Maximizing Your Dental Care and Understanding Dental Insurance
We all carry various forms of insurance, generally to avoid hefty out of pocket costs. Currently, health care law prohibits insurance companies from setting dollar limits for yearly or lifetime coverage for essential health benefits. Despite dental issues having the ability to cause pain, infection, affect chewing and thus nutrition, implications with other serious health conditions, as well as mental health, dental benefits for adults are absurdly considered “optional”. Annual Maximums Dental insurance
Kai Simone Winery Wins Big at Local Competitions
The 2023 Houston Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition was held Nov. 11-13, 2022, NRG Center. This 20th annual competition featured 3,071 entries from 18 countries, including Argentina, Bulgaria, France, Israel, Italy, South Africa and Spain. Of those entries, 531 entries were from Texas wineries, and 160 entries came from this year’s featured region, Australia. The Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association hosted the 39th Annual Lone Star International Wine Competition (LSIWC) on October
Comal ISD CTE Spotlight: Automotive technology at Canyon High
For more than 20 years, Comal ISD has offered automotive technology classes at Canyon High School, and now, those classes are part of the district’s successful Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.Part of the transportation, distribution and logistics CTE state cluster, automotive technology classes teach students how to repair and refinish vehicles as well as service them. They also learn how to perform maintenance procedures such as lubrication, oil changes, installation of antifreeze and
Comal ISD CTE spotlight: Aviation at Davenport and Canyon High Schools
Students are building their own planes at Davenport and Canyon High Schools. That’s right, they are building planes as part of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Aviation Maintenance program in Comal ISD. “We’ve been experimenting with electronics since the beginning of the program,” says Ryan Johnson, an 11th-grade student at DHS who has been in the program for almost three years. “We’ve moved from simpler circuits to more intricate circuits to eventually learning about parts in the planes that we
What's Happening in March at Spring Creek Gardens
NEW THINGS SPRINGING UPJoin us at as we celebrate the return of Springwith a fun filled weekend! We have all the stops planned for March. Mainly stopping to smell the roses, but hey, it's SPRING it's what you do! Before we can get to that we have a very special weekend planned March 10th - 12th and you're gonna want to be here. Many of you have been so patient and curious as to all the construction going on in the old green barn, and we thank you for that. All of the
Comal ISD students qualify for CTE state competitions
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees recognized 13 Career and Technical Education (CTE) state qualifiers during its regular board meeting on Feb. 23. Students who are involved in CTE organizations have many opportunities to sharpen their leadership and technical skills through various competitions. The Board recognized students who qualified for state in just a few of the district’s active CTE organizations. More state qualifiers will be honored in the coming months. First off, the
Meet the New Therapist at Massage Heights
Hello my name is Elly. I am a licensed esthetician with over 18 years of specialized skin care experience offering specially designed facials and treatments to address your specific skin care needs. I incorporate my vast knowledge and skill into creating the most rewarding overall facial experience here at Massage Heights. Furthermore, my massage therapy background helps me to deliver the most rejuvenating treatment and overall relaxing spa facial experience. With each custom facial you will receive an
Five Financial Lessons to Teach the Next Generation
All parents hope their kids will grow into responsible young adults who manage their money wisely. However, countless students and recent grads often find themselves unprepared for the financial challenges of the real world. Today’s sky-high inflation and housing costs only make matters more difficult, leading many young people to struggle with debt, fall short of their goals, or even move back home. One of the greatest gifts parents can give their kids is an early education in money management.
Comal ISD CTE month spotlight: Health science students gain experience, earn certifications
One of the most popular Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offered at Comal ISD high schools is health science. Through health science courses, students follow a pathway to industry certifications and clinical, hands-on work experience that allows them to graduate from high school with both the skills and knowledge to begin a career in health care immediately. Video Link featuring SVHS Health Sciences “Our students are out in the community with patients getting hands-on experience and
New Year's Resolution: Get My Affairs in Order.
