Courts & Public Safety · Lead report
Texas counted 472 people in Comal County’s jail against 583 reported beds in October. Taxpayers face a planned jail borrowing, but the count does not establish how many beds staff could use.
Garden Ridge residents can attend a Nov. 7 workshop where council will discuss the city strategic plan’s priorities and implementation direction. The posted agenda describes the work ahead, not a final decision.
2 min read · Scheduled for Nov. 7Residents have a chance to weigh in before commissioners decide whether to pursue a purchase of about 165 acres and a donation of about 135 acres for Morton Preserve. Road, park, animal-control and towing proposals are also next on the Nov. 5 agenda.
4 min read · Meeting scheduledResidents tracking work in seven Comal County locations can now see two filings marked “Received” and five marked “Pay Fee(s).” Those portal statuses do not establish permit approval.
2 min read · Portal statuses verified
An accountant found no exceptions in a reconciliation of New Braunfels roadway impact-fee records. Developers and residents can see six years of collections and spending, though the limited procedures do not establish an audit opinion.
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A developer wants five more years to finish improvements tied to a New Braunfels public grant agreement. The EDC took no action in September; a later amendment was scheduled for consideration.
2 min read · Extension requested; later action unverified
Comal County’s drought index fell 17 points to 567 on Oct. 31. Residents checking outdoor burning rules should consult the county separately; the index does not set burn-ban status.
1 min read · Official daily reading
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