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New mental health facility to open

An $8.65 million mental health facility is slated to break ground by December and will open by the end of 2025.

RENDERING COURTESY COMAL COUNTY

$8.65 million project aims to address growing mental health needs in Comal County

Deborah Wigington, judge for Comal County Court at Law No. 3. The Comal County Mental Health Court program—established in 2021—operates out of Wigington’s court.

the Comal County Mental Health Extended Obser- vation Unit and Crisis Residential Unit Facility, will serve the general public. “This is not just for people in the criminal justice system—this is for anyone in Comal County who is in crisis and needs immediate help,” said

BY SHAHERYAR KHAN

Comal County ocials are preparing to build a new mental health crisis stabilization facility in New Braunfels. The new $8.65 million facility, ocially called

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Rogers and offers craft cocktails and upscale bar food. • Opened Sept. 20 • 219 E. San Antonio St., New Braunfels • Facebook: Lost and Found 5 New Braunfels Christian Ministries New Braunfels Christian Ministries-Volunteers in Medicine opened a new, larger clinic to provide free medical and dental care to uninsured adults. • Opened Oct. 3 • 1239 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels • www.nbcm.org 6 Optimist Aesthetics The medical spa inside Salons by JC offers Botox, fillers, weight loss help, B-12 injections and other services. • Opened in September • 349 Creekside Way, Ste. 12, New Braunfels • www.instagram.com/optimistaesthetics 7 Pass the Chicken The soul food trailer owned by Tommy Wilbourne serves fried catfish, chicken tenders, wings, tilapia, mac and cheese, potato salad, and banana pudding. • Opened July • 826 Elliot Knox Blvd., New Braunfels • Facebook: Pass the Chicken 8 Saltgrass Steak House Saltgrass serves steaks, chicken, seafood and more, and has catering, family-style meals and a full bar. • Opened Oct. 1 • 744 N. I-35 frontage road, New Braunfels • www.saltgrass.com 9 Round Table Pizza The California-based pizza chain serves “West Coast- style” pizza, as well as wings, salads and breadsticks. • Opened Oct. 18 • 675 N. Business I-35, Ste. 108, New Braunfels • www.roundtablepizza.com 10 PizzaForno PizzaForno, a pizza vending machine, is operating 24/7

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• Relocated in July • 1913 Post Road, Ste. 645, New Braunfels • www.rkci.com

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15 U-Run The specialty shoe store moved into the Foot and Ankle Clinic of Central Texas. U-Run offers shoe fittings, over- the-counter orthotics, compression socks and more. • Relocated Oct. 1 • 800 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels • www.uruntexas.com 16 McKnight Title The title insurance company, located at 207 E. San Antonio St., Ste. 208, New Braunfels, is moving. The company provides real estate transaction services, including title insurance, escrow and closing services. • Relocating Dec. 1 • 595 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels • www.mcknighttitle.com

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19 The Chapter & Co. The Chapter & Co., a new bookstore and coffee shop, officially opened its doors in downtown New Braunfels. Sisters Lilliana Brabham and Laura Hickman own the bookstore and coffee shop, selling romance and fantasy books, and serving specialty coffee drinks, teas, lemonades and more. • Opened Oct. 5 • 278 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels • Facebook: The Chapter & Co.

11 Fatburger The fast-casual spot will serve burgers, sandwiches, wings and more in its first New Braunfels location. • Opening late November • 651 N. Business I-35, Ste. 900, New Braunfels • www.fatburger.com 12 UBP Burgers The restaurant will be opening its first brick and mortar location in spring 2025. UBP creates uniquely-shaped patties with its patented Ultimate Burger Press. • Opening spring 2025 • 596 S Business I-35, New Braunfels • www.ubpburgers.com

Expansions

17 New Braunfels Mobility The wheelchair and transportation service for seniors will open a storefront in Gruene. The company is operating from home and can service clients within a 50-mile radius. • Opening in January • 910 Gruene Road, Ste. 5C, New Braunfels • www.newbraunfelsmobility.com 18 Oakwood Church Oakwood Church in New Braunfels is planning a $29 million expansion to add a larger worship space, classrooms, and parking for its growing congregation. • Opening late 2026 • 2154 Loop 337, New Braunfels • www.oakwoodnb.com

stores, allowing customers to make quick, contactless payments using digital wallets. The tap-to-pay service will not be available at fuel pumps, but customers can use the service at fuel station payment windows. • www.heb.com

