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NBISD schools to host Meet the Teacher and Welcome Nights

NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS – All of the NBISD campuses will be hosting their annual Meet the Teacher Nights and Welcome Nights during the month of August. All of the elementary campuses and the new Lone Star Early Childhood Center will host their events at various times on Aug. 24. Below is the schedule for the events: Lone Star Early Childhood Center – Aug. 24 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Carl Schurz

Stage 2 watering restrictions looming

NEW BRAUNFELS—Summer has set in and the hot, dry conditions are taking a toll on the Edwards Aquifer. The level has been dropping at a rate of about one half a foot each day since Stage I watering restrictions were enacted by NBU. The J-17 well had dropped to 653.0 feet on August 1, which is 3 feet

Posted on Aug 02, 2017 | Local News

Comal ISD Community Education scholarship fund receives $5,000 from GVTC

The Comal ISD Community Education Department received $5,000 from the GVTC Foundation recently. One hundred percent of the donation will go toward the Community Education Department’s scholarship fund. This will benefit Comal ISD students who might not otherwise be able to afford Community

Posted on Aug 02, 2017 | Local News

Children’s Miracle Network once again big winner in the Battle of the Blizzards

It was all part of the 10th Annual Battle of the Blizzards, where Canyon High School and New Braunfels High School football coaches served Blizzards at the Landa Street Dairy Queen for one hour each on July 27. When the final numbers were tallied, the Unicorns coaches sold 269 Blizzards to 180 for

Posted on Jul 31, 2017 | Local News

UPDATE: Comal ISD 2017-2018 Meet the Teacher/ Open House

Bill Brown Elementary: Aug. 25: Trail Blazer Roundup : - PK & KG : 9 to 10 a.m., 1st : 10 to 11 am, 2nd : 11 am to noon, 3rd : noon to 1 pm, 4th: 1 to 2 pm and 5th: 2 to 3 p.m. Freiheit Elementary: Aug. 24 - Meet the Teacher: Kinder through 2nd grade, 5-6 pm. 3rd through 5th grade, 6-7 pm. Garden Ridge Elementary: Aug. 24 - Meet the Teacher: Kindergarten and 3rd grade - 3:30 to 4:30 pm, 1st

Posted on Jul 31, 2017 | Local News

Middle school cheerleaders win top honors at NCA camps

NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS – The cheerleaders from both New Braunfels Middle School (NBMS) and Oak Run Middle School (ORMS) represented New Braunfels ISD well at their summer cheer camps and earned several recognitions and awards for their team and individual performances. Both teams also earned a National Championship bid. NBMS's cheerleaders, under the director of Coach Candace Dozier, attended the

Posted on Jul 31, 2017 | Local News

Kids' Night Out

Saturday, August 12, 2017 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM Location: Landa Recreation Center For kids ages 4-12. Activities include board games, arts and crafts, sports and creative play. To register your kids for the fun, call the Landa Recreation Center at 830-221-4370 or visit our online registration site at www.nbtexas.org/signup

Posted on Jul 31, 2017 | Local News

Upcoming Sales Tax Holiday

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds shoppers they can save money on certain items during the state's annual sales tax holiday. This year, the sales tax holiday is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-13. The law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced below $100 from sales tax, saving shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend during the weekend. "

Posted on Jul 26, 2017 | Local News

Studathon 2017 has begun!

The Studathon is an annual fundraiser held by Comal County Habitat for Humanity in which individuals, businesses, companies and groups have the opportunity to sponsor a stud (a 2x4 piece of wood) for $200 and provide direct impact to the lives of families in their community. Each stud can be picked up on location at the office, decorated within our guidelines, and returned in time to be built

Posted on Jul 26, 2017 | Local News

Name the new middle schools:

Comal ISD now accepting nominations

Posted on Jul 26, 2017 | Local News

Required online registration for returning students opens Aug. 7

NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS –Parents of all returning 1st – 12th grade students are required to enroll their child for the 2017-2018 school year through their txConnect Parent Portal. Online registration is available from any computer with Internet access beginning Aug. 7 at 7:30 a.m. Registration for returning students must be completed online by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 25 in order for the student to

Posted on Jul 26, 2017 | Local News

Pack The Bus School Supply Drive

Communities In Schools of South Central Texas Kicks Off Pack The Bus School Supply Drive As a community service, Communities In Schools of South Central Texas (CIS) is hosting their annual Pack the Bus school supply drive collecting school supplies for all area students who are in need. The drive will run through the month of July and will culminate with an all-day event on Saturday, August 5th

Posted on Jul 26, 2017 | Local News

Public Health offering back-to-school vaccines

NEW BRAUNFELS — Vaccines for children heading back to school are available this summer at the Comal County Office of Public Health, which will offer extended hours and a special Saturday clinic to accommodate the rush. The office will close two hours later – at 7 p.m. – Aug. 15, 17, 22 and 24 for parents wishing to make an appointment for their children before school starts. Normal office hours

Posted on Jul 26, 2017 | Local News

Dollar Days at the Landa Park Aquatic Complex & Miniature Golf Course

New Braunfels, Texas – The New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Communities in Schools (CIS), is offering Dollar Days at several Landa Park attractions. Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring a new school supplies item; in exchange they will gain admission into the pools or the miniature golf course for $1.00. Dollar Days will be honored on the following days

Posted on Jul 24, 2017 | Local News