Here are the candidates running in the March 3 Kendall County primary election
The filing deadline for the March primary elections has passed, showing contested races for three Texas House of Representatives seats alongside the upcoming Kendall County elections.
In 2026, Kendall County voters will choose the candidates for Kendall County judge, Precinct 2 commissioner, Precinct 4 commissioner, county clerk and all four of the Justice of the Peace representatives.
For the judge seat, incumbent Shane Stolarczyk will run against Ricky Gleason and Besa Martin, with all three of the candidates running in the Republican primary.
Precinct 2 Commissioner Andra Wisian will run in the primary against Richard W. Elkins and J.C. Taylor. Precinct 4 Commissioner Chad Carpenter will run against Brett D’Spain.
According to the Texas Secretary of State, no Democratic Party candidates filed to appear on Kendall County ballots. However, the Kendall County elections department said one candidate planned to file for the Democratic Party for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, but that application was not posted as of publication time.
Boerne waste management changes being implemented Jan. 5
In 2024, the city entered an agreement with Waste Management, with new rates taking effect in January 2025. The rates increased to $19.79.
In January 2026, these rates are expected to increase, and the company will switch to same-day trash and recycling pickup, Operations Manager Nick Montagno said. The new rates will go from $19.79 to $21.82.
Montagno said after the 2026 increase, the only increases will be for the consumer price index and fuel adjustment factors.
The same-day trash and recycling service will be applied to all residents who utilize waste management services. Residents of Herff Ranch will have their trash pickup days moved to Thursdays.
Montagno said residents should put their trash and recycling receptacles three feet apart. While pickup for both will occur on the same day, the receptacles will be collected at different times during those days. Changes to waste management will go into effect Jan. 5.
Boerne City Council approves GBRA water line design amendment
Boerne is expanding water capacity with the construction of a new line off Ammann Road. In 2023, the city entered into an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. for the design of the water main.
While the design was 100% complete, the city of Fair Oaks Ranch is planning an Ammann Road construction project, which will soften the southern corner of the roadway.
With this change, the portion of the line going along Ammann Road will need to be redesigned to accommodate the new road path. Boerne City Council approved the design Dec. 9.
Fair Oaks Ranch moves forward with SAWS backup water supply project
The portion of Fair Oaks Ranch south of Dietz Elkhorn Road is planned to have a new emergency water service line, allowing the San Antonio Water System to provide resources in the case of a city utility emergency. City Council on Dec. 4 approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to move forward with an interconnect agreement.
The project was originally planned near the intersection of I-10 and Fair Oaks Parkway, but was deemed infeasible. Revisions shifted the alignment between Fair Oaks Parkway and Leslie Pfeiffer Drive, near the Frost Bank property and the upcoming Cinco De Mayo restaurant property.
Around 700 feet of 3- and 6-inch lines will be replaced with 12-inch lines capable of bringing in approximately 1,000 gallons per minute.
The estimated cost is $393,030, and the current budget is $382,340. Staff said the cost could come more in line with the budget, since the total cost includes a contingency. Current plans are to begin construction in May and finish in June.
Kendall County Burdick Community Center design services approved
Kendall County is preparing for a renovation of the Burdick Community Center, which is planned to house county offices.
On Dec. 9, commissioners approved funding for the pre-design and schematic design services with a cost not to exceed $110,500.
The building is planned to house Precinct 2 offices alongside other county departments. Kendall County purchased the center in January for $4 million.
In July, the center was redistricted outside of Precinct 1 into Precinct 2 to be able to house the Justice of the Peace for the precinct.
Prior to purchase from the county, the building was used as a community center for Roy Maas Youth Alternatives, an organization focused on children's residential care and counseling.
