Local Culture

New Braunfels Still Carries Strong German Roots

New Braunfels was named after a town in Germany and was settled by German immigrants in 1845, a history that still shapes the city's culture.

Comal County History & Culture

The Adelsverein was a German society that paid for Germans to move to Texas in the 1840s. Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels led the first group here. He named the new town after his home estate on the Lahn River in Germany. Early settlers brought their trades, music, and farming ways with them.

Landa Park sits on the Comal Springs. It opened as a private resort in 1899 and later became a public park. Wurstfest is a German heritage festival that started in the 1960s. It brings visitors each fall. Natural Bridge Caverns, which opened in 1964, is nearby in the Hill Country.

Source to confirm: Handbook of Texas – New Braunfels

More Comal County notes

Property Tax

Who Sets Your Property Value in Comal County

The Comal Appraisal District values all property in the county — it is separate from the tax office that collects your bill.

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Homestead Exemption

How the Homestead Exemption Works in Comal County

If this is your main home, you can apply for a homestead exemption that lowers the taxable value of your property.

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Senior Tax Break

Over-65 Property Tax Freeze in Comal County

Homeowners 65 or older get an extra school tax exemption and a tax ceiling that keeps their school taxes from rising.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Cut Your Property Tax Bill in Comal County

Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management may be taxed on its productive value — which is often far lower than market value.

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