(Seguin, TX) -- The Seguin Daily News reports that the issue of expanding Seguin High School is back on the radar of the Seguin ISD School Board. In 2008, voters in the Seguin ISD turned down an 84-million dollar bond proposal that would have fully renovated the campus, at its current location. Now the school board is talking about another bond package, holding a workshop this week with a bond consultant that will help the district decide if another bond election is the right idea. Superintendent Dr.
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Bandera County Sheriff to Face Abuse of Power Charges
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(Bandera, TX) -- The San Antonio Express News reports that Bandera County sheriff Weldon Tucker has waived his arraignment in District Court, essentially deciding to take his case to trial. Tucker was indicted earlier this year by the Bandera County Grand jury on charges of abuse of official capacity. At issue is the Sheriff’s use of a county-owned unmarked motor-boat that he allegedly used on a personal vacation last year.
Congressman Smith Polls Constituents During 'Tele-Town Hall' Meetings
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(New Braunfels, TX) -- US Congressman Lamar Smith this week held 2 telephone town hall meetings with residents in Bandera, Blanco, Comal, Kendall, Kerr, Real and Travis Counties. Using new technology, the “tele-town hall” meetings help the Congressman stay in touch with several hundred constituents at one time, fro macros a large area, and they give him the chance to not just talk directly with those citizens, taking their questions over the phone, but he can also poll those participating, to get feedback on key issues facing Congress.
San Marcos Animal Shelter Gets Nearly $30K in Grants
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(San Marcos, TX) -- Cats and dogs in San Marcos have an improved chance at better health after the San Marcos Animal Shelter got word of 2 grants that will help fund immunizations for shelter cats and a spay and neuter program. 75-hundred dollars from the PetFinder.com Foundation will fund the vaccine program at the animal shelter, which serves the cities of San Marcos, Kyle and all of Hays County.
Seguin Resident and Former Marine Wins National Motorcycle Sweepstakes
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(New Braunfels, TX) -- The Seguin Gazette reports that a Seguin-area former Marine will be in New Braunfels today to pick up his prize in a national sweepstakes contest. Retired Staff Sgt. Skip Campbell was selected as the winner of the Semper Fidelis motorcycle, just 1 of 2 grand prizes offered by Harley-Davidson and Oshkosh Defense in their Rumble with a Cause sweepstakes.
State Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Coming in August
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(New Braunfels, TX) -- Kids will soon be heading back to school, and so parents across the state are getting ready for the back to school frenzy of shopping, including the upcoming Sales Tax Holiday on clothes and schools supplies that always draws big crowds.
San Marcos Mayor Will Not Run for Reelection - Others Have Already Filed
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(San Marcos, TX) -- San Marcos Mayor Susan Narvaiz has announced that she will not be running for reelection this fall. The 3-term mayor announced in a press release this week that she will not seek a 4th term, but didn’t give any specific reason as to why she decided against running for the Mayor’s position again. She did say that the decision came after months of thought and prayer. Meanwhile, the race for Mayor of San Marcos is filling up fast. Current city councilman John Thomaides has already filed to run, as has former city councilman Daniel Guerrero.
$250K Grant to Help Failing Septic Systems in Guadalupe County
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(Guadalupe County, TX) -- The Seguin Gazette reports that residents in two rural subdivisions, who have failing septic systems, could now be eligible for the 2nd in a series of federal grants. The 250-thousand dollar grant would make residents in the Redwood or Rancho Vista subdivisions eligible help with repairing or replacing septic systems that are either inadequate or were not installed properly.
Reinstated San Marcos Police Officer Stuck on Desk Duty
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(San Marcos, TX) -- The Austin American Statesman reports that although reinstated to the Police Force, the Hays County District Attorney’s Office has decided that Officer Paul Stephens is effectively unable to perform his regular police officer duties.
