that took effect Sept. 1.
The details: On Aug. 20, a Texas federal judge temporarily blocked the following 11 school districts from displaying the Ten Commandments:
Alamo Heights ISD
Austin ISD
Cy-Fair ISD
Dripping Springs ISD
Fort Bend ISD
Houston ISD
Lackland ISD
Lake Travis ISD
North East ISD
Northside ISD
Plano ISD
Attorney General Ken Paxton appealed the ruling and directed other school districts to begin displaying donated copies of the Ten Commandments.
The debate: Proponents of SB 10, including Paxton and Republican state lawmakers, have argued that seeing the Ten Commandments on a daily basis will help Texas students better understand U.S. history and learn about morality.
Some religious scholars have stressed the importance of teaching students about religion in an “appropriate educational context.” Democratic lawmakers have expressed concerns that non-Christian students will feel left out or be bullied by their peers for not following the Ten Commandments.
