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County confirms 100th COVID-19 case, nine more recoveries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 1, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS — Comal County has confirmed its 100th case of COVID-19, a New Braunfels resident in their 50s who is home-isolating.   The county also confirmed nine recoveries from COVID-19, including three previously hospitalized patients, bringing that total to 78. With seven deaths, the county now has 15 active COVID-19 cases, four of them hospitalized.   As of Monday morning, the Comal County Office of Public Health has received reports of the following test

County, NBFD now managing local drive-through COVID-19 testing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 1, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS — As of Monday, Comal County in coordination with the New Braunfels Fire Department is now managing the local drive-through COVID-19 testing center.   The center, established by a group of local physicians, began accepting appointments April 6. Those appointments, previously coordinated by volunteer nurses, now will be arranged by the Office of Public Health. Those seeking an appointment should call the county’s COVID-19 hotline at

Library opening June 1 to the Public

 MFP Library Opens to the Public June 1 Library building will be open for patrons to come inside June 19 am - 10 am M-F for seniors only10 am - 5 pm M-Sat for all othersDrive through pickup M - F 9 am - 6 pm, Sat 10 am - 5 pmLibrary will not be open on Sunday until further noticeMasks are required while in the library building for safety of customers and staffHand sanitizer and cleaning supplies will be available throughout the buildingComputers and some study rooms will be availableNo meeting room use at

County confirms five COVID-19 cases, 99 total

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 29, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS — Comal County on Friday confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 for a total of 99.   All of the cases are New Braunfels residents. One is in their 30s and has been hospitalized in New Braunfels; the other four are home-isolating and are in their 70, 50s, 20s and under 18.   The county also confirmed two more recoveries from COVID-19, bringing the total to 69. With seven deaths, the county now has 23 active COVID-19 cases, seven of them

County confirms four COVID-19 cases, 94 total

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 29, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS — Comal County on Thursday confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 for a total of 94.   Three of the cases are New Braunfels residents – two residents in their 50s who are home-isolating and one in their 80s who is hospitalized in New Braunfels – and the fourth is a Spring Branch-area resident in their 40s who is home-isolating.   With seven deaths and 67 recoveries, the county now has 20 active COVID-19 cases, six of them now hospitalized after a

Extension Office offers online Cooking Well with Diabetes classes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 29, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS  — The extension offices from Comal, Kendall and Guadalupe counties are teaming up to provide online classes for students needing to know how to manage their diabetes through cooking healthy and tasty meals.   “Cooking Well with Diabetes” will take place from 12:30-1:30 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday for three weeks beginning June 9. The cost is $20 per adult for all six sessions.   “This is a fun series of interactive classes packed with

County confirms four new COVID-19 cases, 87 total

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 27, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS — Comal County has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19, bringing its total to 87.   All four cases are New Braunfels residents, three in their 40s and one in their 50s. All are self-isolating.   The county also confirmed three more recoveries, bringing the total to 67. With six deaths, the county now has 14 active COVID-19 cases, three of them hospitalized after a previously confirmed home-isolated case was admitted to the hospital.   As of

Free COVID-19 testing available Saturday in Bulverde/Spring Branch

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 27, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS — A third one-day drive-through site in Comal County on Saturday will provide a free COVID-19 test to anyone who makes an appointment.   The site – set up by the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Texas Department of State Health Services in coordination with Comal County and Comal Independent School District – will be at Bill Brown Elementary School, 20410 SH-46, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.   Those needing a test must call 512-883-2400 or visit

County confirms 83rd COVID-19 case, 8 recoveries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 26, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS — Comal County has confirmed its 83rd case of COVID-19, a New Braunfels resident in their 50s who is self-isolating.   The county also confirmed eight more recoveries, bringing the total to 64. With six deaths, the county now has 13 active COVID-19 cases, two of them hospitalized.   As of Tuesday morning, the Comal County Office of Public Health has received reports of the following test information:2,885 tests conducted83 positive tests2,680

Bulverde Dentistry Open for All Dental Care

We are happy to announce that Bulverde Dentistry is now OPEN for ALL dental care procedures and emergency needs. .Protecting the health and safety of our patients, families, and team members remains our number one priority. We are pre-screening all patients and staff, including checking temperatures. We are scheduling patients to keep social distancing, and maintaining a clean and disinfected office throughout the day. Call us to schedule your appointment today. And for those who were cancelled during the