Relocations

13 Motivation Station The nutrition shop moved from 851 I-35 frontage road, New Braunfels, to a remodeled space with more parking and space for fitness camps, owner Anna Romero said. • Relocated Oct. 3 • 392 Landa St., New Braunfels • Facebook: Motivation Station Nutrition Spot 14 Raba Kistner The engineering consulting firm moved its local office from Trade Center Drive to the Kayden Park Industrial Complex.

Closings

20 Silos at Freiheit The bar located in Freiheit Village closed its doors. • Closed Sept. 27 • 2064 Central Plaza, New Braunfels

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$23.8k fence proposed to address litter, safety below Faust Street Bridge

A $23,800 fence was proposed to be installed near the Faust Street Bridge to address issues such as litter, trespassing and safety concerns. The details River and Watershed Manager Amy Niles presented the recommendation at an Oct. 8 River Advisory meeting to restrict access to the area below the bridge, which has experienced increased public use despite not being designated as a park, she said. Large crowds frequently use the area during weekends, setting up canopies, grills and coolers, leading to large amounts of litter. The location lacks public restrooms, causing sanitation problems for nearby residents, and makeshift steps and steep terrain make it dicult for emergency services to respond to incidents.

By the numbers Niles presented numbers from this year that showed increases in incidents and service demands: • 185 55-gallon bags of litter and 611 bags of trash were collected. An additional $13,000 budget amendment was required to cover increased cleanup needs. • 371 citations were issued this year, compared to 195 in 2023. • 155 calls for service were reported, addressing parking violations, intoxication, assaults and medical emergencies. What’s next? The fence would tie into existing neighboring barriers to limit access below the bridge while allowing events on the bridge itself, Niles said.

Residents and tourists alike access this part of the Guadalupe River below the Faust Street Bridge.

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Comal County disaster declaration issued Comal County declared a state of local disaster Oct. 21, citing extreme wildfire risks from drought conditions, high winds and low humidity. The details Comal County Judge Sherman Krause signed the disaster declaration Oct. 21 after the county’s Keetch-Byram Drought Index reaching 709, signaling critical fire risk. According to the disaster declaration, it imposes bans on open-flame cooking, welding and other activities that might spark a wildfire. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index is used to determine forest fire potential, and ranges from 0-800, with 800 being the greatest risk. What they’re saying Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Kelley said the disaster declaration indicates the

Guadalupe County now under burn ban Burning is prohibited in unincorporated areas of Guadalupe County starting Oct. 2. The Guadalupe County Commissioner’s Court approved the ordinance during the Oct. 1 meeting. The ordinance will be effective through Dec. 31 , or when the order is rescinded. Patrick Pinder, Guadalupe County emergency management coordinator and fire marshal, said current conditions are too dangerous to allow burning. What you need to know For residents, household trash and domes- tic waste can be burned in an above-ground enclosure if the operations are in compliance with specific requirements which include notifying the Guadalupe County fire marshal or Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office.

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seriousness of the drought. “We [already] have a burn ban in place and the extreme conditions have to be taken seriously,” Kel- ley said in the release. “There is no relief in sight.” What’s next? The disaster declaration will remain in effect for seven days, with the possibility of extension by the Comal County Commissioners Court on Oct. 24 for up to 30 days. Residents are urged to follow the safety restric- tions and can apply for hot work permits on the Fire Marshal’s webpage.

Paid parking mulled for River Acres, Cypress Bend

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and watershed manager for the city. Currently, the park charges $20 per space on weekends and holidays from May 1 to Labor Day. Cypress Bend Park currently has no paid park- ing, but nonresident usage is high—82% of visitors being nonresidents, Niles said. The estimated annual revenue from paid parking could range from $103,000 to $126,000, Niles said.

New Braunfels is exploring options to expand paid parking at River Acres and Cypress Bend parks to balance resident access, manage nonresident usage and generate revenue for park maintenance. The details The proposal suggests expanding paid parking at River Acres Park to seven days a week from March through September, said Amy Niles, river

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Education

BY SHAHERYAR KHAN & ERIC WEILBACHER

Last NBISD 2018 Bond project gets extra funds The last project approved in the New Braunfels ISD 2018 Bond still under construction—Legend Point Elementary School—received additional fund- ing from the board of trustees Oct. 14 as the bond is running out of funds over the next few months. The takeaway Combined with project delays, a change in the originally planned location of the elementary school in 2022 to 4365 Klein Meadows Road, construction delays and inationary pressure resulted in the price tag for the school increasing from $30 million to $53 million, said Paul McLarty, chief nancial ocer for NBISD. “We’ve got the capital and contingency fund set up that we can use, and that’s what we’re asking to do ... and not to exceed $9 million of use of that capital and contingency fund for the purpose of closing out this one,” McLarty said.

Construction begins on TLU athletic facility Texas Lutheran University broke ground on the $6 million Verne Lundquist Student Athletic Center on Oct. 26. The details The 10,000-square-foot facility will feature a weight and conditioning room, locker rooms for women’s soccer and softball teams. The facility is named after TLU alumnus and sportscaster Verne Lundquist, began his broadcasting career at Seguin’s KWED radio and later worked with ABC, CBS and Turner Sports. The facility is set for completion by late summer 2025. The center will also free up space in the Jones Physical Education Complex for visiting teams.

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NBISD ocials created the capital and con- tingency fund with a total of $20 million with the intention that it would be used for forecast expenses in remaining bond projects exceeding the budget, according to board documents. Current situation In September, contractor Guido Construction requested an extension of the Nov. 10 deadline for completion of the project. The board granted an extension for completion to Jan. 6, 2025 in an operating amount not to exceed $132,501.

NBISD takes steps to sell land to city for library New Braunfels ISD trustees took a step Oct. 14 that will help the city get closer to a new library. Sorting out details

and New Braunfels Middle School at the corner of Settlers Crossing and South Walnut Avenue. “It’s going to be a great community gathering spot for all the children and adults and people that use the library for anything from checking out books—if people still do that—or using public Internet, or having community rooms that we can host community events,” Board President Eric Bergquist said.

New Braunfels voters passed a city bond in 2023 that included the construction of a third public library in the city. The proposed site for that library branch is 5 acres in the southeast corner of town near Klein Road Elementary, NBISD Transportation

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Transportation

BY SHAHERYAR KHAN

Safety plan for West San Antonio Street unveiled The city of New Braunfels is moving forward with a plan to reallocate street space on West San Antonio Street, prioritizing safety, access, mobility and parking in the downtown area. The approach The project focuses on the segment of West San Antonio Street from Walnut Street to Main Plaza, a major east-west arterial through downtown that serves adjacent commercial and residential areas, said Garry Ford, the director of transportation and capital improvements for the city. Ford identified this segment of San Antonio Street as a high-crash priority roadway, with 38 crashes reported over a four-year period, including two serious injuries and three involving pedestrians and bicyclists. Out of all the recommendations Ford pre- sented, the following option was recommended,

Parks department adopts new ADA plan The New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department adopted an ADA Transition Plan to meet national accreditation stan- dards on Oct. 8. The details The plan will guide the department in improving accessibility across facilities and programs, serving as an interim measure until the city’s broader ADA plan is final- ized, New Braunfels parks analyst Shannon Jackson said. The city was previously accredited in 2020 but did not meet the standard for hav- ing an ADA transition plan, Jackson said. The adopted interim plan will allow the city to present it as part of its documentation for the 2025 re-accreditation process.

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which includes: • Two westbound travel lanes exiting the plaza • One eastbound travel lane • Angle parking to the plaza, buffer parallel parking westbound • 97 total parking spaces; including four accessible spots

Council considers reallocating street space for safety New Braunfels City Council considered a plan Sept. 16 to reallocate space on Comal Avenue and Faust Street for safety and accessibility. The details

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On Comal Avenue, there is capacity to remove parking on one side of the street without issues. On Faust Street, removing parking on one side may be challenging, as parking is heavily utilized. Next steps The city plans to develop a final recommenda- tion; estimate costs; engage the public and stake- holders; and bring the proposal back to council.

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New mental health facility to open From the cover

The background

Why now?

The decision to build the new mental health facility comes as Comal County grapples with a growing mental health crisis. In September, Hill Country MHDD received 183 crisis hotline calls in Comal County, the majority from hospital emergency rooms, followed by concerned residents, Sturdivant said. “We have a number of calls from law enforce- ment or the jail that we may respond to, but the vast majority of the calls do come from hospital emergency rooms,” said Sturdivant, who added that the new center will reduce the burden on hospital emergency departments. Wigington said she’s witnessed rsthand the strain on local resources, as she handles the judicial aspects of mental health cases, including signing warrants for evaluations and orders of protective custody. “It’s a huge burden on our community, and it’s not the best way to care for people in crisis,” Wigington said. Comal County mental health crisis hotline calls Calls to the Comal County mental health crisis hotline came from hospitals, police or sheri’s oces, jails, schools, clients, the community and sta.

Sturdivant, deputy CEO of Hill Country MHDD. “The goal is to reduce psychiatric hospital utilization and divert individuals from jails to appropriate care,” Sturdivant said. Law enforcement ocers and judges will have the option to send individuals in mental health crises to the facility as an alternative to jail when appropriate. In addition, those experiencing crises— whether referred by local hospitals, family members or 911 responders—can be directed to the facility for stabilization and care, oering a quicker and more appropriate alternative to emergency rooms. The $4.5 million in annual operating costs will cover a sta of around 50 employees. Hill Country MHDD will also provide $1 million in furniture and equipment for the facility, said Charles Rittenhouse, chief nancial ocer of Hill Country MHDD. The facility is set to break ground in December, with an estimated 10-12 month construction timeline, Hornseth said. Once completed, it will be operated by Hill Country MHDD, he said.

The new facility will be built by Comal County and operated by Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities. Funded through federal American Rescue Plan Act grants, the facility will provide a vital resource for residents experiencing mental health emergencies, Comal County Administrator Tom Hornseth said. “We’re sending people all the way to San Antonio, Austin or even Kerrville for treatment,” said Wigington. “That means taking our ocers o the streets and paying for expensive ambulance services. It’s traumatic for the individual, and it disconnects them from their support system here at home.” By keeping individuals within their community, a new crisis stabilization unit aims to improve outcomes and reduce the revolving door of the criminal justice system, Wigington said. Hill Country MHDD will coordinate closely with the Comal County Mental Health Coalition, which includes law enforcement, courts and other stakeholders, said Landon

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Who does it serve?

stakeholders, to ensure integrated support and care for those in crisis, Sturdivant said. The facility is expected to serve approximately 200 individuals per year, with a target occupancy of 80%.

and emergency services, Wigington said. By oering comprehensive assessment, psychi- atric evaluation and initial stabilization within the local community, the facility hopes to improve outcomes and facilitate a smooth transition to ongoing mental health services, Sturdivant said. Sturdivant explained that keeping patients in their local community during the critical early stages of treatment is expected to lead to better long-term recovery and reintegration, as opposed to the disruption that can occur with out-of-town placements. Hill Country MHDD, which operates 12 out- patient clinics in the region, will work closely with the Comal County Mental Health Coalition, which includes law enforcement, courts and other

The facility will serve as a resource for residents across the organization’s 19-county service area experiencing acute mental health crises, Sturdi- vant said. The new facility will oer a 16-bed facility with a mix of secured and unsecured rooms, catering to both voluntary and involuntary patients experi- encing mental health emergencies. The center aims to provide an alternative to hospitalization, reducing the burden on emer- gency rooms and the criminal justice system, said Tod Citron, CEO of Hill Country MHDD. Currently, residents in Comal County needing cri- sis stabilization are often sent to other cities, which disconnects them from their support system and strains local resources, such as law enforcement

“We are considered the safety net mental health provider. … We mostly serve folks who are indigent. … That’s probably

99% who we serve.” TOD CITRON, CEO OF HILL COUNTRY MHDD

What’s next?

On Oct. 17, Hill Country MHDD broke ground on a similar facility in Uvalde, Citron said. “Diversion centers like this one are emerging across Texas as alternatives to hospitalization,” Citron said. “They help ll gaps left by the shortage of state hospital beds and stang challenges, which have limited the state’s ability to keep some psychiatric wings open.” Once the construction is nished, Comal County will retain ownership of the new facility. Hill Country MHDD will track and report various metrics from the facility, including occupancy, services provided and crisis resolution outcomes.

Timeline of construction

Contact info Additional resources you can call in Comal and Guadalupe counties include: Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 Hill Country MHDD Centers' Crisis Hotline 877-466-0660 Bluebonnet Trails Community Services 800-841-1255

December 2024 Comal County plans to break ground on the facility

10-12 months Expected build-out length

End of 2025 The facility is expected to be open and operational

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will honor deceased loved ones by shining a light to keep their memory alive. • Nov. 28, 5:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • New Braunfels MarketPlace, 651 Business I-35, New Braunfels • www.facebook.com/events/996833081389514/?_rdr 16th annual Gruene Turkey Trot The Comal Cops for Kids 16th annual Gruene Turkey Trot begins in front of Gruene Hall and features a 5K Run and Walk and a quarter-mile Kid’s Turkey Chase. • Nov. 28, 8 a.m. • $15 (quarter-mile Kid’s Turkey Chase), $25 (5K run and walk) • 1601 Hunter Road, New Braunfels • www.athleteguild.com

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Breakfast with The Grinch The Grinch will be visiting Landa Haus for breakfast, crafts and Grinch-themed cookie decorating. Photo opportunities will also be available. • Dec. 7, 8-11:30 a.m. • $15 (registration required) • Landa Haus, 360 Aquatic Circle, New Braunfels • www.newbraunfels.gov Gruene Christmas Market Days Nearly 100 vendors will sell Christmas gifts, crafted items and packaged Texas foods and more. • Dec. 7-8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Gruene Historic District, 1601 Hunter Road, New Braunfels • www.gruenetexas.com/holidays Jeepers for Pups Hosted by New Braunfels Jeeps and Drinks, Jeepers for Pups will have vendors, a silent auction and a K9 demonstration to benefit the Comal County K9 Unit. • Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • Off the Clock NB, 4409 FM 725 Ste. A, New Braunfels • www.facebook.com/events/1442591062981582

Ninth annual Festival of Trees Attendees can bid on decorated trees and wreaths to benefit the Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation and the Meals on Wheels program. • Nov. 19-21, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • McKenna Event Center, 801 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels • www.festivaloftreesnb.com Thanksgiving cupcake decorating class 2tarts Bakery will be teaching buttercream decorating and more at the Landa Recreation Center. • Nov. 21, 6-8:30 p.m. • $90 • Landa Recreation Center, 164 Landa Park Drive, New Braunfels • www.newbraunfels.gov Weihnachtsmarkt The annual Christmas market, which benefits the Sophienburg Museum & Archives, will have breakfast and photos with Santa as well as arts and crafts. • Nov. 22-24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • $15 (general admission)

Downtown lighting and Santa’s arrival Christmas lights will light up Main Plaza as Santa Claus arrives in a fire truck at 6:30 p.m. There will be remarks from the mayor, a performance from the Comal Community Band and photo opportunities with Santa. • Nov. 22, 6:30 p.m. • Free • Main Plaza, 500 Main Plaza, New Braunfels • www.newbraunfels.gov The Polar Express Experience “The Polar Express” will be screening at the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre. Children can get a golden ticket and take pictures with Santa. • Nov. 24, 3:30-5:30 p.m. • $11-$24

Gruene Town Lighting A brass band street performance will play at 5 p.m. followed by the town lighting at 6 p.m., when Cowboy Kringle will ride into town on horseback and hand out candy canes to children. • Dec. 7, 5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Gruene Historic District, 1601 Hunter Road, New Braunfels • www.gruenetexas.com/holidays/

Christmas at the Caverns Natural Bridge Caverns will have a Christmas experience for families for eight select nights with Christmas caroling, a trail of lights, s’mores, hot chocolate, Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well as a Reindeer Roundup Maze. • Event starts Dec. 7, 4:30-9 p.m. • Tickets start at $24.99 (adults), $18.99 (children) • Natural Bridge Caverns, 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road, San Antonio • www.naturalbridgecaverns.com/christmas-2/

December

• The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels • www.brauntex.org

Wassailfest The annual event will have local businesses and nonprofit organizations compete for the best wassail, a traditional hot, spiced cider.

Hope Hospice’s 38th Annual Tree of Lights Santa will light a 65-foot-tall tree at New Braunfels MarketPlace. Guests can enjoy live music and holiday- themed drinks and snacks. The Light Up a Life campaign

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Events

• Nov. 23: Rich Lockhart, 10 a.m.; Staudt Brothers, 6 p.m. • Nov. 27: Yodel Blitz, 6 p.m. • Nov. 29: Chain Bridge Road, 6 p.m. • Nov. 30: Robert Kelly, 10 a.m.; Passing Strangers, 6 p.m. Phoenix Saloon 193 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels www.thephoenixsaloon.com • Nov. 20: Steven Vee, noon • Nov. 22: Tony Taylor, noon • Nov. 23: George Joseph Marsh, 2 p.m. • Nov. 24: All Mixed Up Trio, 2 p.m. • Nov. 27: Steven Vee, noon • Nov. 29: Tony Taylor, noon; Drew Moreland & The Neon Hustle, 8:30 p.m. • Nov. 30: George Joseph Marsh, 2 p.m.; Cadillac Drive, 9 p.m. • Dec. 1: Jazz in the afternoon with In the Groove, 1 p.m. • Dec. 3: Lunchtime Live with Steven Vee, noon • Dec. 5: Wassailfest special featuring Cadillac Drive, 8:30 p.m. • Dec. 6: The Billie Jeans Winter Showcase, 8:30 p.m.

• Nov. 26: Two Ton Tuesday Thanksgiving Show & Food Drive, 6 p.m. • Nov. 29: Aaron Watson: The Armadillo Dance Hall Tour, 8 p.m. • Nov. 30: Aaron Watson: The Armadillo Dance Hall Tour, 9 p.m. • Dec. 1: Aaron Watson: The Armadillo Dance Hall Tour, 8 p.m. Happy Cow 9103 FM 1102, New Braunfels www.happycowbar.com • Nov. 15: Haywire, 8:30 p.m. • Nov. 23: Sterling Elza, 8:30 p.m. Krause’s Cafe 148 S. Castell Avenue, New Braunfels www.krausescafe.com • Nov. 9: Tony Taylor, 10 a.m.; The Klocks, 6 p.m. • Nov. 10: Nyles Robakiewicz, 11 a.m.; Kade Isakson, 3 p.m. • Nov. 13: The Hot Peppers, 6 p.m. • Nov. 14: Etta Place, 6 p.m. • Nov. 15: X Factory, 6 p.m. • Nov. 16: Colton’s Kin, 10 a.m.; Yesenia & the Groove Doctors, 6 p.m. • Nov. 20: Lederhosen Junkies, 6 p.m.

Live music

Dry Comal Creek Vineyards 1741 Herbelin Road, New Braunfels www.drycomalcreekvineyards.com • Nov. 9: Julian Escobedo, 2 p.m. • Nov. 10: John Parmienter, 2 p.m. • Nov. 16: Sean Slater, 2 p.m. • Nov. 22: James Hearne, 5 p.m.