But what does “get my affairs in order” mean? As I tell my clients, it means getting your legal and financial matters sorted out ahead of time so that your loved ones are left with one less thing to cope with upon your passing. Getting your affairs in order should address both things: legal and financial. On the legal side, I recommend my clients have, at a minimum, the following documents: Last Will and Testament: This is probably the most common and most important estate planning document. Having a
“ADOPT A GRANDPARENT” Christmas Was A Huge Success
“ADOPT A GRANDPARENT” Christmas Was A Huge Success Residents of THE HEIGHTS of Bulverde nursing home at 384 Harmony Hills St., Spring Branch, Texas were given extra enjoyment this Christmas with the efforts of Nancy Nelson, Mary Kay Consultant with her “Adopt A Grandparent” sponsorship program. The Heights of Bulverde Nursing Home, Nancy Nelson, and sponsors joined together to make sure everyone of the residents had a special Christmas. Each of the 93 residents received a gift at their Christmas party on
Chess champions announced from tournament #2
Approximately 260 students in kindergarten through 12th grade competed in Comal ISD’s second chess tournament of the 2022-2023 school year on Nov. 12 at Davenport High School. Team and individual champions were named in four categories. This year marks the district’s 10th anniversary since launching its chess program in the 2013-2014 school year, and the competition is heating up with two tournaments remaining this school year. At DHS, the quest for the team title in the
Comal ISD esports teams gain momentum
Move over traditional sports, there’s a new game in town that has amassed followers from around the world creating overnight celebrities with corporate endorsements and college scholarships, and Comal ISD has six teams. Known as esports, or electronic sports, the online competition takes place with opposing teams going head-to-head over an intense video game battle requiring players to work together to problem solve, strategize and communicate in order to win. Representing six
Does Your Bulverde/Spring Branch Business Have a Fourth Quarter Plan?
As the year comes to a close, it's time to start thinking about wrapping up the fourth quarter. For small businesses, this means evaluating your goals for the year, outlining new year goals, planning holiday marketing, updating your website and social media profiles, assessing your inventory and supply chain, reviewing your accounting practices, preparing for tax season, and reevaluating your business structure. Use these tips from the Bulverde Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce to ensure that your
House of Healing Wellness Opens for Business
House of Healing recently opened for business at The District on 46. At House of Healing, we help people move and care for their bodies in healthy ways in a fun community setting. Whether you are looking for yoga, Pilates, mindfulness, nutrition education, self-care (or all of that!), we would be so happy to welcome you to connect with us to seek wellness. You can practice with us virtually from anywhere or in person at our studio in the Bulverde / Spring Branch area at The District on 46. Ultimately,
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Cleangie New Services
You’ve loved their home cleaning services for years and now they’re adding other services to their menu! Decluttering Organizing Home staging (List For Sale) CLEANGIE’s owner, Angie Moreno, understands how clutter creates chaos because she has lived it! She instills self-care by minimizing the suffocating clutter in her life, and others’, thereby helping reduce stress. Sensory overload is a real thing in adults too! Angie has a passion for serving and organizing, as well as decorating. Her staff will carry
Hunting Unicorns… Asking for a Friend…
People are important. Both in general and in so many ways for a small business. While recruiting and building teams, there are some things we can see on paper and some things we can just kind of feel (like a storm coming in your bones). The biggest factor in finding great people to join a great team is to treat them like talented people, not mythical creatures. Just this week I got a request to send a job opening out to my network that went something like this: We’re looking for someone for a role
6 Ways Bulverde/Spring Branch Area Small Business Owners Can Tap Into Innovation to Enhance Growth
The world is becoming more and more digital every day. That means if you want your business to stay relevant, you need to be willing to innovate and adapt to the times. But what does that mean, exactly? For small and mid-sized business owners, it can be tough to know where to start when it comes to developing your business through digital innovation. The good news is, there are a lot of different avenues you can take. To get you started, the Bulverde Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce has put
Four Phantoms in Concert to Appear in Boerne Performing Arts 2023 Season
Four Phantoms In Concert to Appear in Boerne Performing Arts 2023 SeasonWhile Boerne Performing Arts is making plans to welcome artists from Tbilisi, Georgia to Peking, China for its’ eleventh season, there has been one adjustment in the anticipated lineup. Artists and touring groups world-wide are facing challenges in resuming their performance schedules as audiences and venues transition to a post-covid environment. As a result, The British Invasion, one of the groups in this season’s lineup, had to
