Search autocomplete is currently not responding The City of New Braunfels will hold its General Election on May 3 Check back to this page for updates on the election results for Comal and Guadalupe County The Complete 2025 Candidate Packet includes all necessary forms and instructions to get on the ballet The first day for filing is January 15 - February 14 Please Note: Kirkwood Manor was previously listed as an early voting location but has been withdrawn and will not be used as a location Please Note: Kirkwood Manor was previously listed as an election-day voting location but has been withdrawn and will not be used as a location City of New Braunfels550 Landa St.New Braunfels Phone: 830-221-4000 Subscribe To City Updates Michael Capizzi is leading in the New Braunfels City Council District 2 race with 178 votes according to unofficial results from Guadalupe County NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — The bustling streets of downtown New Braunfels will soon transform into a vibrant festival ground, as the city prepares to host Saengerfest will see multiple streets surrounding the Main Plaza closed off to accommodate the festivities the Director of Communications and Community Engagement for the city expressed her enthusiasm for the unique opportunity "Everybody gets to hang out in the streets and on the plaza and in the bandstand," she said "It's not often that we get to close down the streets and use the plaza like a park that it is." Local businesses are also gearing up for the influx of visitors is eager for the economic boost the festival is expected to bring if not thousands of people down here," he said "We really do enjoy and we love seeing it boost New Braunfels Coffee as well to bring the community together." The celebration will kick off on Saturday at noon with park-and-ride services available from New Braunfels City Hall Vinson encouraged attendees to "just enjoy some good vibes in downtown New Braunfels." New Braunfels Coffee is so excited...We cannot wait to see everybody." Rain showers early then thundershowers overnight Academy Sports + Outdoors is planning its first New Braunfels location for Courtyard Plaza along IH-35 North Frontage Road Some changes and updates are coming to the Courtyard Plaza shopping center New Braunfelsers will soon have a new discount store and sporting goods retailer to shop from locally a TDLR listing for a new Academy Sports + Outdoors store in New Braunfels was filed which is set to open in the shopping center at 159 IH-35 North Frontage Road will offer a variety of outdoor and camping supplies work on the project began in April and is set to be completed by January of 2026 construction signs have been posted on the building’s windows An estimated opening date for the store has not yet been confirmed There are currently several Academy stores near New Braunfels An Academy store is also currently under construction in Seguin which was located at 139 IH-35 North Frontage Road another discount store is set to occupy the space a discount chain offering a variety of closeout merchandise There are currently several nearby Ollie’s stores throughout San Antonio An estimated opening date for Ollie’s has not yet been confirmed. 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Emergency Services Dist. #1CandidateVotes For21474%Against7626%Balcones Heights City Council, PL 3CandidateVotes Jimmy Hernandez 10952%Juan Manuel Lecea Jr.*10048%*Incumbent50% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 2) Tracy Ebersole 10752%Mark Saenz *9848%*Incumbent50% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 2) Molly Weaver 11154%Rudy Flores III9446%50% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 2) Against 11655% For 9545%50% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 2) For 24859% Against 17241%88.9% of Precincts Reporting (8 / 9) Ritchie*1,02276%Laura HaningLaura Haning32924%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 2) Wright *15446%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 1) For 1,02577% Against 31323%100% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 2) For 90069% Against 40231%100% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 2) For 1,10184% Against 21116%100% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 2) For 1,14989% Against 14211%100% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 2) Helen Hays 69367%Mechelle Salmon 34233%100% of Precincts Reporting (5 / 5) Jason Krawietz 81181%Ray Jeffrey 19119%25% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 8) Francesca Watson 74473%Lisa Cubley 27627%25% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 8) Skelton 26626%25% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 8) Bruce Alexander 39174%Darrin Schroeder *13426%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (13 / 13) Alexandria Inocencio 22162%Mary Ann Obregon *10930%Gilbert Ortiz 288%*IncumbentDilley City Council, PL 1CandidateVotes Everardo (Bebe) Castillo Jr.16046%Inelda Rodriguez *12034%Sabino Mena Jr.7120%*IncumbentDilley City Council, PL 2CandidateVotes Eric Aranda 19855%Ray Aranda *15945%*IncumbentDilley Special Election, Prop. ACandidateVotes Against 16552% For 15248%Mayor, City of Eagle PassCandidateVotes Elias Diaz *2,36554%Jorge Sierra 2,04146%*IncumbentEagle Pass City Council, 4CandidateVotes Jessica Rey Ramon 2,20450%Alberto Rodriguez 1,61837%Hanson Uy Tesy 58113%Fair Oaks Ranch City Council, PL 3CandidateVotes Olvera *62356%Scott Rose 48444%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (3 / 3) Dale Pearson 62157%Jim Roff 46943%100% of Precincts Reporting (3 / 3) Scott Parker *62657%Kevin Cox 46743%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (3 / 3) Jake Lamberth 78656%Jacob "Jake" Thompson 62644%Floresville City Council, PL 4CandidateVotes Frances M. Flores 82157%Beatrice Ximenez Marroquin *61043%*IncumbentFloresville City Council, PL 5CandidateVotes Felix Cantu 80056%Donald K. Scee *63244%*IncumbentMayor, City of Garden RidgeCandidateVotes Lisa Swint50153%Jesús ValdezJesús Valdez45047%Garden Ridge City Council, PL 2CandidateVotes Jim Mueller 59468%Gary Palmer 28332%100% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 1) Schneider 3923%100% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 1) Rivas 13378%Bob Walker 3722%100% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 1) Allison Francis *12574%Ian Thompson III4526%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 1) Jim Rodriguez *14877%Alan Sale 4423%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 2) Raymond Robinson 2775%Tina Jones-Radicke 925%100% of Precincts Reporting (14 / 14) For 6590% Against 710%100% of Precincts Reporting (14 / 14) Janeshia Grider *26451%Christopher "Chris" Garza 25849%*Incumbent40% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 5) Joe Molina *23918%Susan Street 23718%Maria D Hitt *19314%Jonathan Todd 14211%David Barboza 997%*Incumbent40% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 5) Danielle Carriere Bolton 37462%Benny Martinez *22738%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (5 / 5) McPherson 10530%*Incumbent83.3% of Precincts Reporting (5 / 6) Chris Pal-Freeman 15453%Adam Harden *13547%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 1) Carter 43956%Andrés Campos *34244%George Green 30%*Incumbent1.9% of Precincts Reporting (3 / 156) Michael Capizzi 28757%Christopher Willis *21443%*Incumbent0% of Precincts Reporting (0 / 156) Against 33954% For 29446%Pearsall Special Election, Prop. No. 2CandidateVotes For 47672% Against 18228%Pleasanton City Council, PL 1CandidateVotes Scott Ferguson 6959%Mando San Miguel III4741%Pleasanton City Council, PL 3CandidateVotes Mark Pinkston 9853%Harmony J. Ratterree *8647%*IncumbentMayor, City of RungeCandidateVotes Christopher Parker 15174%Homer Lott Jr.