Election results for New Braunfels, Boerne, Alamo Heights, Kerrville and other area cities for May 6, 2023
Several cities and towns outside of San Antonio have local elections on May 6, including Alamo Heights, Balcones Heights, Boerne, Bulverde, Castle Hills, China Grove, Cibolo, Fair Oaks Ranch, Floresville, Garden Ridge, Grey Forest, Helotes, Hollywood Park, Kerrville, Kirby, Leon Valley, Live Oak, New Braunfels, St. Hedwig, Universal City and Von Ormy.
Comal County reports 8th COVID-19 death, issues order requiring face coverings for businesses amid virus surge
NEW BRAUNFELS On Wednesday Comal County officials announced an eighth death related to COVID-19, the highest one-day case total yet and the countys highest positivity rate. County officials say a man in his 70s died over the weekend. County officials say thats up from 10.28% on Tuesday and 8.65% one week ago. Its now the highest positivity rate recorded in Comal County since the start of the pandemic. Comal County residents who want to be tested for COVID-19 can call the countys dedicated hotline, 830-221-1120, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.
Minor only person in plane during crash near Bulverde Airport
SAN ANTONIO โ Officials are investigating a plane crash that happened near the Bulverde Airport on Wednesday afternoon. A minor was flying the plane before it crashed just after 5:30 p.m. in the 29000 block of Bulverde Road, officials said. The minor was the only person in the plane. They were taken to University Hospital with only minor injuries, officials said. The Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Public Safety troopers are looking into the cause of the crash.