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9 Evelyn Kate Day Spa, Merle Norman Cosmetics The day spa relocated from 1312 E. Common St., Ste. 404. Evelyn Kate Day Spa and Merle Norman Cosmetics offer massages and hydrafacial packages and cosmetic services. • Relocated March 27 • 1135 Kuehler Ave., New Braunfels • www.evelyn-kate.com
13 Watering Hole Saloon & Dancehall The dance hall—owned by Holly Allen—is celebrating its 40th anniversary from June 18-21. Watering Hole Saloon & Dancehall has live music every week. • 1390 McQueeney Road, New Braunfels • www.wateringholesaloon.com 14 Two Rivers Running The running store—owned by local Michelle Domier— celebrated its 5-year anniversary March 27. The business sells running shoes from an array of brands such as Hoka and Altra. • 1265 N. Academy Ave., Ste. 1101, New Braunfels • www.tworiversrunning.com 15 McKenna Children’s Museum The museum is celebrating its 20th anniversary in New Braunfels throughout 2026. • 801 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels • www.mckennakids.org 16 Cash America Pawn The pawn store—previously named Comal Pawn— changed its name following a change in ownership. The shop was previously owned by the Scheel family who have since retired, according to Comal Pawn’s website. Cash America Pawn is now part of the FirstCash, Inc. network of pawn shops. The pawn shop also has firearm transfer services, pawn loaning services and more. • Rebranded early March • 1105 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels • www.firstcash.com 17 Wasserbahn Racers Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark Resort and its parent company, Six Flags Entertainment Corp., will be opening a new ride called Wasserbahn Racers on May 2. The ride will feature three face-first water slides, which will pit riders head-to-head in a timed drop to see who can get to the bottom fastest, said Cyle Perez, regional manager of public relations of Six Flags Fiesta Texas. • Opening May 2 • 400 N. Liberty Ave., New Braunfels • www.sixflags.com/schlitterbahnnewbraunfels
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10 Living Health Holistic Health Care The holistic medicine practice was previously owned by Leslie Tatum. In early 2026, Living Health Holistic Health Care transitioned into new ownership under local Jessica Cohn. Living Health Holistic Health Care offers a range of holistic services, including nutritional therapy, colon hydrotherapy, vitamin injections, autonomic response testing and more. • 1208 N. Academy Ave., Ste. 2101, New Braunfels • www.livinghealthholistic.com 11 “Choose Kindness” mural New Braunfels city officials celebrated the completion of the mural with a ribbon-cutting Feb. 27. The mural, painted by local artist Johnny Duncan, comes from a local campaign of the same name spearheaded by the McKenna Foundation in 2025. The campaign aims to highlight the good deeds of the residents and organizations in Comal County, inviting site visitors to document those who “chose kindness.” • 2932 S. I-35 frontage road, New Braunfels • www.newbraunfels.gov/facilities/facility/details/ westside-community-center-104 12 The Braunfels Foundation Trust The Braunfels Foundation Trust plans to renovate and restore the Hinman House, which will serve as the Trust’s new, permanent home. The $1 million restoration will focus on structural preservation and maintaining the building’s architectural character, according to a news release. The project is anticipated to be completed late July. • 161 S. Castell Ave, New Braunfels • www.nbchamber.com/braunfels-foundation-trust
18 UBP Burgers The burger joint—owned by John Evans—opened its first brick-and-mortar location. UBP Burgers serves burgers, loaded fries, beer-battered onion rings, simple salads and more. • Opened March 3 • 588 S. Business I-35, New Braunfels • www.ubpburgers.com
Closings
19 Fatburger The Los Angeles-based chain served gourmet burger meals. • Closed March • 675 Business Loop I-35, Ste. 201, New Braunfels • www.fatburger.com 20 Round Table Pizza The West Coast pizza chain served specialty pizzas, craft beer and more. • Closed March • 675 Business Loop I-35, Ste. 108, New Braunfels • www.roundtablepizza.com
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