*5426%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (14 / 14) Brandon Nunez 11836%Sally Esparza 6520%Felix Zapata *5517%Jamie Rios-Mendoza 4714%Steven Salas 4313%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (14 / 14) Joanna Rodriguez 5580%Marijane T. Counselman 1420%Mayor, City of Santa ClaraCandidateVotes Chase Grier 16579%Jeff Hunt *4521%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (5 / 5) Amanda Desormeaux 15273%Danny Trammell *5627%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (5 / 5) Reagan *7738%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (5 / 5) Ken Polasek *7378%Cori Mitchell 2122%*Incumbent3.2% of Precincts Reporting (5 / 156) Christina Fitzpatrick *60231%Bear Goolsby *54829%Ashton Bulman *42722%Patrick Day 33918%*Incumbent0.9% of Precincts Reporting (7 / 798) Art Martinez de Vara12966%Amanda AlcozerAmanda Alcozer6634%100% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 1) For 9052% Against 8448%100% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 1) Wes Shahan 32356%Jonathon Fluitt 25644%The important Election Day races aren’t all in San Antonio Voters outside of the Alamo City will also have an opportunity to have their voices heard on May 3 In addition to three open city council seats Balcones Heights voters will have a proposition on the ballot that could change the face of the police officers’ union in the city Residents will consider “Proposition A.” If passed Proposition A would end the Balcones Heights Police Officers Association’s collective bargaining rights Four propositions will go before voters in Boerne One of those propositions would introduce new three-year term limits for the city’s mayor and city council members voters in other Bexar County cities such as Kirby and Von Ormy will also search for their next mayors Some non-Bexar County cities will be tasked with finding a new mayor and replacing city council seats just like San Antonio and Boerne: Bulverde Sign up for the free KSAT election newsletter in the prompt below for a wrap-up of the results More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Copyright 2025 by KSAT - All rights reserved Nate Kotisso joined KSAT as a digital journalist in 2024 He previously worked as a newspaper reporter in the Rio Grande Valley for more than two years and spent nearly three years as a digital producer at the CBS station in Oklahoma City Email Newsletters KSAT RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us KSAT Internships Careers at KSAT Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Carter leads the total votes in the New Braunfels election for the City Council member position in District 1 according to unofficial results from Comal County A full lineup of live music is on tap for Saengerfest 2025 in New Braunfels on May 3 Saengerfest returns this Saturday to downtown New Braunfels for a celebration of music family-friendly festival will take over Main Plaza and the surrounding area The event will feature live music all day on two stages with performances from artists including Cody Morrow There will also be free family entertainment food vendors and craft beer and wine sampling souvenir beer and wine cups and drink tickets will be sold with proceeds going to the New Braunfels Parks Foundation and the New Braunfels Downtown Association There will be several road closures in the downtown area for the event San Antonio Street between Academy Avenue and Comal Avenue and Seguin Avenue between Coll Street and West Mill Street to midnight on Saturday and drivers are encouraged to plan their routes accordingly Free parking for the event will be available at the New Braunfels City Hall A park and ride shuttle will run from 11:30 a.m For additional information, go online to: https://newbraunfels.gov/3814/Saengerfest NEW BRAUNFELS — A $1.4 billion project is set to enhance State Highway 46 stretching from Comal County to Guadalupe County as both regions anticipate significant growth and increased traffic The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce are taking proactive steps to address these challenges including the Economic Development Foundation convened in New Braunfels to discuss the proposed highway update TxDOT presented plans to expand the highway to four lanes extending from the New Braunfels area to Seguin TxDOT projects a 78% increase in vehicles on Comal County roads by 2048 Discussions about the project began in 2020 with schematic renderings completed in 2023 The project's cost will be shared between Comal and Guadalupe counties with Comal County expected to contribute approximately $550 million Efforts to obtain further details on the project's timeline and funding from TxDOT and the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce are ongoing New Braunfels Executive Storage is located at 4655 W Scattered thunderstorms this evening becoming more widespread overnight Lance Hughey is a resident of New Braunfels and an NBISD educator and I spent this past Saturday morning watching adventurers and would-be sailors traverse the waters of the Comal River in the annual “Thru the Chute” event at Prince Solms Park It was a morning of death-defying folly and merriment as makeshift cardboard boats attempted to stay afloat down the chute and reach the other side of the river amidst a throng of spectators There’s not much better than faux competition in the name of fun and camaraderie and bar trivia are a great way to spend a few hours with friends and family The boat races at the chute fit the criteria so Addison and I decided to brave the crowds We arrived at Landa Park over an hour early and walked to the viewing area along Hinman Island Park It was a beautiful morning to be out in nature proven by the number of dog walkers and runners we passed along the way We soon realized we hadn’t arrived early enough as finding an empty piece of grass among the revelers was a difficult endeavor we found a few feet of space along the walkway path on the north side of the river and perched upon the rock wall Over a thousand people must have been waiting to watch cardboard boats careening down the river and it was still an hour before the competition began A person behind me said they had arrived at 8 a.m and the number of people entering the area was steady until the park service closed the gates because the area had