The Comal County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reports a significant increase in the number of vehicle burglaries in the county. Residents are asked to be aware and take precautions. Cars parked outside of garages and on the streets outside of homes are the
Comal County’s brush yard at the Comal County Recycling Center, 281 Resource Dr., New Braunfels, reopened today. Spokesperson Cary Zayas said the county recently completed a “massive grinding project” resulting in over 40,000 cubic yards of fresh mulch ready for pickup. Residents
A panel of experienced area election judges and ballot board members led by Comal County Republican Election Judge Steve Robertson will discuss local election administration and systems at Election Security: Casting a Ballot in the Comal Area, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11
by Jerrie Champlin President, League of Women Voters of the Comal Area On Monday, Aug. 26, Women’s Equality Day commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment recognizing women’s right to vote 104 years ago. It also serves as a day that recognizes
Comal County Commissioners Court implemented the burn ban Thursday after the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) rose to 544 points. The ban went into effect at 6 a.m. today. By law, burn bans are issued when the KBDI reaches 500. They remain in
The brush yard at Comal County’s Recycling and Chipping Center, 281 Resource Dr., New Braunfels, is back in business. Beginning Friday, Aug. 23, the brush yard will accept brush, trees and bags. Free mulch is also available, but tarps are required to
Brad Walker was stationed with the U.S. military in Germany in 2000 when he bet a friend he could find every Hot Wheel ever made. The San Antonio resident, who’d collected the miniature vehicles as a child, won by a single car
Comal County Judge Sherman Krause wants to get rid of the county’s rural recycling pickup sites so employees can be redeployed to the Road Department. He outlined these plans while presenting his proposed 2025 county budget at Commissioners Court on Aug. 8.
Canyon Lake’s new library director is Jenny Rodriguez, former programming manager at the New Braunfels Public Library. Rodriguez said she’s struck by the passion and enthusiasm of Tye Preston Memorial Library’s (TPML) patrons, volunteers and staff, “Everyone I’ve met is committed to
The Sixth Annual Alzheimer’s Symposium runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at McKenna Events Center, 801 West San Antonio St., New Braunfels. EdenHill Communities says the symposium offers a unique opportunity to connect with speakers and local experts