New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung

23/09/2024

“I chose words that I thought would be difficult, but not words you’ve never heard of before,” Cassidy Ochs said. “You know, we’re not studying the dictionary in our free time here.”

Spelling bees are typically known as a rite of passage for elementary and middle school students, but simply a childhood memory for most adults.

23/09/2024

Paul Drush, a member of the club, noticed while at a Smithson Valley FFA show at the fairgrounds that there were no flags.

“We were there, and we were saying the pledge, but there was nothing to say it to,” Drush said.

Members of the New Braunfels Evening Lions Club presented the Comal County Fair Association with an American flag and a Texas flag on Wednesday at Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q

22/09/2024

Dr. Carlos Campos is one of those unique individuals who has used his occupation as a physician to educate, empower, and enhance the lives of people inside and outside the non-profit world and throughout his hometown of New Braunfels. Carlos Campos is also an educator, a community organizer, and now a Braunfels Foundation Trust Living Legend.

Editor’s note: This is the second of three articles honoring the 2024 Braunfels Foundation Trust Living Legends.

22/09/2024

The Hinman House, the first stone house built in New Braunfels, is more than 150 years old. To tell the story of any great house, we must begin with the family’s story. Before the Hinmans came the Arnolds.

The Hinman House, the first stone house built in New Braunfels, is more than 150 years old. To tell the story of any great house, we must begin with the

22/09/2024

Cynthia Owens departed this world with the full moon on September 18th, 2024.

21/09/2024

As expected, the game was never in doubt as the Unicorns (3-1 overall, 1-0 in district) took a 49-0 lead in the first half and did not punt the entire game. New Braunfels’ defense had three takeaways and held the Brahmas to under 100 yards of offense.

New Braunfels put on a show during its homecoming.

21/09/2024

Ruth C. Felker passed away peacefully at her home in Frisco, Texas on September 10, 2024.

Ruth C. Felker passed away peacefully at her home in Frisco, Texas on September 10, 2024. She was born on August 25, 1933, to Helen Marie (Tully) and Frank William

21/09/2024

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• 1611 Rolling Valley
• 1885 W Cross St.
• 3254 Palo Crest Dr
• 2818 Calandra Lark
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21/09/2024

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD
New Braunfels 62, MacArthur 0 — FINAL
Canyon 35, Eagle Pass 7 — FINAL
Smithson Valley 42, Boerne Champion 10 — FINAL
Davenport 35, Del Rio 10 — FINAL
Canyon Lake 77, SA Vets Memorial 40 — FINAL
NB Christian 41, D’Hanis 28 — FINAL
Mathis 81, Long Creek 32 — FINAL
Austin Eastside 44, JPII 0 — FINAL

THURSDAY NIGHT RESULT
Pieper 35, Wagner 21 — FINAL

21/09/2024

FRIDAY NIGHT HALFTIME SCOREBOARD
New Braunfels 49, MacArthur 0 — HALF
Canyon 21, Eagle Pass 0 — HALF
Smithson Valley 21, Boerne Champion 3 — HALF
Davenport 21, Del Rio 10 — HALF
Canyon Lake 42, SA Vets Memorial 33 — 2Q
D’Hanis 14, NB Christian 7 — HALF

THURSDAY NIGHT RESULT
Pieper 35, Wagner 21 — FINAL

20/09/2024

According to the data research and analysis presented, Comal County’s population has doubled every 20 years since 1970. It also predicted that the county would have a population of 417,156 residents by the year 2045.

During Thursday’s meeting, the Comal County Commissioners Court received a progress briefing from HDR Architecture, Inc. regarding new county government buildings and renovations.

20/09/2024

The Wildcats had another strong offensive day against the Bulldogs, with 426 total yards and 35 points in the first quarter.

SEGUIN — New Braunfels Christian Academy continued its strong start to the season, defeating the McDade Bulldogs 58-0 at Texas Lutheran University on Sept. 13.

20/09/2024

“My 85-year-old mother lives out there. If something happens to her and her house burns down, it’s going to be different circumstances. I just want to bring this to your attention. I just feel like they’re not taking it seriously. A burn ban is serious. These are drought conditions,” he said.

A resident of Comal County raised concerns at Thursday’s Commissioners Court meeting about people not taking the current burn ban seriously.

20/09/2024

A group of local business professionals established the foundation in 1984 after recognizing the need for meal assistance for homebound seniors. Since then, the foundation’s services have continued to expand to serve the senior citizen, veteran and disabled adult population.

Over the last 40 years, the Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation has served as a place of camaraderie, education and recreation for the community’s senior citizens.

20/09/2024

From 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, residents can stop by the Comal County Recycling Center and claim some aged mulch.

