County vote centers in place for Election Day
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This November, registered Comal County voters can cast ballots on Election Day wherever they live, work or play.
The Texas Secretary of State’s Office has approved Comal County for countywide vote centers, a program removing the requirement that voters cast Election Day ballots at the polling place designated for their voting precinct.
The change means Election Day now will function like early voting, which sees no changes under the program. Voters registered in Comal County can cast ballots at any vote center in the county.
Election Day is Nov. 5. The voter-registration deadline is Oct. 7, and early voting takes place Oct. 21-Nov. 1. Commissioners Court has approved six early voting locations and 13 Election Day vote centers.
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Burn ban still in effect as Comal dries out
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Comal County has become one of the driest counties in Texas, as a hot and dry summer has turned into a hot and dry fall.
A ban on outdoor burning remains in effect, prohibiting outdoor flames of any kind except barbecue grills that are set off the ground and have a lid. Anyone grilling or welding outside should be extremely careful and have a water source handy in case things get out of hand.
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Commissioners Court meetings available online
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Live and archived video of the Commissioners Court's weekly meetings is now available on the county website.
Viewers can livestream the court's meetings at 8:30 a.m. each Thursday, and access archives of previous meetings dating back to April.
The archived meetings are synced with their respective agendas, allowing viewers to jump to a specific item rather than skimming through the entire video file.
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Flu shots available from Public Health
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The 2019-2020 flu season began Oct. 1, and the Comal County Office of Public Health has vaccines available.
Influenza cases have already been reported in the county – and at least one case of flu has been reported every month since last fall.
“Vaccination is the best step anyone can take to avoid getting the flu,” said Cheryl Fraser, director of public health for Comal County. “Everyone at least 6 months old should be immunized as soon as possible so they can be protected against the virus.”
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New agent for busy fall at Extension Office
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Welcome to Jymann Davis, Comal County's newest extension agent. Jymann will cover family and community health for the Extension Office.
Jymann comes to us from Galveston County, where she served in the same role – and she joins an Extension Office with plenty of events scheduled for the fall – from the Oct. 12 Kids Day in the Garden to classes at the Westside Community Center to training for pesticide applicators and childcare providers.
Click the button below for more info on what's happening this fall at the Extension Office!
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Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event
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Comal County residents can drop off their old batteries, paint cans and other household hazardous waste at New Braunfels City Hall, 550 Landa St., on Saturday, Oct. 19.
The drop-off event is from 8 a.m. to noon. Participants should enter the parking lot from Laurel Lane and make sure they have a photo ID to verify their residency. For more details, visit our webpage.
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Commissioners Court
8:30 a.m. every Thursday
Comal County Courthouse
Historical Commission
5:30 p.m. 2nd Thursday
Veteran Services
Hours: 8 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m.
Walk-ins: Mon-Thurs
Appt. only: Fridays
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Household hazardous waste event scheduled for Oct. 19
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Precinct 1 Commissioner Donna Eccleston
1:30-4:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Precinct 4 Commissioner Jen Crownover
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
Veteran Services
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 2nd Wednesday
Emergency Services District No. 2 board
10 a.m. Friday, October 18
Water Oriented Recreation District board
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 16
Emergency Services District No. 3 board
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 23
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Precinct 1 Commissioner Donna Eccleston
1:30-4:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Precinct 4 Commissioner Jen Crownover
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Emergency Services District No. 1 board
4 p.m. Thursday, October 19
Emergency Services District No. 5 board
4 p.m. 4th Wednesday
Veteran Services
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 30
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Emergency Services District No. 6 board
6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7
Veteran Services
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 3rd Wednesday
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