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
A citizens group spearheaded by former Tye Preston Memorial Library Director Roxanna Deane wants to stop the endless arguing about politics. Braver Angels works to unite red-and-blue Americans in an attempt to depolarize or ‘depol’ Americans as a highly contentious midterm elections
New Braunfels City Council Monday will honor the man who has owned, operated and maintained one of the city’s most popular attractions, the Landa Park Train, for 40 years. Council members will proclaim Wednesday, July 27, David Schoenvogel Day. “It is seldom
Are dogs that swim in Canyon Lake getting sick from blue-green algae blooms? According to area social media posts, yes. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), no. Deputy Communications Director Cory Chandler said TPWD is unaware of any algae blooms
Comal County reported 375 new COVID-19 cases and one death from July 15-21. In its weekly report, the county said 10 COVID-positive patients were hospitalized. The total number of cases reported since March 2020 is 33,607. The number of deceased is 562.
Comal ISD slashed bus routes this week as a nationwide shortage of bus drivers that began during the COVID-19 pandemic shows no signs of abating in the foreseeable future. Thousands of students who live in ‘no service zones’ (NSZ) identified on the
Comal County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for 45-year-old Shana Alison DiMambro, last seen around 7 a.m. July 19 at her residence in the 100 block of Mitchell Dr., Spring Branch. The missing woman is 5-foot-3, 140 pounds with brown hair, blue
Comal County Sheriff’s Office offers free VIN (vehicle identification number) etching from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Bill Brown Elementary, 20410 Highway 46, Spring Branch. Members of the Community Resource team will etch cars in the order vehicles arrive. VIN etching
An excessive heat warning is in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday for the Canyon Lake/New Braunfels area. The U.S. National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio urges the public to practice proper heat safety as temperatures in Canyon Lake could rise to 105 degrees