New Braunfels | July 2023

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A crew from Alamo Hy-Tech Foundation Repair xes the foundation of a home by digging holes around the property and using concrete pilings to adjust and level the house. (Sierra Martin/Community Impact)

Foundation issues on the rise in New Braunfels Following continued growth on the east side of the city and ongoing drought conditions, New Braunfels has seen what o cials called a “sig- nicant increase” in the number of residential foundation repair permits led over the past several years. seen an uptick in business in New Braunfels over the past three years and have increased the sta to keep up with the demand. Hy-Tech works alongside the city to complete foun- dation repairs. BY SIERRA MARTIN

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“The drought sort of started in October of 2021, and in Central Texas, we saw record numbers of founda- tion repairs in 2022,” said KC Collins, a building o cial for the city of New Braunfels. “We’re kind of backing o that drought now. … We don’t really see [less of a demand for foundation repair] because in 2023 already, we still had 180 residential foundation repairs, which is pretty high.” CONTINUED ON 32

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Permits led in New Braunfels for foundation repairs increased by nearly 118% from 2018-22, according to data from the city. With nearly 200 led so far in 2023, o cials said they anticipate the trend to continue.

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS MONTH

FROM HEATHER: In this annual Home Edition, we share various stories and news regarding local home foundation issues due to soil conditions; interest rates; home improvement tips from experts on landscaping and interior design; home inspections and more. Our business feature this month is Otto’s Cheese Shop. It is my favorite place to buy an assortment of cheeses for my snack box on river trips. Heather Demere, GENERAL MANAGER

FROM ERIC: For our Home Edition this month, we oer up an update on the near completion of the Lake Dunlap Dam reconstruction eort, a deep dive that breaks down the interest rate hikes with an example of what that means for a home mortgage and real estate market data that’s signi cantly divergent from last year’s market. We also have a feature on La Cosecha Mexican Table that looks at what makes the restaurant unique. Eric Weilbacher, EDITOR

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also pet friendly and maintenance free. 830-206-8500. www.bit.ly/3JcyKdV 4 Southern Maid , a family-owned and -operated donut and co ee shop located at 6442 FM 306, Ste. 1104, New Braunfels, opened May 23. The business is owned by Chris Norris with his cousin Carrie Murphy. Norris and Murphy also own Wichita Red’s, a small courtyard bar in Gruene. Southern Maid o ers blueberry muns, kolaches, French macarons, kids breakfast and traditional donuts. Murphy said Southern Maid has a full-service gourmet co ee bar inside, o ering a variety of hot and cold co ees. www.southernmaidnb.com 5 T Nail Bar , which specializes in professional nail care and spa ser- vices, opened May 8 in the New Braunfels Marketplace business cen- ter at 651 N. Business I-35, Ste. 1335. The business provides pedicures, manicures and wax services as well as shellac, color powder, dip and solar, among other methods. 830-312-7839. www.tnailbarnewbraunfels.com 6 Little Land in New Braunfels opened a new location in June at 2009 S. Walnut Ave., Ste. 103. The business allows children to play with a purpose by using equipment de- signed by pediatric therapists to assist children in reaching developmental milestones. Little Land o ers pedi- atric therapy, classes and programs, parties, and open play. 830-507-1285. www.littlelandplaygym.com 7 A new direct primary care clinic called Caleigh Rodriguez MD , located at 790 Generations Drive, New Braunfels, opened April 1. Owner Dr. Caleigh

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NOW OPEN 1 Fairy Lash , located at 105B S. I-35, New Braunfels, opened April 20. The business was previously home to Weid- ners Flowers. The beauty salon o ers premier spa treatment services, such as eyebrow tints, waxing, facials, brow lamination and more. 832-638-9387. www.fairylash.org 2 Willow Ridge , a wedding venue located on the Camp Fimfo proper-

3 Emerald Cottages , an independent senior living community located at 3025 Oak Run Parkway, New Braunfels, celebrated its grand opening May 17. The independent senior living community will have a total of 72 cottage homes, 40 of which are at full capacity and another 32 will be built in Phase 2 later this summer. Emerald Cottages has one-bedroom, one-bath or one-bedroom, two-bath- room cottage homes with an oversized attached garage. Emerald Cottages is

ty, a glamping resort and adventure water park at 520 Whitewater Way, New Braunfels, opened with its rst wedding June 17. The venue can host up to 300 people. Willow Ridge has an outdoor ceremony spot as well as an indoor climate-controlled space for receptions, a spacious outdoor covered patio, 173 cabins on the prop- erty and more. Willow Ridge is open by appointment only. 830-741-4173. www.willowridgeevents.com

