Improve Your Business Content with this Smart Content Marketing Tip
Content marketing has been around for a while now. It began when search engines like Google started ranking sites by—among other things—the quality of the content as perceived by the audience. This caused many marketers to increase the quality of their content. But if you’re still wondering if you have the right kind of content for your business, you should check out this idea from Mark Schaefer. It’s one of the easiest ways to decide if you have a strong mix that will help drive sales. The Content
10 Steps to Perfecting Your Business Offer
Ever notice how some offers are irresistible? You didn’t even know you needed the product or service. Then you saw the offer, and BANG!, you’re whipping out your credit card. This isn’t by accident. Someone down the line carefully created the offer that caused you to act with wild abandon. And you can do it too for your business. It just takes a little forethought. Steps to Perfecting Your Offer Go through the steps of the following list to help you perfect your business offer. Get to know your
Hasan Minhaj Teams Up with Adobe Acrobat to Empower Creativity and Collaboration
Paper’s out, people. Award-winning comedian, writer, and producer Hasan Minhaj has partnered with Adobe Acrobat to celebrate 30 years of PDFs and to promote the power of paperless creativity and collaboration in today's digital age. The partnership highlights the importance of using digital tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity, especially in the current work-from-home era. As part of the partnership, Minhaj is featured in a series of videos showcasing how Adobe Acrobat
Comal ISD, hosting back-to-school student immunization clinics, Aug. 3
Comal ISD will be hosting two student immunization clinics on Thursday, Aug. 3. Anyone interested in participating in these clinics may register here. Walk-ins will be accepted. Clinic times and locations on Thursday, Aug. 3: 9 a.m. to noon at Bill Brown Elementary School, 20410 Hwy. 46, Spring Branch 1-4 p.m. at Mountain Valley Elementary School, 310 Cannan Rd., Canyon Lake The student immunization clinics are open to school-aged children through age 18. All insurance policies will be verified. The
GBRA Peak Performance Awards
We are proud to share that not just one, but 13 of GBRA's facilities have been honored with prestigious Platinum, Gold, and Silver awards by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies ! This remarkable achievement highlights their unwavering commitment to environmental excellence and sustainability leadership.
Comal ISD students qualify for UIL Academic State Meet
More than a dozen students in Comal ISD qualified for the UIL Academic State Meet this year in various contests including science, spelling, number sense, copy editing, literary criticism, poetry, ready writing and computer science. These state qualifiers were recognized by the Comal ISD Board of Trustees on June 22. UIL Academic State Qualifiers Computer Science: Joshua Butler from Smithson Valley High SchoolCopy Editing: Emma Siebold from SVHS and Lillian Vickers and Hill Country College
Smithson Valley High journalism students receive state awards
Smithson Valley High School journalism students received awards at several state-level contests this spring for their photography and writing skills, and the school’s online newspaper and yearbook were honored as well. The journalism program at SVHS continues to win awards annually, and this school year was no exception. The Valley Ventana news staff received a Bronze Star in the online newspaper category (valleyventana.org), and the yearbook staff received a Distinguished Merit award at the
Local scholarship donors award $592,622 to Comal ISD students
This year, the graduating class of 2023 from Comal ISD’s five high school campuses received a total of $592,622 in local scholarships, surpassing the district’s goal for the year “We continue to be amazed by the generosity of the Comal ISD community which funds our local scholarships,” says Sarah Permenter, executive director of community relations for Comal ISD. “We value their partnership and commitment to working with us to support our students and families every year.” Local scholarship donors were
Comal ISD offers free summer meals at two locations
The Comal Independent School District is offering free breakfast and lunch meals for children 18 years and younger at two campus locations. Meals are available Monday through Thursday. Children must be present. No identification or paperwork is required. Times Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. - noon. Locations and Dates Church Hill Middle School, 1275 N Business 35, New Braunfels Monday-Thursday, now through Thursday, June 22 Morningside Elementary, 3855 Morningside Dr.,
Comal ISD Seniors of 2023
This year, Comal ISD graduated 1,878 students who are pursuing military, career or college plans. In a packed week of graduation ceremonies which began Wednesday, May 24, and ended Saturday, May 27, Comal ISD honored the graduating class of 2023 from its five high school campuses. Collectively, these recent graduates have persevered, accomplished many goals and created memories that will last a lifetime. Class of 2023 Stats: $30 million in scholarships earned 1,878 graduates from five high
Five Comal ISD students receive 2023 Exceptional Senior Award
