If you have ever thought, “I’d enjoy a festival more if I didn’t have to sprint from one end to the other,” Wurstfest may be worth experiencing at your own pace. New Braunfels’ beloved fall celebration returns for its 65th…
How to Create a Drought-Ready Hill Country Yard in New Braunfels
A beautiful New Braunfels yard does not need to be a thirsty one. In the Texas Hill Country, thoughtful landscaping can mean more time enjoying your patio, fewer chores during hot stretches, and less dependence on frequent irrigation. The goal…
Are Data Centers Bad for Hill Country Retirement? What New Braunfels Residents Should Know
New Braunfels is famous for clear springs, limestone hills, friendly neighborhoods, and a pace of life that feels a little less hurried. It is also part of a fast-growing Central Texas corridor where new homes, roads, businesses, and infrastructure continue…
New Braunfels’ 2026 Drought Rules Explained in Plain English
If you are considering retirement in New Braunfels: or already enjoying mornings with coffee in the backyard: water conservation rules are worth understanding. They can affect when your sprinkler runs, how you care for a foundation, and what questions to…
New Braunfels’ FY 2027 Budget Explained: What It Could Mean for Local Services
If you are considering retirement in New Braunfels, the city budget may not be the most thrilling item on your reading list. It probably ranks somewhere below “best patio brunches” and above “how to understand Texas road construction.” Still, the…
The 2027 Bond Proposals: 5 New Braunfels Projects Retirees Should Watch
New Braunfels may be heading toward another important conversation about roads, drainage, parks, and public safety. City staff have presented five potential bond propositions for City Council consideration ahead of a possible 2027 election. These are proposals: not approved projects,…
Tee Up for Teens: How New Braunfels’ Fall Charity Events Bring the Community Together
Some community events are about the score. Others are about the stories shared after the scorecard is tucked away. Tee Up for Teens 2026 is designed to be both. On Thursday, September 10, and Friday, September 11, the New Braunfels…
Terry Black’s Barbecue Is Coming to New Braunfels: What the New Opening Adds to Local Life
New Braunfels is getting a new place to gather around smoked brisket, cold drinks, and the sort of conversation that tends to last longer than planned. Terry Black’s Barbecue is scheduled to open its New Braunfels location on Sept. 15,…
New Braunfels’ 2027 Charter Review: What Residents Should Know Before the Next Election
New Braunfels is beginning an important local civics process: applications are open for a Charter Review Commission that will examine the city’s governing document and consider whether changes should be recommended before a potential 2027 charter-amendment election. For longtime residents,…
Looking for a More Walkable Retirement? Here Are 10 Things to Know About New Braunfels’ Pedestrian Upgrades
For many people considering retirement in New Braunfels, “walkable” does not necessarily mean living in a high-rise downtown or giving up the car entirely. It may simply mean being able to reach a nearby park, library, coffee shop, medical appointment,…
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