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 Cofran's Texas . . . Hill Country Portal
KENDALL COUNTY, Texas
Pronounced: "KEN-dell"
"The Gem of the Texas Hill Country"
County Seat: Boerne Est: 1862
County Borders: N: Gillespie; NE: Blanco; SE: Comal; S: Bexar; SW: Bandera; W: Kerr
Population (2011): 34,781  Businesses (2010): 1,090  COL Index (2008): 88.9
Zip Codes: 78004, 78006, 78013, 78015, 78027, 78074
Area Codes: 210, 830  Time Zone: CST
Center Line Coordinates: 29° 57' N; 98° 43' W
Major Highways: I-10, US 87, TX 46, FR 475
Creeks: Cibolo  Rivers: Guadalupe, Blanco  Lakes:
Area: 662 sm  Elevation: 1,000 to 2,000 ft
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CITIES AND TOWNS: Bankersmith, Alamo Springs, Ammans Crossing, Boerne, Bergheim, Comfort, Fair Oaks Ranch, Kendalia, Kreutzberg, Lindendale, Nelson City, Oberly Crossing, Sisterdale, Waring, Welfare, Walnut Grove
All of Kendall County is within the Texas Hill Country. For our definition of the boundaries of the Texas Hill Country, see: Definition & Maps.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
County Judge Gaylan Schroeder: 830-249-9343
The New Courthouse: 201 E San Antonio St, Boerne, TX 78006 (Across the street from the Historic Courthouse)
The Historic Courthouse: 204 E San Antonio St, Boerne, TX 78006
Web: www.co.kendall.tx.us
Kendall County is governed by a commissioner's court made up of four commissioners and a judge. The county judge is the county administrative officer, who also rules on probate and juvenile legal matters. The County's other elected county officials are the sheriff, county tax collector/assessor, clerk, treasurer and county attorney. County officials appointed by the commissioner's court are the county auditor, road supervisor, and engineer.
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS:
ALAMO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (AACOG):
Executive Director: Gloria C. Arriaga: 210-362-5200
8700 Tesoro Dr, Ste 700, San Antonio, TX 78217
Web: www.aacog.com, Email: garriaga@aacog.com
COUNTY CHAMBER & TOURISM:
KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: 830-331-9070; 1221 S Main St, Ste #100, Boerne, TX 78006. www.kendallcountyedc.com
WEATHER: Weather Underground
MEDIA COVERAGE: Latest News
MAPS: Google, County, GeoHack
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Tourism, ranching
HISTORY:
HANDBOOK OF TEXAS ONLINE: TSHA
COUNTY TXGENWEB PROJECT (genealogical/historical information, including cemeteries, markers, maps, census data, surname queries): TXGenWeb
KENDALL COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION: See full details in Directory below.
More history at Portal city profiles in list shown above, including Boerne.
COUNTY PARKS:
- JAMES KIEHL RIVER BEND PARK: 118 River Bend Rd, Comfort, TX 78013
- KREUTZBERG CANYON NATURAL AREA: 143 Mark Twain, Boerne, TX 78006
- JOSHUA SPRINGS PARK & PRESERVE: (Closed - Park Currently Under Development). Park Office: 716 FM 289, Comfort, TX 78013. 400 acres.
- RING MOUNTAIN EVENT CENTER @ JOSHUA SPRINGS: The 3000 sf Center sits on the hill top with panoramic views of the scenic countryside. Accommodates all types of events: company functions, weddings, receptions, holiday parties, birthdays, private parties, and other special events.
CEMETERIES:
See listings in each town, and: Kendall County Cemetery Photos, Facts & Directions
OTHER PROFILES: US Census Quick Facts; TXCIP;
Wikipedia; Podunk; City Data
Best Places to Live in 2006 from the Progressive Farmer website
NOTES:
We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation.
BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
EMERGENCIES (Police, Fire, EMS/Medical) Dial 911 |  |
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
KENDALL COUNTY JUDGE: Gaylan Schroeder: 830-249-9343; The New Courthouse: 201 E San Antonio St, Boerne, TX 78006 (Across the street from the Historic Courthouse). The Historic Courthouse: 204 E San Antonio St, Boerne, TX 78006. www.co.kendall.tx.us
KENDALL APPRAISAL DISTRICT: 830-249-8012; 118 Market Ave, Boerne, TX 78006. www.kendallad.org
KENDALL COUNTY SHERIFF: 830-995-2688; Main: 830-249-9721; Dispatch (EMS-Fire-Airlife): 830-249-8645. 6 Staudt St, Boerne, TX 78006. Sheriff Roger D. Duncan; Email: roger.duncan@kendallcountysheriff.com.
KENDALL COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES: Kerrville: 830-792-4303
KENDALL COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES: Kerrville: 830-792-4303
KENDALL COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT: 830-537-3470. See park descriptions above.
COUNTY-WIDE PUBLIC SERVICES
AMERICAN RED CROSS, San Antonio Area Chapter, New Braunfels Branch: 830-608-9876; 373A Landa St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
BranchOfficeNewBraun@saredcross.org; www.saredcross.org. A humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Serves Comal and Kendall counties.
COW CREEK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: 830-816-2504; 201 E San Antonio Ave, Ste 100, and 216 Market Ave, Ste 105, Boerne, TX 78006. Created for the purpose of conserving, preserving, recharging, protecting and preventing waste of groundwater from the aquifers within Kendall County. The District will conduct administrative and technical activities and programs to achieve these purposes.
HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY MHMR: Kerrville: 830-792-3300; Boerne: 830-249-4180
KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: 830-331-9070; 1221 S Main St, Ste #100, Boerne, TX 78006. www.kendallcountyedc.com
KENDALL COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION:
KENDALL COUNTY WOMEN'S SHELTER: 830-331-1001; 234 Bandera Rd, #193 Boerne, TX 78006. www.kcwstx.org
Note: See chamber, tourism & economic development listings in profile section above.
STATE & FEDERAL OFFICES LOCATED IN THIS COUNTY THAT REPRESENT THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
DPS-TEXAS DRIVER'S LICENSE BUREAU: Boerne: 830-249-6335; Kerrville: 830-57-3404
KENDALL COUNTY AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE OFFICE: 830-249-9343; 118 Saunders St, Boerne, TX 78006. http://kendall-tx.tamu.edu, kendall-tx@tamu.edu
KENDALL COUNTY FOOD STAMPS/AID TO NEEDY FAMILIES/MEDICAID: Kerrville: 83-896-3933; Boerne: 830-249-3533
KENDALL COUNTY WIC: 830-249-3932
TEXAS DEPT. OF HEALTH: Boerne: 830-249-3511
US POST OFFICE: 830-995-3603; Comfort, TX 78013. www.usps.com
STATE & FEDERAL OFFICES LOCATED ELSEWHERE THAT REPRESENT THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
Click: State & Federal Offices
HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS:
For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash), telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom
RON HOOVER RV & MARINE: 830-981-9543 29277 IH-10 W, Boerne, TX 78006 RV Sales (new & used), parts, service & financing RV & Marine Showrooms Web: www.ronhoover.com
A family-owned, community-based business that sells RVs and boats, and parts and services. With multiple locations, we're the #1 RV and boat dealer in South Texas striving to service and sell an excellent buying experience. Dealerships in Houston, Boerne, Lamarque, Rockport and Donna. We specialize in RVs, 5th wheels, travel trailers, toy haulers, motorhomes, park trailers, boats & motors. Come see us!
We support the Wounded Warrior Project
Directions to Ron Hoover: When traveling SE on IH-10, take exit 543 and stay on feeder for 2 miles (we are on the R). When traveling NW on IH-10, take exit 546, stay on feeder, turn L on Fair Oaks Pkwy, turn R on feeder on other side of IH-10, proceed 1.2 miles on feeder (we are on L). Map.
SANDY ROAD GUEST HAUS:
 An upscale Western-style Guest House Bed & Breakfast in a Beautiful Ranch Setting in the Gorgeous Texas Hill Country
B&B Reservations & Information: 281-300-7177 9242 RR 1320 (Sandy Road), Johnson City, TX 78636
Web: www.SandyRoadGuestHaus.com Email: info@SandyRoadGuestHaus.com
Come Relax & Enjoy!
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