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
Free Summer Meals for Students
Comal ISD is offering free breakfast and lunch meals for children 18 years and younger at select campuses through July 1.Meals are available Monday through Thursday at Bill Brown Elementary, 20410 Hwy. 46, in Spring Branch, and Clear Spring Elementary, 550 Avery Parkway, in New Braunfels.Curbside service will not be offered this summer. Children must be present to receive a meal inside the cafeteria.Breakfast is served 7:30-8:30 a.m., and lunch is served 11 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday.Only one
Hwy 281 Virtual Meeting
If you have not done so already, we encourage you to review the US 281 South Comal Virtual Public Meeting. To access the Virtual Public Meeting, please click here or visit www.txdot.gov, keywords "US 281 South Comal". Questions or comments may be submitted to the US 281 South Comal Project Team at any time during project development. However, to be included in the official public meeting record, comments must be postmarked or received on or before Wednesday, June 2, 2021. For further
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
Texas Ideation Discovery Bootcamp 2021
EPIcenter in collaboration with the Texas Small Business Development Center Technology Commercialization Center (SBDC TCC), the Federal and State Technology Partnership Office is presenting the Texas Ideation Discovery Bootcamp (IDB) 2021. Texas SBDC TCC serves advanced science and technology clients across the state to assess and propel their innovations to military and commercial markets. The Texas IDB 2021 is designed to spark and develop science and technology based ideas into business
Business Education June Calendar SBA
Did you know that June is National Safety Month? As many states move to reopen businesses affected during COVID-19, it's important to follow safety guidelines to keep your employees and customers safe. Learn moreWorkshops and Events OSHA Workplace Safety Information Session June 8 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | CDT | Webinar | Register Now SBA has collaborated with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to provide an informational webinar to educate employers on workplace
BABY SEASON IS HERE!!
Hearing scratching or running around in your attic or walls at night? You might just have a visitor living up there and having a family. Raccoons have their babies from March through June. They will remain in your attic for months and even years if you let them. A raccoon living in your attic or crawlspace is a “whole different animal” than one seen in your yard. They will rip up roofing, vents, soffits, chew wires, ruin ductwork and insulation, and not to mention the diseases they carry like
Smart Home Security built for Every Lifestyle
No matter what your day to day looks like, remember ... "threats don't sleep", but don't worry, we don't either. GVTC connectHome® Smart Security has a range of indoor, outdoor, and doorbell cameras. We can help keep you protected, connected, and in control 24/7 from the palm of your hands. With our Honeywell Total Connect 2.0 app. you are in control of all your smart home devices so you will always know what's going on in your home. Still unsure about whether or not you want to get smart home
Nine new COVID-19 cases; 28 recoveries reported in Comal County
Comal County reports nine new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the County total to 10,774. Four are confirmed cases and five are probable cases. Total number of deceased remains at 321. The number of active cases in Comal County continues to decrease. There are 253 active confirmed and probable cases in the County today. Of those, nine are hospitalized. There are another 28 COVID-19 recoveries to report today. The total recovered is 10,200. Region:Number of new cases:New Braunfels8N of Canyon Lake0S
City of Bulverde now accepting applications for service on City Boards and Commissions
The City of Bulverde is seeking applications from community residents for service on the following boards: Planning & Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Additional information about service on each board is outlined below: Planning & Zoning Commission: The Planning & Zoning Commission is an advisory board that helps administer the City’s subdivision and zoning ordinances. The Commission meets once per month, on the Thursday following the second Tuesday
Comal ISD Bass Fishing Club ends year, fourth in State
The Comal ISD Bass Fishing Club ended its second year as the fourth-place team in the state of Texas, earning $4,300 in college scholarships for team members.Angler team Evan Koop and Evan Velez from Smithson Valley High School placed 10th out of 272 teams of two at the state tournament May 15-16 at Lake Texoma, receiving a $1,000-college scholarship each.Besides Koop and Velez, six Comal ISD students qualified for the state tournament including Hunter Baty, Chandler Banks, Grady King, Kyle Lamprecht, Mason
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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
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Steelhorse Constructors has you covered with 30 years of Experience
With over 30 years of experience in roofing, renovation & homebuilding, Steel Horse Constructors, LLC has been serving Hays County & the surrounding areas since 2014. We are a veteran, family & woman-owned and operated company. As a BBB A+ accredited business and members of our area Chambers of Commerce, honesty & integrity in everything we do is of utmost importance. From the time we meet you to materials selection & the final walk-through, Jim, Sidney, Jeremy & Heather will be with you every step of the
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Bracken Coronation Ceremony
2021 Bracken Christian School Coronation Court King Jace StirmQueen Claire ShannonPrince Ty WolfPrincess Brogan OrtmanDuke Ryan JesterDutchess Madi CobbBaron Cody McCoyBaroness Isabelle Isgro Coronation is a long-standing Bracken tradition that is as special as it is unique. It's an event that honors the senior class, recognizes family and key people in the seniors' lives, and crowns two members of each high school class for the court. As the gym is transformed into an elegant venue, so are the seniors