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11 Chuy’s , a Tex-Mex restaurant, will open its rst New Braunfels location at 2735 S. I-35 this fall. The restaurant is slated to open in early September, per an ocial with 1845 Creative, the marketing rm managing grand opening events for Chuy’s. The Austin-based restaurant chain is known for its classic Tex-Mex dishes. 512-473-2783. www.chuys.com EXPANSIONS 12 Texas Ski Ranch , located at 6700 N. I-35, New Braunfels, added new indoor lanes and two mobile ax-throwing lanes to Loki’s Axe Haus, which is located inside Texas Ski Ranch. Ax throwers must be 12 years old or older. 830-627-2843. 13 The Birdhouse Fancy Chicken & Fine Wine , formerly known as The River House, opened on May 18 at 1617 New Braunfels St. in the Gruene Historic District of New Braunfels. The Birdhouse remains under the ownership of Ross Wilkinson and focuses on all things chicken: smoked, fried, hot and cold. Brunch and a large wine selection are also still o ered to customers. The River House Catering Co., Supper & Song dinner concerts and The River House Wine Dinners are still being o ered by the restaurant. 830-608-0690. www.thebirdhousetx.com CLOSINGS www.texasskiranch.com NAME CHANGES 545 Creekside Crossing on July 14 due to being unable to attract enough families to sustain operations. There are no plans to open another YMCA in New Braunfels. 830-606-9622. www.ymcasatx.org/ newbraunfels ANNIVERSARIES 15 The Pedernales Electric Cooper- ative celebrated 85 years of service May 19. The power provider, which serves communities in the Hill Country, opened its doors on that same date in 1938. 888- 554-4732. www.pec.coop 14 The New Braunfels YMCA will be closing its location at

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Rodriguez accepts patients with or without insurance. Her membership fees range from $50-$200 per month. She o ers a variety of comprehensive care, including well-child checkups, annual exams, STI testing, sports physicals, newborn care and more. Rodriguez also o ers discounted labs. 210-445-6778. www.caleighrodriguezmd.com 8 The Mess Around , an upscale Southern cuisine restaurant, opened at the end of May in a shared space with The Crosswalk at the Schmitz. Located at 471 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, owners Jennifer and Dennis Wilson o er dinner menu items, including chicken fried chicken, Creole meatloaf with collared greens and stone-ground grits, and more alongside Texas-based beer and wine. 830-620-7200. www.instagram.com/ the_messaround 9 Jolt Drive Thru Coee , a local- ly owned co ee company, opened its second New Braunfels location at 1509 N. Walnut Ave. at the end of June. The co ee company o ers a variety of signature and classic co ee beverages. Jolt Drive Thru Co ee also o ers sodas, teas and energy drink Aura Energy. The co ee drive-thru also sells snacks and protein shakes. www.joltdrivethruco ee.com COMING SOON 10 Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is opening a shop at 2009 S. Walnut Ave., New Braunfels. The frozen custard franchise is expected to open its New Braunfels location in the third quarter of this year. The shop sells Italian ice made with fresh fruit and frozen custard. www.ritasice.com

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FEATURED IMPACT ANNIVERSARIES The New Braunfels Recreation Center Das Rec , located at 345 Landa St., will celebrate its ve-year anniversary July 21. The recreation center opened in 2018. “We’re just so thankful that the community has just embraced Das Rec through and through,” said Michael Goodner, Das Rec’s membership and outreach supervisor. accomplishments has been being able to host swim teams on-site, such as Surge Aquatics, a USA competitive swim team and New Braunfels ISD’s swim team. Recreation Manager Stephanie Chelar said one of the biggest “We’re really proud that we’re one of the few facilities in New Braunfels that oers swim lessons year-round because New Braunfels is such a river town and a swimming town,” Goodner said. Aside from renovations, Das Rec is looking to expand in other ways. “We’re trying to expand the things that we can oer here to not just be tness related but also kind of stimulate the mind as well,” Chelar said.