reached capacity capacity is shoulder to shoulder and eight people deep The DJ played all the classic sing-along songs in an attempt to occupy the crowd until the launch of the first competitor and I talked with several of the people around me I found out that one family had recently moved here from the Dallas area and I remembered having earlier cussed the crowds and the influx of move-ins that had overrun our city streets as I tried to find a place to park Perhaps I was a bit harsh in my opinion of all of the recent transplants to the subdivisions of NB Recent local news stories and social media have dedicated a fair amount of attention to the challenges of a growing city and traffic are topics of conversation that bring about the ire of every New Braunfelsite Transplants and city officials tasked with solving the myriad of challenges bear the brunt of the anger but taking a step back provides a clearer picture of the “growing” pains I’ve often found myself wishing we could put a wall up around the city to eliminate the “Auslanders” from moving in and then I meet a new resident out at the tube chute The discussion with the folks from DFW confirmed the obvious They moved to New Braunfels because it’s a great place to live They had gone to the Willie Nelson/Robert Earl Keen concert at Whitewater a couple of weeks ago and were going to the craft beer festival on Saturday afternoon so I bet we could see each other again tomorrow if I can get the wife out to the festivities that may be a difficult proposition because I won tickets from Tom Gillam on KNBT to see the Band of Heathens at Gruene Hall tonight so the wife and I may be recovering from a late night out honky-tonkin’ (as my dad would say) recovery from a night out requires more than just a shower and a few hours of sleep I understand why people from California to New York We’ve kept the secret for as long as we could News has traveled of the greatness of New Braunfels Problems that the city will have to tackle from water conservation to issues caused by new construction I’m sure I will get frustrated and reminisce about the “good ole days” The move-ins just want a piece of what I’ve taken advantage of for the last 20 years also referred to as a managed parking system would allow downtown visitors to park for free for the first hour A photo shows an aerial view of New Braunfels Town Center at Creekside Construction is underway on Creekside Town Center’s newest retail addition Sprouts offers a wide variety of natural and organic products and is known for its fresh produce and meat selection and bulk goods The new 23,434-square-foot store will be located at 275 Creekside Crossing near the Spec’s and HomeGoods stores the development company that owns Creekside Town Center anticipates the store opening in early 2026 "Sprouts is a great addition to both the community and Creekside,” NewQuest President and CEO Austin Alvis said “Not only does this add a component to the project we have been missing but it also kicks off another phase of development that is sure to bring even more life to the area.” Sprouts currently has over 50 locations throughout Texas including three stores in the San Antonio metro area This will be the first grocery store in the Creekside Town Center development and the first organic-focused supermarket in Comal County The supermarket is not yet hiring for its New Braunfels location but each new Sprouts store typically creates around 80 to 90 new full-time and part-time jobs according to a press release from the company construction is also underway at Creekside Town Center on Topgolf which will be located at 427 Creekside Way The two-story building will include 62 hitting bays Election Day voting runs from 7 a.m.-7 p.m several members of the New Braunfels Lions Club traveled to Belize working with the Belize City Lions Club to make a difference in the community The trip represented the New Braunfels Lions Club’s first international mission trip Club members also did art projects with local students gave food to those experiencing homelessness and hosted an open health fair in a park The Lions mantra is “where there is a need Rodgers said it was amazing to see the Belize City Lions’ hearts on display during the service trip She also shared testimonials from several New Braunfels Lions who went to Belize “One of the most impactful experiences for me was during the diabetes screening,” said Kyle Wood “I had the chance to tell a young woman who seemed anxious and uncertain that her glucose levels were normal and it reminded me how powerful knowledge and reassurance can be when someone is afraid of what they don’t understand.” Lion Doreen Fisher said she thought providing vision screening for adults who had never had their eyes examined was particularly moving She also found satisfaction in discovering children with undiagnosed vision issues “They now have an opportunity at a young age to seek help and change the trajectory of their learning and communication abilities,” she said Rodgers said she enjoyed sharing the art projects with the kids as they promote skills such as creativity everyone brought something meaningful to the table,” Wood said we helped plant seeds of love and attention that I believe will last.” Erica Wilson is the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung's education and nonprofit reporter Chipotle Mexican Grill has plans to open a second location in New Braunfels The Comal ISD board of trustees meet at the Support Services Building located at 1404 I-35 N Brackish Goods is owned by New Braunfels native Kayleigh Bryan George Green speaks at the Leadership New Braunfels Alumni Association's candidates forum Tuesday George Green is looking to find a spot in public office once again The former New Braunfels City Councilman is vying for the District 1 position against incumbent Andres Campos and longtime finance manager Toni Carter “Keep Christ in Christmas,” which he said was a key issue when he was on City Council for two terms from 2013 to 2017 that was a big issue that the Council had to vote on I was born and raised here and I thought that was always just a ‘gimme,’ but we had to vote on it,” Green said of the reasoning behind his campaign slogan In 2022, Green ran for the Texas House District 73 seat. During that campaign, he received a $10,000 fine from the Texas Ethics Commission for delinquent filing Green said the fine is because of technical error I think there was some technical issue,” Green said I had submitted the report is what I remember I had already submitted the report and there was an overlap Because of what he believes to be an incorrect fine The Herald-Zeitung reached out to the Texas Ethics Commission to question Green’s claims that the fine listed under the delinquent filer list was due to a “technical issue” and an “overlap.” A representative from the Texas Ethics Commission confirmed Green’s $10,000 fine and noted there was no “technical issue” made with regard to the City Council candidate The representative also said that the penalty for not paying a fine could