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The touchdown that united a stadium

Running a football into the end zone and scoring a touchdown can be described only as exhilarating. But top it off with cheering teammates rushing the field while the stadium erupts in excitement from both sides, well that’s something out of a movie. Except, it happened Friday, Oct. 16, at Davenport High School during the Wolves’ first homecoming game. It is a touchdown that will be remembered by all who witnessed it firsthand, and by those who have continued to watch it on social media and on news outlets

Comal County confirms 13 new COVID-19 cases; 14 backlogged cases added to county data

        Comal County is reporting 27 additional COVID-19 cases today bringing the County’s total to 3,595. Of the 27 reported cases, 13 are new. 14 are backlogged cases.  The backlogged cases were just received from the State of Texas. Cases that are backlogged are usually residents from Comal County who were COVID-19 tested in another county or state.         Of the 13 new cases, eight are confirmed and 5 are probable.  The total number of deceased remains at 120.  Region:Number of new cases:New

CLWSC - Emergency Water Conditions - Oct 13, 2020

        Spring Branch and Bulverde are under emergency water conditions and requesting that all CLWSC customers limit their water usage to indoor-use only.  All landscape irrigation and non-essential water usage should be suspended until further notice.            Over the weekend, CLWSC experienced a water main transmission line rupture near our Park Shores Surface Water Treatment Plant on Lakeshore Dr.  This is the primary source for supplying  our water storage facilities on the northside of Canyon

Comal County Opts-In for Bar Openings

Following Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement that Texas bars can reopen at 50% capacity if County Judges opt-in, Comal County submitted the opt-in paperwork on October 8, 2020, to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.    “Many businesses in our community have been struggling because of the pandemic, but we have an opportunity to re-open in a way that keeps customers and employees safe,” said Comal County Judge Sherman Krause. “COVID-19 is still a threat to our community but this is a small step we can

Comal County confirms 16 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths

Comal County is reporting 16 additional COVID-19 cases today bringing the County’s total to 3,550.  Of the 16 new cases, five are confirmed and 11 are probable.  The county also confirms the deaths of four New Braunfels residents.A man in his 60’s died in a New Braunfels hospital on 10/07.A man in his 80’s died in a New Braunfels hospital on 10/08.A man in his 60’s died in a New Braunfels hospital on 7/24.   A woman in her 70’s died in a New Braunfels hospital on 9/24. The total number of deceased now

Back Porch News - Edition October 9th

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Comal County confirms five new COVID-19 cases; Active cases drop below 100

Comal County is reporting five additional COVID-19 cases today bringing the County’s total to 3,534.  All five cases are probable.  The total number of deceased remains at 116.   Region:Number of new cases:New Braunfels1N of Canyon Lake0S of Canyon Lake1S Comal County (Garden Ridge) 0Bulverde/Spring Branch3Fair Oaks 0   Age Range: Number of new cases: Under 20020’s030’s / 40’s350’s / 60’s 270 and older0  There are an additional 11 COVID-19 recoveries in Comal County. The total recovered is

Bracken Christian School hires new Coordinator of Strategic Partnerships and Grants

Bracken Christian School has hired Verlyn Maldonado as its new Coordinator of Strategic Partnerships and Grants.  Mrs. Maldonado is the former Executive Director of American Sunrise. American Sunrise was founded by former U.S. HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros and his wife former San Antonio City Councilwoman Mary Alice Cisneros in 2001, to provide educational services for children and families in the Westside of San Antonio.   Mrs. Maldonado has experience managing all operational aspects of non-profits

Comal County evaluating Governor Greg Abbott’s newest plan to Open Texas

Comal County is evaluating Governor Greg Abbott’s newest plan to open Texas. On Wednesday afternoon, the Governor announced that county officials may begin working with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to allow bars to operate with in-person service. Effective Oct. 14, bars in counties that opt in will be able to resume in-person services at 50% capacity, though all customers must be seated while eating or drinking.“Texans have shown that we can contain the spread of by following health protocols

UTSA Small Business Development New Workshops for October

        NEW October Workshops        Advertising in the Age of COVID: Green Lights and Red FlagsWednesday, October 14 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmFor businesses that thrive on deceiving customers, all the confusion and mixed messaging of COVID-19 has created opportunity. Thankfully, most businesses have good intentions. But as it relates to advertising products and services to consumers, that may not be enough. Based on the BBB’s Standards of Trust, attendees will learn key ad practices for ensuring your

COMAL ISD PTA - COMAL LEADERS ACADEMY

Who is a Comal Leader? A Comal ISD Community member that Demonstrates a PASSION for the CISD community.  Exhibits VISIONARY and FORWARD THINKING leadership qualities.  Reflects PROFESSIONALISM and INTEGRITY.  Seeks PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT to provide long-term leadership within their community.    CLICK HERE FOR PDF VERSION If you are interested in participating in this program, please complete the application that can be found by holding your phone camera over the QR code above.  

