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Check out these 5 Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, Kendall County budget stories

Fiscal year 2025-26 begins on Oct. 1 for Kendall County and the cities of Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch. Over the course of 2025, elected officials have worked on approving the upcoming budgets and tax rates. Check out these budget-related stories, highlighting the FY 2025-26 budgeting process:

💰 Boerne city budget approved, tax rate remains unchanged

💧 Boerne City Council approves water rate increases

💲 Kendall County commissioners approve tax rate decrease

🚑  Fair Oaks Ranch renews ESD No. 4 contract, nearly doubling annual cost

💵  Fair Oaks Ranch tax rate unchanged, balanced budget projected  

 
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New winery, card shop and more: 5 new businesses coming to Boerne

Discover these new businesses coming soon to the Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch area in the near future.

Back Nine Golf
This new golf simulator will have a variety of virtual courses from around the world in addition to driving range training and club swing profiles. Tournaments and events will also be available.

  • 228 W. Bandera Road, Boerne

The Play Patch
With dedicated play spaces for children and work stations for parents, this new co-play space will also have a coffee bar and networking opportunities.
  • 9091 Fair Oaks Parkway, Ste. 205, Fair Oaks Ranch

Hero’s Hideout
TCG collections will be available at the card shop, including Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic: The Gathering. The new location will also host card games, tournaments and events.
  • 1026 N. Main St., Boerne

Hill & Bach Cellars
The California-sourced winery—owned by Richard and Julie Lee—will offer residents tasting events, memberships, charcuterie and more.
  • 265 N. Main St., Boerne
 
CI Foodie
Smokey Mo’s BBQ celebrates 25 years in Texas

Smokey Mo’s BBQ is marking 25 years of serving authentic Texas barbecue.

The backstory: The restaurant chain was founded in Cedar Park in July 2000 by Morris “Mo” and Lisa Melchor, a married couple who wanted to share their passion for classic Texas barbecue. The popularity of their first store led them to expand, and Smokey Mo’s now has 21 locations throughout Texas. 

What they offer: The restaurant is known for its ribs, brisket, sausages and pork belly burnt ends, in addition to a wide range of sides from mac and cheese to potato salad. All meats are smoked in-house daily, according to the company’s website.
 
Metro News
Santikos to build Trinity Oaks development along US 281 in 2027

Santikos Entertainment is building a new 33-acre, multipurpose development in North San Antonio.

The details: Known as the Trinity Oaks development, the site will include multiple entertainment and retail options as well as residential accommodations, according to a news release. The new development will be located near the Timberwood Park area at the corner of Trinity Park and US 281.

Trinity Oaks will feature 10-12 premium screen theaters, multiple bowling lanes and a gaming area. 

The entertainment project is estimated to be completed in late 2027, with retail spaces available in early 2026.

 

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