Comal County residents will have an opportunity to pick up some free mulch this weekend.

20/09/2024

WEEKEND GARAGE/YARD/ESTATE SALES!
Want to make someone's trash your treasure? Check out these garage sales happening today and/or this weekend.
• 1611 Rolling Valley
• 1885 W Cross St.
• 2241 W San Antonio St
For more information about these listings visit: Garage Sales - http://herald-zeitung.com/classifieds/garage_sales Estate Sales/Auctions: https://herald-zeitung.com/classifieds/merchandise/auctions-estate_sales
If you wish to have your garage/estate sale added to this list, call 830.625.9144 for more information.

20/09/2024

Union Pacific will close a number of railroad crossings in New Braunfels for maintenance beginning Saturday, Sept. 21.

19/09/2024

The concrete batch plant is located off Soechting Road in New Braunfels. However, it is located within Comal County and the city of San Marcos’ jurisdiction.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has until Friday, Nov. 8 to overturn the approval of a concrete batch plant to operate in Comal County.

19/09/2024

The New Braunfels Community Foundation (NBCF) announced Wednesday that Canyon Lake’s Alan and Suzanne Stahlman have been chosen as its Philanthropists of the Year.

The New Braunfels Community Foundation (NBCF)announced Wednesday that Canyon Lake’s Alan and Suzanne Stahlman have been chosen as its Philanthropists of the Year.

19/09/2024

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19/09/2024

Helen Marie Tiemann Kolb was born in November of 1931 to her loving parents William Edward Tiemann and Helen Marie Willmann Tiemann on their family farm three miles east of downtown Seguin, Texas. She passed away on September 13, 2024 in New Braunfels, Texas at the age of 92.

Helen Marie Tiemann Kolb was born in November of 1931 to her loving parents William Edward Tiemann and Helen Marie Willmann Tiemann on their family farm three miles east of

19/09/2024

The 10-day event will be held Nov. 1-10. Some are local acts while other performers travel from as far as Germany or Austria to come perform.

The waiting is the wurst part, but it’s almost over. Online ticket sales are now open for the 2024 Wurstfest festival, and the entertainment lineup has been announced.

19/09/2024

The nonprofit had a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new shelter location on Wednesday, Sept. 18 to embark a new chapter for an organization that has served the Comal County community for over 40 years.

The first phase of Connections Individual and Family Services’ new agency campus is now complete.

18/09/2024

Sprouts Farmers Market will be located at 275 Creekside Crossing, near the Spec’s and HomeGoods stores.

A new grocery store chain could be sprouting in New Braunfels next year.

18/09/2024

Clifton A. Klabunde passed into the arms of the Lord and his Savior on September 11, 2024 in the hospital with his family and friends at his side at age 77 of pulmonary fibrosis (lung disease).

Clifton A. Klabunde passed into the arms of the Lord and his Savior on September 11, 2024 in the hospital with his family and friends at his side at age

18/09/2024

Canyon Lake took a 21-0 lead in the third quarter. The Hawks started with a three-yard touchdown run by senior Kaiden Lewis, followed by two touchdown passes from sophomore quarterback Jace Wheeler to senior wide receivers Ryder Hopper and Harris Gilliam for seven and 26 yards, respectively.

GERONIMO — Coming off a shutout win over Austin Crockett in its last game, Canyon Lake defeated Geronimo Navarro 21-7 on the road Friday night.

18/09/2024

The Warriors’ passing game was on fire, as senior quarterback Cayden Keeth went 21-27 for 389 yards and six touchdowns, helping them start the game 42-0. They scored 21 points in the first quarter alone.

SAN ANTONIO — In a non-district bout against a Comal ISD rival, Davenport fell to Pieper 42-7 at home Friday night.

18/09/2024

According to the proclamation, nearly five million Texans struggle with hunger and over 1.6 million are children.

September is Hunger Action Month in Comal County, proclaimed by Commissioners Court on Thursday, Sept. 12.

18/09/2024

Turk, a Plott hound terrier mix, was previously picked up as a stray in Bexar County before coming to the Canyon Lake Animal Shelter. The procurement team with the nonprofit K9s for Warriors pulled him from the Canyon Lake shelter about a week ago after they were drawn to his sweet and attentive personality.

A two-year old stray named Turk from the Canyon Lake Animal Shelter will soon begin training to become a service dog for one of the nation’s veterans in need.

18/09/2024

“Some of my buddies, too, were making [mead] at their house, and I was like, ‘What is this?’” Isaac Pruna said. “Then I went to a couple of Renaissance festivals, and I started drinking a lot more of it … and I wondered if I could make something out of it.”

In a German city of beer, Valkyrie’s Kiss is the first meadery.