completed a number of renovations to the facility, including adding a turf workout space in the back of the facility and a Kinder Care area for children equipped with a shaded outdoor play area and other activities. Das Rec oers a wide range of workout classes, including yoga, Pilates, high- intensity interval training and Zumba. The center also has free weights, cardio equipment and an indoor track. The center is looking to partner with a new organization called iCode to oer science, technology, engineering and math classes this summer. The ve-year anniversary celebration will be a two-day event beginning July 21 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and July 22 from 9 a.m.-noon. 830-221-4170. www.dasrec.com

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July & August events

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Das Rec, the city of New Braunfels Recreation Center, will host its annual pickleball tournament, the Das Rec Hot Summer Smasher Tournament. Competitive players are invited to participate in the mixed—or co-ed—doubles tournament. Das Rec encourages individuals to register early through July 16. The pickleball tournament is open to a max of 20 teams. The tournament is open to pickleball players age 16 and over only. 8 a.m. $50 per team (early registration), $60 per team (regular registration July 17-29). Das Rec, 345 Landa St., New Braunfels. 830-221-4170. www.dasrec.com

The Masskrugstemmen champion will be determined at the nals of the season-long competition. Masskrugstemmen is a traditional beer stein-holding competition from Germany. The Bavarian strongman and strongwoman event involves participants holding a liter of German beer by the handle straight in front of their bodies for as long as possible. The last person holding their liter of beer wins. The winners from the nal will receive a weekend in New York City in September that includes airfare and hotel payment. 6:30 p.m. (registration), 7:30 p.m. (event start). $20. 830-625-2807. www.krausescafe.com

During Fischer Park’s Garden Volunteer Day, volunteers can help to plant, water, weed and maintain the Fischer Park Monarch Waystation & Demonstration Garden. The work completed at the Garden Volunteer Day will help maintain the natural habitat for monarch butteries and other pollinators. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and preregistration is recommended. 8:30-10 a.m. Free. Fischer Park Nature Education Center, 1946 Monarch Way, New Braunfels. 830-221-4378. www.newbraunfels.gov/fpnec

06 THROUGH 07 GEAR UP FOR THE OUTDOORS The NB Sports & Outdoorsmen Show will feature hunting, boating, camping, power sports and shing gear. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Aug. 5), 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Aug. 6). $5-$10. New Braunfels Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels. 830-488-7814. www.hillcountryconferences.com 13 EXPLORE THE MARKET PLATZ The city of New Braunfels will host Play at the Platz, a historic citywide market in downtown New Braunfels at the historic Market Plaza. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy live music. There will also be games from New Braunfels Parks & Recreation’s Rec-n-Roll and food trucks. 4-8 p.m. Free. 292 Tolle St., New Braunfels. www.downtownnewbraunfels.com

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Center’s Facebook page and in person at the Westside Community Center Gym. Contestant forms are due to the library by July 27. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission). New Braunfels Public Library Westside Branch, 2802 S. I-35, New Braunfels. 830-221-4630. www.nbtexas.libcal.com/ events AUGUST 04 QUEUE UP QUEEN The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre will host “Q, The Music of Queen.” The show will take the audience on a journey through the 21-year history of Queen from its early days to the performance at Live Aid in 1985. 7:30 p.m. $23-$40. The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels. 830-627-0808. www.brauntex.org

1178 Kroesche Lane, New Braunfels. www.bit.ly/3qzLYLs 23 ATTEND AN ART RECEPTION The New Braunfels Art League will host an opening reception for its show “Love That Red” in the Elaine Felder Gallery. The show will feature art depicting the color red using any media. Each artist may enter up to three pieces of art. 2-4:30 p.m. Free. 239 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels. 830-629-8022. www.thenewbraunfelsartleague.com 29 BAKE A BOOK The New Braunfels Public Library Westside Branch is holding its annual Edible Book Contest. Each edible creation must depict a ction or nonction book or character. Online voting for the People’s Choice Award category will take place on the Westside Community

CALLING ALL GAMERS The New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center will host an 8-Bit Block Party, a celebration of fandoms. There will be a variety of vendors, guests and activities from dierent comics, movies and games. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sat.), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sun.) Ticket prices vary. New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels. 830-221-4011. www.8bitblockparty.com 22 RUN FOR FUN Runners can choose to participate in the Kids K, 5K, 10K or half-marathon at the Stars and Stripes Half Marathon. The race will occur on scenic country roads, and participants will receive a T-shirt and a nishers medal. 6:30 a.m. $15-$100. Stars and Stripes Drive-in Theatre,

Find more or submit New Braunfels events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.

