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APRIL 2020 PUBLISHER

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Singing in Boerne DO YOU SMELL THAT, BOERNE? It's the fresh, spring scent after a cleansing

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rain. Ah, April. What a wonderful month to reconnect with the Earth and spend

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

some time outside. If you ever needed an excuse to buy yourself a new raincoat

Connie McFall Clark, Tom Harris, Chris Knippa, Shay Knippa

and matching boots, you have one now. Go out and explore-maybe get some new Instagram shots a la "Singing in the Rain"?

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While you're out, take a moment to appreciate the gifts our planet gives us each day. How can you show your thanks? Maybe you join a neighborhood cleanup or check out some new, sustainable brands popping up in our local boutiques. This April issue is filled with community stories and ideas to get you in the Earth Day spirit. We can't wait to see how you decide to celebrate. Be sure to share your photos with us! Thank you for all you do to keep Boerne clean and healthy. We wouldn't be this wonderful city without each and every one of you doing your part. Happy Earth Day!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020 FEATURES 20 Bending Branch Winery Wins BRIT Award Sustainable wine-making and repurposing buildings

26 Family-owned Kinetico San Antonio Strives To Give Back The Knippas work with Uganda Tree of Life Ministries

28 FATHER/DAUGHTER DUO SHARE THEIR TALENTS IN PUBLIC VENUES Their beautiful renditions of classic songs are a pleasure to hear

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32 Sustainable mobility is Audi’s clear path ahead Introducing the Audi e-tron models

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

12 DIY 16

Culinary Creations

24 Healthy Lifestyle 26 Giving Back 28 Back Stage 32 Driver’s Notebook 34 Lifestyle Calendar

GOOD TIMES 1.

From Arts to Empty Bowls to Galas Boerne Enjoyed It! A lot of events were happening in Boerne in the last couple of months. Enjoy the photos of people having fun and raising money for their favorite charities.

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AROUND TOWN years, the car show has attracted over 300 entries and hundreds of visitors annually to Main Plaza in Boerne. The 2020 show will be held on April 17th.

MASTER ARTWORK EVENT On April 17 and 18 at The Bevy, enjoy a unique art experience with ballerinas from the Ballet San Antonio and twelve exciting artists’ works. The emcee is radio personality Sonny Melendrez interviewing

BOERNE HANDMADE MARKET

the artists and talking with the visitors. A wine and

Boerne Handmade Market is a bi-annual, hand-

cheese reception is included each day. The event

made only market. There are anywhere from 65-100

happens from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday and from noon

handmade vendors selling anything you can imagine!

to 9:00 p.m. Saturday. For more information go to

BHM is a juried market and is family-friendly with a

www.masterartworkshow.com. If a private show-

coffee bar, snacks, food trucks and kids activities. Adult

ing is preferred, register through the website.

admission is $5 on Saturday April 25 and $25 on VIP Night (Friday April 24). VIP Night ticket includes 80+ handmade vendors refreshments, cupcakes, giveaways, mini craft class, mini massage, craft table, and more! Saturday ticket includes 80+ handmade vendors, coffee bar, food vendors and more!

TEXAS CORVETTE ASSOCIATION (TCA) OPEN CAR SHOW The annual Texas Corvette Association (TCA) Open Car Show has dedicated itself to supporting SJRC Texas as its charity of choice and the recipient of funds raised from the annual car show. SJRC Texas

MOSTLY NATIVE PLANT SALE

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On Saturday April 18 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00

communities by offering a safe haven to children who

p.m. the Boerne Chapter of the Native Plant Society

have suffered trauma, abuse and neglect. In recent

of Texas will host a plant sale for the public at

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the Kendall County Fairgrounds in Boerne. Choose from hundreds of plants and flowers grown mostly in Texas soil. Vendors with plant-related wares will be on hand as well.

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BLUEGRASS JAM The AgriCultural at 102 City Park Road in Boerne offers live music on the second and fourth Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to bring an instrument and play along or just enjoy the music. Admission is by donation only. http://www.theagricultural.org/

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DIY

BUILDING AND S TA R T I N G A COMPOST PILE

FROM THE HILL COUNTRY GARDENER

ARTICLE TOM HARRIS, PH.D.

