Comal County commissioners Thursday rescinded an Oct. 21 disaster declaration but extended the burn ban by another 90 days. Hot work like welding, cutting and grinding no longer needs to be permitted through the Fire Marshal’s Office. However, the burn ban prohibits
Breakwater Grill & Cantina on Canyon Lake will close for the fall and winter seasons to “evaluate” operations as lake levels continue to plummet due to drought. The restaurant is located next to Canyon Lake Marina. In a statement, Breakwater thanked the
Boat Ramp #18, the only Canyon Lake boat ramp still open to the public, will close Friday, Nov. 1 due to low water levels and safety concerns. Canyon Lake is evaporating because of prolonged drought. On Oct. 18, levels dropped to 883
Comal County Judge Sherman Krause issued a disaster declaration today, citing excessive heat and critical fire weather conditions. The declaration remains in effect for the next seven days. It provides the resources county leaders and first responders need in an emergency. All
Water levels at Jacob’s Well in nearby Wimberley are receding rapidly. In the absence of significant rainfall, Hays County Parks says the U.S. Geological Service measured zero flow at the popular tourist attraction over the last three weeks. Visibility remains poor and
The U.S. National Weather Service’s drought map for today, Oct. 3, shows Comal County is in moderate drought. No rain is expected any time soon, according to the West Gulf River Forecast Center. “Canyon Lake sets a new record low every day,”
Comal County Pct. 4 Commissioner Jen Crownover said she’s felt like a broken record for years, telling constituents there’s nothing Commissioners Court can do to slow explosive area growth or protect the county’s dwindling water resources. Nothing’s changed—Austin still calls the shots
Thanks to recent rains Comal County Judge Sherman Krause today rescinded the recent burn ban in unincorporated areas of the county for 70 hours. It goes back into effect at 6 a.m. Thursday, July 18. “The signs will remain down,” Fire Marshal
The Texas Water Company (TWC) today said Medina and Comal counties will move from drought Stage 3 to drought Stage 4 water restrictions Tuesday. All outside water use is prohibited except to sustain livestock under Stage 4 “critical conditions.” On its website,
Hays County Parks Department yesterday suspended the 2024 summer swimming season at Jacob’s Well Natural Area. Below-average spring flow and water levels are to blame, the department said on social media. Summer season runs from May 1-Sept. 30 of each year. County