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👉Longbranch Retires + Free Pie

👉Longbranch Retires + Free Pie

Chris Brantner
September 11, 2025

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Good morning, Boerne. This is The Boerne Life, the newsletter that wants you to know… you’re almost there! 😅

Here’s what we have for you:

The owner of Longbranch will retire and sell the dive bar
Free pie at Tootie Pie Co. when you donate used books
Tickets available for tomorrow’s magic show
Red Rooster received their final inventory refresh, and it’s all 40% off

And more! Here we go!

— Chris

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THIS CHAPTER OF LONGBRANCH SALOON IS ENDING

A local fixture looks for its next steward

After three decades at the helm of Longbranch Saloon, the owner says it’s time to retire, and hopes a local buyer will keep the 50+ year Boerne tradition alive at 817 N Main. Rising costs have squeezed many small businesses, but the vision is simple: keep Longbranch the hometown watering hole where the community gathers, celebrates, and grieves together.

There’s no official closing date yet. In the meantime, the regulars can still count on karaoke on Friday nights and free pool/jukebox on Saturdays. Interested parties can contact Catherine Bentley at 210-204-4855 to discuss the sale and the future of the space.

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WHEN YOUR COFFEE MAKER RUNS SLOW, DON’T BLAME THE BEANS ☕

Every morning, thousands of Boerne Life readers start their day with coffee and this newsletter. But if your coffee maker is running slow, it’s probably not the beans — it’s the water.

Hard water can shorten the life of your appliances… we’ve thrown away a few coffeemakers ourselves. That’s where Aqua-Man Water Conditioning comes in.

For over 30 years, this locally owned company has been Boerne’s go-to for water softeners, advanced filtration, and custom solutions that keep homes running smoothly. They even service nearly every major brand. The results? Longer-lasting appliances, better-tasting water, and softer skin.

📞 (830) 816-2290
📍 32545 I-10 West, Boerne
➡️ Watch the video here

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BOOKS FOR PIE 📚🥧

Donate books, get dessert

This week through the 13th, Tootie Pie Boerne (1445 S Main St) and the Friends of the Boerne Public Library are teaming up for a sweet cause. Bring in new or gently used books to donate, and you’ll be rewarded with pie.

Donations will earn you a free slice of pie or $5 off a whole pie purchase. All books go to support the Boerne Public Library, making this a win for both your bookshelf and your sweet tooth.

Not that we need to eat any more sweets but… see you there! 😜

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MASTER CRAFTSMANSHIP, MUSEUM-QUALITY RESULTS ✨

When you see the world-class work coming from Texas Treasures Frame Shop & Gallery, you’ll see why Boerne trusts Johny Rosa and his team with their most meaningful projects. Every frame is built by hand, with over 2,000 design options and more than 70 years of combined experience guiding each piece.

From honoring veterans with custom displays, to preserving heirlooms like a great-grandfather’s firearm, to stretching and framing an oversized canvas that wouldn’t even fit in the client’s car — no project is too unique.

Sean and Gwen, their skilled framers, bring passion and precision whether it’s a shadowbox, a 3D zebra mount, or family keepsakes.

And when it’s time to bring that masterpiece home, they don’t just hand it over... they’ll deliver and install it for you too if you'd like. 🖼️

We’re proud to partner with Johny and his team to present their brand of skilled craftsmanship and old-fashioned customer service to Kendall County.

📍 233 S Main St D, Boerne 📞 830-816-5335

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DON’T MISS THE MAGIC SHOW AT TAPATIO SPRINGS TOMORROW 🪄

Here’s something fun and different… Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort hosts a magical evening with the amazing John O’Bryant tomorrow night!

Enjoy dinner and a family-friendly performance full of tricks, illusions, and memories to last. Tickets are $46 for adults and $20 for kids, with a cash bar available.

📍 Cibolo Ballroom, Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort
➡️ Book your spot here

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THE BOERNE BUZZ

Red Rooster Receives Final Inventory Shipment

The final load has arrived at Red Rooster, and it’s moving fast. Everything in the store is now 40% off. The owners are retiring and selling the building at 225–227 S. Main, so this is your last chance to shop before the doors close.

Get Your BHS Homecoming Tickets

Boerne High faces Medina Valley tomorrow night at 7 pm at BISD Stadium. Last year’s game was jam packed, and this one could sell out. Don’t wait to grab your tickets.
🎟️ Get tickets here

Home Healthcare You Can Trust*

If someone in your life needs in-home care, especially children or young adults, Branding Hearts Home Health is a trusted local option. Based here in the Hill Country, they offer private duty nursing, speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy with a personal touch.

They’re known for answering the phone (yes, a real human), working with Medicaid and most commercial insurance plans (no Medicare), and truly caring about the families they serve. They’re also currently hiring nurses and therapists — so if that’s you or someone you know, check them out. Learn more here.

Free English Classes for Adults

Boerne ISD is now offering free English classes for adults at the central office on John’s Road. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6–9 pm. To get started, call (210) 379-8109 to schedule a testing appointment or email [email protected]. Thanks to our friends at Boerne Radio for the scoop!

Pizza Volterra Grand Opening Tomorrow*

The wait is over — Pizza Volterra opens tomorrow at The Oak of Boerne, 605 S. Main. The ribbon cutting is set for 4 pm, followed by hours of authentic Roman pizza, panuozzo, regional salads, and handmade gelato. Dine on the terrazza, grab a pie to-go, or order online starting tomorrow at 4 pm. 🍕 Event details here

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WEATHER FORECAST

Powered by The Ministry of Dance

Get your kids registered in the newest dance program on Main Street! Ministry of Dance is expanding into a dedicated youth school at 610 N Main (formerly Post Haus) with classes for ages 3 and up — ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, pom, tumbling, and more.

Kids can try a class for free, and Boerne Life readers get 10% off tuition when you mention us. 📞 830-331-2221 ➡️ Learn more here

Thursday: High: 89º | Low: 60º | 0% chance of precipitation | 49% humidity | ☀️

Friday: High: 89º | Low: 65º | 15% chance of precipitation | 49% humidity | ☀️

Burn Ban: Off

Water Restrictions: Stage 2

BOERNE HISTORY

At the turn of the 20th century, the Metropolitan Saloon at 101 S. Main Street was one of Boerne’s busiest hubs. Owned and operated by entrepreneur Max Beseler, the venue hosted theater productions, concerts, dances, and more — a true gathering place for the community.

Beseler eventually sold the saloon to Rudolph Ort, but the building’s run ended in tragedy when it burned down in 1908. Today, the site is home to Black Rifle Coffee Company, but pieces of the past still remain — including Max Beseler’s original bar, which quietly lives on in Boerne.