Stephanie has extensive journalism experience including the Houston Chronicle and Amarillo Globe-News.
In its weekly COVID-19 update Thursday Comal County today reported 183 new cases of the COVID-19 virus. Another death also was reported to the Public Health Department, bringing the total number of deceased to 552. Two COVID-positive patients were hospitalized in Comal
The Fourth Annual Sweaty Yeti 5K race returns Saturday morning at Dry Comal Creek Trail, 3565 Loop 337, New Braunfels. Featured attraction is an actual sweaty Yeti. The 5K walk/run is sponsored by Athlete Guild, whose goal is getting people outside. The
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers a number of classes for both adults and children in June and July. No need to leave the house necessarily. Many classes are online while others are scheduled at Mammen Public Library or the Extension Office, 325
According to its website, Canyon Lake Animal Shelter Society (CLASS) is a nonprofit, 501c3 no-kill animal shelter that treats animals with dignity, professionalism, compassion and humility. Animal advocates in Canyon Lake and New Braunfels say that’s not true. These critics claim dogs
Comal County reported 143 new cases of COVID-19 and four hospitalizations for the seven days between May 20-26. No new deaths were reported. The total number of cases reported since March 2020 now stands at 31,240. The total number of deceased remains
Bad news for tubers. The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) says there are no current plans to increase flows from Canyon Dam over the Memorial Day weekend. Nathan Pence, executive manager of Environmental Services, said GBRA only modifies flows under reservoir conditions and
Comal ISD is taking extra security measures following Tuesday’s shooting at a Uvalde elementary school that killed at 21 teachers and students. “Certainly, when events like this occur, questions of school safety rise to the top of everyone’s mind,” said district Supt.
Comal County’s Public Health Department reported one case of Salmonella Senftenberg food poisoning in a resident who consumed contaminated Jif peanut butter. On May 20, J.M. Smucker Company announced a recall of its Jif peanut butter after an investigation revealed 14 Salmonella
The National Weather Service’s West Gulf River Forecast Center (WGRFC) warns forecast rainfall of up to three to four inches could produce higher flows and possible river flooding in areas in central and eastern Texas. If thunderstorms form over areas that previously
Canyon Lake High School (CLHS) theater students placed fourth at a state 4A UIL competition in Round Rock May 6 for their production of a one-act play directed by Theater Director Benjamin Matthews. Twenty-four students acted in the play and served on