County confirms three new COVID-19 cases, 81 total

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 21, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS — Comal County on Wednesday confirmed three new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 81.   The cases are a Schertz resident in their 30s and two New Braunfels residents in their 30s and 40s. All three are self-isolating.   With six deaths and 56 recoveries, the county now has 19 active COVID-19 cases, two of them hospitalized.   As of Wednesday morning, the Comal County Office of Public Health has received reports of the following test

County confirms six new COVID-19 cases, 78 total

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 20, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS — Comal County on Tuesday confirmed six new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 78.   The cases are a Spring Branch-area resident in their 30s, a Bulverde-area resident in their 40s, two north-side Canyon Lake residents in their 40s and 70s, and two New Braunfels residents in their 20s and 40s.   The cases from Bulverde and Canyon Lake are household contacts of previously confirmed cases. One of the New Braunfels residents is working out of state,

County confirms one new COVID-19 case, prepares for nursing home testing this week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 18, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS — Comal County has confirmed a 71st case of COVID-19, a resident from the north side of Canyon Lake in their 70s who is self-isolating.   Meanwhile, the Office of Public Health is helping to coordinate testing of the county’s nursing homes this week to comply with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s order that 100 percent of the state’s nursing home residents and staff be tested.   New Braunfels and Bulverde Spring Branch firefighters will be conducting the

Why Hire CLEANGIE Professional Cleaning and Services?

Why hire CLEANGIE Professional Cleaning & Services?  We seek out ways to improve our services and our knowledge.  The owner, Angela “Angie” Moreno, recently became certified as a House Cleaning Technician through the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), the world renown organization for certified technicians in the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industries.    “The House Cleaning Technician course provides a knowledge and understanding through the application

BSB ''The Back Porch News'' - May 15th Edition

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Hill Country Strong - Ranch Radio Remote

“The Covid 19 virus has certainly had its effect on our Nation as a whole, both in terms of individual physical health and economic fiscal health.  Here in the Texas Hill Country, the picture is quite a bit brighter,” said Mark Grubbs, owner of the Ranch Radio Group.  “Looking back, the anxiety of fighting an invisible enemy, while being told to stay home along with closing businesses has motivated us to infuse our communities with the positive message that ‘We’re Okay’ because we are Hill Country Strong,”

County confirms two new COVID-19 cases, total of 70

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 15, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS — Comal County on Thursday confirmed two more cases of COVID-19 for a total of 70.   Both cases are from the north side of Canyon Lake. One is in their 40s and one in their 70s. Both are self-isolating at home.   Comal County also confirmed one additional recovery from COVID-19, bringing the total to 56. With six deaths, the county now has eight active cases, one of which is hospitalized.   As of Friday morning, the Comal County Office of Public

County confirms zero new COVID-19 cases, one recovery

NEW BRAUNFELS — Comal County on Tuesday confirmed one recovery from COVID-19 and zero new cases of the disease.   With six deaths and 56 recoveries, the county has six active cases, one of which is hospitalized.   As of Wednesday morning, the Comal County Office of Public Health has received reports of the following test information, which includes 50 tests taken of Comal County residents at Canyon High School during the April 30 drive-through event, all of them negative:1,030 tests conducted68 positive

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

County confirms three new COVID-19 cases, total of 68

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 12, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS — Comal County on Monday confirmed three more cases of COVID-19 for a total of 68.   The cases are from New Braunfels, the Bulverde area and eastern Comal County. All are in their 40s and self-isolating at home.   Comal County also confirmed seven additional recoveries from COVID-19, bringing the total to 55. With six deaths, the county now has seven active cases, one of which is hospitalized.   As of Tuesday morning, the Comal County Office of

Comal County COVID-19 update: Zero new cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 11, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS — Comal County confirmed zero new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend.   With six deaths and 48 recoveries, the county has 11 active cases, one of which is hospitalized.   As of Monday morning, the Comal County Office of Public Health has received reports of the following test information:940 tests conducted65 positive tests790 negative tests 85 results still pending  Information about COVID-19, as well as a list of county office reopenings and

Comal ISD schedule Graduation Ceremonies

Friday, May 8, 2020 On Tuesday, Governor Abbott announced that starting June 1, school districts will be allowed to hold outdoor graduation ceremonies that adhere to guidelines set forth by the Texas Education Agency. Since his announcement, we have been reviewing these guidelines and developing a plan that will allow us to hold graduation at each of our high school stadiums in a manner that protects the health and safety of our students, staff and families. In my message on April 28, I presented

