Comal County
County Offices
150 N. Seguin Avenue
New Braunfels 830-608-2026
http://www.co.comal.tx.us/
Chamber of Commerce
390 S. Seguin Avenue
New Braunfels 830-625-2385
https://www.chamberinnewbraunfels.com/
Comal County is a beautiful county located on the Edwards Plateau in central Texas. The county is a scenic hill country county with spring fed streams, the Comal river, Guadalupe river and Canyon Lake. It’s one of the top 10 fastest growing counties in the US. New Braunfels is the county seat with a population of over 69,000 residents. New Braunfels is twenty-nine miles northeast of San Antonio and forty-five miles southwest of Austin. The Guadalupe River and, since 1964, Canyon Lake drain the central hills and valleys of the county. Cibolo Creek, which empties into the San Antonio River, forms the southwestern boundary of the county.
Lifestyle
Comal County offers the best of all words: Progressive and rapidly growing communities that excel in providing a family-oriented environment, small-town friendliness, and an outstanding quality of life. At the heart of the county seat of New Braunfels With the Comal River and Guadalupe River running through New Braunfels, residents and visitors enjoy a variety of water recreational activities as well as stunning natural beauty. With Canyon Lake offering more than 80 miles of shoreline and beautiful communities around it.
The cultural community of Comal County includes historic sites and venues the showcase the regions long history and Germanic roots. The communities within the county offer an increasing abundance of housing possibilities, including vibrant new subdivisions and residential developments with enough variety to cater to every imaginable dream and lifestyle. The rapid growth in the county ensures that new construction will always be available, blending with historic architecture in long-established community cores for a balanced mix of price ranges, styles, and sizes. Welcome to Comal County, where the quality of life grows richer with each passing year.
Services
Newcomers to Comal County will discover first-rate educational services that are just around the corner from home. The caliber of these opportunities underlines the new paradigm that corporations no longer be headquartered in a large city to stay on top of technological advancements and secure a quality education for the children of their employees. Residents are also with a 30-mile radius from several other public and private colleges and universities located in San Antonio.
State-of-the-art healthcare services and facilities are anchored by Resolute Health Hospital, a modern hospital with a borad range of consulting physicians that provide quality services to patients and their families. The 24-hour emergency department provides specialized care for cardiology, pediatric, orthopedic, and obstetric patients. Advanced imaging, outpatient surgery, extensive rehabilitation services and more. Residents also have access to all of the medical facilities in San Antonio in just a short drive from home.
New Braunfels
City Offices
830-221-4000
http://www.nbtexas.org/
Chamber of Commerce
830-625-2385
https://www.chamberinnewbraunfels.com/
New Braunfels is a popular Texas tourist town that was founded in 1845 by Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels region of Germany and a group of German farmers and craftsmen. German names can be seen on the billboards and street names throughout the city. New Braunfels has a population of over 36,000 and is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas. Every fall the city hosts Wurstfest which is one of the largest German festivals in America. The city is also know for its amazing antique shopping. Austin is 40 miles to the north of the city and San Antonio is just 25 miles to the south. The historic towns of Gruene, TX and Canyon Lake are also just a few minutes away. With the Comal River and Guadalupe River running through New Braunfels, residents and visitors enjoy a variety of water recreational activities as well as stunning natural beauty. During the summer months the nationally-known Schlitterbaun Park serves as one of the biggest attractions in the area, drawing people from all over the country.
Nestled along the banks of the Comal River, Downtown New Braunfels offers some of the finest shopping, dining, entertainment and history in the area. Rich in German heritage, the area features a dense concentration of intact historic architecture from the traditional German craftsmanship of the 1840s, the elaborate decorative styles of the Victorian-era, through the sleek simplicity of the Art Deco and Moderne alongside contemporary development. Downtown New Braunfels offers shopping in the trendiest of boutiques, visiting the weekly farmer’s market, dining in one of many fabulous restaurants and bakeries, unwinding in a pub while listening to great music and staying in a historic hotel or bed and breakfast. This area is home to dozens of exceptional boutique stores, pubs, and restaurants, as well as offices, homes, and residential/work lofts. The city has rich cultural offerings are beyond exceptional including live-music venues, art galleries, and museums. The Comal River, renowned as a tourist destination for river recreation, winds around the Downtown area and is accessible by foot from Downtown. Museums such as the McKenna Children’s Museum, the New Braunfels Railroad Museum, and the Buckhorn Barber Shop Museum are conveniently located in the district as are cultural outposts such as the New Braunfels Art League, the Historic Outdoor Art Museum, and the Brauntex Performing Arts Theater. New Braunfels offers its residents an enviable lifestyle.
