COMAL RIVER

A cardboard boat down the Comal River tube chute might not sound like a good idea but it’s actually an annual tradition.

During the 10-day festival, guests will enjoy carnival rides, live entertainment, games, dancing, beer and — of course — lots of sausage.

Drought conditions have taken a heavy toll on area rivers and streams.

A San Antonio man is sharing the tragic story of his father's drowning a year ago, in hopes to helping someone avoid the same tragedy this summer season.

A dangerous heat wave has washed over much of the Midwest and South, with temperatures hitting triple digits in Chicago and combining with the humidity to make it feel even hotter there and in other sweltering cities.

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

The City of New Braunfels is hiring for seasonal positions and offering $250 for those who get the job.

Environmental education center's entrance construction will begin in July.

If you’ve ever wanted to buy real estate on Enchanted Rock or in Hamilton Pool from the comfort of your couch, this may be the board game for you.

The city of New Braunfels was founded in 1845 and is known for its German heritage - photos show what the town looked like more than 100 years ago

With mud and debris cleared from overnight storms two days ago, the city of New Braunfels reopened recreational traffic on the Comal River on Saturday.

There’s good and bad news regarding recreation access to the Comal and Guadalupe rivers in New Braunfels.

Due to the thunderstorms Oct. 13 and the early hours of Oct. 14 that brought heavy rains and flooding in some areas, access to the Comal River in New Braunfels remains closed to recreation.

The Comal and Guadalupe rivers in New Braunfels are temporarily closed due to flooding that has caused swift-moving water and debris.

Comal ISD campuses and facilities are closed Oct. 14 following heavy rains, but New Braunfels ISD facilities are open.

Desert cacti, tropical orchids, towering live oaks—these tranquil spots teem with ever-changing flora. It’s time to plan a trip.

A 19-year-old is still in Comal County Jail Friday after police say he fired shots into the Comal River near the tube chute last weekend.

YouTube diving sensation Brandon Jordan says he was near death after a battle with COVID-19 that landed him in the hospital.

With temperatures in the high 90s and kids enjoying the last bit of summer, a trip to the Comal River might be the perfect getaway.

Fourth of July weekend kept Texas Game Wardens busy.

No further details were available Tuesday on Friday’s drowning on the Comal River that claimed the life of a 62-year-old New Mexico man.

Police said the man's death is being investigated as an accidental drowning pending the results of an autopsy.

Treasure diver Brandon Jordan featured the popular New Braunfels tube chute to feature on his popular “Jiggin’ With Jordan” YouTube channel.

Some people’s worst fear is snakes, but a snake dangling from a tree while tubing down the comal River? Now that’s a nightmare.

Recreational access to the Comal River in New Braunfels is officially back open after recent heavy rainfalls shuttered access to the river.

Recent heavy rainfall has prompted a temporary closure of the Comal River, according to the New Braunfels Police Department.

The Comal River has reopened for all recreational activities following Thursday’s heavy rainfall, according to the New Braunfels Police Department.

Heavy rains prompted a temporary closure of the Comal River on Thursday, according to the New Braunfels Police Department.

Comal river visitors float the river despite inclement weather conditions

The Comal River in New Braunfels has reopened for recreation after heavy rain Friday night, police announced Sunday.

The city of New Braunfels is preparing for an uptick of visitors taking to the Comal and Guadalupe rivers as the Memorial Day weekend approaches.

The Comal River in New Braunfels will reopen on Sunday after heavy rain resulted in dangerous conditions for the popular swimming area.

More than a million gallons of drinking water killed fish on the Comal River last...

Tubing season on the Comal River is starting earlier than planned this year. At least at Texas Tubes, an outfitting company on the Comal, which announced opening season moved up to Tuesday rather than Friday, on account of the weather. RELATED: Here's what you need to know about Spring Break in Corpus ChristiTexas Tubes called the 10 a.m. start the official kick off to the 2021 tubing season. Last summer, tubing outfitters responded to state orders to close amid the COVID-19 surge, by selling river entry access and parking. Comal Tubes, another company on the river, is planning on opening Wednesday with limited reservations that can be booked online.

With river parks closed, tubers take advantage of private entrancesIf you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Some folks who had the day off for Labor day decided to celebrate the holiday in New Braunfels with a little fun in the sun. The Comal River was one of the hot spots to cool off even though the COVID-19 pandemic has led to restrictions throughout the area. A 4-hour drive from Grove in southeast Texas didn’t stop Priscilla Garcia from tubing the river. While Trouth plans to have fun, he is mindful about the pandemic dangers that may be lurking. In an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, river access from public parks in the area is still closed off.

Comal River seeing smaller crowds during Labor Day HolidayPublished: September 7, 2020, 5:17 pmFamilies celebrate the Labor Day weekend by tubing on the Comal River in New Braunfels.