3 Propane Safety Tips For Homeowners

        Many homeowners use propane for heat, grilling, and cooking, as it can be a safe and efficient way to power your home's appliances. However, it's important to take certain safety precautions when using propane gas products in your house. Discuss these essential tips with your family to ensure you stay safe.  How Can You Safely Use Propane at Home? 1. Know The Signs of a LeakPropane leaks are rare, but they are dangerous, so it's vital that you know the warning signs. Propane gas smells like rotten

County confirms zero new COVID-19 cases, four recoveries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 8, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS — Comal County on Thursday confirmed four recoveries from COVID-19 and zero new cases of the disease.   With six deaths and 48 recoveries, the county has 11 active cases, one of which is hospitalized.   As of Friday morning, the Comal County Office of Public Health has received reports of the following test information:932 tests conducted65 positive tests785 negative tests 82 results still pending  Information about COVID-19, as well as a list of

Smithson Valley senior earns scholarship from VFW

        A Smithson Valley High School senior placed 12th in Texas for the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Speech Scholarship Competition, bringing his total amount of scholarship earned to $2,000.         Koby Suggs, who plans to attend Texas Tech University in the fall, placed first at the local level of this year’s Voice of Democracy contest which was sponsored by the Startz Memorial VFW Post 8800. His audio-essay submission went on to win first place in the district competition. This year’s theme was

County confirms two new COVID-19 cases, total of 61

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 6, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS — Comal County on Tuesday confirmed two more cases of COVID-19 for a total of 61.   The cases are a New Braunfels resident in their 70s and a resident from the north side of Canyon Lake in their 40s. Both are self-isolating at home.   The county also confirmed two additional recoveries, bringing that total to 44. With six deaths, the county has 11 active cases, one of which is hospitalized.   As of Wednesday morning, the Comal County Office of

Cooking, eating well the focus of online Extension Office classes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 5, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS  — Comal County residents struggling with cooking and eating healthy meals in an age of social distancing can get helpful – and healthful – tips from a pair of online courses offered by the Extension Office.   “Eating Well for Healthy Living” is a free three-lesson course in which participants learn to reduce stress through meal planning and physical activity, spend less and get more at the grocery store, and safely store and prepare food.   “Cooking

COVID-19 update: Zero new cases, two patients recover

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 4, 2020:  NEW BRAUNFELS — Comal County over the weekend confirmed two recoveries from COVID-19, for a total of 41, and received no reports of new positive cases.   With six deaths, the county now has 11 active cases, of which four are hospitalized with the rest isolating at home.   As of Monday morning, the Comal County Office of Public Health has received reports of the following test information:839 tests conducted58 positive tests723 negative tests 58 results still

Comal ISD celebrated School Lunch Hero Day

    In the last five weeks, the Comal Independent School District’s child nutrition staff has served 121,518 meals at 10 locations. As public schools remain closed due to COVID-19, these school cafeteria and nutrition workers continue to serve breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday to students in need.        Today marks the annual School Lunch Hero Day, a national program which recognizes school nutrition professionals for the work they do to ensure students across the country are well-fed every

Bulverde Spring Branch - The Back Porch News - May 1st Edition

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Bulverde Vision Source - Reopening May 4th

******IMPORTANT UPDATE********   To Our Patients RE: COVID-19 / “Coronavirus” and appointments at Bulverde Vision Source:             First of all I want to thank all of our loyal patients for your understanding as the battle through this crisis continues.             As I’m sure you’ve heard from Governor Abbot, a new executive order concerning health care professionals was issued. GA-19 states that “all licensed health care providers shall be limited in their practice by, and must comply with, any

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

Stadler Custom Homes Featured in Home Design & Decor

  STADLER CUSTOM HOMESFEATURED IN  HOME DESIGN & DECOR  We are so excited to be featured in the recent issue of Home Design & Decor. They have chosen to showcase one of the beautiful Hill Country style homes we built in Estancia. This home boast a lot of rustic charm through it's stained wood accents and stone designs. It was an exciting and creative project to work on and build. Check out the article in the link below to see all of the pictures and learn more about this project! Visit the

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!

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

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

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