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Veterans Honored with Annual Hometown Parade
On Saturday, November 14, the Annual Veterans Parade rolled through Blanco. Canyon Lake High School's Junior ROTC provided the Color Guard leading the parade of over 30 entries.
Vickers sentenced to 17 years for murder
Three years and 13 days after the Shirley Lindenbaum's death in Canyon Lake, a jury sentenced Janice Vickers, 48, to 17 years in prison on Tuesday.
Conflicting portraits of Vickers arise during
The fate of Janice Vickers, convicted Friday of murder, still hung in the balance after the first day of her sentencing hearing Monday.
'Hotel Rwanda' subject receives award
About 400 people turned out at the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center to honor the recipient of the 2nd Bob Krueger Public Service Award, Paul Rusesabagina.
Witnesses skeptical Lindenbaum was walking
As the second week of Janice Vickers' murder trial began Monday, the prosecution called on additional witnesses who testified that it was unlikely that 82-year-old Shirley Lindenbaum was walking along a roadway the night of her death.
Home-schooling meets special needs
For most kids in the Bulverde and Spring Branch area, going to school is part of their daily routine again.
Residents continue to pencil their signatures on a petition to force a bond election for the proposed downtown county justice center.
Groundwater conservation district on table
Comal County officials said they're hoping the third effort to protect the area's water resources doesn't strike out, as the state and county are again laboring to create a groundwater conservation district over the Trinity Aquifer.
Canyon Lake Republican Women honored for support of Fisher House
The Canyon Lake Republican Women were recognized during a ceremony on Oct. 23 at Fort Sam Houston for their support of the Fort Sam Houston Fisher House.
Wurstfest Regatta this weekend
The Lake Canyon Yacht Club and Wurstfest are hosting the second weekend of the Wurstfest Regatta at Canyon Lake, an event that attracts sailing enthusiasts from Texas and beyond.
United Way gets Monday Wurstfest gate money
Those interested in supporting a good cause while having a good time should plan on making a Wurstfest appearance Monday, Nov 2. All gate proceeds that day are donated to United Way of Comal County.
Is it time to consider consolidation?
Editor's note: This column was first published on Aug. 17, 2003. Six years later, it might be time again to consider merging the county's two school districts.
Texas Couple Wins $10,000 Prize for Yogi Bear Video
David and Deidre Carroll and their two children are all smiles as they receive a $10,000 check as winners of a video contest sponsored by Leisure Systems Inc.
Early voting offered one day in Canyon Lake
Comal County Commissioners voted Thursday to open the polls in Canyon Lake for early voting in this year's constitutional election, but only for a day.
Canyon Lake lacks parks, youth recreation
The unincorporated nature of Canyon Lake means the area has very little local voice when competing for countywide resources.
Ranchers save money by using wind power
Every penny counts to retired ranchers Charles Bracewell and Larry Dean. And when electric bills started taking a bite out of their budget, the two decided to do something about it.
The Lord called Laura 'Lorrie' Johnston Ashby home on Oct. 6, 2009. Lorrie was born in Valparaiso, Fla.
Release of info would - interfere with crime investigation'
On May 7, 2008, the Bandera County Courier asked the question: "Where's the BCSO rescue boat." At that time, the answer was "at Sheriff Weldon Tucker's residence on a private ranch in Tarpley." Nearly a year and nearly five months later, on Friday, Sept.
The body of 24-year-old Richard Sepulveda of San Antonio was recovered from Canyon Lake on Tuesday morning after disappearing in the water Sunday evening.
Joseph A. DeLuca, 89, of Marble Falls, Texas, died Sept. 24, 2009. Born March 19, 1920, in San Piero Patti, Sicily, Joseph was the son of Charles and Anna Maria DeLuca.
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