Tragedy was narrowly averted at Canyon Lake Boat Ramp No. 2 Sunday afternoon after an allegedly intoxicated man driving a jet ski with his 11-month-old baby in his lap tipped the vessel over, sending the child hurtling into the lake. The baby
Two people were killed by a propeller after they got into Canyon Lake and were run over by their boat around 4:30 p.m. today. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) spokesperson Stephanie Salinas Garcia said 54-year-old Hector Brun and 21-year-old Kacie Banks,
by Doug Leecock Canyon Lake Boat Ramps Community Alliance The things that continue to resonate as we are working through developing long-term initiatives for improving access to Canyon Lake are safety and courtesy. As we saw just last week, two families are
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
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
Detailed survey results compiled by the Canyon Lake Boat Ramps Community Alliance (CLBRCA) are now available online. Comal County this week posted a PowerPoint presentation prepared by the alliance and commissioners will discuss the group’s findings at a workshop session during their
The 485-acre Canyon Park, 1769 Canyon Park Rd., reopens Friday, April 1. North Park, 3210 N Park Rd., also reopens Friday, but during the summer season is only open from 3 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Sunday. Hours are extended on federal holiday
Canyon Lake’s steep rocky banks provide little natural cover for sport-fish species like largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie and sunfish. To help anglers fishing from both boats and banks find them, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TWPD), the U.S. Army Corps
Don’t just complain about traffic, trash and swimmers at Canyon Lake boats ramps — complete the county’s online survey, posted on the county’s social-media sites and website, MyComalCounty.com. The survey closes Friday, March 11. Its purpose is to help county officials better
Canyon Lake Fire/EMS made it official Feb. 15: Interim Chief Robert Mikel will replace Chief Darren Brinkkoeter, who announced his retirement in October 2021 after serving three years. Mikel now oversees what is technically known as Comal County Emergency Service districts (ESDs)