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Dry Comal Creek Greenway public session set July 10

by admin | Jul 10, 2019 | Land Conservation and Stewardship, News, Planning and Development

The city of New Braunfels and the National Park Service are hosting the final community meeting associated with revisions to the Dry Comal Creek Greenway Master Plan from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 at Columbus Club, 111 Landa Street in New Braunfels. All property...

Letter to the Editor, Face the challenge of growth

by admin | Jul 1, 2019 | Land Stewardship, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, News, Planning and Development

By Jeri Porter, Fischer, TX Letter to the Editor of the New Braunfels Herald-Zietung June 27, 2019 Comal County is at a crossroads.  We have options in the directions to take and your readers can help! The changes we see today in our landscape and wildlife are...
Commentary: Why you should care about groundwater pumping in Hays County

Commentary: Why you should care about groundwater pumping in Hays County

by admin | Jun 25, 2019 | News, Regional Planning, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources

Barton Springs, the Austin’s beloved spring-fed swimming pool, is the crown jewel of the city – the soul of this soulful town. Almost a million people cooled off in the springs in 2018, and more than a million swimmers are expected to return in 2019….In recent...
Dripping Springs neighbors petition to ‘Save Hamilton Pool’ from RV park development

Dripping Springs neighbors petition to ‘Save Hamilton Pool’ from RV park development

by admin | Jun 24, 2019 | News, Planning and Development, Scenic Beauty, Water Resources

A petition circulating online is calling for an end to a proposal to put an RV park near The Hamilton Pool Preserve. “Our kids have grown up here. Our daughter had birthday parties down at Hamilton pool,” said Stagecoach Ranch resident Bob Adkins. People...
Community aims to fight east side gentrification with affordable housing

Community aims to fight east side gentrification with affordable housing

by admin | Jun 21, 2019 | News, Planning and Development

As San Antonio’s real estate boom continues, finding affordable housing can be a challenge, especially in neighborhoods on the east side where entire streets are becoming gentrified. Old neighborhoods near popular downtown are seeing new residents moving in and...
HEADS UP PEC CUSTOMERS! Time to Vote!

HEADS UP PEC CUSTOMERS! Time to Vote!

by admin | Jun 20, 2019 | Events, News, Night Skies, Planning and Development

The Pedernales Electric Co-op is having its annual election. Attend the Annual Meeting this Saturday, June 22 at Horseshoe Bay Resort to cast your ballot in person (online and mail-in voting has ended). Remember- the PEC Board sets important policy and shapes the Hill...
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