👉What You Need to Know This Week in Boerne

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Chris Brantner
February 17, 2025

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Happy Monday, Boerne. This is The Boerne Life, the local newsletter that forgot the kids were out of school today. Happy Presidents’ Day!

In today’s email, we have:

  • What’s Closed Today? 🔒

  • The Mayor Has an Opponent đŸ›ïž

  • Things to Do This Week 😀

  • Road Closure 🚧

And more. Okay, let’s dive in!

— Chris

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HAPPY PRESIDENTS’ DAY 🎆

Here’s What’s Closed (and Not)

Here’s how Presidents’ Day affects things around town:

đŸš« CLOSED TODAY:

  • Schools – BISD is closed

  • Banks – Most banks are closed

  • Post Office – No mail delivery today

  • City & Federal Offices – Including City Hall + the Library

✅ OPEN TODAY:

  • Most restaurants, retail stores, and grocery stores (yes, H-E-B is open!)

  • Trash pickup remains on schedule

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BOERNE BEHIND THE SCENES

Mayor Ritchie Has an Opponent This May

A last-minute candidate filing has put the Boerne mayor’s position squarely atop the May 3 ballot.

On Friday, Laura Haning filed to run against Mayor Frank Ritchie, meaning we have a mayoral race!

đŸ—łïž Election Day: Saturday, May 3
📊 Looking Back at Ritchie’s First Election: He won in 2023 with nearly 76% of the vote in his first run for office.

With a challenger in the race, this election just got interesting. Stay tuned for more updates!

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Here’s What’s Going On Around Town

Looking for ways to make the most of your week? Check out our weekly guide for a full list of activities and events happening around town.

This week’s guide is brought to you by our partners, Nature’s Presence. From all-natural groceries to super-clean supplements, their store at 807 N Main is a true hidden gem in town.

So for the first thing on your list this week, go check them out
 and tell them The Boerne Life sent you!

A few events you won’t want to miss this week:

For more of what’s going on, click the button and see this week’s guide. 👇

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WATCH AN ASSISTED STRETCH AT BLACK DIAMOND

You’ve heard about assisted stretching, but maybe you aren’t too sure what it actually entails. Well, we visited Black Diamond Martial Arts where co-owner, Casey Johnson, got stretched during a StretchLab pop-up session.

Watch the session below and learn a little bit about both businesses! And if it seems interesting to you, book your own free stretch to try it here. 

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The Boerne Bonus

  • Road Closure Alert: Heads up, drivers! A major road closure starts today as part of the Prop A – Streets and Mobility bond project. W. Blanco Rd. near Main Plaza and The Dienger will be closed through Friday. Closures will be during daytime working hours only. Expect delays now and a much better street later! đŸ›Łïž

  • 20% Off Carl’s Cleaners Today: Need to freshen up your wardrobe? Carl’s Cleaners is running a huge Presidents’ Day flash sale with 20% off all day!

    This is good for all four Hill Country locations, including Boerne (114 East Bandera Road, by Walgreens). If you’ve been meaning to get your dry cleaning done, today’s the day!

WEATHER FORECAST 

It’s cold, but not as cold as it will be later this week!

Monday: High: 59Âș | Low: 29Âș | 10% chance of precipitation

Tuesday: High: 68Âș | Low: 29Âș | 20% 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. Hope you have a great start to your week!

Until next time,

— Chris

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