City of Boerne
City of Boerne Newsroom
Greetings!

Welcome to the City of Boerne Newsroom where you will get City and Boerne Utilities information in a quick and clickable format.
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The first week of October is:
National Customer Service Week
National Public Power Week
National Gas Week
Take the time to thank a utility worker or customer service representative - these folks make a difference in our lives everyday!
Columbus Day Holiday - Monday, October 9 
City offices will be closed 
Boerne Master Plan Update
We need your help to create the next Master Plan for Boerne - this document will serve as a guide for the City's elected officials and staff as our special city grows over the next ten years.

Please provide your thoughts and desires by completing an online community survey at the following link. Allow yourself twenty minutes or so in order to provide feedback.

And mark you calendar now to attend an Open House on October 17 for another chance to give feedback on the plan elements so far.

Free HHW disposal for Boerne Utilities customers
Do you have household chemicals, old paints, used batteries, yard or pool chemicals, electronics, or other hazardous materials that need to be disposed of safely? 
If you are a Boerne resident and have a residential garbage collection account with Boerne Utilities, you can request free curbside pick-up of household hazardous waste items by calling Waste Management At Your Door services at 1-800-449-7587 or make the request online.

Patrick Heath Public Library happenings

Celebrating the value of libraries in our communities! During Power Up Week we bring light to the efforts of Texas libraries as they support education in today’s ever-changing, fast-paced digital environment. The City of Boerne supports wholeheartedly the Patrick Heath Public Library’s role in giving power to people through education and opportunity.
 
Saturday, October 14 the PHPL hosts the annual Boerne Book & Arts Fest from 10am-4pm. There will be author & artist panel discussions in our Community Room and entertainment on the Amphitheater Stage throughout the day. Shop the book vendors, art vendors and the culinary arts. Check out the interactive events at this FREE festival!
National Night Out on Tuesday, October 3 - join your neighbors in this national crime prevention initiative. Getting to know your neighbors and looking out for each other is one of the best forms of neighborhood security!
National Fire Prevention Week is
October 8-14. Area fire departments will be hosting public education events especially focused on educating children about fire prevention and what to do in case there is a fire.
Boerne Utilities Brush Collection Rules
City crews pick up residential brush trimmings from Boerne Utilities Customers who make a request. Every customer gets 1 yearly pick-up included in their utility payment; additional pick-ups in a 12 month period cost an extra $25 each.
Who ya gonna call?
 
Do you know who to call for vehicle registration information? That would be the Kendall County Courthouse at 830-249-9343. 

Do you know who to call for driver's license information? That would be Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; the number to the Boerne location is 830-249-6335.
Pride of Texas Rod Run - Main Street closed
See the street rods; check out Market Days; shop; dine; view the public art - it's all happening October 13-15. Main Street will be closed to traffic on Saturday 6am - 5pm and Sunday 6am to 1:30pm. Click on photo for Rod Run info. 
Make a Difference Day
On Saturday, October 28, let's clean up our town! Keep Boerne Beautiful coordinates groups of volunteers at this community cleanup event. It's a great way to earn community service hours or simply give back to your community. Click on logo for more KBB info.
Family Campout & Fishing Tournament
Pre-register online for this free family overnight camping and fishing event at Boerne City Lake Park on Saturday, October 14. Click on photo for more info.
Boerne Boo
Join us for a ghoulish good time at Boerne Boo. This free family event will be on Saturday, October 28 from 4pm to 7pm at the Patrick Heath Public Library. There will be a Boo-cycle bike decorating contest, face painting, a bounce house and more. Click on the photo above for details.
Peppers for Paws - Pet adoption and chili cook off
The City's Animal Care Services has once again partnered with the Hill Country Animal League for this fun community event. Proceeds will fund the cost of spay/neuter services for abandoned pets. 

A message from Mayor Mike - Together we make Boerne better!
Fact vs fiction - which do you choose?
The City of Boerne website is loaded with information about your local municipal government projects, budgets, economic development initiatives, and library, parks, and recreation programs. City Hall staff is also available to answer questions you may have - just give us a call at (830-249-9511) and let us help set the record straight! 

Set up your automatic payment for your Boerne Utilities today!
Convenience & Security. No longer will you have to write a check to pay your Boerne Utilities bill. No Checks. No stamps. No envelopes. No trips to City Hall. Setting up your auto payment will save time and money. You will also have peace of mind knowing that your monthly utility payment was made automatically and on time. Never again worry about forgetting to mail your check.
Mark your calendars now:
November 11 - Veterans Day
November 23 & 24 - Thanksgiving Holidays
November 24 & 25 - Dickens on Main
December 2 - Weihnacht Parade
December 25 & 26 - Christmas Holidays
January 1 - New Year's Day Holiday
 
City of Boerne
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Keep your Boerne Utilities account updated
  BE SURE TO CONTACT THE BOERNE UTILITIES CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE AT 249-9511 TO MAKE ANY CHANGES TO YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION.  THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT IN THE EVENT WE NEED TO CALL YOU REGARDING YOUR WATER, ELECTRIC OR NATURAL GAS SERVICE. THANK YOU FOR HELPING US SERVE YOU BETTER!
 
Boerne City Council
  YOUR BOERNE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE HELD THE 2ND AND 4TH TUESDAYS OF EACH MONTH BEGINNING AT 6PM. MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY HELD AT THE MUNICIPAL COURTROOM, 124 OLD SAN ANTONIO RD, UNTIL OUR NEW CITY HALL IS COMPLETED.

City of Boerne Mission Statement

It is the mission of the City of Boerne, Texas to prepare for and respond to the changing needs of the Boerne community with effective and fiscally responsible municipal services, while furthering our quality of life and preserving our historical and cultural heritage.
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402 E. Blanco 
Boerne, TX 78006

830-249-9511