Opinion and Fact - The Truth about County Authority
posted 2-15-10
Recent political ads bought in the Boerne Star have featured commentary within the framework of a bill described as H.B. 3265.
In order to encourage honest debate, with an eye toward fact based decision making and to provide for a better informed public, factual information is required. As this issue will likely be included in future Legislatures, it is important an ongoing discussion of county authority be based on the facts.Read more>>>
RUDAT is now 'Boerne By Design'
posted 11-17-08
BT has always been in favor of planning before growth. RUDAT is a citizen centered planning process. Here is their Final Report: http://rudatboerne.com/
Here is something to consider on the playoff of private and public interest in Private Property
FRUITCAKE AND FRIENDS
posted 10-19-08
If you think that you alone cannot do much to improve your community, you are probably right. You’re more likely to get what you want for your community if you work with other citizens.
If you are in a community that is not citizen-friendly, this is how you might be perceived.
1 person = A fruitcake
2 people = A fruitcake and a friend
3 people = Troublemakers
5 people = “Let’s have a meeting”
10 people = “We’d better listen”
25 people = “Our dear friends”
50 people = "A powerful organization”
If you collaborate with other citizens and organizations, you can make a difference. There is strength and power in numbers
HCA was formed in response to the escalating challenges brought to the region by rapid development. Concerned citizens began meeting in September of 2004 to share ideas about strengthening community activism and educating the public about regional planning, conservation development, and a more responsible approach growth in the hill country. Read about HCA Kendall County Issues
LEED - Boerne's Built Environment Matters
posted 09-30-08
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is a third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED provides building owners and operators with the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' performance. LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building project is environmentally responsible, profitable and a healthy place to live and work. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. Learn More
Water Matters
posted 09-08-08
Confused about how much water is in our Trinity Aquifer? Want to understand the GAM, the MAG, GMA-9, and DFC? Here is an accurate update on Regional Water Planning and how you can participate! Read Recent Boerne Star Article on Texas Water Symposium
User's Guide to This Website
posted 09-02-07
We are trying to make the site user friendly to folks who want to learn more about local government and get involved. We are adding more information each week. Please contact us if you would like to help with this project.
Push the LEARN button to get info on the City, County, Groundwater Conservation District, School District
Push the ACT button to access info on Meeting times and dates
Push the SPEAK button to access the blog.
Bloggers - Get Happy!
posted 08-18-07
All you have to do is push the speak Button on this page, then 'boernetogether blog' and you are there. This blog is designed for public viewing and allows anonymous comments. Everyone is encouraged to post comments and express their points of view. The views are those of the author and may not be consistent with BoerneTogether's Mission or Position Statements. Now, Speak Up! Recent topics currently on the Blog:
