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Canyon Lake grocery store brings ammo vending machine to customers’ fingertips
Read full article: Canyon Lake grocery store brings ammo vending machine to customers’ fingertipsA typical vending machine is lined with snacks, drinks and different kinds of candy. However, a Lowe’s Market in Canyon Lake has opted to have an ammunition vending machine at its store entrance.
South Texas’ ongoing, long-term drought is drying up springs, lakes, and rivers. Here are the numbers.
Read full article: South Texas’ ongoing, long-term drought is drying up springs, lakes, and rivers. Here are the numbers.Records low water levels continue to plague area lakes and rivers, while springs are drying up. Where do we stand? And what does it mean for you?
Rivers, lakes and swimming holes where Texans can cool off this Memorial Day weekend
Read full article: Rivers, lakes and swimming holes where Texans can cool off this Memorial Day weekendPeople who need to take a chill pill in this Texas heat have plenty of rivers, lakes and other swimming holes to choose from.
Body of missing 19-year-old tuber in Canyon Lake found, officials say
Read full article: Body of missing 19-year-old tuber in Canyon Lake found, officials sayA search is underway Monday for a 19-year-old tuber who went under water and did not resurface in Canyon Lake, the Comal County Sheriff’s Office said.
Celebrate New Year with a hike at these Texas State Parks or San Antonio trails
Read full article: Celebrate New Year with a hike at these Texas State Parks or San Antonio trailsStart 2024 on the right foot and explore Texas State Parks, city trails or the San Antonio Missions with a hike or walk on New Year’s Day.
See photos inside cave previously hidden underwater at Canyon Lake; remnants of old town also revealed
Read full article: See photos inside cave previously hidden underwater at Canyon Lake; remnants of old town also revealedCanyon Lake has been making headlines all summer for record low water levels but more recently, the receding water revealed a cave that was previously hidden underwater and one man who works on the lake went to look inside.
‘Canyon Lake has lots of secrets.’ Record-low lake levels reveal cave previously hidden underwater.
Read full article: ‘Canyon Lake has lots of secrets.’ Record-low lake levels reveal cave previously hidden underwater.The water level at Canyon Lake is continuing to drop even further down from its lowest point in recorded history but the low levels have revealed some interesting geological features that are usually hidden beneath the water’s surface.
Only alpine coaster in Texas is located near Canyon Lake
Read full article: Only alpine coaster in Texas is located near Canyon LakeThe Cliff Carver at Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country is a gravity-propelled sled that includes manual brakes and allows adventurers to bob and weave at speeds up to 25 mph along a nearly one-mile track in the Canyon Lake area.
Canyon Lake community focuses on tourism outside the lake to survive ongoing drought, extreme heat
Read full article: Canyon Lake community focuses on tourism outside the lake to survive ongoing drought, extreme heatWith record-breaking heat and ongoing drought, business owners across Comal County were concerned about what tourism would look like in Summer 2023. But the Canyon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce said they still saw business.
Outdoors newsletter: 20 boat ramps at Canyon Lake are currently closed; Do’s and Don’ts of transplanting your plants
Read full article: Outdoors newsletter: 20 boat ramps at Canyon Lake are currently closed; Do’s and Don’ts of transplanting your plantsOnly three boat ramps are expected to be open this weekend at Canyon Lake as the water levels dip even lower.
What is it? Canyon Lake resident discovers mystery animal hiding in gutter.
Read full article: What is it? Canyon Lake resident discovers mystery animal hiding in gutter.A Canyon Lake couple made a strange discovery in their rain gutter on Wednesday and it’s left wildlife officials guessing at what the mystery animal might be.
Prohibited aquatic plant is starting to cover parts of Canyon Lake
Read full article: Prohibited aquatic plant is starting to cover parts of Canyon LakeIf you’ve been to Canyon Lake recently you might have noticed some green stuff floating on the lake’s surface — turns out it is an aquatic plant called hydrilla.
Where’s the water? Texas swimming spots drying up due to extreme heat, lack of rain.
Read full article: Where’s the water? Texas swimming spots drying up due to extreme heat, lack of rain.Some swimming holes are drying up while other popular swim spots are ankle-deep, leaving Texans with fewer options to cool off in 100-degree weather.
VIDEO: Canyon Lake water level sinks closer to historic low
Read full article: VIDEO: Canyon Lake water level sinks closer to historic lowThe lake was roughly 72.5% full on Thursday, with the mean water level measured at 894.99′ above sea level. That’s 14′ below the conservation pool level of 904′, which is what most people would refer to as “full.”
Stage 3 drought restrictions set for some areas of Bandera, Blanco, Comal, Kendall, Medina counties
Read full article: Stage 3 drought restrictions set for some areas of Bandera, Blanco, Comal, Kendall, Medina countiesDry conditions across Texas have led to Stage 3 drought restrictions for some areas outside Bexar County.
Emergency watering restrictions in place for parts of Canyon Lake, Spring Branch, Bulverde, Blanco
Read full article: Emergency watering restrictions in place for parts of Canyon Lake, Spring Branch, Bulverde, BlancoExcessive demand for water amid ongoing line repairs has prompted the Texas Water Company to issue emergency drought-stage watering conditions due to low water storage.
Waterfalls, rivers, lakes and swimming holes where Texans can chill out this summer
Read full article: Waterfalls, rivers, lakes and swimming holes where Texans can chill out this summerThere are many places you can cool off beyond just your average pool. Texas is filled with waterfalls, rivers, lakes and various swimming holes where you can beat the heat.
Diving to heal: Group of heroes going to great depths to find happiness
Read full article: Diving to heal: Group of heroes going to great depths to find happinessThe group’s mission is to improve the side effects of post-traumatic stress, anxiety and injuries that veterans and first responders suffer.
Tornado confirmed near Canyon Lake during overnight storms, National Weather Service confirms
Read full article: Tornado confirmed near Canyon Lake during overnight storms, National Weather Service confirmsThe National Weather Service confirmed that a EF0 tornado touched down near Canyon Lake late Thursday night as heavy storms swept through the area.
Comal County Sheriff’s Office searching for 24-year-old woman last seen near Canyon Lake
Read full article: Comal County Sheriff’s Office searching for 24-year-old woman last seen near Canyon LakeThe Comal County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 24-year-old woman who disappeared near Canyon Lake last month.
Avoid eating fish from these SA, coastal waterways; Share your outdoor pics with us
Read full article: Avoid eating fish from these SA, coastal waterways; Share your outdoor pics with usCanyon Lake is a popular destination for people in the San Antonio area, but the state health department is warning about the possible dangers of consuming its fish.
Avoid eating fish from these waterways near San Antonio and along coast, Texas health department says
Read full article: Avoid eating fish from these waterways near San Antonio and along coast, Texas health department saysSome bans and advisories are in place for fish caught in parts of San Antonio, Central Texas, South Texas and along the Gulf Coast.
New Braunfels neighbors team up to pick up tree limbs, debris left behind by winter storm
Read full article: New Braunfels neighbors team up to pick up tree limbs, debris left behind by winter stormNeighbors who live in the Vintage Oaks subdivision off Highway 46 are leading a community effort to clean up the mess left behind.
Canyon Lake HS warns parents another teacher may have had ‘inappropriate communication’ with a student
Read full article: Canyon Lake HS warns parents another teacher may have had ‘inappropriate communication’ with a studentPrincipal Mark Oberholtzer told parents in a letter on Tuesday that he had learned the day before about allegations of a teacher, Orlando Naumann, having engaged in “inappropriate communication” with a student. Naumann resigned in the face of an investigation, but has not been charged or arrested.
Convicted felon accused of taking more than $13K from Canyon Lake woman for never-completed contract work
Read full article: Convicted felon accused of taking more than $13K from Canyon Lake woman for never-completed contract workA convicted thief who was in prison as recently as 2018 is accused of accepting nearly $14,000 for Canyon Lake fencing work and then not completing the project.
Canyon Lake teacher arrested in November for alleged inappropriate relationship with 15-year-old student, reports say
Read full article: Canyon Lake teacher arrested in November for alleged inappropriate relationship with 15-year-old student, reports sayA former teacher at Canyon Lake High School was arrested on Nov. 14 for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old student.
Canyon Lake man who shared 115,000+ files of child pornography sentenced to 30 years in prison
Read full article: Canyon Lake man who shared 115,000+ files of child pornography sentenced to 30 years in prisonA Canyon Lake man was sentenced to 30 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release after he was found guilty for the distribution and receipt of child pornography.
