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Bracken Christian ''Rolls Out'' to the Beat of SVHS Drumline
On Monday August 16, 2021, Bracken Christian School kicked off the new school year with Bracken's newest tradition, Warrior Rollout. The night was filled with food, fun, and over 450 Bracken enthusiasts. Everywhere you looked, you could see the genuine joy and wonder on every face for the year ahead. It was refreshing to reconnect as a community and share in the common vision of launching a new school year with hope and expectancy. The campus courtyard was buzzing with over 35 volunteers to make
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Comal County Public Health Offers 3rd Dose COVID-19 vaccines
— Comal County Public Health is taking appointments for Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. That includes a third dose of either vaccine for anyone who is moderate to severely immunocompromised. “COVID numbers are at an all-time high and getting vaccinated is still our best shield against the virus. We encourage those who have not received the vaccine to consider it,” said Director of Public Health, Cheryl Fraser. “Individuals who are immunocompromised and qualify for the third dose are now eligible
OAKFIRE RIDGE: Introducing The '43 Club
We Have Some Big News! Introducing The '43 ClubThe '43 Club is the best way to experience all that Oakfire Ridge has to offer. Private Club Members help build our community of hospitality and gain access to members only spaces across the Oakfire Ridge grounds including The Overlook and The '43 Speakeasy, along with exclusive invitations to Members-Only Events. Membership will be limited and we are exclusively extending this invitation to our prior guests and newsletter
TXDOT HWY 281 LANE CLOSURES
US 281 Phase IIProject Update NORTH CENTRAL SAN ANTONIO Overnight Lane Closure on US 281 Beginning - August 28, 2021 Ending - September 2, 2021 Right Lane Closed North Bound Between: Borgfeld Rd & Bexar/Comal County Line Right Lane Closed SouthBound Between: Bexar/Comal County Line & Borgfeld Rd Right Lane Closure on US 281US 281 north bound right lane and the south bound right lane will be closed for sidewalk construction. *All lane closures are subject to cancellation due to
Comal ISD to Host Job Fair on Aug. 26
Another school year for Comal ISD begins on Aug. 24. The district is still in need of teachers, office staff, bus drivers, custodians and after-school childcare workers who want to make a difference in our growing number of schools across the Hill Country.Job seekers are invited to stop by our next job fair on Thursday, Aug. 26, from 5-7 p.m. at the district’s Support Services Building, 1404 IH 35 North in New Braunfels.There are a variety of opportunities available. Open positions can be viewed
Oakfire Ridge Invites you to Join them for Movies Under the Stars
You're Invited!Introducing Movies Under the Stars We are so proud to announce our Movies Under the Stars events. Films will be shown every Friday and Saturday on our amazing 30ft outdoor projection screen located in the beautiful Sun Terrace just off of our Biergarten. Comfortable outdoor seating will be provided. As an alternative, grassy space will be allocated for guests who would like to bring a picnic blanket.You may have had Popcorn, but you haven't had Popcorn
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Back to School with GVTC Free WiFi Hotspots
Students are tomorrow's leaders, scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. With the goal of enhancing the quality of life for students and their families in the communities we serve, GVTC and The GVTC Foundation have collaborated with local organizations to bridge the homework gap for area students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 2020, GVTC has worked continuously to keep Free WiFi Hotspots open for those experiencing hardships. With the new school year beginning, we want to ensure all students
Three Comal ISD FIRST Lego League teams earn top honors at regional championship tournament
Three teams from Comal ISD elementary campuses earned top honors at the FIRST Lego League Alamo Area Regional Championship tournament this year. The Johnson Ranch Elementary Coded Bombs took first place for its innovative project with this year’s FIRST Lego League RePLAY theme which challenged participants to create innovative solutions relating to health, sports and fitness, motivating people to play and move within their communities. The JRES Coded Bombs developed a solution for working parents
GVTC Names New Board of Director
San Antonio, TX | June 23, 2021 —The GVTC Board of Directors welcomed a new member at the 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting. Lorie Winkler was voted in to serve as director of District II, which serves the Smithson Valley and Bulverde areas. Winkler holds a BA in Accounting and Computer Systems Management from Texas Lutheran University. She is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Culture Facilitator, and Certified in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA). She has worked at USAA for over 35 years and for the past