Five Comal ISD students received the Exceptional Senior Award from Rep. Chip Roy for consistently displaying high levels of character, leadership, integrity and diligence throughout their high school careers. Nominated for this award by campus administrators, these recent graduates represent Comal ISD among the 42 high school students from Texas’ 21 st congressional district who received the honor this year. “I am proud of all that the incredible young men and women of Texas’ 21 st Congressional
Comal ISD Class of 2023 Top Academic Graduates
Every year, the Comal Independent School District honors its top 5, 10 and 15 percent graduating seniors based on their academic achievements. Here is a list of this year’s honorees from each high school campus. Canyon High School Summa Cum Laude, top 5 percent:Danny Aceves Iniguez, Hannah Albright, Tyler Anderson, Presley Batkins, Hannah Blankenship, Jacqueline Carter, Jaxon Caufield, Serena Davila, Jamie Lenee DeWitt, Kathleen Edwards, Keenan Frazier, Luke Gately, Evan Gruhlkey, Christian Hockley, Alex
Annual academic banquet honors students and teachers
Comal ISD hosted the 22nd Annual Jan Heckendorn Academic Recognition Banquet on May 11, honoring this year’s to graduating seniors along with an honored teacher selected by each student. In addition to honoring these students and teachers, the Jan Heckendorn Scholarship is presented during the event. This year, the scholarship committee chose to award three students with the Jan Heckendorn Scholarship. They included Katelyn Davis from Canyon High School, Abigail Permenter from Smithson Valley High School
Comal ISD graduates pursue arts, trades
Comal ISD hosted signing days for graduating seniors choosing to pursue their passions in music, theater, art and trades such as plumbing, HVAC and cosmetology during decision and signing days in the weeks leading up to graduation ceremonies. Among the Class of 2023, 24 students made the commitment to pursue a career in fine arts at the collegiate level, specifically in acting, music, photography, writing and art. Additionally, 20 students committed to pursuing careers in fields of study that began with
Comal ISD students choose military post high school graduation
This year, 44 Comal ISD students have chosen to serve in the U.S. military upon graduation either as enlistees or through military academies and ROTC scholarships. For Elijah Hime, who enlisted in the U.S. Army and left for basic training days after graduating from Memorial Early College High School, military service will provide him with the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of his father and great grandfather. “I chose the Army for the mental, physical and monetary benefits it will provide me, in
Canyon Lake student wins second major art show
He did it again. Canyon Lake High School senior Baten Evans walked away as the champion of the Rodeo Austin art contest in the sculpture/3D category this spring after winning the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Western Art Contest. The two-time champion received a $10,000 scholarship at the San Antonio show and $14,000 at the Austin show where his entry sold for $6,000 during the rodeo’s auction and then garnered an additional $8,000 from a donor. This is a new record for CLHS for the highest selling art
Smithson Valley student named Student Visionary of the Year
Smithson Valley High School student, Alex Smithwick, 16, was named the 2023 Student Visionary of the Year winner for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s South Central Texas Region. The junior soccer player raised $176,557 during her seven-week philanthropic campaign to help fight blood cancer. While Smithwick was presented with the award on March 5 during the Student Visionaries of the Year grand finale, she was recognized for her achievement at SVHS on Monday, May 15, with her soccer teammates, parents and
Comal ISD hosts final signing days for student athletes
Seven student-athletes from Canyon High School, Canyon Lake High School and Smithson Valley High School signed National Letters of Intent to play the sport of their choice at the collegiate level during the final signing days of the year this week. Surrounded by family, teammates, coaches and friends, these athletes celebrated this milestone with balloons, hugs, handshakes and lots of photos. This day represents a culmination of years of early morning and late-night practices, lessons, wins and
Comal ISD hosts four summer job fairs
The Comal Independent School District is hosting four summer job fairs: two at the end of May and two in August. The times, dates and locations are listed here. 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, Comal ISD Support Services office, 1404 IH 35 North, New Braunfels 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, Bill Brown Elementary, 20410 Hwy. 46, Spring Branch 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, Comal ISD Support Services office, 1404 IH 35 North, New Braunfels 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, Comal ISD Support
Canyon Lake High School one-act play wins 2nd place at state
Canyon Lake High School has the second best one-act play production in the state with its 24-member company competing for the second year in a row at the State 4A UIL contest on Thursday, May 4. In addition to being the first runner up to the state champion, members of the CLHS company, which presented “The Cripple of Inishmaan” by Martin McDonagh, received state- level individual awards for their performance. These honors include Best Performer by Becker Russell; All-Star Cast for Danielle Schlomach; and
