Professional Services

Partners in Your Pet’s Care

Meet the team at Fair Oaks Ranch Veterinary Clinic who love your pets almost as much as you do. Photography by Jade Ryann Photography Fair Oaks Ranch Veterinary Clinic (FORVC) is led by a team of co-owners who treat their patients like family. Drs. Kelsey Marquez, Kelsey Smith, and Jaci Carriker bring almost 40 years of combined experience to the clinic, and, for each of them, caring for our four-legged family members has been a lifelong passion. One knew it was her calling in the first grade...

Education

Tasty Tail Waggers

The whole family can help whip up these healthy, easy snacks for your favorite furry friends. Article and Photography by Jessi Edison If you’re searching for a wholesome, fuss-free dog treat recipe, these Banana Oatmeal Dog Treats are exactly what you need. Mash up some banana, toss in some oats and peanut butter, and the result? Tail wags for days!   The best part? These are a simple way to get the whole family involved. Kids can help mix and cut the dough into fun shapes while everyone...

Education

Squeeze the Day

A Lemonade Day winner turns one successful idea into new, delicious opportunities. Article by Caroline Mitchell | Photography by Paula VM & Melissa Ashley Photography There is an old saying about what to do when life gives you lemons. Most people make the proverbial lemonade and stop there. Now entering sixth grade, Olivia Gruner is a Lemonade Day winner, a national competition winner, a charitable giver, and a budding entrepreneur whose latest idea turned her signature lemonade recipe into...

Auto + Marine

One Ride From the Hills to the Shore

From the Hill Country to the Gulf Coast, Mission Golf Cars delivers the ultimate all-terrain family luxury. Photography by David Hernandez As the August sun begins its slow dip below the horizon, a familiar ritual unfolds across the Boerne area’s premier neighborhoods. You know it: the heat breaks, the evening breeze kicks in, and families load up for a favorite pastime: the neighborhood cruise. But today’s personal transportation vehicles have evolved far past the golf course. They are the...

Health + Wellness

Defining Their Future

Exploring the powerful paths of young survivors as they build dreams far beyond their diagnosis. Article by Rey Lopez | Photography by Jade Ryann Photography In January 2025, Tara and Kevin Bové found themselves making a drive no parent ever wants to make. For weeks, their four-year-old daughter Annabella had complained of pain in a specific spot on her arm. At first, doctors suspected ordinary childhood aches and pains. But Tara felt something wasn’t right. After multiple visits, she pushed...

Sports + Recreation

On Fields of Dreams 

Two years later, a legendary summer of Boerne baseball still inspires. Article by Timothy Christ There’s something special about a warm summer night in Texas, a particular magic when the air hangs heavy with the scent of cut grass and worn leather, the distant hum of crickets fills the quiet moments, and the staccato ping of a bat echoes through the neighborhood like a crack of lightning. These nights somehow feel timeless, like childhood dreams are being stitched into the fabric of each...

Education

Living Education Comes to Life

How one school creates a unique environment where students thrive through connection, nature, and purposeful learning. Article by Connor Mullins | Photography by Connor Mullins & Ambleside School of Boerne The daily rhythm at Ambleside School of Boerne now includes the morning chorus of Hill Country birds. Since opening its new campus just off Scenic Loop in January, administrators have embraced the natural setting, integrating it into a landscape that primes students to flourish. “It's a...

Travel

Trails, Tails, & Family Fun 

Pack up the kids and bring the dog along, too. These Texas parks have something for everyone! Article by Emma Miller | Photography by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Pedernales Falls State Park tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pedernales-falls   Once you stand on the limestone ledges and watch the water cascade down in layers, you’ll understand why Pedernales Falls State Park is at the top of the list of places to visit this summer. The park is located in the middle of the Texas Hill...

Education

Way to Go!

Shout-out to these awesome local kids who are at the top of their game and making their community a better place. Article and Photography by Boerne is full of incredibly talented, hardworking, and inspiring young people, and we love the opportunity to shine a spotlight on them. From the classroom to the competition floor, local kids are doing extraordinary things, and they deserve to be recognized for it. Here are just a few of the amazing young people making Boerne proud!    Gemma...

Style + Beauty

To School In Style

Make your kids’ return to the classroom on trend with the assist from 248 N. Main St. Chateau. Article by Emma miller | Photography by Paula VM When it comes to dressing your kids and teens for the new school year, look no further than 248 N. Main St. Chateau, one of Boerne's most charming shopping experiences. Tucked right next to the Boerne Visitors Center on Main Street, this sweet co-op boutique brings together a curated mix of ladies', men's, and kids' clothing all under one roof. With a...