Dr Joseph N Macaluso, Jr, Boerne, Texas; City Councilman District 5

09/11/2026

PATRIOT DAY: Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the lives lost in the years since.

We honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders who ran toward danger, and the men and women who continue to serve and defend our country.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

09/11/2026

Guess what next week is? Bulky item and brush collection, which is reserved for larger items that do not fit inside the normal garbage cart. Pick-up is on the same day as your normal trash collection and if WM is running behind you can leave your items by the curb.

Acceptable bulky items can include but are not limited to:

• Appliances with CFCs removed (refrigerants and aerosol propellants)
• Furniture
• Mattresses
• Carpeting (cut into 4-foot bundles)
• Other items that are too large or numerous to fit in your garbage cart
For brush collection:
• Brush must be cut, tied, and bundled in sections no longer than 5 feet.
• Pieces must be no more than 5 inches in diameter.
• Bundles must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m.
The following items should NOT be placed at the curb for bulky collections:
• Appliances containing CFCs (refrigerants and aerosol propellants)
• Batteries
• Concrete, brick, asphalt, and roofing
• Construction debris from contractors
• Gasoline
• Items heavier than 200 pounds
• Paint
• Motor oils and filters
• Tires
• Vehicles and parts

09/10/2026

📢 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE KENDALL COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE

Some Kendall County voters may have noticed that their first and middle names appear twice on their newly mailed Voter Registration Certificate.

We want to assure you: this was a printing error made by our printing vendor. It was NOT a data breach, security issue, or indication of fraud or wrongdoing. Your voter registration record in our system is correct.

✅ Your certificate is still valid.
✅ You do not need to sign it or return it to our office.
✅ This is your certificate to keep.
✅ If you would like a replacement certificate without the duplicated name, you may pick one up from our office.

We understand that seeing unexpected information on an official election document can be concerning. Election security, accuracy, and transparency are extremely important to us, and we want our voters to have accurate information about what happened.

Please see the graphic below for more information. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Kendall County Elections Office at 830-331-8701 or [email protected].

Your vote matters. Your trust matters. We are committed to serving Kendall County with secure, accurate, and transparent elections.

09/06/2026

This week, Mayor Ritchie officially proclaimed September as National Service Dog Month. We were joined by some very special four-legged guests who reminded us just how important service dogs are to the people they serve.

Service dogs are more than companions. They provide life-changing support to individuals with disabilities by helping with mobility, alerting to medical conditions, guiding the visually impaired, and offering comfort during stressful moments. Their dedication, training, and unconditional loyalty make everyday life more accessible, independent, and safe for countless people.

We are grateful to celebrate these remarkable animals and the organizations that train them.

09/01/2026