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Opinion

We encourage community residents to share their opinions as a letter or guest column about the local issues we face. We reserve the right to refuse to publish submitted letters for general taste at the editor’s discretion. All letters must be signed. Published opinion letters do not necessarily reflect the views of My Canyon Lake, its Publisher, its staff or its advertisers.


Annalisa Peace with UTSA students
Local News/Opinion

Opinion: Happy Earth Day, Things Are Looking Up for Texas’ Environment

by Annalisa Peace Executive Director, Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance When people kill random innocents, it is called ‘terrorism.’ When corporations do it, it is called ‘an industrial accident.’ Sadly, a dysfunctional permitting process managed by the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

April 23, 2022
Jen Crownover
Local News/Opinion

Crownover Blasts State Legislator for ‘Ignorant Rant’ About Property Taxes

Comal County Pct. 4 Commissioner Jen Crownover, who represents Canyon Lake, took to Facebook yesterday to blast Texas State Rep. Steve Toth, a Republican who represents the Woodlands, for accusing county commissioners of setting new property tax rates and then pointing the

April 16, 2022
Vulcan Comal Quarry
Growth/Local News/Nature/Opinion

Opinion: TCEQ Stands with an Out-of-State Aggregate Behemoth Instead of Protecting Comal County’s Citizens

by Milann Guckian President, nonprofit Preserve Our Hill Country Environment  Volunteering to help protect our Hill Country is not the post-retirement job I asked for—but one I felt I must undertake. Born in Lockhart, my family’s roots are embedded here in the

February 5, 2022
Carolyn Besselman
Elections/Local News/Opinion

Opinion: LWV-CA Is Partisan, and the Group’s Belief in Voter Suppression Wrong

by Carolyn Besselman former President, Canyon Lake Republican Women I feel it’s time I weighed in on the Opinion piece that was published regarding the League of Women Voters-Comal Area (LWVCA) dated Dec. 30 and their so-called ‘nonpartisan’ message. First of all,

January 18, 2022
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Upcoming Events

August

Tint World New Braunfels553 South Business IH-35

Cars & Coffee hosted by Tint World New BraunfelsMeets 3rd Saturday of each month - FREE, NO REGISTRATIONYear Around Event (2025)(GMT-06:00) Tint World New Braunfels, 553 South Business IH-35

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Join us for a morning filled with car talk, coffee, and community at Tint World’s “Cars & Coffee!” Show Off Your Ride: Bring your vehicle and showcase it among fellow

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Join us for a morning filled with car talk, coffee, and community at Tint World’s “Cars & Coffee!”
Show Off Your Ride: Bring your vehicle and showcase it among fellow car lovers. All Years, Makes and Models welcome!!!
Complimentary Coffee: Enjoy free coffee and refreshments while mingling.
Additional parking in the Restaurant or Salon parking lot next door if needed.

Hosted monthly on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

Time

Year Around Event (2025)(GMT-06:00)

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Tint World New Braunfels

553 South Business IH-35

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September

Tye Preston Memorial Library16311 S Access Rd., Canyon Lake, TX 78133

sat06sep10:00 am4:00 pmTye Preston Memorial Library Rummage sale10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S Access Rd., Canyon Lake, TX 78133

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Proceeds will help fund the 2025 TPML Big Give online donation campaign. bit.ly/BigGiveTPML for more information. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Donations accepted through Sept. 2 in bins in the library

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Proceeds will help fund the 2025 TPML Big Give online donation campaign.

bit.ly/BigGiveTPML for more information.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Donations accepted through Sept. 2 in bins in the library and outside the Friends bookstore.

Items accepted include household goods, kitchenware, holiday and seasonal decor, hobby and craft supplies, toys, games, puzzles, furniture and home decor, sports equipment, and jewelry and accessories.

Time

September 6, 2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Tye Preston Memorial Library

16311 S Access Rd., Canyon Lake, TX 78133

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Hope Hospice611 N. Walnut Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130

mon08sep5:30 pm6:30 pmGrief Support Group for Families with Young ChildrenSecond and Fourth Monday of the Month - Free to Attend5:30 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT-05:00) Hope Hospice, 611 N. Walnut Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130

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Family Night at Hope Hampel-Wuest Grief & Hope Center focuses on grief support for families with children ages six and older who are coping with a loss due to death. Activities

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Family Night at Hope Hampel-Wuest Grief & Hope Center focuses on grief support for families with children ages six and older who are coping with a loss due to death.

Activities include expressing feelings through art, processing and activities, and learning healthy coping skills and building community support.

Meets from 5:50-6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month from Sept. 8 to Dec. 22.

