Comal County rolled out a redesigned official website Nov. 18, introducing a refreshed layout, improved navigation and clearer access to county services, according to a news release.

The details: The new site replaces the county’s previous web address and lists all departments under one verified government domain. The update aims to make it easier for residents, businesses and visitors to find information, pay taxes, access court and meeting details, review election information and submit service requests, according to the release.

The switch to a .gov domain also adds a layer of security. Only verified government entities can use the extension, which county leaders say helps prevent confusion with unofficial or lookalike websites, according to the release.

Notable quote: Comal County IT Director Lana Spiess said they are excited to offer residents a new design in a "safe and secure environment."

“This new .gov website represents our commitment to transparency, accessibility and public trust,” Spiess said in the release.

Topgolf is about to make its debut in New Braunfels.

What you need to know: The entertainment venue will be opening its 100th United States location Dec. 5 within the Creekside shopping center at 427 Creekside Way, according to a news release.

The two-story New Braunfels location will contain 62 climate-controlled hitting bays, a private event space and a restaurant and bar. The location will also provide up to 200 new jobs, the release states.

Topgolf's beginnings in New Braunfels can be traced back to a $3 million incentive package the city approved in 2024 to attract the popular business to the growing Creekside development, according to previous reporting from Community Impact.

Notable quote: "Topgolf not only brings new jobs and other economic benefits to New Braunfels, but it also offers another great entertainment destination for families along the I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin," New Braunfels Mayor Neal Linnartz said in the release.

• 427 Creekside Way, New Braunfels

Texas State University will purchase a 128 acre tract of property in San Marcos as part of a conservation effort around Sink Creek.

What you need to know: The Texas State University System Board of Regents approved the land purchase for $4.5 million Nov. 20, allowing the university to take ownership of an ecologically sensitive area and continue efforts to preserve it. Acquiring the property is part of a commitment to environmental stewardship on behalf of Texas State University, per a release shared by the system.

The details: The property is located northeast of Spring Lake and Spring Meadows, adjacent to the Spring Lake Natural Area, a city of San Marcos-owned park protected for several environmental features. 

What they're saying: Being located within the Sink Creek Watershed provides an opportunity for students to further study local ecology, said Robert Mace, director of The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment.