Comal County turned on the burn ban Monday after a brief weekend respite. Today’s Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) is 548 points. By state law, burn bans kick in at the 500 mark. Residents are asked to follow all guidelines listed on the county’s Fire Marshal’s page. To check the county’s KBDI index,
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Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) today urged the public to take precautions around wild birds
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“Sadly, effective immediately, all nine County boat ramps are now closed, due to record-low lake levels and ramp conditions. Pray for rain…just not all of it at once…” With these words on social media and just in time for Labor Day Weekend, Comal County
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February
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Featuring artwork by the talented artists of the Canyon Lake Art Guild, a silent auction, food and wine. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased at Tye Preston Memorial
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Featuring artwork by the talented artists of the Canyon Lake Art Guild, a silent auction, food and wine.
Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased at Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Rd., or online. Only 125 tickets are available.
Restaurants offering samples of donated food include:
- Italian Garden
- Goofy’s Bar and Grill
- Hideout 2
- Delia’s Parrilladas
- Equinox Inn
- FUN BUNS Philly and Burger Co.
Texas wines also will be available for testing.
To watch a video about CLAG, click here.
Time
February 22, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
Tye Preston Memorial Library
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To qualify for a mammogram on the Mobile Mammography Unit you must: Be 40 years of age or older (insurance permitting). Those under 40 years of age must have a physician’s
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To qualify for a mammogram on the Mobile Mammography Unit you must:
- Be 40 years of age or older (insurance permitting). Those under 40 years of age must have a physician’s order for screening.
- A physician’s order is not needed for patients who have seen their physician within a year before their mammogram appointment.
- Have not had a mammogram within the past 365 days.
- The last mammogram must have been negative.
- Have no new symptoms such as lumps, pain, skin changes or nipple discharge. See a physician immediately if so.
- Have not had breast cancer within the last three years.
Bring:
- Name, address and phone number of your physician
- Films from last mammogram
- Valid photo ID.
- Insurance card. Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans are accepted.
No deodorant, perfume, powders or lotions. Wear a two-piece outfit.
For more information call 210-704-4100.
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February 26, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
CRRC Recreation Center
March
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Indulge in a wide variety of pickled treats, from classic dill pickles to unique pickle-flavored snacks like; pickle pizza, pickle chamoy, pickle snow cones, pickle beer, pickle roasted elote, pickle
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Indulge in a wide variety of pickled treats, from classic dill pickles to unique pickle-flavored snacks like; pickle pizza, pickle chamoy, pickle snow cones, pickle beer, pickle roasted elote, pickle salsa, pickle cotton candy, freeze dried pickle items, pickle popcorn, and pickled ice cream just to name a few.
Sample delicious pickles from around 25 canning vendors and shop over 100 vendors for pickle-themed merchandise.
Take part in exciting pickle-themed activities and games for the whole family:
Comal County Senior Citizens Pickle Crowning — 1:15 p.m.
Pickled Pet Parade — Noon
12:20- Kids Coloring Contest — 12:20 p.m.
Home Canning Pickle Contest (all entries must be received by 12:20 p.m.) — 1:20 p.m.
Kids Pickle Eating Contest Sponsored by: Rico’s (Ages 8-16) — 1:40 p.m.
Kids Pickle Juice Drinking Contest by Bob’s Pickle Pop’s (all ages welcome) — 2 p.m.
Adults Pickle Eating Contest Sponsored by: Rico’s (17 and up) — 2:30 p.m.
Adults Pickle Juice Drinking Contest by Bob’s Pickle Pop’s — 3 p.m.
Pickle Toss – 4 p.m.
Trophies, cash gift cards, and other prizes will be awarded to the top contestants. Only 12 entries will be accepted for pickle-eating and adult drinking contests,
Please email inquiries to inapicklefestival@gmail.com. Please note we are only accepting 12 ENTRIES for the pickle eating and adult drinking contests.
Time
March 15, 2025 11:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
Location
Comal County Fairgrounds
701 Common St
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All donors will receive a $20 e-gift card. For questions regarding blood donations call South Texas Blood & Tissue at 210-731-5590. Individuals 16 and older may be eligible to donate without
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All donors will receive a $20 e-gift card.
For questions regarding blood donations call South Texas Blood & Tissue at 210-731-5590. Individuals 16 and older may be eligible to donate without parental consent.
Time
March 15, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
Location
VFW - Post 8573
16425 River Rd., Canyon Lake (Sattler)
VFW - Post 8573
April
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Experience the resources Texas A&M Extension Service and Comal County have to offer. Calvin Finch discusses milkweed and monarchs at 9:30 a.m. followed by a 10:30 a.m. talk by Paul Yura,
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Experience the resources Texas A&M Extension Service and Comal County have to offer.
Calvin Finch discusses milkweed and monarchs at 9:30 a.m. followed by a 10:30 a.m. talk by Paul Yura, a meteorologist with the U.S. National Weather Service.
The open house includes activities for kids, hayrides, plant giveaways, demo garden tours, mobile library, water conservation and much more.
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April 5, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
Location
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Comal County
325 Resource Dr., New Braunfels
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Comal County