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Use Experiential Marketing

Do you feel like your business is just shouting into the wind? Does it seem like the time you spend on social media is extensive but yields few results? Are you sick and tired of Zoom calls that take too long and accomplish too little? If so, it might be time to think about experiential marketing.   Experiential marketing is the act of creating a memorable experience that will be associated with your brand. Many smaller businesses think of experiential marketing as the type of thing that businesses with

Comal ISD Bass Fishing Club takes championship title at first bass fishing tournament of the year

 In only its second year, the Comal ISD Bass Fishing program kicked off the season with a School Champions trophy during the first tournament of the year at Lake Buchanan on Sept. 26. With 31 anglers and 16 teams of two each, the Comal ISD Bass Fishing Club had quite a showing at the tournament taking first, fifth and eighth place spots.The team of Evan Velez and Evan Koop from Smithson Valley High School took the top honor, while Braxton Alexander and Cade Dornburg of SVHS took fifth, and Aaden Thomas and

Brother donates life-saving bone marrow to little sister

        One year ago, a 13-year-old, eighth-grade student at Smithson Valley Middle School donated his bone marrow to his little sister. This year, she is cancer free, attending school and dancing on the SVMS dance team, thanks to his perfect match.           Hunter Pavlik, now 14 and a freshman at Smithson Valley High School, didn’t think twice about donating bone marrow to his little sister, Sydney, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in May of 2019.         With a 25 percent chance

Road Work Ahead - Schoenthal Rd

Road Work Ahead. Please be advised: Beginning Monday, October 5th, road crews will be paving Schoenthal Rd. The intersections of FM 1836 and FM 3009 will be affected. If you travel this area, please know that traffic will remain open to one lane only with traffic control present. Work is expected to continue through Wednesday.⏯️www.cceo.org for more information

Males between the age of 18 and 25 required to register for Selective Service

        Did you know that all men must register with the U.S. Selective Service to comply with the law and to secure a better future. Unfortunately, Texas is among those with the largest number of men failing to register.          It is especially important to get the word out about registration during these challenging times. Many businesses across the nation are suffering, as are workers. Young people face uncertainties regarding the opening of schools and colleges, availability of first-time jobs,

Comal County confirms 11 new COVID-19 cases

Comal County is reporting 11 additional COVID-19 cases today bringing the County’s total to 3,486.Of the 11 new cases, five are confirmed and six are probable. The total number of deceased remains at 116.     Region:Number of new cases:New Braunfels4N of Canyon Lake1S of Canyon Lake2S Comal County (Garden Ridge) 0Bulverde/Spring Branch4Fair Oaks 0   Age Range: Number of new cases: Under 20020’s330’s / 40’s550’s / 60’s 270 and older1  There are no additional COVID-19 recoveries in Comal County. The

Comal County Elections Center Prepares For Safe Early Vote and Election Day

Comal County Clerk Bobbie Koepp is focused on providing a safe voting experience for Comal County voters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Early voting for the November 2020 general election kicks off in just two weeks on October 13.  Election Day is November 3.   “We’ve taken every safety measure to protect both the voter and the poll workers,” said Koepp. “The Comal County Elections Center is committed to providing a healthy environment for our community.”   The County Clerk, Elections Coordinator and

Comal County confirms nine new COVID-19 cases

Comal County is reporting nine additional COVID-19 cases today bringing the County’s total to 3,475.  Of the nine new cases, four are confirmed and five are probable.  The total number of deceased remains at 116. Nursing homes do not have any new cases.    Region:Number of new cases:New Braunfels8N of Canyon Lake0S of Canyon Lake0S Comal County (Garden Ridge) 0Bulverde/Spring Branch1Fair Oaks 0 Age Range: Number of new cases: Under 20020’s230’s / 40’s050’s / 60’s 670 and older1  There are an additional

