McKenna Legacy Foundation Ready to Begin Next Round of Grants Totaling $1.7-Million
The McKenna Legacy Foundation is getting ready to hand out their next round of grants funded by the sale of McKenna Memorial Hospital to Christus Santa Rosa, and they’re holding an informational meeting for non-profit agencies in the area this Friday, the 12th. The meeting is specifically designed for the leaders of local non-profit organizations, so they can get the information they need about applying for this next round of grants, which McKenna CEO Tim Brierty says will be made up of several kinds of grants, totaling 1.7-million dollars.
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NWS: Wintry Mix Could Be On the Way for New Braunfels and the Rest of South-Central Texas
It looks like we’re in for a wet, cold week, with a cold front heading in today. We’re looking at patchy fog and drizzle this morning, and then a 50% chance for showers and thunderstorms through mid-day, with a high 65. Then a cold front will begin to push through late this afternoon into this evening, and that will push out the rain, and drop temperatures down to 36 overnight, with strong winds topping 25mph.
NBISD May Decide Tonight on Bond Package Details
The New Braunfels ISD School Board has their 2nd meeting in as many weeks to discuss the possibility of a bond election in the near future. Last week, the board heard about several options from district staff, including details for a 55, an 85, and a 110-million dollar bond package, with each package increasing the number of, and scope of, projects.
Comal Crimestoppers Looking for Tips in Recent Canyon Lake Burglary Case
The New Braunfels/Comal County Crimestoppers are looking for tips in a recent home burglary case. The break-in happened Jan. 28th, in the 2-thousand block of Misty Hollow, off Wegner Road. When Comal County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene, they found that someone had forced their way into the home through a door. The thief or thieves then helped themselves to sporting goods and a number of electronic devices. Crimestoppers is hoping someone saw something suspicious that night, and might be able to provide a tip that could solve the case.
Conflicting Barricades: Bexar and Comal County Crews Treat Flooded Roadway Differently
A report in the San Antonio Express News details the timeline of events that led to the death of County Line BBQ restaurant owner Randy Goss. According to the Express News report, the bridge on Specht Drive, where Goss apparently drove his car into rushing runoff water, had been barricaded on the Comal County side of the county line, while Bexar County workers did not barricade their side of that same area, leaving it open for Goss to drive right into the rushing water.
The Latest News Headlines from Across South-Central Texas
A stand-off in Cibolo that ended peacefully tops our list of news headlines from across South-Central Texas. Also today: A former Mayor of Seguin has died, San Antonio has passed a new ‘Safe Passing’ law, and the trial of a man accused of murdering a popular San Antonio restaurant owner begins today in Victoria.
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