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Chinese dishes among other menu items. • Opening in early 2024 • 761 S. SH 46, Ste. 108, New Braunfels • Facebook: Pho Tran88
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7 Puppyland The business closed in New Braunfels and has moved to a new location in Leon Valley. The New Braunfels location sold puppies from commercial breeders, which is now prohibited by city ordinance, according to City Council documents. • Closed at the end of October • 651 I-35 Business Loop, Ste. 410, New Braunfels • www.puppylandtexas.com 8 Howard Payne University The university’s New Braunfels branch relocated next to the Veramendi Welcome Center building from its Loop 337 location. The new space features classrooms, a computer lab, a conference room and a seating area. • Opened Oct. 26 • 2164 Oak Run Parkway, Ste. 103, New Braunfels • www.hputx.edu/hpu-nb
11 Chuy’s Chuy’s, the Tex-Mex restaurant chain, anticipates opening its first New Braunfels location in the next few months. Signature menu items include the Creamy Jalapeno dip, Chicka-Chicka Boom-Boom Enchiladas and the Chuychanga. The restaurant will feature happy hour specials, including queso and margaritas on weekdays between 3-6 p.m. • Opening in mid- to late January • 2557 I-35, New Braunfels • www.chuys.com 12 United Way of Comal County Nearly $284,000 in proceeds from the 2023 Gruene Music & Wine Festival has been donated to the United Way of Comal County. The nonprofit United Way of Comal County provides funding that supports 31 local health and human care service agencies. • 468 S. Seguin Ave., Ste. 403, New Braunfels • www.uwcomal.org 13 McKenna Foundation The McKenna Foundation in New Braunfels has awarded $200,000 to eight nonprofit organizations in Comal County focused on strengthening local family relationships and programs. In 2023, the foundation has awarded nearly $2.1 million in grants to 42 nonprofit
14 The Faust Hotel The Faust Hotel is set to receive an update 94 years in the making. In 2022 the hotel and on-site restaurant and bar were sold to Andy Duettra and were brought under management of the Lark Hotel Group, said Rosalyn Vasquez, general manager of the Faust Hotel. Updates will be posted throughout the renovation process on the hotel’s Instagram, Vasquez said. The hotel will reopen in 2025. • 240 S. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels • www.thefausthotel.com
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9 The Oyster Bar The Oyster Bar celebrated its 20th business anniversary in October. Alongside oysters, customers can find cocktails, beer, various appetizers and entrees. • 203 S. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels • www.nboysterbar.com 10 Fatburger According to a recent filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a new Fatburger is coming soon to the Marketplace Shopping Center in New Braunfels. The TDLR filing states that the burger franchise will be completed in March. Fatburger opened its fist location in 1952. • 675 N. Business I-35, New Braunfels • www.fatburger.com
organizations in Comal County. • 801 W San Antonio St., New Braunfels • www.mckenna.org
15 Texas State University Texas State University will host a presidential general election debate in Strahan Arena at the University Events Center on Sept. 16, 2024. The Commission on Presidential Debates announced Nov. 20 the first presidential debate of four scheduled leading up to the general election will take place at the Texas State campus in San Marcos. • 106 Charles Austin Drive, San Marcos • www.txst.edu
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