<h1 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">Boerne, <em>San Antonio</em></h1>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Boerne is the county seat of Kendall County, named for a Jewish-German publicist and author. It has an estimated population of around 12,835 residents and is located about 30 miles northwest of Downtown San Antonio. Historically, the town was first named Tusculum after its founding in 1849 but later changed when it was platted in 1852.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Children in Boerne are served by the Boerne Independent School District which is based in the city and serve portions of Bexar and Comal counties, as well as all of Kendall County. There are currently five elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools, plus the Boerne Academy and Boerne Alternative School.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Because the real estate market in Boerne has only just recently taken off over the last two decades, most of the houses for sale here are modern and fairly new. Buyers even have the option of building their own homes from the ground up with the help of builders who have customized functional floor plans in various communities. In Boerne, every family is accommodated comfortably, as there are options under 2,000 sq. ft. and some in excess of 4,000 sq. ft.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">One of Boerne&rsquo;s big draws is the location of two caves systems located within the city itself: Cascade Caverns and Cave Without a Name. Both caves active limestone solution caves and great locations to visit in the city. Hill Country Mile is a fun outdoor activity in Boerne; it is a 1.1-mile long walking path that follows along River Road Park and Main Street. The Cibolo Nature Center consists of over 100 acres of Texas Hill Country wilderness and trails. Attractions that are close to Boerne include San Antonio (just 15 minutes away) that offers SeaWorld, the Alamo, River Walk, Fiesta Texas, and the Rim.</p>