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City of Bulverde Accepting Applications to Serve on Charter Review Commission

The City of Bulverde is accepting applications from City Residents to serve on the Charter Review Commission.   The Commission is an advisory committee of 7 members that meets for a short period once every five years.  They review the current City Charter, receive input from City Staff and local residents on the Charter’s effectiveness over the last 5 year period, and make recommendations to the City Council on potential changes which may be necessary to improve the charter.   The Commission is expected

String Fever! - Side by Side with SVHS Orchestra & Mid-Texas Symphony Strings

String Fever! Side by Side with Smithson Valley High School Orchestra and Mid-Texas Symphony StringsTwo generations of string players, one big sound!  Come hear the virtuosity of the Mid-Texas Symphony string section first, followed by the young talents of the Smithson Valley High School Orchestra.  Then, watch them combine to create one big string orchestra for the grand finale.  Repitorie     Grieg: Holberg Suite, Op. 40             Strauss: Pizzicato Polka     Still: Danzas de Panama     Hofeldt:

DIY Saturday starts off 2020 with slow – and fast – cooking

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JANUARY 7, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS  — The Comal County Extension Office kicks off 2020 with its first DIY Saturday class this weekend, focusing on how to cook slowly – and quickly.   Connie Sheppard, extension agent for family and community health, will provide tips and tricks for making healthy and hearty home-cooked meals in slow cookers and pressure cookers.   The class will be 9-11 a.m. Jan. 11 at the county’s Extension Office, 325 Resource Drive, New Braunfels. The cost of the

Tips & Tricks to Ace Experiential Marketing

Tips and Tricks to Ace Experiential Marketing  Shared by Frank Kenney with Chamber Pros Experiential marketing is a big way to get your audience's attention. In the past, it was something only big brands did. But now mom and pop businesses are getting involved and realize it doesn't have to cost a lot of money to give your customers a memorable experience. The return-on-investment is quite high with experiential marketing because people remember experiences. They share them and they write reviews based on

5 Tips on How You Can Start Using Video for Your Business

Video content has exploded as a marketing tool and if you’re on the sidelines wondering why, it may help to know that according to eMarketer, daily time dedicated to digital video watching (for adults) has increased exponentially over the past 5 years. From a measly 6 minutes a day in 2010, to 55 minutes in 2014, we’re certainly getting our time in front of the screen.But it’s not just the amount of time spent that causes marketers to flock to this medium. According to a report by Unruly, enjoyment of a

3 Most Common Business Challenges and Ways to Slay Them

Being a business owner has its rewards and its challenges. If you’ve been in business longer than a hot second, you’ve likely experienced both. Often the freedoms override the dissatisfaction, but if you find that the negatives are wearing on you, don’t get discouraged. The earlier you recognize the most common challenges of business ownership, the more likely you’ll be able to take them in stride.  HiringThis is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as a business owner and it will color all areas of

Comal ISD students make wishes come true this holiday season

Students and staff members of the Comal Independent School District are making wishes come true for more than 300 families and 730 children in their own communities this holiday season. In fact, student groups and campuses throughout the district have been hosting holiday giving programs such as food drives, toy drives, blanket drives and more. Starting in the New Braunfels area, Canyon High School hosts its annual Cougar Christmas which began seven years ago. Today, Cougar Christmas is a student-led

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

Three Comal ISD schools compete in state robotics championship

Three schools in the Comal Independent School District competed in the Texas BEST & UIL State Robotics Championship Dec. 5-7 at the Frisco Conference Center. Student teams from Spring Branch Middle School, Smithson Valley Middle School and Smithson Valley High School qualified for the state meet in late October. These teams along with other robotics teams in the district spent countless hours preparing for this contest which requires engineering, problem-solving and teamwork to be successful. “The BEST

BURN BAN Reinstated for Friday Morning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, DECEMBER 5, 2019:  NEW BRAUNFELS  — An unusually dry fall has led Commissioners Court to reinstate Comal County’s ban on outdoor burning, effective 6 a.m. Friday.   The Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) as of Wednesday stood at 498, just shy of the 500-point threshold at which the court typically considers implementing a burn ban. Every 100 points of the KBDI is roughly equivalent to an inch of dry soil depth.   Under the restrictions, no open flames are allowed outdoors –

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Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Bayless - Diplomat of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine

Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Bayless on becoming a Diplomat of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM). Dr. Bayless is the ONLY Diplomat in Comal, Blanco, Hays, or Guadalupe counties! The ABDSM is the leading national organization for dentists who treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with oral appliance therapy and works closely with the medical fields’s leading sleep apnea organization, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Earning Diplomate status from the ABDSM is a

Three Comal ISD cross country teams competed in 2019 6A UIL State Meet

Cross country athletes from Canyon High School and Smithson Valley High School competed in the 2019 6A UIL Cross Country State Meet Saturday, Nov. 9, at Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock. The SVHS girls team finished in seventh place; the CHS girls team finished 14; and the CHS boys team finished 15.Individually, SVHS Junior Sara Scott finished fourth place at the state meet after missing three meets during the regular season. Fellow SVHS teammates who ran the 5k race on Saturday include Amalie Mills, a

Comal ISD rolls out student-preparedness platform

Comal ISD rolls out student-preparedness platform     Part of the Comal Independent School District’s strategic plan is to ensure every student is prepared for success beyond high school graduation. In order to help facilitate that goal, the district has unveiled Comal Compass, a student-preparedness platform, which will offer a variety of tools for students to use when planning their futures including academic courses, career options and college choices.       “We are excited to finally unveil Comal

Students, families and community members commemorated Veterans Day 2019 at Comal ISD campuses

Every elementary, middle and high school campus within the Comal Independent School District commemorated Veterans Day 2019 with some type of program on Monday, Nov. 11.Students, families and community members proudly wore red, white and blue in honor of veterans who have served in the United States military.Veterans who were on hand for these special celebrations were honored for their dedication, courage and sacrifice. Students groups including choirs, bands, JROTC, student councils, dance and cheer teams

The Branch Neighborhood Grill on ''GoodTaste with Tanji''

A Hill Country Getaway at Branch Neighborhood Grill Facebook278TwitterPinterestEmailSMSShare   Grab a spot on the expansive patio at the family-friendly Branch Neighborhood Grill. Simply called “The Branch” by those in the know, this American-style grill turns out crispy fried onion chips, the cheesy griddled burgers and Gulf shrimp every which way. Catch live music on the oak tree-shaded patio while the kids tire themselves out on the playground – this spot is the perfect Texas Hill Country

Mr. Electric Serving the Community for over 10 years

         The Bulverde Spring Branch Chamber of Commerce recently presented Mr. Electric with the Honor Award which recognizes the 10 year membership in the Chamber.           The Chamber took this opportunity to visit with Matt & Lara Bruhn who purchased Mr. Electric of San Antonio, Bulverde, Boerne, and New Braunfels in February of 2019.  They are excited to serve this area and look forward to meeting members of the community!   Mr. Electric's expertise: panel upgradesindoor and outdoor lightingcode

Breacher found a home with the help of Patriot Dog Training

Patriot Dog Training is continuing to grow in the Bulverde area. Since expanding to the 681 Bulverde Rd location, so many owners get help with their pups. It is such a joy to watch these families build great bonds with their canine family members through training, boarding, and doggy daycare.    One special family has been a particular recent highlight. At the beginning of 2019, Patriot Dog Training was selected as a trainer for a spectacular pup. The breeder, Taos Ford, has an incredible breed of Belgian

Smithson Valley High students continue tradition with LLS Student of the Year

For the last three years, a Smithson Valley High School student has represented the Comal Independent School District as a Student of the Year candidate for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), and the tradition continues with the launch of the 2020 campaign by a SVHS sophomore. The 2020 SVHS Student of the Year candidate is Avery Walker, who will represent the district in the fourth year of this leadership development and philanthropy program in which high school students are nominated and selected to

Fifteen Comal ISD students participated in Education in Action’s 2019 Lone Star Leadership Academy C

Fifteen students in the fourth through the eighth grade represented the Comal Independent School District this summer in the 2019 Lone Star Leadership Academy camps. Nominated by their teachers, these young leaders were chosen to participate based on their leadership ability, academic success and involvement in school/community activities. The students representing communities across Texas traveled to Dallas/Ft. Worth, Austin/San Antonio and Houston/Galveston to take part in the camps.Avery Hime, a

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

Comal ISD Named Semi-Finalist in 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

The Comal Independent School District was notified in early April that it was selected as a semi-finalist for 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. This is the first year that Comal ISD has entered the prestigious awards, which recognizes teachers, principals, school districts, early childhood providers and school boards from across the state of Texas. “This honor is a testament to the hard work and dedication that every teacher, staff member, administrator and parent gives every day to our

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,

The Sport of Fencing Gains Momentum in Comal ISD

While fencing was one of the first sports to by played in the Olympics, only a handful of Texas high schools have teams. High school students in the Comal Independent School District, however, are trying to change that, paving the way for the future of the sport in public schools.While fencing is not a UIL sponsored sport, it has become an important part of Comal ISD's intramural sports and now boasts teams at Memorial Early College High School (MECHS) and Canyon Lake High School (CLHS).In fact, these teams

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

SpyderwareTech.com, one of the top 19 Best computer repair services for 2018

Expertise LLC, a research company from Seattle, WA has named SpyderwareTech.com, one of the top 19 “Best computer repair services for 2018”. Over two hundred and ninety-eight computer repair businesses throughout San Antonio and the Hill Country were validated and researched and SpyderwareTech.com made the list! Expertise LLC identifies the top service professionals in over 100 business categories across 1000 cities, covering 85% of the United States. To date, they have explored over 10 million business

Meet Dr. Charlie Majdalani, DDS

Dr. Charlie C. Majdalani, DDS Special Care General Dentist Dr. Charlie C. Majdalani is a native Texan. He was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. and attended Antonian High School. He moved to Austin, TX to attend the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Biomedical Engineering degree. He then earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2016. Dr. Majdalani’s training involved variety of experiences where he ultimately learned to

S.T.A.G.E., Inc. 2018 Awards

The 39th Annual Awards were held on Sunday, August 12, 2018.  It was an evening of delicious food and great entertainment.  The St. Genesius Award, the highest award given by the Board of Directors, was awarded to Mona Klein of Bulverde.  Mona has been the Corporate Manager at S.T.A.G.E. for the last 4 years.  She has been instrumental in the remodeling of the theater, bringing online ticketing and credit card use to the patrons, and modernizing office programs and procedures.  In addition, Mona worked to