The U.S. National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio today issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity from 1-9 p.m. Monday. Winds will be from the east at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Relative humidity will be
by Azalia Rodriguez Defenders of Wildlife As the Texas Hill Country landscape continues to change, local wildlife is being pushed to its limits. Golden-cheeked Warbler populations are declining, indicator species in our waterways are disappearing, and migratory birds are being directed off
A 16-year-old New Braunfels boy who was swimming with his family above City Tube Chute dam drowned Saturday. New Braunfels police said they responded to a report of a missing person around 3 p.m. River patrol officers arrived immediately but the teenager’s
With no relief from heat and drought in sight, Comal County commissioners Thursday extended an Aug. 11 disaster declaration requiring contractors to obtain permits for outdoor “hot work” that could spark wildfires. Jeff Kelley, the county’s emergency management coordinator, said the measure
Taste the honey, learn about pollinators and see if beekeeping might be for you at National Honey Bee Day Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Rd., Canyon Lake. The fair is
A public hearing on Comal County’s proposed $167.85 million 2024 budget and salaries of elected officials is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 during Commissioners Court. Commissioners meet in the historic county courthouse, 100 Main Plaza, New Braunfels. County Judge Sherman
Texas Water Company (TWC), Canyon Lake’s water supplier, today said it has closed on the acquisition of two water companies, increasing its water supply by 40% and allowing it to meet current demand and anticipated growth through 2070. KT Water Development Ltd.
Boating accidents on lakes Travis and Austin resulted in fatalities and multiple injuries Sunday but a hair-raising call heard overheard on a police scanner Saturday night resulted in a much happier ending for Canyon Lake boaters. Around 10 p.m. Saturday the Facebook
Texas A&M Forest Serviced is using water from Canyon Lake to put out wildfires. Program Specialist Erin O’Connor said aircraft have responded to multiple fires this year, assisting ground crews with water and retardant drops to slow the forward progression of fires.
A contractor with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is moving a gas line at the intersection of Singing Oaks and State Highway 46 just west of U.S. Highway 281. The Bulverde Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce encourages the public to