COMPOSTING SUCCESSFULLY IS MORE THAN JUST TOSSING FOOD SCRAPS AND LEAVES INTO A RECEPTACLE. The proper mixture is about 80% brown (leaves, twigs, manure, dead weeds, old plants, etc.) to about 20% green (dried grass clippings, leaves, produce). Be sure to shred the materials so that the smaller pieces decompose faster. You can buy fencing at the hardware store or get four wooden pallets and sixteen screen-door locks. Hook the pallets together to make the pen. With the screen-door hooks, you can take one side off when itâ€™s time to turn the pile. You could build fancy ones out of treated lumber or concrete blocks. There are ready-made composters and compost tumblers available as well. It is important to leave lots of room for air to get into the pile. Put about a six inch layer of brown mixture in the bottom and then about a half inch layer of green mixture on top. Wet the whole layer until it is about as wet as a wrung-out sponge.

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Composted Soil Cycle

6 TIPS FOR COMPOSTING 1.

Once the microbes start consuming the vegetative matter it turns into compost. The heat of the pile should reach between 140 and 160 degrees Fahrenheit within a couple of days. After it cools down you need to turn the pile to keep it working.

2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

There are usually reasons why a pile doesn’t heat up. The pile is too wet; the pile is too dry; the mixture isn’t right; there aren’t enough microbes to do the job. To dry the pile out “fluff it up” or lay it out on the lawn in thin layers before putting it back in the pen. If too dry, be sure to water the pile well when you turn it into the pen. Remove some of the green materials if the mixture isn’t right. It’s hard to tell if there aren’t enough microbes but you can add compost starter or inoculant – more is not better. Compost Bin

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DIY (CONTINUED)

Animal Manure and Soil

Now sprinkle about half a shovelful of manure on top. If you don’t want to use manure, use soil out of your garden. This last item is what makes the pile “cook”. Keep adding layers like this until the pen or composter is full. By the next day or so the pile will heat up to about 140-160 degrees. When the pile starts to cool down (about ten days to two weeks) take the composter apart and turn the pile to aerate it. Be sure to wet it about every six inches or so. After you turn it three times (about 30 to 40 days) you’ll have finished compost. You can use compost anywhere you have plants in soil … inside or outside the house. It doesn’t have much smell - it should be like a freshly plowed field – an earthy smell. Put a couple of tablespoons in small pots and maybe a half-cup in the larger pots. Outside, put compost in all your gardens and beds. A couple of inches would be great if you have that much. Turning it into the soil will make it work better than leaving it on the top. Putting compost on your yard will do wonders for the grass. About a half-inch is plenty … any more could smother the grass. Spread it all over and water so that it goes through the grass to the soil. This feeds the roots and helps keep down thatch. Thatch is that thick built-up layer of dead grass that doesn’t allow air and water to get to the roots. 14

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CULINARY CREATIONS

259 brantley’s bistro features farm to table cuisine PROUD TO BE A GO TEXAN RESTAURANT

THIS COMING AUGUST BONNIE AND JOSEPH BRANTLEY WILL CELEBRATE SIX YEARS IN THEIR BOERNE RESTAURANT, BRANTLEY’S BISTRO. Located in the historic Olde Towne Boerne complex on Main Street, they are extremely proud to be a Go Texan Restaurant. They are known as “farm-to-table” sourcing local products and supporting local farmers and ranchers. “That and serving small wild game like Axis deer causes a smaller carbon footprint and therefore considered sustainable,” explains Joseph. As the Master Chef of Brantley’s Bistro, Joseph uses local oak wood to smoke the meats. The canola oil he uses is 100% recycled and repurposed for home fuel for houses in the North. The Bistro serves only 100% Texas wines and beer. They use paper straws and the take-away containers are made of corn fiber. “None of the organic materials make it to the trash can; we compost the scraps at home and share with others.”

ARTICLE CONNIE MCFALL CLARK Joseph Brantley enjoying a Texas crafted beer

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PHOTOGRAPHY KATE COOLEY/ COOLEY PORTRAITS

When the Brantleys took over that portion of the building, they did a lot of work insulating and caulking the building to be more energy-efficient. They have the two rooms for the bistro and expanded the kitchen with a back dish room and a walk-in cooler. Behind the building is the smokehouse and the old stone building was the location of the first bakery in Boerne. A couple owned the two buildings where the Mrs. ran the bakery and the

Cabrito burger with Fries

Mr. ran the saloon where the Bistro’s bar is located now. Joseph is a second generation chef who grew up in the food industry. His mother was classically trained and is now a private chef in Boerne. In California he learned brick oven cooking and studied with a California chef. Joseph was a sous chef at Welfare Café when he first got started. Then he and Chris Havens opened a restaurant at Riven Rock Ranch, a Resort B&B in Comfort. They gained some notoriety from that. Joseph and Bonnie decided they wanted their own place and Brantley’s Bistro is it. The food is excellent and the service is great. They serve fresh salads, made-fromscratch soups, creative sandwiches, and items off the grill for lunch. The dinner menu includes Texas wild game, fresh fish and seafood specials. And don't forget

Pomegranate Shrimp Salad

about their home-made desserts! They employ fourteen full- and part-time staff; one of his step-sons is his sous Local Sourcing Chalkboard

chef. Bonnie’s other son used to manage the front of the house so it really is a family-run business. Bonnie and Joseph are both from farm and ranch families. Bonnie grew up in Boerne and Joseph was born in Kerrville and after his dad’s military service in San Diego, they moved back and he graduated from Tivy. He met Bonnie in the restaurant business. They live in Comfort. The Bistro is open on Tuesdays through Saturdays for lunch from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. They serve dinner from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Sunday brunch is from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. For more information go to: https://www.259brantleysbistro.com/ or call 830-331-8889.

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ARTICLE CONNIE MCFALL CLARK PHOTOGRAPHY KATE COOLEY/ COOLEY PORTRAITS

SUSTAINABLE WINE-MAKING AND RE-PURPOSING BUILDINGS

BENDING BRANCH WINERY WINS B R I T AWA R D 20

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Sustainability Award

BENDING BRANCH PRODUCES ABOUT Alison, Brenda and Bob

TWENTY THOUSAND CASES ANNUALLY AND MAKES WINES FOR OTHER TEXAS WINERIES.

THE BOTANICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS’

sustainability which is a complex formula involving economic, social

(BRIT) INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABLE WINEGROW-

and environmental aspects. Fifty-plus sustainable components

ING COMPETITION PRODUCED A NEW WINNER

have been implemented and led to Bending Branch winning the

IN 2019 – BENDING BRANCH WINERY! Located on a

competition. The team is planting more sustainable grape varieties

56-acre estate winery outside Comfort, Texas with an Ursa

that are resistant to Pierce’s Disease, collecting rainwater for use

Branch on High tasting room on High Street in Comfort,

on property, growing organically, and planting native grasses and

this winery has been winning awards since 2014. In recog-

wildflowers between rows. Bending Branch produces about twenty

nizing both the winemaker and the grower, BRIT promotes

thousand cases annually and makes wines for other Texas wineries.

sustainable practices worldwide in the vineyard and winery

Daughter Alison has made sustainability a priority since 2009. She

and puts Texas wineries on the map. The first grape vines

provides professional leadership and inspiration and has an MA in

were planted in 2009 and wines were immediately made –

Environmental Management. Bending Branch provides health insur-

the first customer was served in August 2010.

ance for all full-time employees and offers liveable wages as well.

Robert (Bob) Young is the winemaker and the operation

The thirty full- and part-time employees are given an opportunity to

is undertaking innovative processes and actions toward

further their education in the business. It is a leader in the community

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BENDING BRANCH WINERY WINS BRIT AWARD (CONTINUED) Italian-made Processor

EVERY YEAR WE MAKE A HIGHER PERCENTAGE OF TEXAS PRODUCT WITH TWOTHIRDS TEXAS GRAPES. WE STILL MAKE AND KEEP A FEW CALIFORNIA PRODUCTS THAT CUSTOMERS LIKE SO MUCH.

and supports the Comfort Area Foundation to improve lives of its

winery’s main project building will have 350 solar panels installed

neighbors. Charitable contributions are made to many organizations.

with Bandera Electric Company’s offer to sell back whenever more

Young drives a sustainable car, a Tesla, which is seven years old and

energy is produced that the winery can consume. The wine barrels

all electric. It is one of the original models and can travel up to 250

are set out during rainy days to soak up the moisture instead of

miles on its battery life.

spraying them with water. This helps to expand the wood so they

Other examples of sustainability include the beautiful tasting room

don’t leak when filled.

bars hand-hewn from one of the trees devastated by oak wilt. The

The Youngs have always enjoyed wine and over the years traveled

limbs of the huge tree were re-purposed into portable bars. All of

to Europe and California to wine-making areas. Young is a fan of bold

the stone used in the house, buildings and walkways were quarried

red wines and makes the boldest reds in the State. He got his start

off the property. Using local products the old buildings were re-pur-

from California grapes at a small winery in the Sierra Foothills. He

posed eight to ten years ago. The two families live on the property,

made wine there with their winemaker, put it in barrels, and brought

one in the original 1840s cabin. The main tasting room was built

them back to Texas to age and bottle. “Every year we make a higher

in the 1920s as a maintenance garage. All storing and processing

percentage of Texas product with two-thirds Texas grapes. We still

methods throughout the winery are a nod to sustainability – from the

make and keep a few California products that customers like so much.

low-flow faucets and toilets which conserve water to the four rain-

I learned the academic expertise of wine-making at the University of

water collection tanks that are hooked up to irrigation lines. Soon the

California/Davis which is ‘the wine-making school of the U.S.’ in an

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THE BARREL ROOM WAS DESIGNED WITH THERMAL MATS ON THE FLOOR AND SOYFOAMED WALLS FOR INSULATION AS A MEANS OF PROVIDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY.

The Young Family

online program for two and a half years on nights and weekends while

insulation as a means of providing energy efficiency. The laboratory

getting practical experience.” Young hired Greg Stokes, a consultant

enologist does 95 percent of the work onsite with a high tech spec-

from the same winery in California and experienced the practical side

trometer which analyzes the wine prior to bottling.

from him. Young now owns that California winery to make and sell

Young was a physician with training in public health sustainability

the Ursa brand at the Comfort storefront. Greg and Deborah Stokes

and practiced population medicine. He was a director in two state

won awards in California as winemakers. The Tannats are the favorite

health departments and ran a family medicine practice in under-

hearty red grapes Young pioneered in Texas.

served areas of Kentucky and West Virginia. He pioneered the new-

Bending Branch has an Italian-made processor to obtain 100 per-

est specialty in American medicine: Hospitalists. Young is a big fan

cent of the polyphenols or color compounds and tannins to make the

of tennis and hosts tennis tournaments and pro/am fundraisers. The

bold red wines. In Texas there is a hot growing season and grapes

Youngs moved to the area when daughter Alison moved here and

mature quickly developing sugar content but not peak polyphenol

started a family.

content. A good supply of compounds doesn’t get extracted fully with

The Wine Club lounge will be expanded this year and addi-

normal techniques. The winery also freezes fruit for a few months

tional outdoor patio seating will be installed. Visit the Bending

before thawing and fermenting to obtain 25 to 50 percent more poly-

Branch Winery’s tasting room and Bending Branch on High. Go

phenols. The facility has a new energy-saving freezer. The barrel room

to http://www.bendingbranchwinery.com for more information

was designed with thermal mats on the floor and soy-foamed walls for

or call 830-995-5850.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

body + soul

NOURISH your

UNDERSTAND WHATâ€™S IN YOUR FOOD FOR MINDFUL EATING

ARTICLE HAYLEY HYER

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T H I N K O U T S I D E T H E S C A L E . T R Y TA K I N G N O T E OF HOW YOUR FOOD MAKES YOU FEEL AFTER Y O U E AT I T. I T ’ S E A S I E R T O M A K E H E A LT H Y CHOICES WHEN YOU CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE!

nutrition MINDFUL EATING MEANS KNOWING WHAT IS IN YOUR FOOD, HOW IT IS AFFECTING YOUR BODY AND TAKING THE TIME TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE NUTRIENTS AND FLAVORS YOU ARE TAKING IN. Whether or not you are trying to lose, gain or maintain weight, reading labels and understanding nutrition facts will help you make better choices for your body and ultimately feel better in your day-to-day.

PROTEINS Protein makes you feel full longer. If you eat a meal with little protein, you’ll feel hungry again pretty quickly, and it can be discouraging. But you don’t have to eat a huge steak to get enough protein. You can find it in cheese, nuts, seeds, spinach, eggs, avocados, broccoli, hummus, lentils—the list goes on and on! Mindful eating means taking note of how hungry you feel and eating enough protein to satisfy that hunger in a way that will last.

C A R B O H Y D R AT E S Carbohydrates are not your enemy. But, it is important to pay attention to how you feel when you eat them. If you eat a lot of carbs in one sitting, it can cause your blood sugar to spike, and when it drops back down, you can feel lethargic and maybe even irritable. By spreading your carbohydrate intake throughout your day and always pairing it with a protein, you can help your body regulate your blood sugar more effectively and feel more alert all day long.

F AT S Fats also help slow carbohydrates down so they don’t instantly turn into sugar in your bloodstream. Fats are important for energy, and it’s especially important to eat the right kinds of fats for your brain. For better concentration and memory, try to incorporate foods like salmon, avocados, nuts, seeds and olive oil.

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GIVING BACK

THE KNIPPAS WORK WITH UGANDA TREE OF LIFE MINISTRIES

family-owned kinetico

san antonio strives to give back KINETICO QUALITY WATER SYSTEMS OF SAN ANTONIO, OWNED AND OPERATED BY CHRIS AND SHAY KNIPPA OF BOERNE, TX, HAS BEEN SERVICING SAN ANTONIO AND THE HILL COUNTRY FOR NEARLY 50 YEARS. The Knippas feel it’s important to give back to the community

Since 1970, Kinetico Quality Water Systems has been

in which they live and do so by donating water treatment

designing and manufacturing innovative water treatment

systems to local, non-profit organizations in need. They also

systems that solve a variety of water problems. The sys-

work closely with Uganda Tree of Life Ministries, a local 501(c)

tems are environmentally engineered and manufactured

organization. Chris travels regularly to Uganda to dig water

in the U.S. and run much more efficiently than the stan-

wells in small villages with no access to clean drinking water.

dard systems that operate on an electronic timer. Kinetico has the only twin tank, non-electric system on the mar-

ket. What does this mean for you? “Efficiency, plain and simple,” says Knippa. “Because the water is metered through the Kinetico system, it will not regenerate until it reaches its full capacity. This eliminates the needless regeneration cycles that waste our precious Hill Country water that the other electric brands experience.” The Water Quality Association has certified Kinetico as having the world’s most efficient water softener. Hard water is softened by removing the calcium and magnesium. When hard water passes through the softening system’s resin bed, the

ARTICLE CHRIS & SHAY KNIPPA | PHOTOGRAPHY LEADHUB

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Kinetico Family

calcium and magnesium (hardness) ions are removed through an ionic exchange process, so only soft water passes through to your home. Once the resin bed fills up with hardness ions, it must be regenerated (cleaned). Salt or potassium are used in the regeneration process to restore the resin to a “clean” state so the ion exchange process can begin again. Water quality has become a great concern in today’s environment, especially in the wake of the water crisis experienced in Flint, MI that received national attention. Although our municipal water is sanitized with chlorine to provide safe drinking water, the levels of chlorine can vary greatly with some areas having very high levels of chlorine which not only tastes bad but can be harmful to your health. Water quality is further degraded by the presence of pharmaceuticals in our water supplies, industrial and biological contamination and an aging water distribution infrastructure. Once thought pristine, well water is also a source of concern since much of the groundwater has been polluted by a variety of contaminants. Bottled water has become a popular alternative, but it’s expensive and creates a huge amount of waste that’s hard on our environment. Knippa’s solution to poor quality, drinking water, “The Kinetico K5 Reverse Osmosis

Chris Knippa

reduces more contaminants than any other drinking water system on the market. Our reverse osmosis can be customized with additional filters to tackle the concerns in your specific area.” Water is becoming a scarce resource in the Hill Country. There is always room for improvement when it comes to water conservation. Perhaps a more efficient water softener is one way to help us all do our part to conserve and protect this invaluable resource.

Chris and Shay Knippa

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FATHER/DAUGHTER DUO SHARE THEIR TALENTS IN PUBLIC VENUES THEIR BEAUTIFUL RENDITIONS OF CLASSIC SONGS ARE A PLEASURE TO HEAR

Photo taken at The Dienger Trading Company

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THIS BOERNE LIFESTYLE WRITER HAD THE GREATEST PLEASURE LISTENING TO A LOCAL FATHER/DAUGHTER DUO SING THEIR OWN RENDITION OF A CLASSIC ROCK SONG. Vocalist Laura Srp was accompanied by her father Phil Green on guitar. Music is a huge part of their lives. The duo began singing at the First Baptist Church in Boerne about fifteen years ago. Phil is the interim music worship leader and they are part of contemporary worship band which includes Laura’s brother

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Cody, a drummer. Chris Hoegemeyer, new co-owner of the Dog and Pony Grill and a member of First Baptist asked them to play at his venue late last year. “We were frantic getting two hours-

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worth of music together,” exclaimed Laura. They used the inspiration of The Civil Wars, a Grammy-winning American musical duo composed of Joy Williams and John Paul White. The duo also performed at a Valentine’s Day Benefit at the Dog and Pony Grill this year. It benefited the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Students of the Year. Laura explains that, “Singing like this was on my bucket list. It was special for us to play together. With my father next to me, I felt more secure about singing as a duo in public.” Phil is the CEO of Frost Bank and grew up in Victoria, Texas. Laura remembers listening to him and two of his brothers singing at Christmas and believes that’s where her love of music came from. Phil and his wife Sandy lived in San Antonio for 22 years and moved to Boerne in 1997. The family includes Laura and five other children. Phil recorded an album of Contemporary Christian music in Nashville called “Let Me Be Faithful”. Laura sang back-up vocals on a couple of the tunes. It was released in 2011 and described as “ranges from driving rock to sensitive ballads. The thoughtful song writing is well-crafted and will lead you in praise, worship, and a call to faithfulness.” Laura got involved in music when the family moved to Boerne and sang in school with some accompaniment by her father. She attended the University of Texas/Austin and would come home to sing with the church group. Laura’s children are musically inclined as well as being athletes. Eli is 12 and plays the guitar; Cullen is 10 and is expected to become serious about music in order to compete with his older brother; Beckett is 7; Ivy is 4 and Olive is 21 months. Laura and Phil are expected to return to Dog and Pony Grill to perform in the Spring and the Summer. Sandy is playing the role of publicist and is researching other venues and events. Mostly, their publicity is by “word of mouth”. They may be contacted at (the.L.P.contactinfo@gmail.com) for booking future performances. Boerne Lifestyle highly recommends them. Their voices are beautiful and their renditions moving.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

trucks. Camp Gladiator will coordinate

twelve exciting artists’ works, emcee

the Keg Tossing contest and there will

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SPRING DIVA NIGHT IN BOERNE

be a Stein Holding contest. Artists

interviewing the artists and wine

will display their works and heritage

and cheese. The event happens from

Shops and Venues on the

activities will go on throughout the day.

6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday April 17 and

Hill Country Mile

Gates open 11:00 a.m.

from noon to 9:00 p.m. Saturday April 18. For more information go to http://

The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce hosts Diva Night beginning at 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. Sip and shop throughout the downtown area.

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Hill Country Mission for Health is

Multiple Boerne Shops and Venues

from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event will

hosting the first annual sporting

The Boerne Professional Artists host

provide, food, live music performed

clays event as a fundraiser for the

the annual Boerne Parade of Artists

by Matt Kersh, as well as Graham

organization. Registration deadline

at shops and art galleries throughout

Pearson and his band, The Comfort

is April 17. Contact 830-249-0130.

Boerne. Visit the artists from 10:00

Guys. There will be door prizes, raffle

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a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Saturday April 4

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Gladiator, storytelling and a Boerne Fire

Sunday April 5.

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