The Smoke Rider Fire in Blanco County has burned 1,210 acres and is 70% contained, Blanco County Emergency Management said late Thursday. The increase in acreage — the fire was originally thought to cover 800 acres — is due to the completion
Comal County commissioners today voted to extend the current burn ban and to prohibit all outdoor burning in unincorporated parts of the county. The extended burn ban goes into effect at 6 p.m. Wednesday and lasts another 90 days due to extreme
The Smoke Rider Fire has destroyed or damaged nine structures in Blanco County as the days-old battle against the wildfire near Henly off of FM 165 and U.S. 290 continues. In a statement late Wednesday, Blanco County Emergency Management said the fire
Some Comal ISD school children may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The district says applications are now available both online and on paper. Parents and guardians can apply for the program at any time during the school year. A child
Forward progression of the 800-acre Smoke Rider Fire in Blanco County was stopped Tuesday night, Blanco County of Emergency Management said in a statement this morning. The containment line is progressing well, the organization said. Multiple task forces with firefighters from Blanco,
Comal County Fire Marshal Kory Klabunde said there is limited information tonight about a large brush fire burning in Blanco County. On Facebook, he said Canyon Lake Fire/EMS and Bulverde/Spring Branch firefighters are assisting with the fire. “Please be safe,” he said.
Comal County Judge Sherman Krause will present his 2023 budget to Commissioners Court at 8:30 a.m. Thursday in the historic county courthouse, 100 N. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels. Commissioners also will discuss and consider the proposed 2023 tax rate and set dates
New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) backtracked on its week-old decision to raise electric bills using interim adjustments included in the Power Cost Recovery Adjustment (PCRA) during high electric usage during August and September. Relief is now in sight for customers who saw their
The stepmother of 45-year-old Shana Alison DiMambro, who disappeared from her RV home in Spring Branch July 19, today confirmed that a body discovered Friday in the 200 block of Mitchell Dr. is her stepdaughter’s. Vickie Dimambro said next-of-kin have been notified.
Parts of SJWTX’s Canyon Lake, Bulverde and Spring Branch service areas moved into “emergency drought-stage conditions” today and will remain there until further notice. The move from Stage 2 water restrictions impacts the north side of Canyon Lake (from FM 306 &