Comal County confirms 14 new COVID-19 cases; Adds seven backlogged cases to data

Comal County is reporting 21 additional COVID-19 cases today.  Only 14 of those are new cases of  COVID-19.  The additional seven cases were backlogged and have now been added to County data for a total of 3,431. Of the 14 new cases, 13 are confirmed and one is  probable. The total number of deceased remains at 116. Nursing homes do not have any new cases.    Region:Number of new cases:New Braunfels15N of Canyon Lake1S of Canyon Lake1S Comal County (Garden Ridge) 0Bulverde/Spring Branch4Fair Oaks 0 Age

Back Porch News - Edition September 25th

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Comal ISD mother shares lessons learned during son’s cancer journey

        Four years ago, her son was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at the age of 10, and this summer the Comal ISD mother of two published a book titled, Joy in the Journey, about the life lessons she and her family learned through the ups and downs.         At the time of the diagnosis, Sarah Permenter was like any other busy mom, working full-time and chaperoning her kids to and from activities, and she began sharing her family’s cancer journey through the CaringBridge website. It was an easy way to let

Comal County confirms 53 new COVID-19 cases

Comal County is reporting 53 new cases of  COVID-19 for a total of 3,349.  Of the 53 new cases, 36 are confirmed and 17 are probable.  The total number of deceased remains at 116.   Region:Number of new cases:New Braunfels32N of Canyon Lake4S of Canyon Lake2S Comal County (Garden Ridge) 7Bulverde/Spring Branch7Fair Oaks 1 Age Range: Number of new cases: Under 20920’s1530’s / 40’s1150’s / 60’s 1370 and older5  There are an additional 102 COVID-19 recoveries in Comal County. The total recovered is

Spring Branch Satellite Club and New Braunfels Kiwanis Club Show Support for Law Enforcement

Get your Yard Sign and Show your Support of Local Law Enforcement                 The Blue Santa Green Santa Softball Game is one of the Kiwanis Club's signature projects to raise money to purchase Christmas presents for underprivileged children in our community.                  This year since we are unable to sponsor the game and to show our support for our local law enforcement we are selling yard signs, We Support Law Enforcement.                 If you wish to purchase a sign, they are $25. Cash,

Your Website May Be Killing Business If…

Your Website May Be Killing Business If…   A website is one of the most potent marketing tools you have. It’s open when your best sales person is asleep and represents you even when your doors are closed. It can help you sell to people who have never been to your town, your state, or even your country. That’s why it is essential that your website represents the best of your business and serves as a sales tool and resource center for your audience. There are a number of “gurus” out there who will tell

Help Spring Branch Middle School earn funds for New Die Cut Equipment

 Spring Branch Middle School New die cut equipment  $1,000.00 needed Our school is in need of updating our die cut equipment. Teachers and staff use the die cuts for all subjects including math, ELA, social studies, and science. The die cuts are also used to make signs and bulletin boards. BECOME A SUPPORTERWays You Can Support UsDrop Off Printer Cartridges          Recycling for IndividualsDrop off your toner and inkjet printer cartridges at our location, during normal business hours. All printer

Back Porch News - Edition September 11th

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Comal ISD’s second school of choice opens

 Comal ISD’s second school of choice opens         Approximately 46 freshmen boys and girls opened the doors to a new school of choice in the Comal Independent School District this school year. Featuring project-based learning and collaboration, the Hill Country College Preparatory High School occupies one side of Spring Branch Middle School on U.S. Highway 46 in Spring Branch.             The inaugural class is excited to establish traditions as the new year begins with the school’s mascot, the Falcons,

Second Location Coming Soon!

We are coming We have exciting news!!!  Our award winning restaurant is adding another location. We will be expanding to San Antonio October 1, 2020!!!  Be the first to receive a special offer by visiting www.myaychiwawa.comand signing up.

NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS UNVEILS MULTIMILLION DOLLAR TECHNOLOGY EXPANSION TO ENHANCE POPULAR “DISCOVER

  NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS UNVEILS MULTIMILLION DOLLAR TECHNOLOGY EXPANSION TO ENHANCE POPULAR “DISCOVERY” TOUR   Upgrades Include Programmable LED Lighting, Underground Wi-Fi and Weather Stations to Monitor Cavern Environment.          Bulverde, TX (August 31, 2020) – Natural Bridge Cavernscontinues to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the discovery of Texas’ largest cavern system by giving visitors the gift of experiencing their popular Discovery Tour with a brand-new, multi-faceted,

The Kiwanis Club Delivered School Supplies to SJRC

The Kiwanis Club of New Braunfels and their Bulverde Spring Branch Kiwanis Satellite Club delivered an SUV full of school supplies to the St. Jude’s Ranch for Children’s school. Many thanks to club members that donated the much needed supplies. If you would like to become part of this fantastic organization who’s only purpose is to support children, send me a message at clarkmb2@gmail.com and I’ll show you how to make it happen.