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Comal County reports 78 new COVID-19 cases; 27 recoveries Active case number now 378
Comal County reports 78 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the County total to 11,773. 49 are confirmed cases, and 29 are probable cases. Total number of deceased remains 331. There are 378 active confirmed and probable cases in the County today. Of those, 17 are hospitalized. “We have definitely seen some improvement, but we are not out of the woods yet,” said Comal County Public Health Director Cheryl Fraser. “COVID-19 numbers, including hospitalizations are climbing again and patients are
RE/MAX Genesis Announces New Ownership
RE/MAX Genesis Announces New OwnershipNew leadership will help office continue to meet its mission of offering premiere service to our community. Blanco, Texas July 1, 2021 – RE/MAX Genesis has announced new ownership of one of the most experienced and productive real estate brokerages in the area. New Owners Doug and Teri McKenzie are excited to take over this amazing, top producing office. Doug and Teri have been selling residential and commercial Real Estate for over a combined 53 years. “We have
New Client Savings
In honor of our current Military Soldiers and Veterans....Carroll Bookkeeping Services will be offering discounts to all New Clients!15% off first2 monthsof servicesIndependence Day 2021 - Veterans Day 2021⇒ Use code: BSB-USA(cannot be combined with any other offer)http://www.carrollbookkeepingservices.com Stay Informed.... Intuit will be making changes soon!!September 1, 2021 - increasing all monthly subscription fees for Quickbooks Online and Payroll services July
Dermatology San Antonio Proudly Introduces Dr. Brittany Lenz to our Bulverde/Spring Branch Community
For over 20 years, Dermatology San Antonio has been a leader in delivering healthy and stunning results in both medical and aesthetic dermatology. We are committed to providing you and your family with caring, superb, comprehensive dermatologic care. We offer expertise in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology.To meet the needs of our growing community, we proudly opened our Bulverde/Spring Branch office in 2020. We are pleased to announce the newest addition to our Bulverde/Spring Branch office,
Bulverde/Spring Branch Area Welcomes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12205
On June 8th, 2021, approximately six weeks after 46 local combat veterans convened to establish a new Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) charter, Texas VFW State Commander, Mr. Richard “Dick” Shawver, officially installed (activated) Bulverde VFW Post #12205 and administered the oath of office to its first Commander, Ronald “Mac” McKinnon, appointed officers, and a total of sixty new members. Dignitaries included representatives of U.S. Congressman Chip Roy, Senator Donna Campbell, Texas State Senate and
Smithson Valley student named semi-finalist in FIRST Robotics Dean’s List
The Smithson Valley Robotics team ended the school year with one of its leaders named as a semi-finalist in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Dean’s List. Incoming senior, Monali Baker, was recognized for her honor during the Comal ISD Board of Trustees June 26 meeting. Similar to the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Award, students who are named semi-finalist, finalist and winner of the FIRST Dean’s List are great examples of student leaders.They
Smithson Valley High brothers receive honors in National Cyber Scholarship Competition
Smithson Valley High School students, who happen to be brothers, have been recognized for outstanding achievement in the National Cyber Scholarship Competition, a rigorous 48-hour online competition sponsored by The National Cyber Scholarship Foundation. Xander Reston, an incoming senior at SVHS, was named a Scholar in the competition and earned a $2,500 scholarship to a college of his choice. His brother, Zereth Reston, an incoming junior at SVHS, was named a Finalist and received free tuition to this
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GVTC Communications Announces New Board Members and Capital Credits Increase in First- Ever Live-Str
GVTC Communications Announces New Board Members and Capital Credits Increase in First- Ever Live-Streamed Annual MeetingSan Antonio, TX | June 23, 2021 — GVTC Communications decided to hold the 2021 Annual Meeting virtually for the safety of customers and team members. This year, GVTC continued its tradition of welcoming newly elected and returning members to its board of directors and announcing an increase in Capital Credits for GVTC members by live-streaming the meeting to their members.Give a Warm
Canyon Lake HS Engineering team wins awards in national competition
Engineering students from Canyon Lake High School won three awards in a national competition which challenged them to re-engineer a “Power Wheels Jeep” into an autonomous vehicle. Canyon Lake High School seniors pictured from left, James Lalonde and Pierce Heller, were part of the engineering team which won three awards for its autonomous vehicle in a national competition. Other members not pictured include Angilina Abolos and Dalton Stanley. The CLHS team received the Engineering Award, the Execution
