Comal ISD announces new executive director for safety and security
Comal ISD announced the hiring of Ron Havniear to serve as the district’s executive director for safety and security Sept. 5.
What you need to know: Havniear, who has 11 years of experience in public education with Oregon’s Medford ISD, began working for Comal ISD on Sept. 8, according to a news release.
Havniear was the architect for the largest school-based active shooter and emergency response exercises in the nation. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the release states.
Quote of note: Superintendent John Chapman III said they look forward to welcoming Havniear as he joins Comal ISD.
“His leadership, vision and expertise are great assets to our team,” Chapman said in the release.
New Braunfels Art League celebrates 60-year anniversary
A local art organization is celebrating six decades serving and promoting local artists in New Braunfels.
At a glance: The New Braunfels Art League, or NBAL, is recognizing its 60th anniversary this year, Vice President Gretchen Goode told Community Impact.
NBAL will host three special events to recognize the milestone which include the: - Two Rivers Plein Air contest, Oct. 13-18 - 60th Annual Artoberfest, Oct. 27 - Nov. 15 - Come and Gift It, Nov. 18 - Jan. 3
What’s special about it? The NBAL was founded in 1965 after the previous year’s Wurstfest, according to the organization’s website. The art league specialize in contemporary art and offers various workshops and classes.
There is also a public consignment gallery on display. Members are not required to be artists to participate and support the group, according to the league's guidelines.
Gov. Abbott issues executive order prohibiting THC sales to Texans under 21
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a Sept. 10 executive order aimed at prohibiting hemp-derived THC products from being sold to minors, which he called “safety for kids, freedom for adults.” The order comes one week after a special legislative session ended without Abbott and state lawmakers agreeing on legislation to ban or restrict THC sales.
The details: Abbott’s order directs the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to “immediately begin the rulemaking process” on new THC regulations, including:
Limiting THC sales to people 21 years and older
Requiring THC retailers to check all customers’ IDs
Expanding testing and labeling requirements for THC products
Raising manufacturer and retailer licensing fees to cover costs of enforcing the new rules
Enhancing monitoring by state and local law enforcement
What they're saying:“Governor Abbott has shown that Texas can protect children without turning back to prohibition,” Heather Fazio, director of the Texas Cannabis Policy Center, said in a statement. “While we have some concerns, this is a win for safety, freedom and free markets.”
