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Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority of Texas (GBRA) today said its hydroelectric and engineering teams are working on a non-responsive spillgate at Lake Gonzales. The gate did not return to normal operational height after it was lowered ...
U.S, Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will temporarily close Overlook Park’s dam service road for embankment vegetation control on Aug. 11. The road is expected to be closed for two days to allow a contractor ...
The National Weather Service’s West Gulf River Forecast Center today said flow rates are close to normal for the Guadalupe, Colorado, Brazos and San Antonio rivers. The forecast is “great” for rafting this weekend, the ...
The Guadalupe Regional Flood Planning Group (RFPG) will host a public meeting to discuss flood concerns within the Guadalupe River Watershed at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4 at the Wimberley Community Center, 14068 Ranch Rd. ...
Current average reservoir levels in Texas are at 85.6% full in their water supply storage. Canyon Lake is 94.7% full. The information was released Tuesday by the U.S. National Weather Service West Gulf River Forecast ...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Canyon Lake Manager Javier Pérez Ortiz said today Overlook Park will close Wednesday, July 21 for maintenance. Contractors are scheduled to conduct repairs and work is expected to be completed ...
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) wants to protect the Guadalupe River Basin from population growth and increased demand on the river as a resource and is developing a ‘holistic’ habitat-conservation plan (HCP) to protect endangered-and-threatened species. ...
On Facebook today, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Guadalupe River State Park (GRSP) warns recreationalists against tubing or swimming in the Guadalupe River in Spring Branch. Following recent rains, flow rates are around 700 ...
New Braunfels Police Department (NBPD) temporarily closed the Comal River to recreationists late this afternoon after heavy rains increased flows to 496 cubic feet-per-second (cfs), causing poor water clarity and debris along the riverbanks and ...
A 62-year-old man from Farmington, New Mexico, drowned today near the New Braunfels Tube Chute on the Comal River. In a statement, New Braunfels police said at approximately 3:15 p.m. they responded to a report ...
Comal and Canyon parks, popular destinations for recreationalists seeking direct access to the Canyon Lake shoreline, probably will be packed this weekend and may periodically close when they reach capacity then reopen. To check park ...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) game wardens are the law on Canyon Lake and they’re on heightened alert this weekend, looking for those violating boating-under-the-influence laws. “Operating a boat under the influence of drugs ...
Another public hearing on Canyon Lake boat ramps is scheduled for the weekly Comal County Commissioners Court meeting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 24, but no action is expected on Order #463, Adopting Regulations for ...
A public workshop meeting about proposed new rules for Canyon Lake boat ramps is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 16 at Commissioners Court, 100 Main Plaza, New Braunfels. County Judge Sherman Krause scheduled the ...
Comal County commissioners are not considering any changes to existing rules for Canyon Lake boat ramps. Pct. 1 Comal County Commissioner Donna Eccelston said a public hearing about a new order for boat-ramp regulations, scheduled ...
A public hearing to consider new rules and regulations for Canyon Lake’s nine county-operated boat ramps is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Comal County Commissioners Court, 100 N. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels. A vote ...
New Braunfels Police Department closed the Comal River today after increased river flow and water-clarity issues due to recent heavy rains made it too dangerous for recreationalists to go tubing. Conditions will be reevaluated Monday ...
New Braunfels Police Department will reopen the Comal River for all recreation at 2 p.m. today. Heavy rains forced closure of the river, as rates exceeded 400 cubic feet per second (cfs). Flow rates are ...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) — the law on Canyon Lake — says the Memorial Day weekend proved extremely busy for Texas Game Wardens. Boating incidents statewide surpassed last year’s Memorial Day weekend numbers ...
New Braunfels city officials closed the Comal River to recreationalists today after heavy rains pushed river flows to over 400 cubic feet per second (cfs). Poor water clarity and debris along the riverbanks and at ...
The National Weather Service’s West Gulf River Forecast Center (NWSWGRFC) warns that heavy rains could threaten rivers in the Texas Hill Country over the next few days. Waves of rainfall predicted to begin Wednesday could ...
