Merger of New Braunfels Papers in 1957
The Herald-Zeitung New Braunfels Zeitung founded in 1852 and the New Braunfels Herald founded in 1890 merged in 1957 and carried both German and English editions until 1958.
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Newspaper
Herald Zeitung
Location
New Braunfels, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 2007
Page
4
The Herald-Zeitung New Braunfels Zeitung founded in 1852 and the New Braunfels Herald founded in 1890 merged in 1957 and carried both German and English editions until 1958.
A Texas reader questions river safety mandates for floaters, urging reconsideration of child life jacket rules while praising a compromise. The writer questions police burdens and argues for practical risk management including cooler limits and group options, ending with a sardonic note about officers on the river.
In Comal County six year old Upstarts program founded by Karen McDowell sends New Braunfels High School students to a mock trial at the courthouse. Volunteers, educators and local residents provide academic support and mentorship to help youth finish school and envision future success.
March 17 marks St. Patrick's Day with notable events including the 1776 Boston evacuation, Patrick's death in Saul, Roosevelt coining muckrake, Camp Fire Girls birth, National Gallery of Art opening, californium creation, Fred Allen’s death, and Vanguard launch by the U S Navy.
Readers question whether Ken Valentine and the city council support river use rules after residents describe congestion at exits. The police chief and Officer Hannah enforce river laws while locals note practical issues with multiple coolers and stair access during summer floats.
The note recalls past floods along Rebecca Creek in Spring Branch and FM 306 near Canyon Lake, with no impact on New Braunfels residents. It mentions 1997 Guadalupe River flooding north of Canyon Lake Dam and overflow over U.S. 281 and FM 306, tying to local civic and contact details.
The Herald-Zeitung sets word limits for letters at 250 words and guest columns at under 500 words, requiring accompanying photos. Authors must include address and phone for verification. Submissions should be mailed to Letters to Editor c/o Herald-Zeitung PO Drawer 311328 New Braunfels TX 78131-1328, faxed to 830 606 3413, or emailed to news herald zeitung com.
A conservative critique argues Americans face no global hatred, citing support for troops and US war aims. It singles out Democrats and media coverage over Walter Reed Army Medical Center and veteran care, accusing opponents of politicizing defense and misrepresenting medical quality.
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