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 &
Extremely dry vegetation could fuel wildfires across much of the state, Texas A&M Forest Service said today. Persistent temperatures above 100 degrees continue to draw moisture from live vegetation. Mid-July live fuel samples in the Cross Timbers, Rolling Plains and Hill Country
Comal County reported two COVID-19 deaths and 328 new cases today. In its weekly report, the county said 13 COVID-positive residents were hospitalized in Comal County over the seven-day data collection period from July 22-28. The total number of cases reported in