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Comal County sees 27.8% population increase from 2020-25

Between 2020 and 2025, Comal County saw a 27.8% population increase, according to county-level data released by the U.S. Census Bureau in March.

The overview: In 2020, Comal County had an estimated population of 163,608, which increased to an estimated population of 209,166 in 2025, data shows.

The largest contributor to population growth in the county is domestic migration, according to data from the bureau. Domestic migration refers to individuals moving across county or state lines. International migration refers to individuals who cross a national border between two countries, according to the bureau.

In both annual and cumulative measurements, the natural population growth in the county has increased, meaning more county residents were born than died. Between 2024 and 2025, the census data showed that there were 1,950 births and 1,650 deaths in the county.

 
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The Art Cottage Gallery and Working Studios celebrates 15 years in New Braunfels

The Art Cottage Gallery and Working Studios, located at 307 W. San Antonio St., in New Braunfels, celebrated its 15-year anniversary March 28.

Two-minute impact: The gallery houses artwork from local artists who have lived in New Braunfels for decades. The Art Cottage Gallery showcases various art styles and mediums, including pastel, oil, acrylic and watercolor.

Sherry Wooley and Sherry Kelley opened the business in March 2011 before adding partners Kathy Perales, Vicki Smith and Tammy Manlove, Wooley said in an email to Community Impact.

In their own words: Wooley said celebrating 15 years was “sensational.”

“It is a milestone not many art galleries can say. We love being a local business in the old historical section of New Braunfels,” Wooley said in the email.

  • 307 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
 

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Luxury retailer in San Marcos outlets prepares to close with major sale

The San Marcos Neiman Marcus Last Call is holding a store-wide sale ahead of its upcoming closure.

In a nutshell: Neiman Marcus Last Call, located in the San Marcos Premium Outlets, will soon shut its doors for good following major closures by its parent company, Saks Global.

The company announced it will close a majority of Saks OFF 5TH locations and all remaining Last Call stores in a Jan. 29 news release.

What they're saying: Saks Global intends to “focus on luxury retail and full-price selling,” maintaining regular operation at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores, according to the release.

The San Marcos Neiman Marcus Last Call has sales of up to 70% off daily. An official closing day has yet to be announced.

  • Permanent closure following liquidation sale
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets, 3939 I-35 S. frontage road, Ste. 1105, San Marcos
 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Kyle Market Days: Spring Celebration

ABC Kite Fest

April 11, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Kyle

April 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Austin

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4K Bluebonnet Ruck March and Spring Fling

Books and Bees Festival

April 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Bastrop

April 11, 1-5 p.m.
Bee Cave

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Neighboring News
The Wittliff Collections celebrates 40 years with new exhibition

The Wittliff Collections team at Texas State University, founded in 1986, opened a 40-object exhibition to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

The full story: The Spirit of The Wittliff displays objects from archives of the Southwest Writers Collection, Texas Music Collection and Southwestern & Mexican Photography Collection. It highlights the history of The Wittliff, featuring items collected over its four-decade-long history, including:

  • Stevie Ray Vaughan’s guitar pick from his final concert

  • Correspondence between writer Elizabeth Crook and her editor at Doubleday, Jackie Onassis

  • The desk where author Cormac McCarthy wrote his novels

The research center, archive and museum preserves stories of Texas, the Southwest and Mexico through over 500 artifacts, including writings, photographs, music and film. 

Also of note: Public events, exhibitions and major announcements—including new plans and acquisitions—will roll out throughout the year as part of the anniversary celebration.

  • Albert B. Alkek Library, 7th floor, 601 University Drive, San Marcos
 

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