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Office Space for Lease
Executive Lease Spaces available in the Highly Desirable entrance of River Crossing off of Hwy 281. Two 12’ x 10’ Sized Executive Offices suites available. These suites feature a shared lobby, kitchen and bathrooms. $700 per month each, or both for $1,300. These prices include Electricity and Water. Current Tenants include Alamo Title, Edward Jones and Reform Custom Homes. Interested?? 7790 US 281 N Spring Branch, TX 78070 Contact Jeremy at 210-618-4380 for more detail
Edition of Explore Texas
Where Are Your Dollars Going? According to the Small Business Administration, there were 2.6 million small businesses in Texas in 2018. No matter where in the state you are, there are sure to be some local businesses in your community. Here are 6 ways shopping local helps your community! Bonus!!! Check out our Local Business Spotlight. Choices & More located in Spring Branch, TX! 4 Ways Shopping Local Helps Your Community 1. Support Your Local Economy Keep your dollars in
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H.I.S. - Brennan L. Livaudais Scholarship Recipients
Ms. Jenna Dixon and Ms. Lindsay Pattison each received an H.I.S.-Brennan L. Livaudais Scholarship of $1,000 on May 19th, 2021, Wednesday evening, at Smithson Valley High School’s Senior Awards Ceremony. Representing The Healthcare, Innovation and Sciences (H.I.S.) Centre of Spring Branch, Texas, Mr. Ken Livaudais, H.I.S. Scholarship Founder, made the presentation. Ms. Dixon will pursue a degree in Biomedical Science at Texas A&M University at College Station. Jenna Dixon is the daughter of Michael and
Nine student-athletes sign National Letters of Intent 2021
Nine student-athletes from Comal ISD high schools celebrated a big milestone with families, teammates and coaches in the past two weeks. They each signed National Letters of Intent to play the sport of their choice at the collegiate level.This marks the final signing days for the graduating class of 2021 and represents the culmination of years of hard work from early morning until late at night with practice, lessons, wins and losses.Among the nine, two are from Canyon High School, four are from Canyon Lake
Semi-Permanent Headlight Restoration
Are your headlights foggy and dim. We can bring them back to light! We now offer Semi-Permanent Headlight Restoration. Its not just a quick fix, we will mechanically work out the scuffs and scratches from your headlights. Give them a good polishing then apply a protective coating to make them last! Call (830)327-8466 for a quote.
Ceramic and Graphene Coatings.
We now offer coatings! Ceramic and Graphene. If you are used to waxes and sealants that only last a few months, you might want to try a coating. We offer a 6 month Ceramic coating and a 1 year Graphene coating. They may say 6 months and 1 year, but if maintained properly they can last a long time. Let us apply a coating then put you on a maintenance plan that can help keep your vehicle protected from the elements. Coatings will add scratch resistance, chemical resistance, durability and a
Students “Capture Comal” in Cursive Writing Contest
In an age when keyboards and texts are used to share a tremendous amount of information, good handwriting can often be overlooked. But it has not been forgotten. Third graders in Comal ISD were recently asked to not only put pen to paper, but to tell a story while doing it. As part of the district’s annual Cursive Writing Contest – Capturing Comal in Cursive – students were asked to write a descriptive paragraph on one of the following topics: an interesting aspect of our community; a local tradition; a
Fifteen student-athletes sign National Letters of Intent at Smithson Valley High School
Fifteen student-athletes from Smithson Valley High School celebrated a big milestone today with families, teammates and coaches. They each signed National Letters of Intent to play the sport of their choice at the collegiate level.This is one of the largest signing days hosted by SVHS and represents a culmination of years of hard work from early morning until late at night with practice, lessons, wins and losses. Among the 15, five are planning to play baseball in college; two, football;
Comal ISD’s music program receives national recognition
The Comal Independent School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for the second year in a row. “This designation truly showcases the importance that our teachers, staff, parents and community place on providing quality music education opportunities to our students, even during a year when those opportunities often have had to be reinvented,” says Carla Schumann, director of fine arts for
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Back Porch News - Edition March 26th
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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
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.
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
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
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
