Preserve Our Hill Country Environment

06/09/2026

💧 Protecting Our Water Starts With Public Participation

Comal County is considering revisions to its Subdivision Regulations that could influence future growth, wastewater management, drainage, roads, and water resources throughout our community.

PHCE encourages residents to stay informed and make their voices heard.

As you review the proposed changes, consider asking:
✅ How will our groundwater and recharge zones be protected?
✅ Are wastewater and water supply concerns being adequately addressed?
✅ Will these regulations support responsible, sustainable growth?

The decisions made today will help shape the future of the Texas Hill Country for generations to come.

Location and Time:
8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 11 at the Historic Comal County Courthouse, 100 Main Plaza, New Braunfels.

Comal County is taking a closer look at how new subdivisions are regulated and has scheduled a public hearing Thursday about proposed subdivision regulations and a public right-of-way order. See link to full story in comments.

05/30/2026

🌿 What a beautiful overcast day for our Adopt-A-Highway cleanup event! Thank you to all of our neighbors and community members who spent part of their Saturday morning helping keep our roadsides clean and beautiful.

The wildflowers were still in bloom, and we even discovered a few new native plants along the way. It’s always rewarding to come together, care for our community, and enjoy the natural beauty that makes the Hill Country so special.

As has been said, “many hands make light work”. Thank you for helping us make a difference! 💚

05/26/2026

Comal County caves are precious. 😊

“Here in this cave, all we had to do was put on our dive mask and our snorkel and put our head in the water, and it’s everywhere. The bed of this stream is just littered with fossils of Ice Age megafauna — things like mammoths, mastodons, giant ground sloths, even saber-toothed cats — they’re just laying there, and we can pluck them up from the stream bed where they’ve been resting probably for millennia.”

Fossils from giant tortoises, armadillos and other Ice Age-era species challenge previous assumptions about the region’s ancient climate

05/19/2026

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05/07/2026

04/17/2026

Commissioners Court of Comal County
April 16, 2026

Item 5: Presentation by Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA), Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservative District (CTGCD), Texas Water Company (TWC), and New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) to discuss their respective roles, current drought conditions, conservation
strategies and water supply and planning information.

Click on link for video

04/15/2026

“GBRA, Texas Water Company, Comal Trinity GCD and NB Utilities to Discuss Comal County’s Water Woes at Commissioners Court Thursday”
(See article in comments)

Announcing our 2nd Water Workshop!
Without question, water continues to be a critical concern for the residents of Comal County. I am looking forward to the presentations by the leadership of the Comal Trinity GCD, the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority (GBRA), New Braunfels Utilities and The Texas Water Company of whom will provide facts and valuable insight related to our vital water supply.
If you will not be able to attend in person, you can watch the meeting here: https://www.comalcounty.gov/175/Agendas - just click on the video tab on April 16th! See you there!

04/08/2026

Fossilized remains of Ice Age animals recovered from a Spring Branch water cave could rewrite Texas' geologic history. Link to full story in comments.

03/05/2026

“I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me,” she said. “I do not take it lightly, and I will not let you down. While this election delivered a clear mandate, I want to be equally clear about something else. I will serve as county judge for every citizen of Comal County. The office belongs to the people, and I intend to honor that.”

Kristen Hoyt was sworn in as Comal County Judge today following a unanimous vote in Commissioners Court. She is running unopposed Nov. 3.

02/17/2026

👏🏼 “Judge Becerra Calls for Moratorium on High-Volume Industrial Water Uses

The proposal follows Judge Becerra's statement issued last week in his capacity as Hays County's Emergency Management Director, citing Governor Greg Abbott's Drought Disaster Proclamation and calling for immediate water conservation measures across Hays County:

"To safeguard our collective future, I urge that we suspend the permitting of high-impact industrial operations that threaten our remaining reserves. Our stewardship of water the very lifeblood of our community cannot be reactive. It must be a proactive vow to protect what we cannot live without."

The proposed moratorium is intended as a drought-response measure designed to protect groundwater resources, ensure long-term water security for residents and agriculture, and allow the County to evaluate cumulative impacts from large-scale, high-consumption uses.”

Judge Becerra Praises Unanimous Drought Action

San Marcos, TX- Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra expresses sincere appreciation to the Board of Directors of the Martindale Water Supply Corporation for their decisive and unanimous vote to immediately transition to Stage 4 drought restrictions.

“I want to thank Martindale Water Supply Corporation for your leadership,” said Judge Becerra. “Your unanimous action reflects exactly the kind of cooperation, long-term planning, and environmental stewardship needed to safeguard our shared water resources.” Judge Becerra also has been encouraging other water providers throughout Hays County to take similar proactive measures.

The Board’s decision underscores a strong commitment to responsible water management during ongoing drought conditions. Judge Becerra emphasized that proactive measures taken at the local level are essential to protecting the community’s water supply and preserving environmental resources.

Hays County continues to support regional efforts focused on conservation, drought preparedness, and sustainable resource management.