result in a lawsuit from the Texas Office of the Attorney General Tyler Johnson is the assistant managing editor of the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung who is also the county and crime reporter Canyon coach Kyle Henderson (left) and his daughter Cassidy Henderson (right) stand near the track on Wednesday New Braunfels sophomore Savanah Moya (left) and senior Cole Tavarez (right) pictured on Wednesday Three track and field athletes from the city’s high schools are heading to the capital city to compete at the state meet New Braunfels’ Savanah Moya and Cole Tavarez and Canyon’s Cassidy Henderson have qualified for the UIL state track and field championship for the first time in their careers Tavarez will compete in the boys long jump and Moya qualified for the girls 800-meter and 1,600-meter races in the Class 5A meet Henderson will compete in the girls Class 6A girls pole vault on Saturday comes into the meet after winning silver in the event at the Region IV-5A meet by leaping a distance of 22-2.75 feet After coming up short of making state multiple years he says he’s glad to have gotten past the barrier he expressed excitement about traveling with his teammates to his final meet “All our teammates that didn't make it [to state] are still going to come out and support,” Tavarez said “I know it's still an individualized sport running the 800 meters in 2:12.52 and finishing the 1,600 meters in 4:59.20 She was the top third-place finisher from all four regions — a position often referred to as the “ninth qualifier." “Last year I was also third [in the 1,600] keeping my season going because I like running and competing I'm just excited and looking forward to it.” Moya is still keeping her expectations high for the meet “I'm just really grateful to be running with these elite athletes,” Moya said I can get a good PR (personal record) and place on the podium racing with these elite athletes.” placed second at regionals by vaulting a height of 12-0 feet Although she was initially surprised to qualify for state has coached her and her four siblings since they were young “It's always been a part of my life ever since I was little my older siblings were pole vaulting,” Cassidy said and I've always wanted to do it and wanted to be good at it It's cool to finally feel like I'm getting there.” Cassidy is the fifth and final of Kyle’s children to vault for him and the father-daughter duo expressed the joy of getting to share that moment on the big stage “I want her to just go out and be in that relaxed state again,” Kyle said to just go out and do what she consistently does Enjoy what you've been able to do and been gifted to do.” Myers Stadium on the University of Texas at Austin campus May 2 and Class 6A is scheduled to compete on Saturday New Braunfels residents now have a local spot to pick up medical cannabis products opened a temporary pickup site in New Braunfels at 1433 Hanz Drive The pickup location is open on Wednesdays from 11 a.m "Each time we open our doors in a new location it's another promise kept to Texans seeking relief with medical cannabis," said Texas Original CEO Nico Richardson The location offers a variety of medical cannabis products Customers must be qualifying patients for the products under the state of Texas’ Compassionate Use Program which allows patients with conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease to use cannabis as an alternative to pharmaceutical drugs Medical cannabis products are subject to more regulations and testing in Texas than THC cannabis products that can be purchased over the counter Smokable cannabis products are not permitted under the Compassionate Use Program Texas Original has seven permanent locations including locations in Austin and San Antonio but now offers 19 local pickup locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex Waco and more Texas cities to make its products more accessible statewide “These pickup locations are critical anchors for patients to ensure they can reliably access their medicine with as few obstacles as possible,” Richardson said More information about Texas’ Compassionate Use Program, qualifying conditions, and resources for getting a prescription can be found on Texas Original’s website, www.texasoriginal.com/get-a-prescription The City of New Braunfels is requesting art submissions for its Traffic Signal Box Art Program Artists are encouraged to create and submit a design to be digitally printed on UV protected vinyl and wrapped on traffic signal boxes located Downtown This project will add street level artwork to brighten city streetscapes and allow local artists to showcase their creativity Applications for the Traffic Signal Box Art Program have closed View the policy for the new Traffic Signal Box Art Program This theme is purposely broad to allow for open interpretation and creativity by artists The City of New Braunfels will accept art submissions from amateur and professional artists of all ages Applicants may enter up to two submissions for consideration All applicants must reside within the New Braunfels City Limits or within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (“ETJ”) A complete application is required for all submissions that is able to be digitally scanned and converted into a high-resolution file All artwork submissions must be provided digitally Submissions require the artwork to be scaled down to fit file size requirements a higher-quality file will be requested via thumb drive submitted to City Hall by a provided deadline Submitted artwork must be original but may be a new piece or an existing work of the artist but may not be on display in other public art programs This does not include a previous or ongoing gallery exhibition Submitted artwork cannot include any trademarks Artists of selected artwork will sign an Art Release Form and will be provided a $500.00 stipend for their work Selected artwork and artist’s name will be included in Citywide art archives and may be included in a City press release and on City social media channels A small QR code as well as the City of New Braunfels logo will be added to the artwork The QR code will link to a City webpage where artist bios and artwork details will be listed Artwork will be installed on a single traffic signal box and will remain for 3-5 years (the expected life-span for the UV vinyl) or at the discretion of the City of New Braunfels A six-member Art Selection Committee will evaluate the art submissions and make a recommendation for selection. engagement/interactivity/potential for photo ops and connection to the theme – with up to 10 points awarded in each of the 5 categories Art will not be affixed to the tops of the boxes Preliminary artwork submissions should be sent in as PDF or jpeg files limited to 100MB through the Traffic Signal Box Art Application Form If artwork is selected to be wrapped on a traffic signal box a file of 300dpi or higher at final size is recommended for best print quality otherwise the image may appear pixilated or distorted to City Hall by a required