GOVERNMENT
The Flying W Municipal Utility District, which would sit between the extra-territorial jurisdictions of New Braunfels and San Marcos along FM 1102 and Watson Lane, is one of the many proposed utility districts brought before city council this year. (Courtesy city of New Braunfels)
City is guiding development with utility districts
A tractor clears trees during a wildfire
Forest Service warns of increased wildfire risk in North, Central, East Texas
The New Braunfels Bond Advisory Committee is considering 37 projects with focuses such as transportation, parks, library and economic development. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
New Braunfels Bond Advisory Committee continues proposed project review process
The SPARK Small Business Center provides free advising, market research, referrals and workshops for small businesses. (Lauren Canterberry/Community Impact Newspaper)
New Braunfels approves grant with SPARK Small Business Center
The New Braunfels City Council meets every second and fourth Monday of the month. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
After postponement, New Braunfels City Council approves renewal of chamber contract
The New Braunfels Food Bank, the Community Council of South Central Texas, the Family Life Center and the Salvation Army are the local nonprofits that will assist in allocating the $500,000. (Courtesy Unsplash)
New Braunfels City Council approves $500K utility assistance expansion
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other state officials at a news conference in Midland, TX, on Sept. 21. A sign on the table reads "SECURING THE BORDER."
‘One pill can kill': Gov. Abbott orders state leaders, law enforcement to focus on cartels amid fentanyl crisis
Four black graduation caps being thrown in the air.
White House estimates 3.3M Texans eligible for student loan forgiveness
the New Braunfels city council on the dais in city hall
New Braunfels City Council approves FY 2022-23 budget, tax rate
the dais of the new braunfels city council
New Braunfels City Council postpones Chamber contract seeking clarification
The final adoption of the city's fiscal year 2022-23 property tax rate and budget is slated for Sept. 12. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
New Braunfels City Council to consider final approval of 2022-23 budget, tax rates
the front of the Comal County Courthouse
Comal County Commissioners Court approves 2023 budget with 8% raise for employees; excludes elected officials
Power lines in front of a sunset.
ERCOT selects Pablo Vegas as new CEO 16 months after previous leader fired
School boards provide local governance of their school districts and can only take action by a majority vote at public meetings. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
How local school boards function in Texas, how to get involved
The Comal County Commissioners Court approved the 8% wage increase, which will be effective Sept. 8. (Community Impact Newspaper)
Comal County employees to receive pay increase
A male student looks forward in a classroom.
Record percentage of Texas teachers considering quitting, survey shows
Building behind trees reads 'Texas Department of State Health Services'
Texas health department accepting grant applications to expand access to health care
Fruits and vegetables on shelves in a grocery store.
Texas extends emergency SNAP benefits through August
The Public Safety Commission discusses the lawsuit settlement agreement during an Aug. 1 meeting. (Christopher Green/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lawsuit against Austin alleging mishandling of sexual assault cases nears end of settlement