Comal ISD athletes bring home state track medals, Smithson Valley High girls team wins state title
The Smithson Valley girls track team won the 2023 UIL Class 5A Girls Track & Field State Championship. Together, the team brought home gold medals in the 4x200 meter relay, the 4x400 meter relay as well as individual medals in the long jump and the 200-meter race. The 4x200 meter relay gold medal team consisted of Alyssa Jones, Jatorie Mobley, Jacquelyn Rolle and Favour Uduji with Maycee Moody as alternate. The 4x400 meter relay gold medal team consisted of Jones, Mia Perez, Jazmyn Singh and Favor Uduji
Smithson Valley girls soccer team makes school history as state semi-finalist
The Smithson Valley High girls soccer team finished the year as state semi-finalist with a record of 27-1. The team and coaches were recognized by the Board of Trustees during the May 18 board meeting. The SVHS girls team advanced to the UIL state tournament for the first time. As the bi-district, area and regional champ, the Rangers lost against Grapevine 2-1 in the Class 5A semifinals. According to the San Antonio Express-News, no team in San Antonio area history had opened a season with 27 straight
Ruiz Ranch Motors
Ruiz Ranch Motors was “born” in early 2020 under ownership of Tino Ruiz at 4820 US Hwy 281 N in Spring Branch/Bulverde. In less than a year of renting the property, Tino purchased the prime commercial property in April of 2021. Ruiz Ranch Motors sits on a 2 acre tract of land with direct access to Hwy 281 with 180ft of highway frontage for vehicle display. Tino is an Independent dealer with a franchise background. He was a prior Pre-Owned Director with Universal Toyota where he started as a salesman 10
Smithson Valley High School Key Club receives Community Volunteer of the Year award
The Smithson Valley High School Key Club received the 2022 Community Volunteer of the Year award by the Bulverde Spring Branch Chamber of Commerce in February and was recognized by the Comal ISD Board of Trustees during its May meeting. With 44 active student members, the SVHS Key Club was nominated for the award because of the work it has done in the community. Part of the Hill Country Kiwanis Organization, the Key Club, is a service leadership program. The SVHS club has been busy this school year with
Two Comal ISD students named National Merit Scholars
Two Comal ISD students have been named National Merit Scholars by the National Merit Scholarship Program - Noah Bliss from Davenport High School and Mason Mock from Smithson Valley High School. Bliss and Mock are receiving National Merit $2,500 Scholarships. Bliss plans to attend the University of Texas, Austin to study aerospace engineering, and Mock plans to attend Texas A&M University to study electrical engineering. Only 7,250 National Merit finalists are selected to become National Merit Scholars in
Comal ISD Winter Color Guard teams qualify for state, Davenport High team wins championship
Four Comal ISD Winter Color Guard teams qualified for state competition with Davenport High School’s team winning the championship title for the second year in a row. The DHS Winter Color Guard team is under the direction of color guard director Kim Booher, assistant color guard director Alexis Dillon and director of bands Jeffrey Keyes. Team members include Lydia Alspach, Credance Gardner, Eleana Garcia, Lindsey Griffin, Ava Guerra, Adriana Islas, Kyley Kay, Morgan Lavash, Alicia Ongstad, Alani Parker,
Does Your Bulverde/Spring Branch Business Have a Fourth Quarter Plan?
As the year comes to a close, it's time to start thinking about wrapping up the fourth quarter. For small businesses, this means evaluating your goals for the year, outlining new year goals, planning holiday marketing, updating your website and social media profiles, assessing your inventory and supply chain, reviewing your accounting practices, preparing for tax season, and reevaluating your business structure. Use these tips from the Bulverde Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce to ensure that your
Hunting Unicorns… Asking for a Friend…
People are important. Both in general and in so many ways for a small business. While recruiting and building teams, there are some things we can see on paper and some things we can just kind of feel (like a storm coming in your bones). The biggest factor in finding great people to join a great team is to treat them like talented people, not mythical creatures. Just this week I got a request to send a job opening out to my network that went something like this: We’re looking for someone for a role
6 Ways Bulverde/Spring Branch Area Small Business Owners Can Tap Into Innovation to Enhance Growth
The world is becoming more and more digital every day. That means if you want your business to stay relevant, you need to be willing to innovate and adapt to the times. But what does that mean, exactly? For small and mid-sized business owners, it can be tough to know where to start when it comes to developing your business through digital innovation. The good news is, there are a lot of different avenues you can take. To get you started, the Bulverde Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce has put
