Goodwill Opens New Donated Goods Retail Store in Bulverde, TX
BULVERDE, TX – (July 26, 2023) – Goodwill is adding a new store and donation center in Bulverde, Texas to its donated goods retail operations. On Wednesday, July 26, Goodwill officials hosted a celebratory ribbon cutting and open house for city leaders and members of the media at 9 a.m., followed by the official grand opening to the general public at 10 a.m. The store is located at 20475 Hwy 46, Suite 108.CLICK THE PICTURE ABOVE FOR A LINK TO ALL PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT “We are eager to welcome donors and
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Local Student Graduates from Texas Boys State
One of 1,000+ future leaders that assembled for the prestigious programSpent week at University of Texas learning about government AUSTIN, Tex. – The American Legion, Department of Texas, today announced that Ryder Bonser, Rowen Hamilton, William Martin, Jake McAnelly, and Maxen Powell of Smithson Valley High School have graduated from the American Legion Texas Boys State. Rowen Hamilton was elected as Speaker of the House and Jake McAnelly elected as County Judge. Rowen Hamilton was one of two young men
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
Population Booms, Jail Upgrades, and Glock Clips: Sheriff Reynolds on Ongoing Battle for Security
Population Booms, Jail Upgrades, and Glock Clips: Sheriff Reynolds Reveals Comal County's Ongoing Battle for SecurityBy: Kaitie Moore Underwood | REALTOR®, Blue Collar Commercial Group The Bulverde/Spring Branch Chamber of Commerce recently hosted an insightful event featuring Sheriff Mark Reynolds, who provided a comprehensive update on the latest developments in Comal County, Texas. One notable highlight was the population growth in the county, which has seen a significant increase from 165,000
Bulverde National Night Out a Huge Success
The Bulverde Police Department is amazed each year how the community comes together for National Night Out. This past October was no different. The National Night Out Program is a law enforcement and community building campaign. It provides an opportunity for neighbors to get to know each other and for law enforcement to build relationships with the residents in the community. Each year the Bulverde Police Department submits their results to the National Association of Town Watch. For 2022, they were
Five Financial Lessons to Teach the Next Generation
All parents hope their kids will grow into responsible young adults who manage their money wisely. However, countless students and recent grads often find themselves unprepared for the financial challenges of the real world. Today’s sky-high inflation and housing costs only make matters more difficult, leading many young people to struggle with debt, fall short of their goals, or even move back home. One of the greatest gifts parents can give their kids is an early education in money management.
New Year's Resolution: Get My Affairs in Order.
But what does “get my affairs in order” mean? As I tell my clients, it means getting your legal and financial matters sorted out ahead of time so that your loved ones are left with one less thing to cope with upon your passing. Getting your affairs in order should address both things: legal and financial. On the legal side, I recommend my clients have, at a minimum, the following documents: Last Will and Testament: This is probably the most common and most important estate planning document. Having a
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
Overcoming The Challenges Of Owning A CBD Company
Overcoming The Challenges Of Owning A CBD CompanyBy Ashley E. Mercer, Owner Farm to PharmCBD products are everywhere. Folks buy them to ease their arthritis (or that of their old Basset Hound). The odds are good that either you or someone you know safely uses CBD products for any number of reasons. The problem is, it’s still considered a “high-risk” business. So, to be able to sell CBD online or within a brick and mortar, a business faces onerous regulations, challenges, licenses and paperwork.What Is CBD &