Freeland Turk Engineering Group Celebrates Three Years in Business
Freeland Turk is celebrating 3 years in business this month. Since 2019, Freeland Turk Engineering Group has grown out of two offices, hired 6 people and retained over 50 clients. As such, starting and growing this business has been exciting for us and a very rewarding experience. Our staff has successfully completed hundreds of assignments, most from repeat clients. We get a great sense of accomplishment from getting things done and coming through for our clients. As we move into our 4th year of
Backpack Safety Tips from a Chiropractor
As Doctors of Chiropractic, we are constantly trying to minimize the effects of repetitive stress on our patients’ bodies. Since the first day of school is right around the corner, there’s no better time to discuss repetitive stress in our children. A LOT of our pediatric patients come in for back pain related to poor backpack use! Purchasing a backpack that properly fits your child and making sure that they load it correctly is essential to their spinal health. What should I look for when buying a
Employer Mortgage Benefit- Zero For Employers To Offer
Employer Mortgage Benefit- Zero For Employers To Offer Are you looking to supply your workforce with more benefits without the cost? We've got just the program for you. Geneva Financial is excited to announce Geneva AMP (Affinity Mortgage Program).This Geneva AMP program is available to all businesses in all industries. With Geneva AMP, you can expect the following:The cost to you for offering this program to your employees will be ZERO DOLLARS.One dedicated Geneva representative to work with throughout
Overcoming The Challenges Of Owning A CBD Company
Overcoming The Challenges Of Owning A CBD CompanyBy Ashley E. Mercer, Owner Farm to PharmCBD products are everywhere. Folks buy them to ease their arthritis (or that of their old Basset Hound). The odds are good that either you or someone you know safely uses CBD products for any number of reasons. The problem is, it’s still considered a “high-risk” business. So, to be able to sell CBD online or within a brick and mortar, a business faces onerous regulations, challenges, licenses and paperwork.What Is CBD &
In the Know with Texas Physical Therapy Specialists
When we talk about the importance of being active and how movement can have a positive effect on our wellbeing in the long run, physical therapy comes to mind for several reasons. Not just because it’s practically in our name as movement specialists, but because it is also one of the most powerful prescriptions out there with almost no side effects. The American College of Sports Medicine, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization all recommend we perform at least 150
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Ranch Radio Group Hires Chad Hill for 106.1 The River!
RANCH RADIO GROUP HIRES NEW BRAND MANAGER/MORNING SHOW HOST FOR KKVR, 106.1-FM, “THE RIVER” Greatest Hits station, 106.1 “The River” is pleased to announce the launch of a new morning show from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m., hosted by their new Brand Manager, Chad Hill. The new morning show is called “The Breakfast Club”, which aired for the first time on June 1, 2022.Chad Hill got his first radio job in 1995 in Fargo, ND and spent some time working at stations in Fort Myers, FL. Over time, he developed skills in
Why is it SO HARD to lose weight?
Why is it SO HARD to lose weight?by Tina White Having coached clients for 24 years, I have to say this is the most commonly asked question. So most of us know, in order for weight loss to occur we must reduce our caloric intake below our resting metabolic rate. So we resort to meal skipping, consuming lower caloric foods and eat like rabbits in hopes we see some results. The most common pitfall to that is by dinner, we eat everything in sight because we are starving rabbits! J Yes, we need to
Meet the New Provider at Blanco Regional Clinic
Thomas F. Nohe, MPAS, PA-CI’ve been a certified practicing Physician Assistant since 2009 with a diverse medical experience and background. My medical career began volunteering as a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) which fueled my desire to practice medicine. Next, I attended Rochester Institute of Technology and received a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology. Soon after I attended the Interservice Physician Assistant Program at Fort Sam Houston and Fort Bliss Texas, where I received a
Kiwanis Diaper Drive Delivery for St Jude's Children's Ranch
2019 totals this year for Kiwanis Diaper Drive for St Jude’s Children’s Ranch exceeded the drive last year thanks to the generous people of our communities with the donations of 11,976 Diapers and 16,474 wipes!This year we had two schools engaged in collection of diapers and wipes. Canyon Lake High School Student Council advisor Tina Platt contacted us after they read the article in the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung to be included in the drive. They collected 739 diapers and 536 wipes. Bracken Christen