Bulverde/Spring Branch
Bulverde City Offices
830-438-3612
http://bulverdetx.gov/
Spring Branch City Offices
830-885-6945
http://cityofspringbranch.org/
Spring Branch/Bulverde Chamber of Commerce
830-438-4285
http://bulverdespringbranchchamber.com/
Bulverde, on Cibolo Creek nineteen miles west of New Braunfels in southwestern Comal County, was settled in 1850. Recreation abounds in the Bulverde/Spring Branch area, affording residents and visitors opportunities for adventure and fun. There are state parks nearby and the Guadalupe River runs right through Spring Branch. Hunting is a favorite sport in the Texas Hill Country. Golf is abundant in the area. Fishing and skiing are popular on Canyon Lake. San Antonio, is only 20 minutes away. The city of Bulverde is in the process of developing its central historic downtown to offer even more services and opportunities.
Canyon Lake (including the communities of Sattler, Startzville, Canyon City, Cranes Mill, Hancock, Fischer, Smithson Valley)
Chamber of Commerce
https://www.canyonlakechamber.com
Canyon Lake and the other small communities that surround the lake named Canyon Lake are all classified as Census designated places and not cities or towns, but together their populations equal more than 22,000 residents. That is almost 25% of the total population of Comal County. The area is considered the water recreation capital of Texas and is only 15 minutes from Interstate Highway 35 or from Highway 281. The area is full of natural and scenic beauty, the River Road runs along the Guadalupe River between Canyon Lake and Gruene/New Braunfels, and is lined with beautiful Cypress trees, tubing and rafting outfitters, tent camping, cabins and cottages. It is a natural playground that residents and visitors both enjoy. Canyon Lake has 80 miles of shoreline surrounded by beautiful neighborhoods. The lake offers residents and visitors alike plentiful opportunities for enjoying fishing, boating, sailing, kayaking, floating the rivers, jet skiing, swimming, rafting, canoeing, wake boarding, water skiing and more. Those looking for more than outdoor recreation will find that the Canyon Lake area is convenient to many area attractions such as shopping, colleges and universities, state of the art medical care, amusement and recreation destinations, cultural centers, arts and music venues and locally owned businesses. In addition residents are only a 30 minute drive from San Antonio and all of its urban amenities.
Garden Ridge
City Offices
210-651-6632
https://www.ci.garden-ridge.tx.us/
Garden Ridge is on Interstate Highway 35 near the Bexar and Guadalupe county lines twelve miles southwest of New Braunfels in Comal County. It is home to around 2000 residents. When the community was incorporated on April 4, 1972, it became the first new town in the county in 127 years. The Garden Ridge area has a long history and has been home to residents from all across many different areas including Native American Indians, Spanish and German settlers. Each group has given the community a little bit of its culture, giving the area unique eel. While Garden Ridge has its roots as an area favored by retirees, recently more young families are moving into the area and are changing the makeup of the community. Garden Ridge residents’ value their youth as evidenced by the many local projects sponsored by organizations such as the Garden Ridge-Bracken Lions Club and the Garden Ridge Women’s Club. Great programs such as Boy Scouts, CYO Youth Sports are available for families with kids. Other local amenities include Paul Davis Park which includes two covered pavilions, barbecue hut, picnic tables with grills, playground equipment, and a softball field. The community center serves as the hub of local activities with facilities for events and gatherings. Garden Ridge offers residents a wonderful small town atmosphere, with all of the amenities of San Antonio a short drive away.
