Good Afternoon Tamarack Shores,
Tomorrow is the start of the last week in February! It is hard to believe how quickly time is going by. If you have students in Comal ISD there is no doubt that your students are counting down the days to Spring Break, it starts on March 9th and ends on March 13th. After that it is all downhill until Graduation. For the graduating class of 2026 that translates to 91 days, or 13 weeks or 65 Monday thru Fridays, not including any holidays that are left on the calendar. It won’t be long before Canyon Lake High School students will walk the stage on May 23, 2026 at Texas State University at Strahan Arena. Be sure to mark that date in your calendars, we have it in ours.
Update on Community Projects
We want to assure all residents that we are being extremely careful with how the funds from our insurance company are being spent. Our primary goal is to ensure that every decision made is in the best interest of our community’s long-term well-being and sustainability.
- Community Involvement: We are actively involving residents in the decision-making process by encouraging them to submit examples of what they would like to see, such as Entrance Signs. This ensures that the final decision reflects the community’s preferences and needs.
- Thorough Evaluation: Each proposal is being thoroughly evaluated to ensure it meets both aesthetic and functional criteria, aligning with our community standards.
- Responsible Fund Management: We are committed to managing the funds responsibly. This involves careful budgeting and prioritizing projects that provide the most significant benefit to our community.
Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as we work through this process with the utmost diligence. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or suggestions you may have. Your input is invaluable as we strive to enhance our community together.
Important Notice Regarding Park Cleanup
During our efforts to clean up the park, we are utilizing front frames to hold and store branches that will be removed. If any community members are in need of fire pit wood, you are welcome to take some. However, please be respectful and avoid creating a mess. Please do not allow your children to play with the stockpile.
**Important Reminders:**
- In the coming months, we will install additional lights and cameras, with more details about 24-hour monitoring by a third-party business to follow.
- Outdoor Burning Rules for Comal County: The following is taken from the Comal County website, please take a moment to review. TCEQ Laws For Outdoor Burning [CITE as a violation of Section 7.177, Water Code] A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly, with respect to the person’s conduct, violates the General Requirements for Allowable Outdoor burning or any other rule promulgated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding outdoor burning. An offense is punishable for an individual by a fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $50,000, confinement in the county jail for a period not to exceed 180 days, or both. An offense is punishable for a person other than an individual by a fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $100,000. More details at : https://www.comalcounty.gov/288/Outdoor-Burn-Rules
If you see something, say something. The purpose of Comal County Environmental Enforcement is to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations within Comal County. In general, Comal County responds to four types of Environmental Enforcement cases. Click the link for more detailed information and how to report possible violations. If you see something, say something. The purpose of Comal County Environmental Enforcement is to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations within Comal County. In general, Comal County responds to four types of Environmental Enforcement cases. Click the link for more detailed information and how to report possible violations. If you see something, say something.
https://www.comalcounty.gov/812/Environmental-Enforcement
On-Site Sewage Facilities (Health & Safety Code Chapter 366)
Sanitation Nuisance (Health & Safety Code Chapter 341)
Public Nuisance (Health & Safety Code Chapter 343)
Litter (Health & Safety Code Chapter 365)
Let’s work together to keep our community and park clean and safe!
General Welfare and care of dogs
This particular issue has been addressed several times over the last couple of years. The reason why this happens is because complaints and concerns continue to be directed to the Tamarack Shores Owners Association Board. The Board has a duty to answer the queries submitted to the best of our abilities and offer guidance to help the person who has submitted the query find safe resolution for all parties, especially the pet (dog, cat, etc. in question.) To report loose dogs, animal neglect, or inhumane treatment in Comal County, Texas, contact
Comal County Animal Control or the Animal Welfare & Rescue Division(operated by the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area). These agencies handle stray animals, welfare checks, and investigations into cruelty.
Comal County Animal Control (Unincorporated Areas): (830) 608-2016
After Hours/Emergencies: (830) 620-3400 (Sheriff’s Office)
Email: SOANIMALCONTROL@co.comal.tx.us
If you witness animal cruelty, such as neglect, abandonment, or cruel confinement, you can take the following steps:
Emergency Situations: If an animal is in immediate, life-threatening danger (e.g., in a hot car, or actively being beaten),
call 9-1-1.
File a Report: Call the numbers above or use the online complaint form.
Document Evidence: Note specific dates, times, locations, and descriptions of the animal’s condition. Photos or videos are helpful, but do not trespass to obtain them.
Texas Safe Outdoor Dogs Act: Under Texas law, pets must have access to adequate shelter, potable water, and space to move, and they cannot be restrained by unsafe chains.
Specific Concerns
- Loose Dogs: Report to Comal County Animal Control at 830-608-2016.
- Inhumane Treatment/Cruelty: Reported to local Animal Control. In some cases of severe cruelty, the Sheriff’s Office or Texas Crime Stoppers (1-800-252-TIPS) can be contacted.
- Shelter/Rescue Concerns: If you have concerns about the care of animals in a local shelter (such as the Canyon Lake Animal Shelter Society), contact the Comal County Sheriff’s Office to report the situation. Texas.gov +4
Note: Animal cruelty, including failure to provide food, water, or shelter, is a serious, punishable offense in Texas, often resulting in seizure of the animals and criminal charges.