COMAL COUNTY

The day Pastor Scott Richerson and his wife Brandi had prayed would come finally did when their adoption of 11-year-old Andrew and 5-year-old Xavier was finalized Wednesday morning by a Comal County judge with a last-minute opening on the docket.

TxDOT has started construction on a $39.2 million project that will improve transportation in the San Antonio area.

As of the last day of early voting Nov. 4, 53,145 Comal County registered voters already voted early or turned in a mail-in ballot, or 40.85% of registered voters in the county.

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A little morning rain didn’t stop voters from turning up to the polls on the first day of early voting Monday.

Some 300,000 Hill Country residents voted in recent elections across Hays, Comal, Guadalupe, and Kendall Counties. Here's where those votes went.

The techno beat of the ’80s classic “Maniac” set the mood as Clifton Wilson stepped on stage in a dirndl and a pair of shiny red pumps and mimicked the

Environmental groups have been fighting the 1,500-acre quarry proposed for Comal County since 2017. A new ruling allows the quarry to proceed.

About $9 million—or slightly more than 9% of the general budget—is going toward raises.

Comal County Habitat for Humanity’s Stud-A-Thon does not refer to an earring — nor the handsome gentleman at the local grocery store.

The latest Drought Monitor was released Thursday morning, and while there haven't been widespread, drastic changes, some drought has expanded slightly along and east of I-35.

The Schertz Police Department announced that the remains of missing man Jacob Dubois had been discovered with help from the Comal County Sheriff's Office

Human remains found in Comal County have been identified as a man who disappeared 18 months ago in the area, according to the Schertz Police Department.

As the city turns its collective attention to the Comal County Fair & Rodeo, many New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Sept. 23 to observe the Fair Day holiday.

The Comal Independent School District has named its lone finalist for its next superintendent, according to a press release.

New Braunfels Utilities will host two community events on Saturday, October 29.

The Comal County Fair and Rodeo kicks off Wednesday in New Braunfels.

The Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance presented $3.3 million in grants to organizations in the area Sept. 1.

Kristen Hoyt isn’t one to sit on her laurels.

Comal County employees will be receiving an 8% pay increase in an effort to retain and attract workers.

The Comal County Sheriff's Office started a new program in June aimed at building up their reserve deputies in order to better protect elementary schools in Comal ISD.

After self-reporting her crime, a woman has been charged with murder in Comal County.

The Comal County Commissioners Court has voted to extend a burn ban and continue to outlaw all outdoor burning in the county for another 90 days.

The Comal County Commissioners Court has voted to extend the burn ban for an additional 90 days due to ongoing severe drought conditions.

Shana DiMambro was last seen July 19 near her Spring Branch home.

Comal County investigators believe the body of Shana Alison DiMambro has been found, though positive identification is still pending.

The New Braunfels City Council voted to deny a 168-acre municipal utility district development agreement between the city of New Braunfels and Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction.

Honey Creek Spring Ranch is regarded as an area of ecological importance and is home to endangered to threatened species.

A search is underway for a 45-year-old woman in Comal County who disappeared from her home two days ago, according to the sheriff’s office.

The late 1990's and early 2000's brought on a lot of memorable floods for people in Comal County, specifically New Braunfels.

Later this month, Natural Bridge Caverns will launch a new introductory level adventure tour for its guests.

Four days into the event, CNN asked Danny Scheel his thoughts on the Flood of 2002.

Four days into the event, CNN asked Danny Scheel his thoughts on the Flood of 2002.

Four days into the event, CNN asked Danny Scheel his thoughts on the Flood of 2002.

His family said it was a 'boating accident.'

A miscalculation discovered after Smithson Valley High School’s graduation ceremony has led to a change in rank for the salutatorian.

Rob Berlingeri went under on Sunday evening after falling off his boat with his toddler daughter.

Twenty years ago, Comal County started to experience its second major flood event in less than four years.

The Comal County Sheriff’s Office is looking for honorably retired Texas peace officers to protect children at schools as part of the Reserve Deputy School Resource Officer Program.

The fatal shooting happened on Wednesday afternoon.

Yacob Hickman, 25, is charged with the death of Paul Stautzenberger, 51.

Starting Tuesday, New Braunfels Utility customers will only be allowed to water one day, every other week as Stage 3 watering restrictions go into effect.

KSAT Exclusive: Meteorologists Justin Horne and Sarah Spivey explore a protected, underwater cave

In 2018, when commissioners approved $5 million to upgrade countywide wireless communications through the Comal County Wide Radio System Project, they didn’t dream a two-year project would turn into nearly

"Extreme dry conditions" are the cause of the bans.

Titled “Big and Small Hands Can Change the World,” the creatively manufactured photo project was orchestrated by Crow, a second-grader at Indian Springs Elementary, located north of San Antonio.

The Edwards Aquifer J-17 Well water level has continued to drop as the regional drought conditions worsen.

To no one’s surprise, Comal County Commissioners on Tuesday clamped down on aerial fireworks prior to the July 4 holiday sales period, which won’t feature skyrockets attached to sticks and

Due to extreme drought conditions, Comal County is restricting the use of certain fireworks.

