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Newspaper
Herald Zeitung
Location
New Braunfels, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 2007
Page
1
New Braunfels boys soccer upset Boerne, the defending state champion, for a crucial 27-4A win on Page 6A, showcasing a strong performance by the Cougars and signaling momentum in district play.
Churches and organizations in the area are serving up pounds of fish and coleslaw as part of lent observances. The page notes community participation and ongoing meals during the religious season.
Town Center at Creekside developers and New Braunfels Planning and Zoning Commission sought rezoning for 12.54 acres including lots in Fred and George Soerje subdivisions. Commission approved to allow commercial uses but not light industrial with intent to build infrastructure in April and dedicate a site for a new fire station.
About 40 community stakeholders including city and county officials heard Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Chief Engineer Tommy Hill describe the calculation of Canyon Lake releases. He outlined inflow, downstream flow and water rights agreements guiding when discharges rise or fall, noting permits from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and an agreement with Trout Unlimited to maintain river flow.
The GBRA operates under a June 1999 permit allowing up to 90 000 acre feet of water per year from Canyon Lake, but current contracts cap at 75 000 acre feet. In 2006 actual release was just under 35 000 acre feet. Canyon Lake sits 6.5 feet below normal elevation, prompting smaller discharges. Inflow and downstream measurements in Comal County guide releases. A 45 day inflow minimum triggers further action. Reservoir edition continues on Page 10A.
The reservoir is operated by the U.S. Corps of Engineers for flood control and water conservation. It covers 8,230 surface acres and reaches 109 feet deep at the normal operating level, with the conservation pool managed by the Authority.
Staff Writer Bill Brown Elementary introduces a morning drop off plan to improve safety and keep traffic moving on Texas 46. Principal Ross McGlothlin notes area growth with Home Depot H E B and Starbucks nearby, while parent Laurie Parker cites near accidents as congestion persists.
More than 1100 local churchgoers signed a petition urging New Braunfels Independent School District to reconsider holding classes on Good Friday. The 2006-07 calendar showed no Feb 8 or Apr 6 as holidays but marked make-up days for weather. Classes were canceled for two days in January due to cold weather.
New Braunfels Independent School District reviewed its calendar after parents alerted officials that April 6 fell on Good Friday. Board president Bill Biggadike said the issue was brought to attention recently and adjustments were deemed necessary.
Janiece Woodrom recalls toasting before a Saturday night blast sent firefighters to the Rio Verde neighborhood. Elton Woodrom and their three dogs escaped as the garage and house suffered thousands of dollars in damage. Janiece viewed the soot covered belongings on Tuesday in New Braunfels.
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