👉Best Day Trips + Hunter Billingsley Live Tonight

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Chris Brantner
January 30, 2025

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Good morning, Boerne. This is The Boerne Life, the newsletter that loves Thursdays because we get to share a throwback to some piece of Boerne history. And it fascinates us!

In today’s email, we have:

  • 5 Day Trips from Boerne 🚗

  • Hunter Billingsley Live at Lost Oak Tonight 🎸

  • A Look at What Used to Be at Salty & Sweet in the Old Days ⛽

And more! So grab a warm cup of coffee and let’s go! ☕

— Chris

You Know the Beer, But Do You Know the Food?

When people think of 28 Songs Brewhouse + Kitchen, they often think of craft beer and sports, but their food menu deserves just as much attention. 👀🔥

Whether you’re craving smoked brisket-loaded tater tots (Hill Country Totchos 😍), juicy burgers, crispy wings, or monster-sized hot dogs, this spot delivers big flavors to match their big selection of beer.

📍Located at 110 Market Ave, 28 Songs isn’t just a brewery—it’s a full-on foodie destination with a menu packed with comfort food favorites and Texas-sized portions. And as a veteran-owned and operated business, they take pride in serving great food, great beer, and a great atmosphere for the community.

And, of course, if you want to pair your meal with a cold brew, they’ve got 28 taps, with over 20 house-brewed beers to choose from.

Next time you’re hungry, don’t just think beer—think bold, delicious eats. Stop by and tell them The Boerne Life sent you!

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Want to Get Out of Town This Weekend?

There’s a lot to do in Boerne, but sometimes you want to get out of town, am I right?! The good news is that we’re right on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, meaning there are a lot of cool spots to visit within 15-45 minutes.

With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of 5 of the best day trips from Boerne. These include links to guides and videos of some of our travels. Check them out and let us know your favorites! 🚗

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THE COUNTDOWN IS ON

The Boerne Life Plus Launches Next Week!

The wait is almost over!

The response to our announcement about The Boerne Life Plus has been overwhelming, and we’re so excited to share what we’ve been working so hard on.

Don’t worry, our daily weekday newsletter will remain 100% free for everybody. That’s not going to change. 

With exclusive members-only Saturday editions, downloadable guides, premium giveaways, and more, this new membership is designed to make your Boerne experience even better.

But most importantly, it’s a great way to support the work we do and help us continue our mission of promoting the best that Boerne has to offer in our free daily coverage—from local businesses and nonprofits to exciting events and community initiatives. Your membership makes it all possible!

Whether you stick with the free newsletter or decide to become a Plus member and help support our mission, we’re grateful for your support and to have you as part of our community. 

Mark your calendars and get ready to unlock the very best of Boerne. Full details and sign-ups go live Monday—you won’t want to miss it!

Stay tuned!

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MORE EVENTS

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An Evening of Powerful Music in an Intimate Setting

Good music, great wine, charcuterie… all in an intimate setting. That’s hard to beat!

If that sounds good, then you’ll want to head over to Lost Oak Cellars tonight between 6-9 PM. And if you click the button, you can get a sneak peek of the artist who will be playing! 👇

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THROWBACK THURSDAY

This week’s throwback takes us back to Salty & Sweet way before it was Salty & Sweet! Back in 1935, it was a bustling service station, where three hardworking men—Sidney Whitworth, Dan Schuetz, and Oscar Rust—stood ready to greet customers. By 1949, it had become Lane's Service Station, later evolving into an Exxon station under a different owner. ⛽

And now, it’s a vintage candy store! 🍬🍬🍭🍭

📸 See the photo and learn more: View the Post

THE BOERNE BONUS

  • Pinchy’s Soft Opening All Weekend Long
    We’ve been waiting forever, and it’s finally happening. Pinchy’s opened last night for their soft opening to rave reviews. They’ll continue the soft opening through Saturday. While reservations are FULL, they have been posting if spots open up on their Facebook. If you can’t get in, they’re opening officially on Monday!
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  • Civil Debate on School Vouchers

    Heard all the fuss about school vouchers, but not sure where you stand on the issue? Next Tuesday, there will be a debate between Boerne Bookshop owner and former Boerne ISD Board Member Dale Adams, who will advocate for school vouchers, and retired UT Senior Faculty Member Herb Krasner, who will present arguments against them.

    Learn More Here

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WEATHER FORECAST 

KEEP THAT RAIN COMING ALL DAY! 😄

Thursday: High: 65º | Low: 45º | 65% chance of precipitation

Friday: High: 68º | Low: 42º | 0% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: On

Water Restrictions: Stage 2

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Here are a few upcoming events you won’t want to miss!

Thanks!

Thanks for reading The Boerne Life today. Y’all drive safe in the rain this morning! We hear sirens in the distance already!

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Until next time,

— Chris

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