Jennifer McCall Kendall County TX Commissioner Precinct 1

08/23/2026

The long-awaited fix for the SH 46/Herff-Esser intersection is moving closer to shovel-ready, with a specific TxDOT design now on the table.
Also inside: more than 4,800 acres protected through Proposition A, and Lucy and Ron Hudson — our newest Spirit of Precinct 2 honorees.
Read the latest Precinct 2 News Update:
https://indd.adobe.com/view/444cdd2e-96b8-46e0-9b5b-623d41f22903

08/22/2026

⚠️ BEC Fiber Outage Update | Welfare Area

08/22/26 11:54 PM - Crews have successfully restored all known outages. If you are still experiencing an issue, please call 866-226-3372. Thank you for your patience!

08/22/26 7:30 PM - Crews continue working to restore fiber service in the Welfare area. Some members have now had service restored, while work continues for those who remain without internet.

The pole fire and resulting damage to our fiber infrastructure required extensive repairs, and crews are continuing the restoration process as quickly as possible. They will work through the night until service is restored to all affected members.

We know this has been a lengthy and frustrating outage, and we sincerely appreciate your continued patience and understanding as our crews complete this work.

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08/22/26 2:25 PM — We know BEC Fiber subscribers in the Welfare area are currently without internet service, and we appreciate your patience.

The outage was caused by a pole fire that damaged fiber infrastructure. Crews are actively working to restore service, and we anticipate affected subscribers will be back online within the next three hours.

We understand the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as crews work to safely restore service.

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08/22/26 7:40 AM – BEC is aware of a fiber internet outage in the Welfare area (Kendall County).

Our crews are actively assessing the situation and working diligently to restore internet service as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Member Relations team at 866-226-3372.

Please continue to monitor this post for updates.

We appreciate your patience!

08/19/2026

Kendall County is blessed to be protected by so many firefighters who do it because of the sheer passion to protect and serve!Kendall County Office of Emergency Management & Fire Marshal, Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department, Bergheim Volunteer Fire Department, Kendalia Volunteer Fire Department, Waring Tx Fire-Rescue,Comfort Fire Department, Alamo Springs Volunteer Fire Department, Boerne Fire Department

Today is National Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day!🚒

Across Texas, volunteer firefighters dedicate their time and skills to serving their neighbors and strengthening the communities they call home.

We have the privilege of working alongside and providing assistance to volunteer fire departments across the state and we see firsthand the vital role these firefighters fill in protecting Texas.

Today, we celebrate all of Texas’ volunteer firefighters. Thank you for everything you do for your communities.

Fire Department Assistance - Texas A&M Forest Service

08/13/2026

Many of you have asked if you can file for tax relief related to damage from the July 2026 storms. The Kendall Appraisal District has a, Temporary Exemption Property Damaged by Disaster, form you can use to determine if you qualify for an exemption.

Follow this link to their forms page:

*All homestead applications must be accompanied by a copy of applicant’s driver’s license or other information as required by the Texas Property Tax Code. Applicant may also be required to complete an affidavit to qualify for an exemption under certain situations.