Grounded in What Matters

Boerne Police Officer Jeffrey Wilson standing in front of his patrol vehicle

Officer Jeffrey Wilson on faith, family, accumulated trauma, and the support that helps first responders keep showing up For Officer Jeffrey Wilson, law enforcement grew from a childhood belief that public service could make a difference. Both of his grandfathers were Green Berets, a cousin served as a police officer, and family friends included a … Read more

Hope for Heroes: Serving the Community He Calls Home

Boerne Police Officer Christian Lockwood in uniform, featured in Hope for Heroes Texas

For Officer Christian Lockwood, the path to law enforcement began long before he ever put on a police uniform. It started with military service, a willingness to embrace change, and a desire to build a meaningful life rooted in community. Lockwood grew up in Camarillo, California, in Ventura County, just inland from Malibu. At 17 … Read more

Finding Home Through Service

Portrait of Boerne Police Officer Eduardo Murillo in tactical uniform, illuminated by dramatic blue lighting and smoke, featured in the Hope for Heroes article by Jonathan Mallard for The Kendall Gentleman.

For Officer Eduardo Murillo, service has always been tied to responsibility. Long before he wore a badge in Kendall County, he was learning what it meant to protect and serve through military service, volunteer work, and helping people in crisis. Murillo was born in San Pedro, Mexico, before his family relocated to Del Rio, Texas … Read more

Jason Abbott: The Quiet Work of Protecting a Generation

Portrait of Jason Abbott holding a Nikon camera, former Boerne police officer and school resource officer.

“If I can go home at the end of the day doing 51 percent more good than bad, I am doing okay.” For years, the hallways of Boerne Middle School North carried the familiar rhythm of adolescence. Students moved between classes with backpacks slung over their shoulders, laughing with friends, worrying about tests, and navigating … Read more