deadline to make print deadlines This deadline will be communicated to the artist with as much advance notice as possible The traffic signal boxes generally have the following dimensions with slight variations for certain models: Seven traffic signal boxes have been selected for artwork They are located at the following streets: The Downtown Board will assign selected artwork to each location Please do not create art for a specific box Complete application and submit art by 5:00PM on March 28 City staff will review and process applications and art submissions The Art Selection Committee will meet to review and recommend submissions to the Downtown Board in April - May 2025 The New Braunfels Downtown Board will convene and take action to approve recommendations on May 20 Artists will be informed via email if their work is selected submit their artwork (in final format) to City Hall provide payment details to Accounts Payable Artwork will be submitted to vinyl printer and installed in June 2025 (estimated) the Budweiser Clydesdales will be visiting downtown New Braunfels and parading around Main Plaza Drivers in the downtown area should expect lane and road closures and other delays beginning Friday afternoon into the evening The horses will begin their procession on Hill Avenue and will turn onto West San Antonio Street continue onto East San Antonio Street and then return back to Hill Avenue Rolling and intermittent lane and road closures will begin at 3:30 p.m Hill Avenue will remain closed for the entire duration of the event Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and expect delays or take an alternate route The Clydesdale event is free and family-friendly and will begin at 5 p.m New Braunfelsers will have another opportunity to see the Clydesdales on Saturday afternoon as they make their way over to the Gruene Historic District the City of New Braunfels will be publishing short but detailed case studies that take a closer look at City initiatives that are having an impact on our community You'll find articles on new equipment Service 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The Murph challenge is a popular workout created in memory of Navy Lt Known as a Hero WOD (WOD = workout of the day) fitness enthusiasts and Navy SEALs complete the Murph Challenge annually on Mem.. RFP 25-025 - Contracted Services for Police Studies The month of May is Historic Preservation Month a time to celebrate the historic places that make our communities unique Established by the National Trust for Historic Preservation this annual observance encourages cities nationwide to honor and protec.. Following a multi-year study that included community engagement and stakeholder feedback the City of New Braunfels is proposing to implement upgrades to parking in Downtown New Braunfels as part of a plan to make parking more available On today’s date the Guadalupe County Constable’s Office was attempting to serve a writ of possession at a home in the 2000 block of Carter Lane in the Voss Farms neighborhood The Constables encountered a male subject in the home who w.. R-2 single-family and two-family AH to C-4A resort commercial district AH Amanda Mushinski 144-5.3-4 Additional residential buffering and definitions Mary Lovell R-2 single-family and two-family to M-1A light industrial Amanda Mushinski R-1 single-family  and APD Agricultural Predevelopment to R-1A-5.5 single-family residential R-2 single-family and two-family  & R-2 single-family and two-family  SUP Special Use Permit & C-1B general business district  to C-1B general business district R-1 single-family to C-1B general business district SUP Special Use Permit for Short Term Rental Dana Moses SUP Special Use Permit for Multifamily/Condo The City of New Braunfels Human Resources Department is once again hosting a series of free workshops designed to help residents interested in improving their career status These free sessions give residents a chance to work with the City’s pro.. Hold a public hearing and consider a request for a variance to Section 106-14(a) to allow a freestanding monument sign to exceed the maximum allowable sign area and to encroach on the required minimum setback in the C-1A Ne.. The City of New Braunfels’ signature downtown festival from 12pm to 10pm in historic downtown New Braunfels residents and visitors are invited to wander throu.. The flow of traffic will only be eastbound (towards IH-35) during this phase of the project The detour for westbound traffic will be to continue on IH-35 to FM 306 and then to Goodwin Lane Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Friday The City of New Braunfels seeks proposals for a contractor to provide goods and services for “RFP 25-021 Claims Recovery Services” Solicitation documents may be obtained from https://www.bidnetdirect.com/texas/city-of-new-braun... The City of New Braunfels seeks proposals for a contractor to provide goods and services for “RFP 25-028 On-Site Health Clinic”  Solicitation documents may be obtained from https://www.bidnetdirect.com/texas/city-of-ne... Designed for all fitness levels and led by Das Rec personal trainer The City of New Braunfels is hosting several meetings on April 8th to discuss and receive input on portions of the Land Development Ordinance (LDO) Current sections of the LDO to be discussed at these meetings include updates to the Historic Prese.. Our experienced coaches will guide participants through a comprehensive program designed to enhance individual technique Whether you're a budding talent or a seasoned player is inviting residents to participate in the upcoming Shred Day event from 8am until 12pm in the parking lot of New Braunfels City Hall RFP 25-016 Citywide Carwash Services solicitation documents Attachment A-Price sheet (excel) service agreement template sample Two New Braunfels City Councilmembers recently earned the Texas Municipal League Institute (TMLI) Certified Municipal Official designation The Texas Municipal League (TML) is a voluntary association made up of 1,175 Texas cities Take the first step towards joining the City of New Braunfels team during an upcoming City Job Fair The City is hosting this hiring event to fill dozens of full-time and seasonal positions across multiple departments and divisions Solicitation Document Cost Proposal Form EXCEL Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today is celebrating the City of New Braunfels for achieving the highest levels of transparency in the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program the District 5 representative on New Braunfels City Council will host a District Forum on Saturday from 10am to 11:30am at the Main Branch of the New Braunfels Public Library.  The City of New Braunfels is updating the free Resident River Parking Pass process with all passes going digital as of April 1st All residents of New Braunfels (that live within the City limits as determined by the City’s General Referenc.. C-1 local business district to C-1B general business district Variance to allow gravel driveway for a new residence May Lovell the New Braunfels Fire Department and New Braunfels Police Department were called to the 500 block of Peace Avenue at Cypress Bend Park for reports of a possible drowning.  The City of New Braunfels and Comal County are continuing to urge residents to be cautious with unfamiliar animals on the heels of a recently confirmed case of rabies City of New Braunfels Animal Welfare employees picked up a cat this week in the 200 blo.. Newly hired New Braunfels Police Chief Osbaldo Flores is hosting a series of Meet and Greet events in order to introduce himself to residents and to continue the process of engaging with the New Braunfels community New Braunfels National Airport Security Fencing - TxDOT Project No.:  2415NWBRF One person has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into an email scam and fraud scheme targeting the elderly officers with the New Braunfels Police Department were dispatched to the 1100 block of Lime Gruene Road where a.. Solicitation Document Cost Proposal Form EXCEL the District 1 representative on New Braunfels City Council and Mayor Pro Tem will host a District Forum on Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm at the Westside Library Branch Campus inside the Westside Community Center.&.. New Braunfels is a city that celebrates its vibrant culture which is why I am thrilled to invite our talented local artists to leave their mark on our city in an exciting new way You'll find articles on new equipment As the City of New Braunfels continues efforts to implement the South Castell Visioning Plan two Texas legislators have filed bills to help move an integral part of that plan forward District 25 State Senator Donna Campbell has filed Senate Bill 1444 an.. The New Braunfels Public Library has been selected to receive the 2024 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association The award is issued annually to libraries across the state that demonstrate consiste.. The City of New Braunfels is inviting local artists to submit their designs for the new Traffic Signal Box Art Program Selected artwork will be featured on traffic signal boxes throughout downtown New Braunfels and a total of seven designs will be chose.. the District 3 representative on New Braunfels City Council will host a Council Connect Citizen Forum on Wednesday February 26th at 6pm at New Braunfels City Hall.  This open forum welcomes residents from District 3 and .. After nearly nine years of dedicated service the New Braunfels Public Library's bookmobile has reached the end of its operational life Launched in 2016 through the generous support of the New Braunfels Public Library Foundation,.. Solicitation Document Cost Proposal Form EXCEL R-2 single-family and two-family  to C-O commercial office district for child day care R-2 single-family and two-family  to C-1B general business district  Mary Lovell PurposeTo streamline the recordation of subdivision plats and increase the efficiency of the development review process City Council approved the removal of the requirement to include a New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) signat.. Documents:  RFP 25-018 Uniform Cleaning Attachment A - Price Sheet Draft Service Agreement The City of New Braunfels is warning local property owners about an email fraud scheme targeting those currently doing business with the City’s Planning and Development Services Department Applications are now being accepted for the City boards and commissions that have Spring appointments and appointments under the Spring term will end May 31st each year with the new appointment beginning on June.. TF Harper is the Design Builder for the Mission Hill Park which is a City of New Braunfels project.  Below is the link to submit a bid for the Mission Hill Park project https://www.civcastusa.com/project/67a27ca3287b76b04fcc2337/summary Read on... The New Braunfels Public Library is seeking applications from local teenagers that are interested in participating in a newly-formed Library Teen Advisory Board New Braunfels residents between the ages of 13 and 18 are invited to apply for a spot on the .. I wanted to take a moment to look back and reflect on the previous year our City has worked diligently to enhance services and strengthen the quality of life for resi.. this monthly clinic will go over the basics of the sport Solicitation Document 3:30pm): All City operations will return to their regular schedules on Wednesday ORIGINAL MEDIA RELEASE: Ice and snow accumulation during the overnight hours has prompted an extension of the delayed opening for City.. The National Weather Service is predicting winter weather conditions across South Central Texas and a Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Comal County and Guadalupe County to include the City of New Braunfels City of New Braunfels Prepares for Freezing Temperatures and Possible Winter Weather TX – Forecasters with the National Weather Service are predicting the possibility of winter weather conditions this weekend and early next week ac.. The City of New Braunfels has selected Osbaldo Flores as the next Chief of Police of the New Braunfels Police Department (NBPD) This follows an extensive and comprehensive search process aimed at finding a strong leader to guide NBPD into the future.&amp.. The plan should provide a long-term strategy.. RFP 25-014 Pyrotechnics Fire Works Display RFP 25-014 Documents Service Agreement Draft In the wake of devastating urban wildfires in southern California the City of New Braunfels and New Braunfels Utilities want to reassure local residents that the local firefighting infrastructure is ready should similar fires begin here Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr Session 1: (M/W Feb 3- Feb 26) Session 2: (M/W March 3-March 26) Session 3: (M/W March 31- April 23) *No Class on April 21*Session 4: (M/W April 28-May21) 7-10 Years Old (10:30-11:30am)11-14 Years Old (11:30am-12:30am)Read on... I have had the privilege of seeing firsthand how engaged and passionate our community is Our city thrives because of the dedication of its residents—those who volunteer Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Tuesday in observance of the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day holidays those facilities will be closed on Wednesday The City of New Braunfels and Comal County are urging residents to be cautious with unfamiliar animals on the heels of another confirmed case of rabies Comal County Public Health officials have confirmed that another fox found within the city limits of N.. The City of New Braunfels has officially launched a user-friendly mobile app called New Braunfels Waste Wise The smartphone app is powered by Routeware and provides residents with convenient access to their garbage and recycling collection schedules crews will begin work on the McQueeney Road Rehabilitation Project spanning from County Line Road to the IH-35 Frontage Road Two projects funded by the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation (NBEDC) will soon be getting underway The NBEDC governs the use of economic development sales tax dollars to fund projects that encourage and promote the general economic welfare o.. Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Thursday contractors for the City of New Braunfels will begin work on the Union Street Improvement Project which includes curb and sidewalk replacements and water main replacement by New Braunfels Utilit.. Main Plaza in downtown New Braunfels will once again play host to the official kickoff of the holiday season when thousands of twinkling lights are turned on and Santa makes his arrival in New Braunfels The annual downtown lighting event is set for Friday.. residents will have an opportunity to give input and ask questions of City Staff and the City’s consultants on the project progress The meeting will begin at 5:30pm in the Tejas Room at New Braunfels City Hall in observance of the Veterans Day holiday Congratulations to the City of New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department for earning the National Recreation and Parks Association’s (NRPA) highest honor the National Gold Medal Award at their annual conference held Oct The City of New Braunfels has officially launched the process to update its Parks and Recreation Master Plan which is an essential resource for identifying community needs assessing the City’s capacity to address them The City of New Braunfels is inviting residents to honor local veterans at this year’s Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony in downtown New Braunfels Road closures for the parade will be in place st.. the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department responded to the 6000 block of I-35 South for a report of a collision between an 18-wheeler and a pedestrian The City of New Braunfels has launched a nationwide search for the next Chief of Police ahead of the departure of current Chief Keith Lane at the end of October Chief Lane announced he would resign his position effective October 31st UPDATE: 20-year old Richard Rosas of Converse is now in custody at the Comal County Jail after turning himself in voluntarily on today’s date (10-18-24) An arrest warrant for Murder was issued for Rosas with bond set at $500,000 The City of New Braunfels has been named the winner of the 2024 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AARPA) and the National Recreation and Park Associat.. Solicitation Document A1- City Plans A2 - NBU Plans B1 - City Technical B2 - Utility Technical B3 - Geotechnical Report Cost Proposal Form EXCEL Addendum 1 - see Bidnet for supporting documents Unofficial Bid Tabulation is inviting residents to participate in this year’s Shred Day event The City of New Braunfels is now accepting applications from tax exempt non-profit arts and heritage organizations for funds collected through the local Hotel Occupancy Tax the proceeds generated by that tax must be used to adv.. when the weather begins to cool off and the season of festivals and celebrations begin that raise funds for a number of local non-profit organizations That combination makes it a great time to get out and enjoy the c.. the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 900 block of the I-35 North frontage road for a report of a shooting in the parking lot of Applebee.. the City of New Braunfels Fire Station #5 will be undergoing major renovations prompting the temporary relocation of Fire Department personnel and equipment The City of New Braunfels now has five facilities that provide sensory-friendly resources for those in the community that have sensory-related needs a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sensory inclusiv.. CSP 24-040 City Wide Pedestrian Improvements  Solicitation Document Plan Set Bid Tabulation Addendum 1 Addendum 2 Unofficial Bid Tabulation offers library patrons a variety of features including a user-friendly and mobile-friendly interface digital integration for e-books and other digital content The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded the City of New Braunfels a $700,000 grant through the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program to fund the completion of a citywide right-of-way assessment That study is part of the City’s efforts.. officers with the City of New Braunfels Police Department were called to the 1200 block of Roaring Falls for a report of a disturbance in progress Officers arrived to find a male subject who initially refused to e.. in observance of the Comal County Fair Day holiday Following unanimous approval from New Braunfels City Council in August changes to garbage and recycling collection will begin the week of September 30th Here is a synopsis of the changes that were approved: The New Braunfels Police Department and the Comal County Sheriff’s Office are teaming up to remind residents and visitors to New Braunfels and Comal County that there are three easy steps that can be taken to avoid becoming a victim of vehicle b.. contractors for the City of New Braunfels will begin work repairing and resurfacing Walnut Avenue from Landa Street to Business 35.  The City of New Braunfels is announcing the selection of Cole Johnson as the Director of the New Braunfels Public Library Johnson’s selection comes following a nationwide search by the City the City of New Braunfels has been seeking applications from residents to serve on 13 different boards and commissions that have appointments coming up this Fall This is an important opportunity for residents to become more.. the City of New Braunfels will hold a ceremony marking the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on New York City contractors for the City of New Braunfels will begin work on the Common Street Pedestrian Improvement Project adding a number of pedestrian amenities along Common Street from Liberty Avenue to Loop 337 Solicitation Document Cost Proposal Form  Plans Read on... New Braunfels City Council gave unanimous approval to changes affecting solid waste collection and operations include a new rate structure for commerci.. CSP 24-039 McQueeney Road Rehabilitation  Bid Form - Excel Format McQueeney Road Plans and Specifications A Pre-Proposal Conference will be hosted virtually at 10:00 a.m. (CST) on September 5, 2024.  