Low Price Gas Shares Advice on Reading your Propane Tank Gauge!

Low Price Gas Propane How to read your propane tank gauge!(830) 282-8197Schedule today for $1.89 a gallon!It's as easy as checking the gas levels on your vehicle. If your tank runs out of propane, National Safety Codes require that a qualified professional tests your propane system BEFORE turning on the gas again. Lets keep that from happening by understanding how easy it is to read the gauge on your propane tank. 1. Open the lid of your tank to reveal the gauge. Propane is

Become a Licensed Massage Therapist at Massage Heights

We are excited to announce we have partnered with Texas A&M to offer Massage therapy training at Massage Heights Bulverde Spring Branch and New Braunfels. This is a self paced program online with the hands on requirement taught at Massage Heights. This will allow individuals to obtain their Massage Therapy License without having to travel to San Antonio or Austin. Texas A&M is offering a $3,000 scholarship and employment opportunity for you to become a licensed Massage Therapist! This state-of-the-art

4 Marketing Tips for Businesses with No Marketing Budget

4 Marketing Tips for Businesses with No Marketing Budget  You likely have heard the phrase, “you need to spend money to make money.” I'm not here to argue that from either side but digital marketing has allowed businesses with very small budgets to make a big impression. While it hasn't exactly leveled the playing field, it certainly has helped businesses gain a larger audience with very little investment.   Most of these tools and strategies are free. But it's important to note that when it comes to

Office Suite for Lease

Office Suite for lease in The Bulverde Oaks office building, located at 2631 Bulverde Road, Bulverde, TX 78163.Fully FurnishedAccess to conference roomAccess to kitchenette Janitorial service included with rentTurn Key ready for immediate move-in Month to Month leaseNo deposit requiredElectric included with rent

Gloria Deo Academy - Ribbon Cutting for New Lion Pavilion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Bulverde, Texas – Gloria Deo Academy will present a ribbon cutting ceremony, taking place at 1110 Bulverde Road, Bulverde Texas on June 26, 2020 at 8:45am, in partnership with the Bulverde Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce.  The ribbon cutting ceremony will celebrate the completion and opening of our school’s multi-use Lion Pavilion, which completes Phase One of our campus expansion campaign.   This ribbon cutting is a no-cost community-wide event.  More information about

TGCA names Comal ISD veteran Cheerleading Middle School Coach of the Year 2019-2020

The Texas Girls Coaches Association recently named William Daugherty, the cheer coach at Smithson Valley Middle School, as the first recipient of the 5A-6A Cheerleading Middle School Coach of the Year for the 2019-2020 school year.“I am truly honored and humbled to be selected as the first recipient of the TGCA 5A-6A Middle School Cheer Coach of the Year,” said Daugherty, who has been teaching math and coaching the cheer team at SVMS for 14 years. “I am still in awe to have even been nominated for this

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NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS HIRES GENERAL MANAGER TO ASSIST WITH FUTURE GROWTH

Former Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resort® General Manager Terri Adams Joins ‘Cave Clan’    (New Braunfels, TX.) May 14, 2020 – Natural Bridge Caverns, the premier Texas Hill Country natural adventure attraction has announced the addition of Terri Adams as general manager. Adams brings extensive experience in growing multifaceted family businesses into multimillion-dollar brands. The Wuest family, which has owned and operated Natural Bridge Caverns for 56 years, recruited her to assist them with future

Kiwanis Diaper Drive for St Jude’s Ranch for Children

2020 totals this year for Kiwanis Diaper Drive for St Jude’s Ranch for children exceeded the drive last year thanks to the generous people of our communities with the donations of 14,408 Diapers 18,986 wipes, a Johnson gift pack, stuffed animal, baby clothes, and $150. This year we had four schools engaged in collection of diapers and wipes. Canyon Lake High School Student Council advisor Tina Platt and students collected 2,601 diapers and 1,496 wipes. Bracken Christen School National Junior Honor Society

Brand New Gifts! from Popcorn Friday

  New Gift Options    Now Available!    Buy Now   Gift Baskets  We have carefully selected our top flavors for your special occasion. Check out our new boxed basket, perfect for any gift!      Other Gift Options     Gift BoxJOLLY JARS     Flavors For Valentines Day!    Strawberry Milkshake Strawberry, Bavarian Cream candied popcorn drizzled with White Chocolate will melt any Heart.Shop Now »Cupids

The Fieldhouse Campus Outfitters: Same Store. New Owner

A parting letter from Jana Hehs: It has been a pleasure owning The Fieldhouse Campus Outfitters store - I have enjoyed every minute. There has been so many great people in the community that have come in and supported this awesome business, and I have been extremely blessed. Being a retired school teachers of 30 years and working 2 years for The Fieldhouse, while owning it for 3 years,  has been a joy.  In finishing, I just want to say a big THANK YOU to all, and please continue to come in and support

Haircut Special!

