Bracken Cave Bat Experience
August 27, 2024: Experience the spiraling emergence of over 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats—the largest bat colony on the planet—as they begin their evening hunt.
Bluebonnet Extravaganza Dinner & Auction
Saturday, April 13, 2024: Fifth annual fundraising dinner and auction in Spring Branch. Fabulous four-course meal with local libations, live and silent auctions.
Bracken Cave Bat Experience
September 6, 2023: Experience the spiraling emergence of over 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats—the largest bat colony on the planet—as they begin their evening hunt.
Harrison Wastewater TCEQ Public Meeting
TCEQ is holding a public meeting June 8, 2023 to discuss the wastewater discharge (TPDES) permit filed by Doug Harrison to dump up to 600,000 GPD of treated sewage into Comal County creeks and aquifers.
Bluebonnet Extravaganza Dinner & Auction
Saturday, April 1, 2023: Fourth annual fundraising dinner and auction in Spring Branch. Fabulous Texas BBQ, local libations, music, live and silent auctions.
Adopt-a-Highway Litter Cleanup
February 12, 2023: Please join us and help keep our adopted stretch of highway FM 3009 and our Texas Hill Country pristine!
Bracken Cave Bat Experience
September 21, 2022: Experience the spiraling emergence of over 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats—the largest bat colony on the planet—as they begin their evening hunt.
Bluebonnet Extravaganza Dinner & Auction
Saturday, April 2, 2022: Third annual fundraising dinner and auction in Spring Branch. Fabulous Texas BBQ, local libations, music, dancing. live and silent auctions.
Bracken Cave Bat Experience
September 22, 2021: Experience the spiraling emergence of over 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats—the largest bat colony on the planet—as they begin their evening hunt.
Adopt-a-Highway Litter Cleanup
July 24, 2021: Please join us and help keep our adopted stretch of highway FM 3009 and our Texas Hill Country pristine!
Bluebonnet Extravaganza Dinner & Auction
April 9, 2021: Second annual fundraising dinner and auction in New Braunfels. Gourmet food, libations, music, dancing. live and silent auctions.
Online Secret Auction
From November 24 to December 1, 2020: bid early, bid high, top bid gets the prize! Proceeds support fight against the proposed Vulcan quarry.
TCEQ Commissioners’ Meeting on November 20
November 20, 2019: TCEQ commissioners consider the decision recommended by SOAH judges regarding the pending Vulcan quarry air quality permit.
Community Education Meeting on October 8
October 8, 2019: Free educational meeting to learn more about the negative impacts from the proposed quarry and hear updates on legal and legislative efforts.
Bracken Cave Bat Experience
September 11, 2019: Experience the spiraling emergence of over 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats—the largest bat colony on the planet—as they begin their evening hunt.
Contested Case Hearing
June 10-11, 2019. Contested case hearing on the merits (i.e., courtroom trial) in Austin. All affected parties should be present at this multi-day SOAH hearing critical to the fight against the proposed Vulcan quarry.
Love Your Honey, Love Your Hill Country Dinner & Auction
March 29, 2019: Celebrate your love for your honey and Hill Country! Inaugural fundraising dinner and auction at Castle Avalon. Great food, libations, music, silent and live auctions.
SOAH Preliminary Hearing
March 6, 2019: SOAH Preliminary Hearing on the air quality permit for the proposed Vulcan quarry in Comal County. To be an affected party, you must attend this hearing in New Braunfels.
Community Education re SOAH Preliminary Hearing
January 30, 2019: Educational meeting to prepare residents for upcoming SOAH preliminary hearing on the proposed Vulcan quarry in Comal County.
Concrete Plant Proposed in Spring Branch
TCEQ is holding a public meeting on October 1, 2018 to discuss the permit application by Tex-Mix Partners to set up a concrete plant in Spring Branch near US Highway 281 and Rebecca Creek Road (between FM 306 and FM 311).
Get in the Spirit: Stop Vulcan
September 18, 2018: Plan to eat at Willie’s Grill & Icehouse in New Braunfels (Creekside) on selected evenings. Fifteen percent of your check goes to benefit Stop 3009 Vulcan Quarry when you mention our cause.
Fall Yard Sale & Market
September 29, 2018: FM 3009 neighborhood yard sale and market to raise funds to Stop 3009 Vulcan Quarry in Comal County. Donate quality garage sale items and shop for holiday decor, antiques, tools, appliances, kitchen wares, clothing, jewelry, music and more!
Community Preparation for Contested Case Hearing
August 23, 2018: Public forum for Comal County and Hill Country residents to prepare for the upcoming Contested Case Hearing on the proposed Vulcan quarry.
Local Options and Land Use Meeting on June 5
June 5, 2018: Come learn about the tools that could be available to elected county commissioners to assist in managing development and controlling incompatible land use.
Vintage Oaks Informational Meeting on May 24
Help preserve your Vintage Oaks quality of life by learning the facts about the proposed Vulcan quarry in Comal County at our free informational session on May 24, 2018.
Spring Clean Yard Sale & Market
Mark your calendars for April 21, 2018. FM 3009 neighborhood yard sale and market to raise funds to Stop 3009 Vulcan Quarry in Comal County. Donate quality garage sale items and shop for antiques, tools, appliances, kitchen wares, clothing, jewelry, music and more!
Public Advocacy Training Sessions
We’ve scheduled several short, informative training and practice sessions to help us all prepare for the upcoming TCEQ public meeting concerning the Vulcan Comal quarry—and advocate for our families and the Hill Country at future meetings as well.
TCEQ Public Meeting Set for February 27
TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) is holding a public meeting in New Braunfels on February 27, 2018 to discuss the air quality permit application filed by Vulcan Materials to set up a 1500-acre quarry in Comal County.