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Did You Know?Specht’s Crossing Ranch in Spring Branch, the couple has three daughters: Breanna Michelle, Alyssa Kathleen and Mikayla Marie. In 1992 Brenda was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa in both eyes and is legally blind. That didn’t stopped her at all from continuing her passion for history and sharing what’s she’s learned.So thank you, Brenda Anderson- Lindemann for sharing the history of our area and for providing me with so much material that I can share with the Bulverde Spring Branch Highlights readers!Contact me at connieclark. conniecanwrite@gmail.com with historical events, people and places!Connie McFall Clarkspotlights historical and human interest stories from the area. www.conniecanwrite.comthan 160 words and not less than 100 words. In the subject line, please put high school grad.Be sure to include their name, what high school they attend, their plans for after graduation along with any awards, scholarships they might have received. We love sharing “good news” and what’s better than celebrating the Class of 2024? They deserve it!Looking For Moms & Dads To RecognizeBWy Connie McFall Clarkhen I started writing this column in 2022, I made a call to Mayor James Mayer askingfor some background on the area of Spring Branch. He referred me to Brenda Anderson- Lindemann who published a book in 2014 entitled, “Bridging Spring Branch and Western Comal County, Texas”. It is the 160th Founding Edition: 1852 – 2012 and I have found it invaluable in researching the history of the Spring Branch and Bulverde areas. In the introduction Brenda states, “The title of this book is a special tribute to how the rich founding and history of Spring Branch area connects, links, or better yet – bridges – the Spring Branch of today.”Brenda was born to Roland and Thelma Anderson in October 1957 in Blanco. What is now the historic courthouse for Blanco County was formerly the area hospital. She was raised on a ranch in Spring BranchMayor’s Cornerand attended Sherwood Elementary of Smithson Valley, Goodwin Elementary, Canyon Junior High and Canyon High of New Braunfels. After graduating in 1976, she followed her dream to become a nurse, studying at the School of Vocational Nursing in New Braunfels.She began her research into her family and its roots at the age of sixteen and it became a passion. Her maternal history is the Mietz-Wehling family and on the paternal side, the Wehe Specht-Andersons. She was gifted an inheritance of letters, photo albums, life-sized framed photos, and diaries from her father’s mother which proved invaluable to her research.While in Austin, as a nurse in the Neurology Department at Seton Medical Center, she met Paul Lindemann, whom she married in 1987 at the historic Anhalt Farmers Hall. Making their home inThe Drought Continueshe nice folks at the Highlights publication continue to give me this opportunity to speak abouttopics that I find relevant and significant. It is difficult to find a topic that is more relevant, more significant and often more controversial than water. I’ve written on this subject in the past and likely will again, because I believe that there are many misconceptions and a general lack of awareness around groundwater, aquifers, wells and rainwater.Recent rains over past few months have improved our drought severity from “Exceptional”, but make no mistake, we are still very much in “Extreme” drought and facing an El Nino weather pattern which typically results in lower-than-average rainfall amounts. Less than 10% of rainfall amounts ever make it to recharging the Trinity aquifer, which provides water to most of our wells in Comal County, and it can take years to get there. It is widely believed that the Trinity has never fully recovered from the catastrophic drought of the 1950’s.Our other major water source, Canyon Lake, is currently 60% full, a level that we haven’t seen in decades. With less thany James Mayer, MayorBTfavorable rainfall prospects, we can only expect that the level will continue to fall.Dr. Larry Sunn (RainBees.com), one of our most knowledgeable local water experts, shares this information, and a LOT more in his presentations. He likes to say that his intent is NOT to alarm you but hopes that you are alarmed when you understand the facts.Water conservation, regardless of where your water comes from, is essential. We must be better stewards of our most essential natural resource. Invest in rainwater harvesting if you are able. Rainbees.com is a great place to start with a free consultation. Educate yourself and others. The Comal Trinity Water Groundwater Conservation District is a great resource to understand all things water. Go to Comaltrinitygcd.comSpring Branch Mayor James MayerContact Info info@cityofspringbranch. orgLooking To Celebrate Your High School GradBy StaffHighlights Publications wants to recognize mothers and fathers of all ages. How many of you havethe heart. Tell us why your mom or dad is special to you and keep at 150 to 250 words max.Is it because of what they did and/or still do for you? Or how they helped you become the person you are today? We will highlight as many submissions as possible. We will be selecting one mother and one father to receive a $50. Please send your submissions with contact information and photo via email to contest@bsbhighlights. com. Deadline for Mother’s Day articles is April 12 and deadline for Father’s Day articles is May 10, 2024.T he Class of 2024 will always be remembered for rising to the occasion with poise,determination, and grace.Highlights Publications would liketo congratulate our seniors and their accomplishments. Is there a special graduate in your life?Is there a senior whom you’d like to recognize? We want to know all about him or her.Simply send us a photo of your grad along with a write-up telling us what makes them so amazing to info@bsbhighlights. com. To make our next issue, please send in by May 10, 2024. Please keep at no moreever wanted to let your parents know how much you appreciate them? Well, why not make it public and show them how much you care? We are giving you the perfect opportunity to do so.Highlights Publications is doing a special section to honor Moms in the May edition and a special section to honor Dads in the June edition. It will be a great keepsake for you and for them. They will be totally surprised and it will make a great gift from4www.bsbhighlights.comApril 2024