An archive of previously published news and events.
The largest county fair in Central Texas, Comal County Fair & Rodeo, runs Sept. 24 through Sept. 29. Root for the cowboys! With five full days of bull riding, chili cooking, carnival rides, exhibits, competitions, ...
Many folks visit Guadalupe River State Park to swim, but the park is more than a great watering hole. It’s a classroom, too! Beautiful scenery and colorful history await, along with 17 free, nature-filled educational ...
glue-k-lisher faht-er tahk Now that you know how to pronounce Glücklicher Vatertag, start planning for Father’s Day in Canyon Lake and New Braunfels. Here are a few suggestions: Does dad like to fish? The city ...
Lakes don’t have waves, so Zack Pennell makes them. The owner of Canyon Lake Adventures captains a large boat that creates waves for inland surfers. “Surfing’s a sport that few realize even exists on Canyon ...
What looks like a perfect day for boating can quickly become hazardous if someone ends up in the water. Boating safety advocates across the United States and Canada have teamed up to promote safe and ...
Here are some suggetions about fun ways to ring in 2017 in the Texas Hill Country, courtesy of Vintage Oaks, an area real estate development. In just a few days, it’s going to be time ...
When you’re struggling to put food on the table on a regular day, Thanksgiving can seem like a daunting task. Where will we find the money for a turkey? In Canyon Lake, the Community Resource ...
Spring’s been wet Learn what steps you can take at your home to help prevent fires, or at least what you can do to make your family and property as safe as possible.
by Hilltop Reporter Canyon Lake High School boys’ and girls’ track teams advance to regionals in Kingsville this Friday and Saturday (April 28-29) for a chance to advance to state competition. Boys Canyon Lake will take 11 ...
Canyon Lake Hawks girls softball team went out in style for their last regular season game with a no-hitter, 14 strikeout, grand slam victory over the Bandera Bulldogs, 12-0. “They knew what they needed to ...
by Sarah Galvan There are many things you can do to help pollinators. Start by making your garden prime real estate for these fuzzy, buzzy critters! Plant plants that bloom from spring to fall to ...
Crawfish is the new Wurst in New Braunfels. Festivals and boils dedicated to the mudbug dominate April’s food scene. The grand crawdaddy of them all is Crawfest 2017, hosted by Crawfish Festival of New Braunfels, ...
Keep up with the Easter Jackrabbit! He’s making the rounds all over Gruene, New Braunfels and Canyon Lake. If you hop fast, you won’t miss out on any Easter fun. Wednesday The fun begins 6-7:30 p.m. ...
Comal County officials are working to teach homeowners how to stay, “firewise,” and protect their property from wildfires during the hot, dry months ahead. Training is conducted in conjunction with Texas Forest Service experts, who ...
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Depart. invites you to design and build your own cardboard boats -- then race them for the seventh annual Thru the Chute Boat Race and River Expo.
by HillTopNewspaper.com Canyon Lake Hawks continue their climb into the light of day and their loss showed better things might be on the horizon after a tough loss to Fredericksburg, 4-3 on Friday. “Our effort was outstanding ...
Comal County Commissioners will decide whether to approve Fire Marshal Kory Klabunde for another two-year term of office at their weekly meeting Thursday, May 4. Klabunde’s office is responsible for arson investigations and fire safety ...
Comal County commissioners on Thursday approved the creation of five new voting precincts for the 2018 elections. State law requires that voting precincts contain no more than 5,000 people, and that changes to precincts happen ...
Comal County ordered all flags lowered to half-staff this afternoon in honor and memory of 12 seniors citizens — members of First Baptist Church of New Braunfels — killed in a bus crash near Garner State ...
The US Army Corps of Engineers at Canyon Lake says several Canyon Lake-area parks won’t open until May due to the transition between service contracts. The move could affect area businesses that depend heavily on ...
“Spring Forward” is the theme of a 7 p.m. Sunday, April 2 public fundraiser for League of Women Voters-Comal Area (LWV-CA). Kara Bliss band performs at the event in the meeting room of Unitarian Universalists ...
Join early Texas costumed-interpreters for a look at life in early Texas sponsored by Texas Museum of Handmade Furniture, 1370 Church Hill Drive, New Braunfels. Folkfest 2017 runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on ...
