Comal County News

Comal County's fireworks ban might have removed some of the sparkle from this year's Fourth of July, but residents can still get their bang at the New Braunfels fireworks show.

New Braunfels attorney and Comal County judge hopeful Glen Peterson paid more than $13,000 in delinquent property taxes and penalties on Thursday.

A New Braunfels man stands trial this week for the alleged March 2008 murder of his brother-in-law. Edwardo Sanchez, 26, pleaded not guiltyto the murder of Fernando Ortegon, 37.

Local business and organizations are teaming up to cool off local seniors. Comal County Senior Citizen Foundation is getting help to provide box fans and transportation services to help area seniors as temperatures soar in the triple digits.

The Bulverde City Council voted Tuesday to amend the council procedures ordinance which requires a regularly scheduled meeting be held twice per month.

New Braunfels police arrested a local woman in an internet prostitution sting Tuesday.

Local business owners continued efforts Tuesday to shape a downtown master plan to revitalize the downtown economy.

Comal County Commissioners on Thursday honored a sheriff's deputy who saved a child from drowning earlier this month.

A Canyon Lake man was awarded half of the remaining rent owed on a property used to sell drugs the day after a Comal County jury denied him a cent.

Three local convenience store owners were arrested Wednesday for allegedly operating gambling equipment in their stores.

Local business owners continued their efforts to try and help shape a downtown master plan Tuesday, aiming to eventually draft a strategy to revitalize the downtown economy.

The city of New Braunfels has many unique opportunities to develop a long-term strategy for economic and civic vitality, such as pursuing options for providing higher education, downtown business development and better transportation access all while maintaining that small-town charm, according to the results of the third economic summit held ...

Testimony is expected to begin today in the case of alleged child predator Matthew Anderson.

The trial began Tuesday for a former youth pastor and local churchgoer turned alleged sexual predator.

New Braunfels resident James P. Barron was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography after an investigation found thousands of explicit pictures on his home computer, Comal County sheriff's officials said.

Gonzales-based American National Bank is opening a new branch location in New Braunfels and changing its name.

For the last quarter century, New Braunfels' drinkers have been making sure to suck down that last drop of alcohol before the clock hits midnight.

A New Braunfels man was found guilty Wednesday for sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl 20 times in the summer of 2004.

Tuesday night marked the beginning of graduation week for Comal County's two public school districts.

Donald Braswell, known by many as a finalist in last season's 'America's Got Talent,' competition will headline a local charity concert June 7. The benefit - for SAMMinistries of San Antonio - is the second such event in six months for the former professional opera singer who lives in the southwestern part of Comal County.