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Cats are like toddlers. Their needs are simple, but they can’t communicate. Elena Magallanes with Animal Rescue Connections (ARC), a cat rescue group that helps Canyon Lake-area residents trap, neuter and return feral cats, says behaviors like shredding toilet paper or jumping
The hottest temperatures of the summer will grip Canyon Lake this weekend with highs topping out in the triple digits and heat indices ranging between 105-113 degrees through at least Sunday. A heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday, according
A 15-year-old New Braunfels burglary suspect died around 2 a.m. today during a high-speed police chase on Highway 46 South. The teen was allegedly trying to evade arrest after New Braunfels Police Department (NBPD) officers, who were responding to reports of multiple
Four COVID-19 deaths were reported to Comal County’s Public Health Department this week. In a weekly update, Comal County Public Information Officer Cary Zayas said nine COVID-positive patients were hospitalized during the seven-day collection period from July 1-7. The county added 335
A 100-acre grass fire in New Braunfels temporarily closed FM 306 in the Hoffman Lane area yesterday. Firefighters with New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, San Marcos, Schertz, and Lake Dunlap fire departments were able to mostly extinguish the fire by 5 p.m., New
“During one week in the summer of 2002, more than 34 inches of rain fell in the upper watershed of the Guadalupe River, setting off a torrent of floodwater that carved a perfectly fascinating geological wonder – the Canyon Lake Gorge –
Canyon Lake Fire/EMS Chief Robert Mikel said rescuers working with the Hays County and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) dive teams this afternoon found the body of Sunday’s drowning victim, 41-year-old San Antonio resident Robert Berlingeri. “We hope this provides some
No outdoor watering is allowed in New Braunfels this week. It’s the first non-watering week since New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) Stage 3 drought restrictions went into effect on June 21. Watering is restricted for all customers through July 8. Watering can resume
Rescue crews and divers are searching this morning for a 41-year-old man who drowned in Canyon Lake Sunday near Boat Ramp No. 1. Canyon Lake Fire/EMS Chief Robert Mikel said crews Sunday conducted an unsuccessful sonar search in 80 feet of water.
Two Canyon Lake homes were destroyed by a blaze Saturday but a third was saved by firefighters. No injuries were reported but three dogs died in the fire. Canyon Lake Fire/EMS Chief Robert Mikel said firefighters responded to reports of a structure