Dive team finds body of missing camper in Canyon Lake, deputies confirm
Read full article: Dive team finds body of missing camper in Canyon Lake, deputies confirmDivers have located the body of a missing 22-year-old camper from Houston in Canyon Lake near Potters Creek Park, according to the Comal County Sheriff’s Office.
Popular area of Canyon Lake to be closed for several weeks; Zoo sends critically endangered toad tadpoles to Puerto Rico
Read full article: Popular area of Canyon Lake to be closed for several weeks; Zoo sends critically endangered toad tadpoles to Puerto RicoHello and Happy Friday! Rebecca Salinas here.
Alamo Heights shuts out Harlandale, leads crazy district race; Reagan rallies past Johnson with 21-point 4th quarter; La Vernia moves home game to Floresville, still wins
Read full article: Alamo Heights shuts out Harlandale, leads crazy district race; Reagan rallies past Johnson with 21-point 4th quarter; La Vernia moves home game to Floresville, still winsThe 2022 high school football season got even wilder during Week 8, as Alamo Heights defeated Harlandale to lead a crazy District 14-5A Division II race, Reagan completed a remarkable 21-point 4th-quarter comeback to take down Johnson and La Vernia moved their home game to Floresville due to a unique set of circumstances.
Map shows average home value for San Antonio and surrounding areas based on ZIP codes
Read full article: Map shows average home value for San Antonio and surrounding areas based on ZIP codesA map of ZIP codes for San Antonio and the surrounding areas is providing insight into average home values as the housing market starts to cool down.
Adams, Noland power Canyon to big win over Boerne Champion; Golden dazzles in Davenport’s win over Lockhart; Carter’s run lifts Jefferson past Brackenridge in OT
Read full article: Adams, Noland power Canyon to big win over Boerne Champion; Golden dazzles in Davenport’s win over Lockhart; Carter’s run lifts Jefferson past Brackenridge in OTWeek 4 of the 2022 high school football season was highlighted by offensive fireworks, as Canyon raced past Champion in KSAT 12's Game of the Week, Davenport scored 62 points in a win over Lockhart and Jefferson edged Brackenridge in overtime.
Canyon Lake man accused of defrauding banks, using money for Port A beach houses and luxury items
Read full article: Canyon Lake man accused of defrauding banks, using money for Port A beach houses and luxury itemsA Canyon Lake man was sentenced for defrauding financial institutions in San Antonio and using the money for personal expenses like a Port Aransas beach house and $100,000 pool, according to federal authorities.
Spring Branch residents concerned about wastewater amid new development proposal
Read full article: Spring Branch residents concerned about wastewater amid new development proposalDozens of Spring Branch residents attended a meeting hosted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) after bringing up concerns about the release of treated wastewater into a creek that feeds into Canyon Lake and the possible development of more than 700 homes.
Spring Branch wastewater plant to deposit 260,000 gallons of treated domestic wastewater daily into Guadalupe River
Read full article: Spring Branch wastewater plant to deposit 260,000 gallons of treated domestic wastewater daily into Guadalupe RiverSpring Branch residents are voicing their concerns Thursday, August 11, over a permit that would allow 260,000 gallons of domestic wastewater to be deposited daily into Cypress Creek and then to Guadalupe River, according to Texas Commission of Environmental Quality documents.
Canyon Lake man found guilty of sharing more than 115,000 images of child pornography
Read full article: Canyon Lake man found guilty of sharing more than 115,000 images of child pornographyA Canyon Lake man was found guilty of sharing more than 115,000 images of child pornography on the internet, according to federal authorities.
Body of missing boater found at Canyon Lake two days after going under while saving daughter from drowning
Read full article: Body of missing boater found at Canyon Lake two days after going under while saving daughter from drowningRob Berlingeri went under on Sunday evening after falling off his boat with his toddler daughter.
Canyon Lake officials to limit park areas due to concerns with overcrowding, trash left behind
Read full article: Canyon Lake officials to limit park areas due to concerns with overcrowding, trash left behindCanyon Lake officials are taking steps to prevent overcrowding and pollution at the park. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said large crowds in recent weeks have caused concern for public safety and the environment.
Man drowns at Canyon Lake; 2 other near-drownings reported last weekend
Read full article: Man drowns at Canyon Lake; 2 other near-drownings reported last weekendFriends of the man, who was in his 40s, said he did not know how to swim but he was wearing a personal flotation device when he got into the water from a boat.