Monday and Tuesday $12.97 haircut special. Does not include wash!

CLEANGIE is BBB Accredited

CLEANGIE is excited to announce that we are BBB Accredited!  CLEANGIE has always been committed  to our customers, and now we’re committing to the Better Business Bureau’s Accreditation Standards, Standards for Trust to: Build Trust: Advertise Honestly: Tell the Truth: Be Transparent: Honor Promises: Be Responsive: Safeguard Privacy: and Embody Integrity. We are honored to qualify for such a designation that is not granted to all businesses who are invited to qualify.

Ranch Radio Group is 7th time Bonner Mclane Award Winner

The Texas Association of Broadcasters honored partners in service at the 2019 Annual Convention in Austin, Texas.  The prestigious Bonner McLane Award was presented to The Hill Country’s own Ranch Radio Group for outstanding public service to local communities.  Accepting the award on behalf of Ranch Radio Group’s four-station cluster were owners Mark and Susan Grubbs.“This award means a lot to our team,” Mr. Grubbs said, “as it recognizes the many, many hours, including weekends and after-hours that our

Eric Anderson Named One of the Top 50 Education Experts

Pilates By Design, LLC to Host Power PIlates Education Programs

Pilates By Design, LLC TO HOST POWER PILATES EDUCATION PROGRAMSPilates By Design, LLC Confirmed to Offer Power Pilates Certifications Starting September 6-8, 2019 Spring Branch, TX: Pilates By Design, LLC is pleased to announce their new hosting affiliation with Power Pilates, the leading educator of Classical Pilates. Pilates By Design, LLC will hold their first Power Pilates training, Core Mat I, on September 6-8, 2019. The Core Mat I program is the foundation of the Power Pilates method. Each subsequent

Acclaimed San Antonio athlete raising funds, awareness of sex trafficking.

In Texas, it is estimated that there are 79,000 victims of sex trafficking each year. The average age a girl is first trafficked is 12-14. Eighty percent of Bexar County’s sex trafficking cases involve minors. San Antonio acclaimed athlete and volleyball coach April Fricke is cycling 1,103 miles along IH-10 corridor from Beaumont to El Paso, Texas May 6 through May 20 to raise awareness of human trafficking in Texas. Fricke will be half way through. Thank you to Texas MedClinic for being a Corporate

Belle of the Ball 2019

The 4th Annual 2019 Bulverde Belle of the Ball Prom Dress Project was a smashing success!  Our Boutique weekend started with a bang with girls waiting to get in when we opened the doors at 9:00!  On Saturday morning, we had seven fitting rooms filled with giggling girls and a line through the Boutique awaiting their turns. Our community made sure that the girls had plenty of dresses to try on…we had approximately 700 dresses in stock.  Sixty five girls purchased at least one dress and as a result,

Close Your Local Land Transaction With Your Local Lawyer

The Law Office of Jason M. Rammel, P.C. now offers title insurance and closing services as an approved attorney for Texas Lone Star Title. Services include reviewing the title commitment, document preparation, resolution of title and closing issues, and conducting closings for residential, commercial, and farm and ranch transactions in Comal County and statewide.  Closings can be conducted remotely or at our offices located in Faithville Park, 17080 Highway 45 W, Suite 108-B, Spring Branch, Texas.  Jason

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

Firefighter/Paramedic Legacy Continues to Give to Others

Firefighter/Paramedic Legacy Continues to Give to OthersJennifer Achay Awarded Scholarship  Spring Branch, TX, December 21, 2018 — The Brennan L. Livaudais Memorial Scholarship Committee selected Jennifer Achay as their 2018 award recipient. The Livaudais Scholarship was purposefully designed to assist those working toward a career in firefighting and paramedicine.    Mr. Steve Stevenson, Chairman of the Board, said, “Jennifer is precisely the type of hard working, selfless individual we need in this