Ellison was operating her bar in violation of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's new order that shut bars back down and limits restaurants' capacities to 50% following a surge in coronavirus cases. In the last four days alone, Texas has reported more than 23,000 confirmed new cases, and Friday surpassed 5,000 hospitalizations for the first time — a threefold increase from a month ago. “At this time, it is clear that the rise in cases is largely driven by certain types of activities, including Texans congregating in bars,” Abbott said. The Texas Restaurant Association supported the rollback, but also pointed out that social distancing made it hard for most restaurants to exceed 50% capacity anyway.

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – An increase in coronavirus cases in Comal County has caused one tubing outfitter along the Comal River to temporarily shutter its business. On the day Riedel decided to temporarily close, Comal County confirmed 52 new cases of COVID-19 and a total of 419 cases, the highest increase for the county since the start of the pandemic. Coronavirus cases on the rise in Comal CountyBy Thursday, the total had jumped by nearly 100 cases for a total of 504. My family and I operate the Float In on the Comal River. Over the past few weeks... Posted by The Float In on Tuesday, June 23, 2020Of the 504 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Comal County, the location breakdown from county officials is:

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – A woman died after swimming in the Comal River Saturday, authorities said. The New Braunfels Police Department issued the following statement on Saturday evening: officers ”working the Comal River near the Tube Chute, were approached by friends of a 22-year old female who had gone under the water, resurfaced, and was having trouble breathing. The officers immediately contacted New Braunfels Fire and EMS; however, prior to the arrival of paramedics, the female became unconscious and unresponsive. The female was then transported by New Braunfels EMS to Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels where she was pronounced deceased. She has since been identified as 22-year old Devon Walton of Houston.

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – The Memorial Day weekend led to packed rivers in Comal County, which as of Friday had 81 confirmed cases of COVID-19. The number is relatively lower than those in the surrounding Bexar and Hays counties, but as more people head to Comal County to take a dip in the rivers, there is concern the virus could spike in the area. Comal County epidemiologist, Dr. Anil Mangla, is urging river-goers to wear masks as much as possible. So again, in a pool, you’re going to get more than 10. So your risk from low or no risk is going to shoot up to high risk,” Mangla said.

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – The Comal River in New Braunfels has reopened for recreation following Memorial Day Weekend storms that blew minor debris into the river, according to the New Braunfels Police Department. Storms traveled across South Texas over the weekend with a confirmed EF-1 tornado touching down in Bexar County. ‘If I get it, everybody else is going to get it': Crowds head to Comal River over Memorial Day weekendDebris from the storms has been cleaned up and “the clarity of the water on the Comal River is returning to normal,” according to officials with the NBPD. Update: Comal River Reopens for Recreation Effective immediately, the Comal River in New Braunfels is once again open... Posted by New Braunfels Police Department on Tuesday, May 26, 2020River-goers and tubers are being advised to exercise caution when in the river as some debris under the water’s surface may not be visible. The portion of the Guadalupe River that runs through New Braunfels was not affected by the storms and remained open for recreation.

Comal River in New Braunfels reopens for recreation after stormTubers take to the Comal River at HInman Island Park in New Braunfels on May 20, 2020. Tubers take to the Comal River at HInman Island Park in New Braunfels on May 20, 2020. Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News / Staff Photographer Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Comal River in New Braunfels reopens for recreation after storm 1 / 1 Back to GalleryThe Comal River in New Braunfels has reopened for recreation after heavy rain forced its closure, officials said Tuesday. The river was closed on Memorial Day after heavy rain overnight pushed the river flow to over 500 cubic feet per second, sending water over the Tube Chute Dam. The Guadalupe River was not affected by the rain and remained open for recreation.

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – New Braunfels police have temporarily closed a popular tubing area of the Comal River on Monday as overnight storms pushed the debris into the water and the river’s flow to a potentially dangerous speed. “Heavy rains last night have caused an increased flow of water in the Comal River this morning. Overnight, the Comal River flow reached over 500cfs and water went over the Tube Chute Dam. Therefore, the Comal River in New Braunfels is temporarily closed for recreation in order to wait for waters to recede and for minor amounts of debris to be cleaned up. RELATED: ‘If I get it, everybody else is going to get it': Crowds head to Comal River over Memorial Day weekend

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Crowds gathered along the Comal River for Memorial Day weekend, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and having to social distance. Napoleon said he has visited Prince Solms Park along the Comal River for three weeks in a row. He said he is wasn’t shocked to see large crowds on Memorial Day weekend. Esther Harris came out to the river to celebrate her 20th birthday with her friend. She said she and her group of friends have stayed away from the others until the holiday weekend.

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Groups gathered around the Comal River after river parks and recreation in New Braunfels reopened to the public Friday. Our goal is to create an environment where social distancing is possible while enjoying our beautiful parks and rivers. Here are the new guidelines for river parks & river recreation:River parks will have limited hours of operation, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. River outfitters are required to follow the governor’s guidelines for their operations, including social distancing, occupancy restrictions, and disinfecting of equipment. Guadalupe RiverCypress Bend Park and River Acres Park will reopen Saturday (May 9) with limited capacityOther Amenities