To date, nine Comal County residents and two Guadalupe County residents have died due to the coronavirus. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Comal and Guadalupe counties report total of three deaths over three days
When interest rates are low, homeowners may look to save money by refinancing, which means getting a new mortgage with a better term or interest rate to lower payments. (Source: Matt Frankel/Community Impact Newspaper)
'Refinancing isn't free:' How to navigate refinancing a mortgage
In communities across the nation, Walmart Supercenter parking lots will be transformed into contact-free, drive-in movie theaters beginning in August. (Courtesy Walmart)
Walmart to bring drive-in movies to 160 stores nationwide in August, launch virtual summer camp
The First Street Foundation's dataset includes a forecast models that anticipate the effects of climate change and sea level rise. (Screenshot via First Street Foundation)
Analysis: FEMA may be undercounting national total flood risk by as much as 70%
Gov. Greg Abbott
Gov. Greg Abbott: Texans must wear masks in public starting July 3
Comal ISD Superintendent Andrew Kim was named chair of the Texas School Safety Center. (Courtesy Comal Independent School District)
Comal ISD Superintendent elected Chair of Texas State Safety Center Board
Most city facilities, as well as all riverfront parks and city-owned properties, will be closed or have adjusted hours during the July Fourth holiday weekend. (Ian Pribanic/Community Impact Newspaper)
New Braunfels facilities to close for Fourth of July holiday
Episcopal Health Foundation
Survey: Texans support emphasis on improving economy, safety, pollution to address overall health
The H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks will not take place this year due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. (Courtesy Ricardo Brazziel)
Read the latest on 4th of July celebrations in Central Texas
The San Antonio Street bridge, built in 1923, spans a length of 410 feet above the Comal River. (Ian Pribanic/Community Impact Newspaper)
San Antonio Street Bridge to reopen July 15
Comal County issued an order requiring face coverings for business employees and customers. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
BREAKING: 8th COVID-19 death reported in Comal County; face-covering order issued for 14 days
Money stock art
Comptroller: Texas June sales tax revenue totaled $2.7 billion, down 6.5% from a year ago
The report comes as Texas, like states across the country, puzzles through decisions on what the upcoming academic year will look like for students and staff. (Courtesy Pixabay)
Texas Education Agency: 1 in 10 students have disengaged during the pandemic
Organizers of the Austin City Limits Music Festival announced July 1 the 2020 event will not take place. (Courtesy Charles Reagan Hackleman)
Austin City Limits Music Festival canceled for 2020
While there are many unknowns regarding public education operations next year, one thing is for certain: Students will be required to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR test. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Students to be required to take STAAR test in 2020-21 school year