Canyon Lake to temporarily close Stilling Basin, Guadalupe Trails parking lots
Read full article: Canyon Lake to temporarily close Stilling Basin, Guadalupe Trails parking lotsThe Guadalupe Trail and the Stilling Basin parking lots at Canyon Lake will be closed for several months for maintenance work, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said.
New Braunfels woman searching for answers after dog found dead, pulled from Canyon Lake
Read full article: New Braunfels woman searching for answers after dog found dead, pulled from Canyon LakeA New Braunfels woman claims her dog was tied to a pole with a cement block and left to drown. Now, Comal County sheriff’s deputies are searching for the suspect.
Body of Schertz man, 26, pulled from Canyon Lake
Read full article: Body of Schertz man, 26, pulled from Canyon LakeThe body of Celestin Mc-Angy, 26, of Schertz, was recovered at around 11:20 p.m. Sunday, according to a report by the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung and the Comal County Emergency Services District No. 3.
Breakthrough in 35-year-old Comal County murder investigation leads to two arrests
Read full article: Breakthrough in 35-year-old Comal County murder investigation leads to two arrestsA murder case that has been investigated since 1986 has finally yielded two arrests, according to the Comal County Sheriff's Office.
HIGHLIGHTS: O’Connor softball roars past Judson in game 1, Reagan and Navarro baseball keep seasons alive
Read full article: HIGHLIGHTS: O’Connor softball roars past Judson in game 1, Reagan and Navarro baseball keep seasons aliveIn the fourth round of the UIL Class 6A softball playoffs, O'Connor scored 6-runs in the bottom of the 6th inning to defeat Judson in game 1, while the Reagan and Navarro baseball teams keep their seasons alive with game two victories over Smithson Valley and Canyon Lake respectively.
HIGHLIGHTS: Smithson Valley baseball tops Reagan in game 1, Navarro battles Canyon Lake
Read full article: HIGHLIGHTS: Smithson Valley baseball tops Reagan in game 1, Navarro battles Canyon LakeIn the third round of the high school baseball playoffs, Smithson Valley comes from behind to defeat Reagan 4-3 in 8 innings to a one-game series lead, while Navarro drops their series opener 3-0 to Canyon Lake.
Hollywood actress lists Canyon Lake Airbnb rental as one of her top wishlist destinations
Read full article: Hollywood actress lists Canyon Lake Airbnb rental as one of her top wishlist destinationsAn Airbnb listing in Canyon Lake, known as the Skyhouse, is a on the travel wishlist of write, director and actress Mindy Kaling.
Army Corps of Engineers will lease Canyon Lake Park to Comal County recreation organization
Read full article: Army Corps of Engineers will lease Canyon Lake Park to Comal County recreation organizationCANYON LAKE, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on Tuesday that it would be leasing Canyon Lake Park to the Water Oriented Recreation District of Comal County. Javier Pérez Ortiz, the lake manager, said WORD would be releasing additional information on their website and social media. “We believe WORD will be an excellent steward of Canyon Lake Park and will be able to offer an exceptional recreational experience to our residents and visitors,” Ortiz said. Mike Dussere, general manager of WORD, said that the information regarding the park will be available to the public in the coming days. “We know there will be many questions and we will be issuing much more information to the public soon,” Dussere said.
Confirmed tornado near Canyon Lake very early Tuesday morning
Read full article: Confirmed tornado near Canyon Lake very early Tuesday morningRadar image from 1:12am around Canyon Lake showing rotation over the lake. A tornado warning was issued around 1 a.m. Tuesday for a cell showing rotation near Canyon Lake. The National Weather Service conducted a survey in the area on Tuesday and confirmed that an EF-1 tornado with maximum wind gusts of 100 mph lasted from 1:04 AM to 1:06 AM Tuesday morning. It continues, “damage was near Canyon Lake boat ramp #6 on the south central side of the lake along and near Canyon Lake Drive and Rimrock Pass.”AdA wider view of the track of the EF-1 tornado on the west side of Canyon Lake (Copyright KSAT 2021 - All rights reserved)A close-up view of the track of the EF-1 tornado on the west side of Canyon Lake (Copyright KSAT 2021 - All rights reserved)KSAT also received several reports of large hail, up to the size of golf balls, around Boerne. The National Weather Service in New Braunfels determined that collapsed walls in the downtown area were caused by straight line winds or a microburst.
