Comal County Constable’s Office Precinct 1

10/30/2026

From Constable Motz and all of us at the Comal County Constable's Office, PCT 1, have a Safe and Happy Halloween!

10/21/2026

- Deputy Down -

Deputy Adam Sherifi
End of Watch: October 20, 2026

Constable Charlie Motz and The Comal County Constable's Office Precinct 1 extends our hearts to the family of Deputy Sherifi and all of his Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office family.

From VZCSO:
"On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at approximately 10:00pm, Van Zandt County Deputies assisted the Canton Police Department on a warrant service in the 4300 block of State Highway 198 in Van Zandt County, just south of the City of Canton. The wanted subject had outstanding felony warrants out of the Canton Police Department for Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer.

At around 10:22pm, law enforcement personnel on scene reported shots being fired from inside the residence, towards deputies and officers outside, at which time law enforcement personnel returned fire. During that exchange of gunfire, a Canton Police Officer and Van Zandt County Sheriff's Deputy sustained injuries as a result of the gunfire.

The injured Canton Police Officer was transported to a local hospital. A Van Zandt Sheriff's Deputy, during the exchange of gunfire with the suspect, was fatally wounded. The suspect was also found deceased inside of the residence from a gunshot wound.

This was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public. This is preliminary information and an investigation is being conducted by the Texas Rangers. There is no further information at this time."

We also extend our prayers over the Canton Police Department's officer who was injured during the shooting.

10/17/2026

Happening Now
Maintenance crews just started on Hwy 46 at Walzen Mission Road.
TXDOT has not given an estimated time of completion.
Please slow down around crews.

10/15/2026

Here is a great opportunity for those with pending Public Nuisance cases to be proactive! Help us help you and take advantage of this great opportunity!!

♻️ Time to clean out those garages and cabinets!
Do you have old paint, batteries, household cleaners or chemicals you need to get rid of?

Comal County is partnering with the City of New Braunfels for a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off event!
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 8 a.m. to noon
📍 New Braunfels City Hall, 550 Landa Street
This is for Comal County and New Braunfels residents!
Events like this give our residents a convenient way to safely dispose of these materials while helping protect our community and environment.

10/13/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Let’s focus on modeling healthy relationships, spreading awareness, and supporting each other. Together, we can harvest healthy communities free of violence.
Be sure to wear purple on October 15th to show support for survivors and raise awareness to end domestic violence.
HCWC Crisis Center of Comal County

09/26/2026

It's Comal County Fair time!

Let's Gooooo! ..but first...

A few safety and crime prevention reminders to keep in mind as good measure and based on what we've seen the past few days:

🚦 Cross roadways at designated crosswalks
📍 Establish a meet up spot should you get separated - especially for parents picking up kids - agree on a time and location
📱 Be sure your phone is fully charged ahead of time
✅ Review the list of prohibited items (see comments)
📸 Parents, take a picture of child(ren) when you arrive. Should you get separated, we have a physical description with the most recent clothing and hair style. Consider writing your phone number on a wristband or on a bandaid placed on their wrist or back of neck
🤝 If it's not yours, don't touch it. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it.
👀 If you see something, say something. Suspicious person, suspicious or dangerous activity, let law enforcement know. Either in person, or call 9-1-1.
🚜 Lock. Take. Hide. Always lock your car when you leave it. Take valuables out. If you can't take them out, hide them out of plain sight.

🚓 THINK BEFORE YOU DRINK 🚓
Always have a designated driver or use a ride share.
You've heard them all.



It's not worth it. Get home safe.

Rides - Face Paint - Rodeo - Music - Food - Dancing - Games
Let's continue to have loads of fun Comal County!

09/24/2026

Are you ready?

If you're in your car and an emergency happens - out of gas, two flat tires, an electrical fire, zombie apocalypse. Would you be ready?

September is Emergency Preparedness Month
Do you have the supplies you need in your car to successfully navigate an emergency?
Consider some of these items.
What would you add?

Let's stay prepared Comal County, Texas!

09/23/2026

Happy birthday Doug Leecock, Comal County Commissioner, Pct 1 !

🎉 Happy Birthday to Comal County Commissioner Doug Leecock! 🎉
We hope your day is filled with lots of good wishes. If you see Commissioner Leecock today, be sure to give him a big birthday high five! 🙌

08/31/2026

UPDATE: TRAFFIC ALERT

12:15pm: Only one lane remains closed in the area of SH 46 West at Mission Valley Road. Drivers should continue to expect traffic delays in the area until all lanes have reopened and traffic resumes its normal flow.

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ORIGINAL POST:
SH 46 West at Mission Valley Road is currently closed in both directions. The New Braunfels Police and Fire departments are assisting the Texas Department of Public Safety with a traffic stop and accident at that location. Drivers should expect significant traffic delays in the area, avoid the area if possible, and try to find alternate routes.

08/21/2026

🔥 Burn Ban Reinstated for Comal County
Effective Friday, August 21 at 6:00 AM, the burn ban is back in effect for unincorporated areas of Comal County. Our KBDI (drought index) sits at 553 today and is climbing roughly ten points a day, so conditions are getting drier by the hour.

During the burn ban, the following are NOT allowed:
Brush fires
Campfires
Burn barrels
Fire pits and rings
Any other open flame

The only exception is a BBQ pit that is off the ground and has a lid to contain sparks and flames, and those are for cooking purposes only.

Please help us keep Comal County safe. One spark in these conditions can spread fast.