Hope Hospice is located at 611 N. Walnut Ave., New Braunfels.

To register or for more information, call 830-358-5300 or email grief@hopehospice.net.

Hope Hospice is the only community-owned, free-standing hospice between San Antonio and Austin.

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September 8, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Hope Hospice

611 N. Walnut Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130

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Canyon Lake Dam(Overlook Park) 601 C.O.E. Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133

thu11sep8:00 am11:00 am2025 Freedom Walk8:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-05:00) Canyon Lake Dam, (Overlook Park) 601 C.O.E. Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133

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The Canyon Lake Professional Firefighters Association sponsors this annual event, which memorializes the lives lost on 9/11. Firefighter walk begins at 8 a.m. Opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. Wear red, white

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The Canyon Lake Professional Firefighters Association sponsors this annual event, which memorializes the lives lost on 9/11. Firefighter walk begins at 8 a.m. Opening ceremonies at 9 a.m.

Wear red, white and blue.

Time

September 11, 2025 8:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-05:00)

Location

Canyon Lake Dam

(Overlook Park) 601 C.O.E. Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133

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Lazy L&L Campground11699 River Rd., New Braunfels, Texas 78132

sat13sep9:00 am12:00 pmGRTU Fall 25 River Cleanup9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Lazy L&L Campground, 11699 River Rd., New Braunfels, Texas 78132

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Check in at Lazy L&L’s office for directions. Trash bags, grabbers, rubber gloves, drinks and morning snacks provided. Also pack sunscreen, gloves, a good hat and a great attitude. Bring your

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Check in at Lazy L&L’s office for directions. Trash bags, grabbers, rubber gloves, drinks and morning snacks provided. Also pack sunscreen, gloves, a good hat and a great attitude.

Bring your own paddle raft if you’d like to float and clean.

Cleanup lasts three hours.

Sponsored by Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited.

Time

September 13, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Lazy L&L Campground

11699 River Rd., New Braunfels, Texas 78132

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October

Comal County Fairgrounds (New Braunfels)701 E. Common St., New Braunfels, Texas 78130

sat11oct10:00 am5:00 pmNBTX 2025 PRIDE10:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Comal County Fairgrounds (New Braunfels), 701 E. Common St., New Braunfels, Texas 78130

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Event by Riverside Pride. Details pending.

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Event by Riverside Pride. Details pending.

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October 11, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Comal County Fairgrounds (New Braunfels)

701 E. Common St., New Braunfels, Texas 78130

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Canyon Lake Gorge16029 South Access Rd., Canyon Lake, Texas 78133

fri17oct9:00 am11:00 amCanyon Lake Gorge Fall BioBlitz9:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-05:00) Canyon Lake Gorge, 16029 South Access Rd., Canyon Lake, Texas 78133

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Enjoy a day of nature exploration and community science. Open to both seasoned naturalists and those just curious about local wildlife. Focuses primarily on native plant species of Texas and

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Enjoy a day of nature exploration and community science. Open to both seasoned naturalists and those just curious about local wildlife. Focuses primarily on native plant species of Texas and fall migratory species.

Help document as many species as possible. Every observation counts!

Learn about projects here.

Time

October 17, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-05:00)

Location

Canyon Lake Gorge

16029 South Access Rd., Canyon Lake, Texas 78133

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13 Trees Coffee Haus1450 West Klein Rd., New Braunfels, Texas 78130

sat25oct8:00 am12:00 pmPumpkin Spice Coffee Festival at 13 Trees Coffee Haus8:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00) 13 Trees Coffee Haus, 1450 West Klein Rd., New Braunfels, Texas 78130

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(from Facebook) “Fall is brewing—and you’re invited! Join us for a cozy morning of all things coffee and pumpkin spice at the 1st Annual Pumpkin Spice Coffee Festival. Sip and stroll through

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“Fall is brewing—and you’re invited!

Join us for a cozy morning of all things coffee and pumpkin spice at the 1st Annual Pumpkin Spice Coffee Festival. Sip and stroll through a curated artisan market, enjoy coffee samples and demonstrations from your favorite local roasters, carts, and trucks, and pick the perfect pumpkin at our charming pumpkin patch.

Whether you’re a French-press fanatic or a pour-over purist, this event is steeped in seasonal charm and brewed for the whole family. Come thirsty, shop local, and celebrate the flavors of fall—one cup at a time.”

Event includes coffee sampling, pumpkin patch, artisan vendors, coffee trucks and roaster, live demos, and free parking. Kids are welcome.

Time

October 25, 2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

13 Trees Coffee Haus

1450 West Klein Rd., New Braunfels, Texas 78130

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