Freiheit Country Store 2157 FM 1101, New Braunfels www.freiheitcountrystore.net • Nov. 22: Kevin Fowler and Tiffany Dawn Band, 7 p.m. • Nov. 30: Jay Eric & Rumor Town, 8 p.m. Gruene Hall 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels www.gruenehall.com • Nov. 13: Matt Kirk & Friends, 6 p.m. • Nov. 14: Alli Mattice Band, 6 p.m. • Nov. 15: Sean McConnell, 8 p.m. • Nov. 16: Sean McConnell, 9 p.m. • Nov. 17: Andi Holleman Band, noon; Matt Kirk & the Gueyfarers, 4 p.m. • Nov. 21: Jon Wolfe’s Honky Tonk Holiday Show, 8 p.m. • Nov. 22: Ray Wylie Hubbard, 8 p.m.

The Redbird Listening Room 1260 S. Business I-35, New Braunfels www.redbirdlisteningroom.com • Nov. 9: Zac Wilkerson, 7:30 p.m. • Nov. 10: Al Staehely, 4 p.m. • Nov. 14: Scott Miller, 7:30 p.m.

• Nov. 21: Trunk Monkey, 6 p.m. • Nov. 22: Shakedown, 6 p.m.

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https://linktr.ee/thereserve1863 • Nov. 9: Jamie Krueger, 6 p.m. • Nov. 10: Matt Gawlik, 2 p.m. • Nov. 15: Coby Rotan, 6 p.m. • Nov. 16: Ryan Hunter, 6 p.m. • Nov. 22: Abe Mac, 6 p.m. • Nov. 23: Austin Gilliam, 7 p.m. • Nov. 29: Bo Brumble, 6 p.m. • Nov. 30: Devin Baize, 6 p.m. • Dec. 6: Donny Taylor, 6 p.m. Riley’s Tavern 8894 FM 1102, New Braunfels www.rileystavern.com • Nov. 9: Ellis Bullard, 9 p.m.

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Real estate

In the New Braunfels housing market, both 78130 and 78132 ZIP code areas saw a decrease in the median home sales price in September. Residential market data

September 2023

September 2024

Average home price in the last 6 months

Homes sold

New listings

+14.1%

+4.05%

-20.4%

-2.8%

78130 $345,618

78132 $560,328

78132

78130

78132

78130

78132

78130

Median home sales price

September

2023

2024

$339,000

$315,920

78130

Homes sold by price point

$558,400

$483,980

78132

September 2024

$1 million+

$750,000-$999,999

+31.5% +24.2% Number of homes under contract

Average days on the market

$500,000-$749,999

+9.2%

-13.1%

101

$300,000-$499,999

<$299,999

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78130

78132

78130

78132

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Food trucks to check out around New Braunfels Looking to try a new dining experience? From tacos to acai bowls, this list of food trucks in New Braunfels oer a wide variety of dishes for every palate. The options If you’re looking for a sweet and healthy treat, Fruition Fruit Blendz oers handcrafted acai bowls and smoothies. Rocky Mountain Crepes oers sweet and savory crepe dishes including s’mores and an eggs Benedict crepe. What else? On the savory side Mighty Oak BBQ oers daily plate specials including a brown bag special con- taining a choice of meat, side and banana pudding for dessert. Giza Egyptian Eatery specializes in Egyptian and Mediterranean food including chicken and beef shawarma, falafel pita wraps and more. UBP Burgers oers specialty burgers, chicken strips and sides including loaded fries, chili, onion rings and more. Texas Thai features Thai street food such as beef and pork skewers, mango sticky rice and bingsu—a milk-based shaved ice with sweet toppings. Tacos options in New Braunfels include Tacos Papi Grande and Nana’s Kitchen. Woman-owned and operated, Amber Gunn from Tacos Papi Grande oers a variety of beef and chicken birria, al pastor, asada dishes, like tacos, nachos, ramen and grilled cheese. Open only on weekends, the menu from Nana’s Kitchen features breakfast tacos, tamales, barbacoa and smoked brisket.

Rocky Mountain Crepes, located in Gruene, serves sweet and savory crepes.

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Fruition Fruit Blendz 840 S. I-35, New Braunfels www.fruitionfruitblendz.com

Giza Egyptian Eatery 255 N. I-35, New Braunfels www.gizaegyptianeatery.com

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