San Antonio-area man charged in US Capitol riot allegedly took shots of whiskey in Pelosi’s office
Read full article: San Antonio-area man charged in US Capitol riot allegedly took shots of whiskey in Pelosi’s officeThese screenshots from surveillance were taken inside the Capitol and shown in Evans' charging document. SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio-area man accused of climbing through a broken window of the U.S. Capitol during the deadly Jan. 6 siege allegedly took shots of Fireball whiskey in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office, according to FBI records. The video shows a man matching Evans’ appearance with a megaphone, saying “I don’t support looting, I don’t support the violence. (FBI)Footage from CCTV also shows a man matching Evans’ appearance climbing through a broken window at 3 p.m. on Jan. 6. GPS data from Google also placed Evans at the Capitol on Jan. 6, documents state.
1 dead, 1 hospitalized after mobile home fire at Canyon Lake, firefighters say
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after mobile home fire at Canyon Lake, firefighters sayCANYON LAKE, Texas – One person is dead and another is hospitalized following a mobile home fire at Canyon Lake, according to Canyon Lake firefighters. Firefighters said the single-wide mobile home was showing heavy fire when they arrived and they received reports of residents still inside. Flames were intense as firefighters worked to extinguish them throughout the residence. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Comal County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Comal County Sheriff’s Office. RELATED: Two men safely escape house fire on Southwest Side, firefighters say
2 adults, 1 child injured in small plane crash north of Canyon Lake
Read full article: 2 adults, 1 child injured in small plane crash north of Canyon Lake2 adults, 1 child injured in small plane crash north of Canyon LakePublished: September 7, 2020, 5:14 pmTwo adults and a child were injured in a small plane crash Monday north of Canyon Lake, officials said.
2 adults, 1 child injured in small plane crash north of Canyon Lake
Read full article: 2 adults, 1 child injured in small plane crash north of Canyon LakeCANYON LAKE – Two adults and a child were injured in a small plane crash Monday north of Canyon Lake, officials said. Canyon Lake Fire Chief Darren Brinkkoeter said the adults were airlifted to Ascension Seton Hays Hospital in Kyle. The child was released to a parent who later arrived at the scene. The crash was reported at 1:04 p.m. in the 200 block of Primrose Path in Canyon Lake, Brinkkoeter said. The flight path shows the plane took off from Fort Stockton around 11 a.m. and was bound for Canyon Lake Airport.
9 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Comal County
Read full article: 9 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Comal CountyNEW BRAUNFELS, Texas Comal County officials on Tuesday confirmed nine more people have died of COVID-19 complications, for a total of 71 deaths in the county. The deaths include:A Canyon Lake woman in her 80s died August 3 in a San Antonio hospital. Comal County officials confirmed 88 new cases. Comal County officials also confirmed eight more recoveries, for a total of 1,877. On Thursday, Comal County hospitals reported caring for 19 COVID-19 patients, including 10 who are in intensive care and eight on ventilators.
Authorities recover body of missing 25-year-old man near Party Cove in Canyon Lake
Read full article: Authorities recover body of missing 25-year-old man near Party Cove in Canyon LakeCOMAL COUNTY, Texas – Authorities have located and recovered the body of Luis Rodriguez, a 25-year-old who was reported missing at Canyon Lake last weekend. Rodriguez was found by the Houston and Harris County Dive Team, the Canyon Lake Fire Department and Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens at 5 p.m. Thursday, according to officials. He first disappeared on the Fourth of July, and officials suspected he had drowned at Party Cove in Canyon Lake. Soon after, deputies, game wardens and Canyon Lake Fire staff and EMS began their search for Rodriguez last weekend and have continued to search until he was recovered on Thursday. RELATED: Officials still searching for missing 25-year-old man who they fear has drowned in Canyon Lake
Search continues for missing 25-year-old man who may have drowned in Canyon Lake
Read full article: Search continues for missing 25-year-old man who may have drowned in Canyon LakeSearch continues for missing 25-year-old man who may have drowned in Canyon LakePublished: July 5, 2020, 5:50 pmA 25-year-old man was last seen jumping off of a boat and into the lake.