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LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR

Live music in and around New Braunfels

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28 Jesse Stratton Band, 8:30 p.m. 29 Natchet Taylor & the High Lonesome, 9 p.m. AUGUST 11 Blackbird Sing, 9 p.m. REDBIRD LISTENING ROOM 1260 Elliot Knox Blvd., New Braunfels 830-606-7886. www.redbirdlisteningroom.com JULY 15 Bill Pekar, 7:30 p.m. 16 Richie Allbright, 4 p.m. 21 Ted Russell Kamp, 7:30 p.m. 22 Ray Prim, 7:30 p.m. 23 Slaid Cleaves, 4 p.m. 26 Scott Miller, 7:30 p.m. 29 Keith Davis, 7:30 p.m. 30 Houston Marchman, 4 p.m. AUGUST 04 Butch Morgan, 7:30 p.m. 12 Terri Hendrix & Lloyd Maines, 7:30 p.m. RILEY’S TAVERN 8894 FM 1102, New Braunfels 512-392-3132 www.rileystavern.com JULY 15 Sun Valley Station, 8 p.m. 20 Mike Ethan Messick and Friends, 7 p.m. 21 The Homebodies, 7 p.m. 23 Kayla Jane’s Pickers Circle, 4 p.m. 26 Down in a Dive Taping with Mike Neumann, 7 p.m. 29 Fourth Fridays with the Prairie Rattlers, 8 p.m. 29 Girl Guitar, 8 p.m. 30 Picker’s Circle with Bo Porter, 4 p.m. RIVER ROAD ICE HOUSE 1791 Hueco Springs Loop, New Braunfels 830-626-1335. www.riverroadentertainmentdistrict.com JULY 22 Cameron Sacky Band, 8:30 p.m. 29 The Crüe & Poison I.V., 8:30 p.m.

22 Alli Mattice Band, 9:30 p.m. 29 Texas Renegade, 9:30 p.m. 30 Lucas Taylor and Friends, 7 p.m. AUGUST 04 Caleb Michael & the Arrested, 8:30 p.m. 12 LC Rocks, 9:30 p.m. 19 Clockwork, 9:30 p.m. 25 Carlton Pride and Mighty Zion, 8:30 p.m. GRUENE HALL 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels 830-606-1281 www.gruenehall.com JULY 15 Kody West, 9 p.m. 21 Tejas Brothers, 8 p.m. 20 Ted Russell Kamp, 6 p.m. 21 Tejas Brothers, 9:30 p.m. 22 Cooder Graw, 8 p.m. AUGUST 04 Them Dirty Roses, 9:30 p.m. 05 Bob Schneider, 10:30 p.m. 12 Shinyribs, 10 p.m. THE GRUENE LIGHT BAR 1405 Gruene Road, New Braunfels 830-708-7300 www.rockinr.com/gruene-light-bar JULY 21 Gus Miller Band, 7 p.m. 22 Hank Weaver Band, 7 p.m. 23 Anthony Wright Band, 4 p.m. 29 The Billy Jeans, 7 p.m. PHOENIX SALOON 193 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels 830-643-1400 www.thephoenixsaloon.com JULY 15 Dance party with Uptown, 8:30 p.m. 16 High Noon Jazz Posse, 1 p.m. 28 NB School of Rock summer camp show, 3 p.m.

Featured artist Blue Water Highway, an Austin-based folk-rock band, will be celebrating the release of its newest album, called “Year of Dragon,” at the Brauntex Theatre. The band will play the new album in its entirety and end the show with some of its biggest hits.

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AUGUST 05 Blue Water Highway, 7:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 07 John Tesh Big Band, 7:30 p.m. 21 Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys, 7:30 p.m. JULY 15 Josh Abbott Band, Mike Ryan, Keller Cox, 7:30 p.m. 22 Read Southall Band, Tanner Usrey, The Georgia Thunderbolts, 8 p.m. 2829 Ryan Bingham with the Texas AUGUST 05 Shane Smith & the Saints, 7:30 p.m. 25 Charley Crockett, Alex Lambert, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, 7:30 p.m. Gentleman + special guest Jamestown Revival, 8 p.m.

