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Public Health Surveillance

Comal County

Summary

The public health director updated the commissioners on ongoing monitoring for diseases like rabies and measles, and the court ratified an Ebola grant funding request to prepare for potential federal funds.

At a glance

Total mentions
5
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 25, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Placeholder budget submission with no local matching funds required.

✅Who benefits

Comal County residents and first responders protected by enhanced disease surveillance and preparedness.

⚠️Who could be affected

Anyone who ignores the warning and gets bitten or scratched by an unvaccinated stray.

Mentions & discussions (13)

MyCanyonLakeAug 17, 2026

New Braunfels Reports Second Rabies Case in August, Urges Caution around Unfamiliar Animals

The City of New Braunfels today confirmed its second case of rabies in less than a month, this time in a cat. Animal Welfare picked up the animal last week in the 800 block of West Mill Street after reports it was acting aggressively and exhibiting u...

Herald-ZeitungJul 29, 2026

Texas Water Co. issues boil water notice for parts of Comal County after flooding raises turbidity

Texas Water Co. issues boil water notice for parts of Comal County after flooding raises turbidity Herald-Zeitung

MeetingJun 25, 2026approved

Commissioners Court - Jun 25, 2026

The public health director updated the commissioners on ongoing monitoring for diseases like rabies and measles, and the court ratified an Ebola grant funding request to prepare for potential federal funds.

MeetingOct 16, 2025approved

Commissioners Court - Oct 16, 2025

The county is seeking new medical examiner services to keep up with the area's rapid population growth. This is the first step in a multi-stage process to find a qualified provider.

KABBAug 28, 2025

Rabies case confirmed in Bulverde: Comal County reaches 18 incidents this year

Rabies case confirmed in Bulverde: Comal County reaches 18 incidents this year KABB

MeetingJul 10, 2025

Commissioners Court - Jul 10, 2025

Local law enforcement is launching a campaign to prevent children from dying in hot cars. They are using a simple 'ACT' acronym to remind parents to check their back seats.

KSATJun 16, 2025

Comal County urges caution after feral cat tests positive for rabies

Comal County urges caution after feral cat tests positive for rabies KSAT

MeetingMay 8, 2025approved

Commissioners Court - May 8, 2025

The county expanded public health services by accepting a state grant amendment and partnering with CRRC to bring monthly vaccine clinics to Canyon Lake.

KSATMar 19, 2025

Rabies confirmed in New Braunfels cat; health officials advise caution

Rabies confirmed in New Braunfels cat; health officials advise caution KSAT

KABBNov 27, 2024

Fox tests positive for rabies in New Braunfels, marking 23rd Comal County case of 2024

Fox tests positive for rabies in New Braunfels, marking 23rd Comal County case of 2024 KABB

The 74Mar 25, 2021

One Texas Town, Two School Districts, Clashing Mask Policies: How Science and Politics Collided in New Braunfels’ Classrooms

One Texas Town, Two School Districts, Clashing Mask Policies: How Science and Politics Collided in New Braunfels’ Classrooms The 74

The Texas TribuneMar 25, 2021

New Braunfels ISD and Comal ISD diverge on mask mandate in Texas

New Braunfels ISD and Comal ISD diverge on mask mandate in Texas The Texas Tribune

kens5.comJun 23, 2020

Mayor of New Braunfels issues mask order for all businesses in the city

Mayor of New Braunfels issues mask order for all businesses in the city kens5.com

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