It’s St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, March 17, even in the German heartland of Texas. To confuse the occasion further, New Braunfels bars and restaurants are adding boiled crawfish to their menus, bringing a touch of ...
Precinct 3 Comal County Commissioner Kevin Webb will discuss traffic issues plaguing the region 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23 at Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Rd., Canyon Lake. He’s the featured speaker at ...
Looking for a Spring Break that’s a great family value? Check out New Braunfels and Canyon Lake in the Texas Hill Country. Enjoy an “under the radar” vacation opportunity to celebrate the changing season. There’s a ...
League of Women Voters-Comal Area and Westside Community Center will sponsor a seminar at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 to highlight experiences and legal processes for women and children from Central America detained while seeking asylum after ...
Comal County residents are invited to provide their feedback on a new Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HMAP) at a public meeting 5:30 p.m. Feb. 15 in Tejas Room of New Braunfels City Hall, 550 Landa. ...
Canyon Lake residents report butterflies are landing in backyards now. Click HERE for a link of Monarch events in San Antonio area this month. Oct. 26 update: Huge clouds of Monarchs are stopping by Lady ...
The League of Women Voters-Comal Area and the New Braunfels Public Library invite the public to a presentation, “School Finance: Working Well?” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at New Braunfels Public Library, 700 E. Common St., ...
Comal County Clerk’s Office received a Five-Star Exemplary Award for vital statistics from the Texas Department of State Health Services at its annual conference Dec. 8. Comal was one of just eight counties in the state ...
Comal County Recycling Center will accept used live Christmas trees and garlands beginning Tuesday, Dec. 27. Comal County Commissioners Court authorized the service at its weekly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 2. The center will accept, free of ...
The 38th Annual Canyon Lake Christmas Parade — the biggest parade in Comal County — boasts 87 entries, 20 cars driven by VW Club of San Antonio, plenty of Shriners and their miniature cars, and ...
Wondering how to give back to the Canyon Lake community this holiday season? In addition to area churches and other philanthropic groups, these charities and non-profits in Canyon Lake and New Braunfels work to provide critical ...
by Community Resource & Recreation Center (CRRC) When you’re struggling to put food on the table on a regular day, Thanksgiving can seem like a daunting task. Where will we find the money for a ...
National and state leaders will gather Thursday, Dec. 8 to discuss the state’s water challenges at the Texas Hill Country Water Summit at New Braunfels Civic Center, 375 S. Castell Ave. Registration is $50/$25 for students and ...
A Comal ISD student-produced art exhibit about New Braunfels goes on display at UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., a short distance from the Alamo and River Walk. “Our Community: ...
A few facts and figures about Election Day in Comal County now that all the votes have been counted: * 62,909 people voted, the most ever in Comal County history. The 11,305-voter increase from 2012 is ...
Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited’s (GRTU) bi-annual Troutfest Banquet and Exposition returns Feb. 17-19 at the Lazy L&L Campground, 11699 River Road, New Braunfels. The weekend exposition includes fly-tying seminars, a kids’ zone, fly casting instruction ...
Comal County Tax Office is mailing 2016 tax statements to residents. Taxes must be paid by Jan. 31. The statements charge property owners the tax they owe based on rates set by various entities throughout ...
With a record-setting number of newly registered voters, the Comal County Elections Office urges residents planning to vote in the Nov. 8 election to take advantage of the early voting period, which begins next week. For Canyon ...
Will the Comal County Commissioners Court rename FM 306 from IH-35 to River Chase Blvd. as Jan Kennady Memorial Highway? The vote on Resolution 11 occurs Thursday during the court’s regular weekly meeting. The former ...
The 24th annual Texas Clay Festival kicks off this weekend in Gruene beneath four tents located under the tourist destination’s famed oak tree, just behind Mozie’s. Organizers promise the event is more than just another ...
Canyon Lake residents can lunch-and-learn about interactions between county government and POAs and HOAs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 at Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 South Access Road in Canyon Lake. ...
The First Comal Education Foundation Casino Night raised nearly $20K on Oct. 15. “Viva Las Vegas” at the McKenna Events Center in New Braunfels exceeded expectations for the fundraiser, whose profits go directly into Comal ...
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