WATERING HOLE SALOON 1390 McQueeney Road, New Braunfels 830-625-0045. www.wateringholesaloon.com JULY 20 Bill Ayers, 8:30 p.m. 21 Trey Gonzalez, 8:30 p.m. 22 Michael Monroe Goodman, 9 p.m. 28 Stump the Band, Meyer Anderson & 3 Man Front, 8:30 p.m. WHITEWATER AMPHITHEATER 11860 FM 306, New Braunfels 830-964-3800 www.whitewaterrocks.com

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TRANSPORTATION UPDATES City, TxDOT to submit transportation project bids for sidewalk, trac ow improvements to AAMPO

FUNDING PRIORITIES The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has over $105 million in funding for transportation projects throughout the region. Transportation alternatives: $54.8 million

The city of New Braunfels and the Texas Department of Transportation are gearing up to submit projects to the Alamo Area Metropolitan Plan- ning Organization for federal funding for scal years 2025 through 2028. New Braunfels City Council received a presentation June 12 on the projects they are planning to sub- mit to the AAMPO, which focus on improving pedestrian transportation and reducing carbon emissions. The big picture: “The [AAMPO] is the transportation organization for our region that decides and controls some of the transportation funding that comes through the Federal High- way Administration,” said Garry Ford, transportation and capital improve- ments director for New Braunfels. Some of the projects the AAMPO is focused on funding with $54.8 million available for the region

to New Braunfels Street, are among the proposed projects. Constructing shared-use path connections and crosswalks at ve locations throughout the city are also projects being submitted, which include Alves Lane and Brook Ave- nue, Christus Santa Rosa Hospital, and County Line Road at FM 725. To adhere to the carbon reduction program, the city proposes making investments in trac signal timing and intersection improvements to Solms Road. TxDOT is submitting two local projects that were part of the 2017 IH 35 Operational Study, which evaluated interchanges from FM 1103 to the Comal-Hays county line for congestion reduction project funding on the state highway system. “Two of the biggest wish list items I hear from constituents are signal timing and lling those gaps in our

include transportation alternatives, such as bike and pedestrian projects. Carbon reduction projects are also being prioritized, which provide for trac ow improvements with $51.8 million available. Projects must have a minimum $1 million construction cost for infra- structure improvements to be eligible for AAMPO funding according to city documents, which provides 80% of the construction costs, while sup- porting agencies cover the remaining 20%. Maintenance and rehabilitation projects are not eligible, according to the city. The gist: City sta is recommending pedestrian improvements throughout the city and in Gruene. Shared-use paths and crosswalks at key intersec- tions, including on Gruene Road from Loop 337 to Ervendberg Avenue as well as on Hunter Road from FM 306

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2 Bridge construction on Klein Road Contractors closed a section of Klein Road from Dove Crossing Drive to Road- runner Avenue to construct an elevated bridge over a low-water crossing. The closure is expected to remain in place for the next four months. Timeline: May 30-September Cost: $14.46 million (total Phase 2 of Klein Road project) Funding source: 2019 city of New Braunfels bond 3 FM 725 and I-35 intersection turnaround TxDOT is in the process of making opera- tional improvements at the intersection of FM 725 and I-35. The construction con- sists of installing additional operational turn lanes by grading, building structures and surfacing the roadway. The original completion date was September but has been pushed back to March 2024 due to a change of the retaining wall design and a change in the contractor. Timeline: June 2022-March 2024 Cost: $6 million Funding source: San Antonio Metropoli- tan Planning Organization

Public transit options in New Braunfels include Alamo Regional Transit shuttles.

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ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF JUNE 16. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT NBFNEWSCOMMUNITYIMPACT.COM. “We’re exploring which transit options are most appealing to New Braunfels residents, what they would use those options for and why,” Transportation and Capital Programs Director Garry Ford said. More information on the plan can be found at www.newbraunfels.gov/transit. Feedback sought on public transit The city of New Braunfels is exploring public transportation options as part of its transit development plan. A survey conducted by the city from June to the beginning of July is meant to inform the city on public transit preferences from residents.