Joel Jijo Puthenpuyaril, the 22-year-old Houston man who drowned in Canyon Lake on Saturday, strongly believed that God has a plan for everyone. In a heartfelt July 31, 2020 YouTube video meant to encourage people ...
The search will continue Monday for the body of 22-year-old Joel Jijo of Houston, who drowned in Canyon Lake around 10 a.m. Saturday. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Captain Game Warden Javier Fuentes said ...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) warns its game wardens will be out in “full force” over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Canyon Lake boaters are especially urged to wear life jackets as the number ...
Enjoy the best view of May’s full Flower Moon while drifting down the Comal River on a stand-up paddle board (SUP) or kayak. Karla Held with Central Texas River Trips will guide water-lovers on a ...
New Braunfels Police Department (NBPD) reopened the Comal River for all recreation today. As of 9 a.m., the river’s flow rate was approximately 284 cfs. Minor amounts of debris are being cleaned up by city ...
If you’re out on Canyon Lake and a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) park ranger catches you wearing your life jacket (like you’re supposed to) you might get a free beach towel. USACE is ...
Water Oriented Recreaton District of Comal County (WORD), which operates Canyon Park, said a portion of Madrone Trail will remain closed while it works to developed wayfinding-and-education signage. WORD leased the park from U.S. Army ...
May showers bring bluebonnets and higher rainfall totals for Central Texas rivers. Or so promises the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) West Gulf River Forecast Center, which today reported that Central Texas rivers, Upper Brazos ...
A 33-year-old Colorado man who was visiting his girlfriend drowned in the Guadalupe River in the Rebecca Creek area near Boat Ramp 11 around 7 p.m. Sunday. A New Braunfels woman said her two young ...
Parking areas for the Guadalupe Trail and the Canyon Lake Stilling Basin will be closed Friday, April 9 through Sunday, April 11 for maintenance work. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) said it anticipates ...
The 485-acre Canyon Park reopened to visitors Thursday after the Water Oriented Recreation District of Comal County (WORD) leased the park from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and began working on a series ...
Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Canyon Lake moves to peak-season hours on Thursday, April 1 — just in time for the Easter Bunny to visit Hancock Cove’s main office for photos. Easter goodies will be ...
There are new rules for catching catfish in Canyon Lake. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission on Thursday adopted multiple changes to freshwater fishing regulations for the upcoming 2021-22 season. At the top of the ...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said today that Overlook Park will close for maintenance on Monday, March 29. Contractors are scheduled to be striping the area and work is expected to be completed in one ...
A 34-year-old Houston man drowned in Canyon Lake last week after jumping off a pontoon boat to rescue family members who were struggling in the water. He became the lake’s first fatality of the year. ...
Spring Branch Mayor James Mayer said Friday that FM 311 approaching the Guadalupe River is now a no-parking zone after safety concerns about growing numbers of people parking and walking along the roadway forced authorities ...
A 34-year-old Houston man drowned in Canyon Lake Wednesday after he jumped off a pontoon boat to rescue family members struggling to stay afloat in high winds and choppy water. Comal County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) ...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today closed its popular day-use Overlook Park — famous for its spectacular views and walking trail over Canyon Lake dam — after a weather forecast on weather.gov predicted freezing temperatures ...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will close Canyon Lake dam’s floodgates on Jan. 20 so officials can inspect the flood-control tower. The closure will affect local river flows and could impact some river users, ...
Homeowners and homebuyers, builders, real estate agents and property owners are all being asked by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to “stop the spread” of illegal encroachments on federal property ringing all 82 ...
Comal County is closing the courtesy dock at Boat Ramp #23 for repairs Oct. 26-30. The boat ramp itself will not close. The courtesy dock is for loading and offloading recreationalists who coast their boats ...
Work to replace the security fence around the outlet works at Canyon Dam begins Wednesday, Oct. 14, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Fort Worth District said it could impact river access and ...
The 116-acre Comal Park closed for the season on Sept. 30, Water Oriented District of Comal County (WORD) said on its website. WORD, which took over the park from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ...
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