The funds were donated to the Crisis Center of Comal County and the Hill Country Youth Orchestra.

Already, the area has had more than 10 days of 100-degree plus temperatures, meaning the summer of 2022 could be one of the hottest ever.

Comal Independent School District Superintendent Andrew Kim will be leaving the district after 10 years.

A 50-year-old man who drowned at Canyon Lake over the weekend has been identified by Comal County authorities.

Friends of the man, who was in his 40s, said he did not know how to swim but he was wearing a personal flotation device when he got into the water from a boat.

The MUD is located on the west side of FM 306 and will include more than 150 acres of parkland.

Check out our list of things to do around New Braunfels in June.

The Guadalupe and Comal rivers in New Braunfels are welcoming floaters at pre-pandemic levels.

The ceremony will begin at 8 a.m. at the Main Plaza.

Former New Braunfels Mayor Barron Casteel held a slim lead over veterans’ non-profit executive Carrie Isaac in early voting results from Tuesday’s Texas House District 73 Republican runoff.

Tricon Trail Creek will include 180 three- and four-bedroom single family houses with attached two-car garages, keyless front door entry and smart home technology.

The last week saw three COVID-19 positive patients in local hospitals, while Comal County health officials reported an increase in the number of new cases compared to the week prior.

Police were called to the school overnight for trespassers on campus.

Comal County’s main elections office was packed with voters during Tuesday’s second day of early voting for the May 24 party primary runoff elections.

Angry residents upset with higher 2022 property valuations — some double or triple 2021 valuations — will likely address the Comal Appraisal District’s monthly meeting Tuesday night.

Guadalupe County has released unofficial early voting totals while Comal County has yet to report results.

Guadalupe County has released unofficial early voting totals while Comal County has yet to report results.

The race between Renaud and Smith has remained close throughout reporting.

Bexar and Guadalupe counties are reporting early voting and mail-in ballots showing Jones and Dona leading their respective races.

Tune up the guitars and gear up for a day of contemporary American music rooted in the sounds of country, rock, folk, bluegrass, R&B and blues.

City council seats, school board trustee positions, constitutional amendments and propositions are on the ballot as Comal and Guadalupe County voters go to the polls Saturday.

New Braunfels fire investigators on Wednesday said the cause of a fire that nearly destroyed the Comal County Crisis Center’s main building two weeks ago was likely accidental.

On the evening of April 13, a fire broke out at the Crisis Center of Comal County’s Common Street family shelter, damaging a large part of the facility.

Cypress Bend Park in New Braunfels was awarded a Texas Historical Commission Subject Marker.

The fire happened on Wednesday, April 13.

All 14 clients and 4 staff members were evacuated safely, according to CCCC staff, and a report on the damages is pending.

The weekend wildfire at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis is now 70% contained. But while that’s a relief, nearby neighbors of the military installation are not happy with the way the military helped them stay informed.

A massive brush fire at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis has burned 3,000 acres since it sparked on Saturday afternoon, according to authorities.

The New Braunfels Fraternal Order of Eagles made a $300,000 donation to United Way of Comal County last Thursday using some of the profits from the recent sale of Eagles

Two Dallas men charged with smuggling of persons remained in the Comal County Jail Wednesday afternoon, and the arresting agency had few details on the circumstances behind their arrests.

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Two Hill Country counties have experienced these phone scammers.

For a fifth consecutive year, Comal County property values will increase by double digits — and this year’s are projected to be the highest ever.

Find election results for Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Live Oak, Medina, Uvalde and Wilson County races.

Find the latest, updated election results for the 2022 primary election in Texas on March 1, 2022.

Hundreds of pounds of trash were removed from a Comal County cave in an effort to keep the drinking water quality high in San Antonio.

The agreement, which calls for coach Joe Lepsis to remain on “professional leave” from his position as athletic coordinator, caps off a bizarre departure for a coach who led the New Braunfels high school to an 11-win season in 2020.

Honey Creek Spring Ranch is regarded as an area of ecological importance and is home to endangered to threatened species.

Can Comal Count's rapid development coexist with protection of the the county's many caves and the aquifer?

There have been a total of 29,479 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Comal County to date.

Several San Antonio-area stores turned customers into instant millionaires last year by selling them winning Texas Lottery tickets.

There have been a total of 25,610 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Comal County to date.

A San Antonio-area woman charged with drunk driving six times in four counties has so far avoided a lengthy prison sentence, despite picking up additional charges last fall while on probation for felony DWI.

Multiple school districts in the San Antonio area have announced they will be temporarily canceling classes this week due to staffing shortages.

It happened at about 3:42 a.m. on Tuesday, party officials said.

The Comal Independent School District will extend its Martin Luther King Jr. holiday another day in an effort to slow down COVID-19 infections and give students and staff time to “reset” and “re-calibrate.”

There have been a total of 23,343 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Comal County to date.

Comal County health officials on Monday reported 352 new COVID-19 cases — another record for the highest daily cases.

Omicron COVID-19 cases are booming, not just in Bexar County, but in other rural counties surrounding San Antonio.

Comal County health officials on Wednesday reported 300 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total cases to 21,704.