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ONGOING PROJECTS 1 Barborosa Road upgrades

In addition to this TxDOT project, the San Antonio Metropolitan Planning Organi- zation is also in the nal design process of a $17.9 million project on Barborosa Road from FM 1101 to Saengerhalle Road that will add additional travel lanes with shared-use path and sidewalk additions

The Texas Department of Transporta- tion is in the process of putting in turn lanes on Barborosa Road at the FM 1101 intersection. Trac signal upgrades will also be in place by the end of this $495,000 project.

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High school replacement construction begins NEW BRAUNFELS ISD The rst phase of replacing the original New Braunfels High School is underway.

HIGHLIGHTS: NEW BRAUNFELS ISD Michelle Harwood was named the new director of communications for the district. She assumed her new role June 1. COMAL ISD There were 1,878 students who graduated from CISD’s ve high schools in May pursuing military or college plans. Comal ISD will meet Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. at the CISD District Oce, 1404 N. I-35, New Braunfels • 830-221-2000. MEETINGS WE COVER will meet Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. at the NBISD Administration Center, 1000 N. Walnut Ave., New Braunfels • 830-643-5705 www.nbisd.org www.comalisd.org New Braunfels ISD “IT IS A PRIVILEGE FOR US TO AWARD THESE SCHOLARSHIPS. ... OUR HOPE IS THAT THEY WILL COME BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY AND MAKE IT THAT MUCH BETTER.” SONIA AGUILLON, PRESIDENT OF THE GVTC FOUNDATION, ON THE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED BY THE FOUNDATION NUMBER TO KNOW in local scholarships was received by the graduating classes of 2023 from Comal ISD’s ve high school campuses, surpassing the district’s goal for the year. $592,622

“With this replacement of the high school, along with other projects in the 2021 bond, NBISD remains on track to keep up with growth,” Largent said. Project details: The rst phase of construction on the replacement campus is funded through the 2021 NBISD bond. Phase 1 will include new career and technical education learning areas, a three-story academic wing, new tennis courts, and more.

The overview: On May 24, the district held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new campus, located at 2551 Loop 337, New Braunfels. Interim Superintendent James Largent said NBISD administration has been working for the past 16 months on planning the new campus. State college system to expand locally TEXAS Following the approval of House Bill 4997, Comal and Guadalupe counties will soon have the opportunity to have expanded community college access. The big picture: According to a news release, service-area juris- diction rules prevent Texas State Technical College from providing its programming without the established district community college rst declining to serve as the educational provider. HB 4997 gives TSTC the ability to bring new programs without going through that process. The backstory: The bill, led by state Rep. John Kuempel and supported by Sen. Donna Campbell and Rep. Carrie Issac, received formal resolutions of support by the cities of New Braunfels and Seguin.

The replacement campus for New Braunfels High School that is anticipated to be completed by fall 2025.

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Districts pass 202324 school year budgets NEW BRAUNFELS ISD & COMAL ISD Area school districts approved their budgets for scal year 2023-24, coming in at $92.72 million for New Braunfels ISD and $305.98 million for Comal ISD. According to NBISD’s budget presen- tation, the most signicant change is in overall payroll. Payroll is budgeted at 80% of the district’s overall budget. The district expects the budget will not require voter approval for a higher tax rate. The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter approval is $1.1858 per $100 valuation. CISD’s projected property tax rate for FY 2023-24 totals $1.23 per $100 valuation, which is $0.04 less than the previous school year. Most of the budget goes into stang and compensation with 56% of the FY 2023-24 projected expenses going toward teacher salaries and teacher training programs.

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“I applaud the leadership shown by our elected delegation on this important matter. Chairman Kuempel led the way by authoring the bill and through his role as chairman of the House Higher Edu- cation Committee,” said Jonathan Packer, President and CEO of the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce.