Comal County reports 12 new COVID-19 cases; more than 63,000 COVID-19 vaccines administered in Comal
Comal County is reporting 12 new COVID-19 cases. Total cases for the County is now 9,961. Three are confirmed cases, eight are probable cases and one is a suspect case. Comal County now has 213 active confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases. Of those, 12 are hospitalized. There are another 14 COVID-19 recoveries to report today. The total recovered is 9,436. Region:Number of new cases:New Braunfels10N of Canyon Lake1S of Canyon Lake1S Comal County (Garden Ridge) 0Bulverde/Spring Branch0Fair Oaks
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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FM 311 in Spring Branch - No Parking Info
Many of you have noticed the No Parking signage that has gone up along FM 311 approaching the Guadalupe River. I want to provide some background and facts surrounding this action. To begin with, FM 311 is a Texas State Highway which falls under the governance of TxDOT. The area between the road edge and the adjacent property lines is the Right of Way (ROW). State law does not permit, nor has it ever permitted, parking along a State Highway ROW. The signage was placed to clearly communicate that parking
25 Ways to Become a Fun Business
Do you want to appeal to a younger demographic? Want to get people talking about you? Maybe you want to attract an ultra-cool influencer or celebrity customer? If you do, rebranding and becoming a “fun” company may be just the way to get more attention. Why are we suggesting “fun”? With Gen Y being the largest generation in the U.S. in 2019, with an estimated population of 72.1 million, they have strong purchasing power. They also enjoy experiences and tend to tell others about products and businesses
Comal ISD Robotics teams win top honors at San Antonio BEST competition
Three Robotics teams from Comal Independent School District took top honors at the San Antonio BEST Competition in December and were recognized for their achievements during February’s regular board meeting. The Canyon Lake High School robotics team, coached by Patrick Fallin, took the top prize with the highest score after completing six rounds. This team also came in second place for the Founders Award for Creative Design. Team members include Angelina Abolos, Pierce Heller, James
Back Porch News - February 12, 2021 Edition
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Stratton Landscaping has added Rock & Milling Crushing Services
Stratton Landscaping is excited to add another service to their Landscaping and Land Management List: Rock and Milling Crushing Services Give Jacob a call for more information. (210) 878-8032http://www.strattonland.com
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Comal ISD welcomes Pieper High School’s first athletic coordinator and head football coach
The Comal Independent School District is proud to welcome Nick Rogers as its newest athletic coordinator and head football coach. Rogers will join the Pieper High School (PHS) faculty, leading the Warriors this fall.Rogers comes to PHS from Cedar Park High School in the Leander Independent School District where he was the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach for the last five years. He has taught physical education, health and AVID as well.“We are excited to have Coach Rogers join our faculty at
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Back Porch News - Edition January 15th
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Holiday-giving traditions continued this year at Comal ISD
In the spirit of the holidays, students from across the Comal Independent School District gave back to their communities through various toy, clothing and food drives leading up to the district’s winter break. Here are just a few of the ways students spread holiday joy this year. 5th Annual Angel Tree Project Seven Comal ISD campuses participated in the 5th Annual Angel Tree Project sponsored by the Bulverde/Spring Branch Angels. This year, the project helped 170 families and 470 children from birth
Move Your Business Story Off of the About Page
If you spend any time speaking with copywriters or website writers, they will tell you a lot of businesses understand the importance of an effective About Us page on their website. As there’s been a lot of information written about telling your business story over the last decade and how customers want to do business with people they know, like and trust, many realize the value. You likely know that the About Page has the potential to become one of the most heavily visited pages on your
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Cancer Patients Rely on CLEANGIE Professional Cleaning and Services
LOCAL COMPANY MAKING A DIFFERENCE DURING COVID-19Bulverde, TX – December 18, 2020 – CLEANGIE Professional Cleaning and Services has teamed up with Cleaning for a Reason, a nonprofit providing free house cleaning to cancer patients throughout the United States and Canada. Angie Moreno, owner of CLEANGIE, understands the value of support and a clean home when undergoing cancer treatment.“I’ve always put others first, so I love serving others,” said Moreno. “My grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer well
Start Selling Through Social with 3 Awesome Post Examples
According to recent research by BlueVenn, 17% of shoppers do not plan on shopping in stores this year (up from 8% in 2019) and it makes sense that 61% of marketers fear losing their business to online sources. If you’re one of those marketers or businesses who worries your customers are leaving you for online shopping, you need to take action. We know not everyone feels confident enough to implement e-commerce and certainly not mid-way through December or later. But we do have an easy way to get
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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
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
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
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.
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