Chevy Volt Price Announced - Texas Readies for Launch
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(New Braunfels, TX) -- Chevrolet has made its much anticipated announcement, telling potential buyers how much the new Chevy Volt will cost them, when it hits a limited number of dealerships across the country later this year. Chevy officials say the 2011 Chevy Volt, an electric car that goes 40 miles on an electric charge, will sell for 41-thousand dollars. But when you factor in the government’s 75-hundred dollar tax credit, the price of the car drops to $33,500. And Chevy says they will offer a lease option at $350 a month.
NWS: More Heavy Rain Possible for South-Central Texas
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(New Braunfels, TX) -- Once again, only the lucky few actually got significant rain yesterday, after scattered thunderstorm cells dotted the weather maps. Gonzales had a nice concentration of storms for a couple of hours yesterday afternoon/evening, and far western Guadalupe, and far eastern Comal had some storms pop-up just before dark, but otherwise, it was quiet in this general region yesterday. But that will likely change today, with forecasters with the National Weather Service predicting an 80% chance for more of those strong, scattered storm cells in this part of Texas.
AMBER Alert Issued for Missing Houston Girl Last Seen in Boerne
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(Boerne, TX) -- FOX News in San Antonio reports that law enforcement agencies across the state are on the lookout for a 16-year old girl missing from the Houston area that was last seen in Boerne. An AMBER Alert has been issued for 16-year old Alyssa Rehfield of Richmond Texas. Authorities believe she left home with a 36-year old man that she met on the internet, identified as David Karan. They were last seen yesterday morning in the Boerne area. If you have information on their whereabouts, call your local police department.
San Marcos May Soon Get Its Own Branch Campus of Austin Community College
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(San Marcos, TX) -- The Austin American Statesman reports that San Marcos may soon be getting its own branch campus of Austin Community College. The ACC announced yesterday a series of land purchases in Bastrop, Elgin, Kyle, Leander, and North Central Austin for future campus sites, totaling 35.4-million dollars. 2.3-million of that went to purchase 21-acres of land in San Marcos, with an adjoining 51-acres being donated by the Cottonwood Creek development firm off hwy 123 south of downtown San Marcos.
Kerrville Cross Goes Up on Hilltop Within Eyesight of I-10
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(Kerrville, TX) -- A 77-foot tall iron cross has now been erected on a hilltop in Kerrville, near Mesa Vista Lane. The new cross can be seen when driving down I-10 in that area, and the architect Max Greiner believes it will bring more traffic to the Kerrville area, helping out local businesses. Neighbors initially filed a lawsuit against the cross because of traffic concerns, but a settlement was reached in March between those residents and the Coming King Foundation, the church that is putting up the cross.
Fire Inside Brackenridge Hospital Parking Garage Ruled an Accident
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(Austin, TX) -- The Austin American Statesman reports that 2 vehicles were destroyed during an accidental fire inside the parking garage at Brackenridge Hospital yesterday afternoon. Austin Fire Department investigators say the fire began in the engine compartment of one of those 2 vehicles, and then spread to the other, inside the hospital’s parking garage on 15th street in downtown Austin. Firefighters had the fire under control within 20 minutes of arriving on the scene. Damages from the fire are estimated around 80-thousand dollars.
Seguin PD Looking For Tips on Armed Robber
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The Seguin Gazette reports that police investigators there are seeking tips from the public as they try to identify and apprehend a man who has been robbing businesses and pedestrians at gunpoint in the last few days. The incident have all happened on Seguin’s west side, and police describe the suspect as an Hispanic male in his late 20’s or early 30’s, standing 5-foot 4 or 5-foot 5-inches tall, weighing between 160 and 170 pounds, with very little or no facial hair.
NWS: Rain Chances Increase Into the Middle of the Week
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(New Braunfels, TX) -- Forecasters with the National Weather Service say that we could see some nice rain for at least the first half of this week across the South-Central Texas region. An upper level low will draw in more moisture from the gulf coast, triggering thunderstorms activity, first in the lower-eastern part of the state, and then shifting west, setting us up for several days of rain. Most of the thunderstorms will happen during the afternoon and evening hours today through Wednesday.