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TCEQ holds public hearing for wastewater permit

New Braunfels City Council will meet July 26 and Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. at 550 Landa St., New Braunfels. 830-221-4000. www.newbraunfels.gov Comal County Commissioners Court will meet July 20 and 27 and Aug. 3, 10, 17 at 8:30 a.m. at 100 Main Plaza, New Braunfels. 830-221-1100. www.co.comal.tx.us MEETINGS WE COVER NEW BRAUNFELS A federal grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security for the purchase of new smoke detectors and batteries for New Braunfels residents was awarded to the city in June. The $40,500 total funds will be spent over a two-year period, according to the city. NEW BRAUNFELS The request to rezone 8.4 acres of agricultural property to allow a short-term rental at a residence on 254 E. County Line Road was approved by council June 26. COMAL COUNTY The Commissioners Court- approved Startzville-area NUMBER TO KNOW will be distributed to local nonprot organizations through grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant. $458,880 HIGHLIGHTS in total funding “I’M VERY HAPPY TO HEAR THAT THERE IS AN INTENTION TO REUSE THE WATER THAT’S COMING OUT OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BECAUSE THAT’S BOTH ECONOMICALLY AND ECOLOGICALLY MORE RESPONSIBLE. BUT INTENTION DOESN’T ALWAYS ACTUALLY HAPPEN.” BRUCE CARPENTER, COMAL COUNTY RESIDENT, IN OPPOSITION TO A PROPOSED WASTEWATER PERMIT recycling center opened June 6 at 691 Canyon Springs Drive, Canyon Lake. Recycling drop- o is available every Tuesday.

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COMAL COUNTY Around 50 Comal County residents spoke out against a proposed permit application to discharge 600,000 gallons of treated wastewater daily into the Dry Comal Creek—part of the Comal River and Guadalupe River watershed. The Texas Commission on Envi- ronmental Quality held a public hearing June 8 at Smithson Valley High School regarding the proposed permit led by a local landowner and JA Wastewater LLC. The wastewater treatment facility would serve the Harrison Tract subdivision, a proposed 1,403-lot subdivision in Comal County. Current situation: According to the Pollutant Discharge Elimination Sys- tem application receipt, the discharge route would be from a domestic wastewater facility located about 0.4 miles south of the Harrison Road and Hwy. 46 intersection to the West Fork of Dry Comal Creek, which ows into the Comal River in New Braunfels.

The development of the Harrison Tract subdivision would encompass 1,403 lots and house the wastewater treatment facility in Comal County.

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TCEQ sta attorney Harrison Malley emphasized at the hearing that nothing has been approved. “The only thing that’s happened here is that sta has preliminarily reviewed the application, and based on what they have submitted, it complies with state’s rules, and that’s it,” Malley said.

would have a routine inspection every three years, according to TCEQ representatives. “When we submitted the applica-

City to remain in Stage 2 watering restrictions tion to the TCEQ, we also submitted a 210 Reuse Permit,” said Helen Gilbert, an attorney for law rm Barton Benson Jones. “A reuse authorization application, the intent is to reuse 100% of the water on the site and not discharge anything.”

Next steps: The wastewater plant

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NEW BRAUNFELS With the excessive heat warning New Braunfels residents have experienced, the trigger to move back to Stage 3 drought restrictions has been reached, but city ocials have decided to remain in Stage 2. The details: Minimal rainfall and the ongoing heat wave have resulted in a decline in Edwards Aquifer levels. As of June 28, the 10-day Edwards Aquifer level average was 637.2 cubic feet per second, the metric used to measure water pres- sure, which is below the Stage 3 trigger of 640 cfs, according to New Braunfels Utilities. “The decision to remain in Stage 2 did not come lightly and will align the NBU service territory with neighboring water utilities ... NBU’s prudent planning and investments in water resources have given our community a diverse and resilient water supply portfolio,” NBU Chief Opera- tions Ocer Ryan Kelso said.

April Ryan was sworn in as council’s newest member June 26.

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District 6 council member sworn in

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for being so civically minded and being here tonight. I sincerely appreciate it and look forward to representing New Braunfels.” Former District 6 Council Member James Blakey received recognition for the service he gave to the community and thanked the city sta for their guidance. “We have superior sta in New Braunfels,” Blakey said. “They care; they live here; and they’re part of the community.”

NEW BRAUNFELS After secur- ing the majority vote in the June 17 runo election, April Ryan was sworn in to represent District 6 on June 26. Ryan thanked the community for its support after reading the oath of oce and said she was excited to take on the new position. “I’m ready to get to work and make New Braunfels proud,” Ryan said. “Thank you guys all

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