COMAL COUNTY COVID-19 cases continue to soar for Comal County, which has put a strain on the economy and hospitals. New Braunfels is the largest city in Comal County and thats where the majority of COVID-19 cases have risen. The new mayor said the surge came after Memorial Day weekend, which is one of the busiest times for the area. Memorial Day weekend was really a catalyst for the current spread that were seeing, said Comal County Public Information Officer Paul Anthony. RELATED: COVID-19 cases surpass 19,000 in San Antonio, Bexar CountyComal County officials are still dealing with a surge of new cases.

River outfitters struggle to stay afloat amid COVID-19 shutdownPublished: June 30, 2020, 6:07 pmSome river outfitters in the New Braunfels area are trying to stay afloat after they were forced to stop tube rental and shuttle services Friday as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest statewide executive order.