Remote access via Microsoft Teams instru...Read on... Solicitation Document Cost Proposal Form EXCEL Project Plans Pre-Proposal Agenda Pre-Proposal Attendance Report The City of New Braunfels Fire Department is proud to mark the 5th anniversary of its pioneering Whole Blood Program which has significantly improved emergency medical services and patient outcomes since its launch in August 2019 Applications are now being accepted for City of New Braunfels boards and commissions that have Fall appointments and appointments reaching expiration under the Fall term will end November 30th each year The Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area (HSNBA) provides a very valuable service to our community by providing food and abandoned pets while the animals wait for their owners to find them or for someone to ad.. the City of New Braunfels Building Safety Division will no longer accept emailed requests for building inspections All building inspection requests must be scheduled using the City’s online permitting portal PurposeThis bulletin informs Building Safety Division customers that approved drawings and documents are required on construction sites during inspection for residential and commercial projects Section 107.3.1 of the 2021 International Building Code and S.. Each year the City of New Braunfels budget allocates funds for street maintenance projects to be completed throughout the next fiscal year As budget discussions begin for the 2024/2025 budget cycle the City’s Public Works Department is seeking.. Solicitation Document Bid Form Engineering Report San Antonio St Specs Special Specifications Addendum 1 with Attachments Unofficial Bid Tabulation NoticeThe City of New Braunfels ePlan Review site will be down for server maintenance Thursday users will NOT be able to access projects on the ePlan review site or submit new permit.. Solicitation Document Cost Proposal Form EXCEL City Drawings NBU Drawings City - Technical Specs NBU - Technical Specs Addendum 1 with Attachments Addendum 2 - Pre-Proposal Minutes Drawing Clarification - NOTE:  Responses are Due.. the New Braunfels Police Department was dispatched to the 900 block of Pumpkin Ridge for a welfare concern about a female who had made threats to harm herself and her boyfriend the City of New Braunfels has an ordinance that prohibits the feeding of wildlife This ordinance was put in place in 2018 and was created as a tool to protect the water quality of the Dry Comal Creek and the Comal River the City of New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department will be celebrating  National Park and Recreation Month an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) This year’s theme is “Where Yo.. The City of New Braunfels will hold an open house-style public meeting centered around the feasibility study for Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Dry Comal Creek Trail project That come-and-go meeting is set for Wednesday Proposal - CSP 24-032 S Union Ave - Joint Proposal Union Avenue Improvements (Common St-Lincoln St.) between the City of New Braunfels and New Braunfels Utility Attachment... in observance of the Independence Day holiday The annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular returns to the skies over Landa Park this Independence Day starting at approximately 9:15pm on Thursday and longtime partner H-E-B is returning as a sponsor for this year’s event... The National Weather Service is predicting heavy rains across much of South Central Texas beginning Wednesday morning and lasting into Thursday afternoon prompting concerns about the possibility of flash flooding Chief of Police Keith Lane has appointed David Blevins as the New Braunfels Police Department’s next Assistant Chief of Police The announcement comes following the recent retirement of Joe Vargas after 34 years of service to NBPD.  CSP 24-027 - West Alligator Creek Trail Cost Proposal Form Plan Set - provided as addendum 1 Addendum 2 Addendum 3 extended the question deadline in Bidnet Addendum 4 w/ attachments Updated Bid Form - Addendum 5 Addendum 6 Addendum 6 - Attachment A Addendum 6 - At... RFQ 24-023 On-Call Professional Services RFQ 24-023 Addendum 1 RFQ 24-023 Addendum Attachment Replacement Page for Addendum 1 The City of New Braunfels was once again recognized with the Triple Crown Award for FY 2022 from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) This organization advances excellence in government finance by providing b.. The City of New Braunfels was recently honored with two awards from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) the organization honors cities across the state for their efforts in communicat.. Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Wednesday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday Purpose: This bulletin is to provide information on alternate method requests of design or construction for customers who are required to obtain building permits in the City of New Braunfels This process is in accordance with section 104.10 a.. The City of New Braunfels has received word from the U.S Department of the Interior that the Comal River has been named a National Water Trail The Comal River Water Trail was one of only four new recreation trails that received the national designation .. The beautiful rivers we have in New Braunfels play a huge role in the identity of our city The Comal River is spring fed from the Edwards Aquifer and is home to four endangered species while the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels gets most of its water fr.. The New Braunfels Public Library’s 2024 Summer Reading Program kicks off on Saturday launching a summer’s worth of reading fun and activities This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library&.. The City of New Braunfels is hosting a public education meeting about the ordinance prohibiting the feeding of wildlife inside the City limits The ordinance (Sections 82-24 to 82-28) was approved by New Braunfels City Council in 2018 and added specific l.. The City of New Braunfels will host an open house-style public input meeting to go over the preliminary designs for two projects approved by voters during the 2023 Bond Election This come-and-go meeting will give residents a chance to view project.. The City of New Braunfels is partnering with several local agencies to host a Memorial Day ceremony honoring those military members who lost their lives serving their country the City of New Braunfels officially began conducting Fire and EMS operations at the City’s newest fire station 15,000 square foot fire station began in August .. the City of New Braunfels is reminding residents and visitors about the disposable container ordinance on the Comal River and the portion of the Guadalupe River inside the city limits.  CSP 24-024 Last Tuber's Exit Solicitation Doc A1 City Drawings  A2 NBU Drawings Technical Specs Utility Technical Specs Cost Proposal Form  Cost Proposal Form EXCEL Amendment 1 Amendment 1 Attachment - Exhibit 5 Amendment 1 Attachment - ... As concerns about the deer population in New Braunfels continue the City of New Braunfels is reminding residents and visitors that there is an established ordinance prohibiting the feeding of wildlife The ordinance (Sections 82-24 to 82-28) was approved.. May is National Historic Preservation Month so this month’s article focuses on our city’s history and the role historic preservation plays in our local economy marked 179 years since the first settlers crossed the Guadalupe River into w.. New Braunfels residents only have a few days left to take advantage of the open participation portion of the 2024 New Braunfels Community Survey This online survey asks residents to provide feedback about quality of life.. Solicitation:  RFB 24-018 Common Street Pedestrian Improvements Instructions Exhibit 1 Bid Form - Excel Format Attachment 1 - City of New Braunfels Construction Project Manual/GC Attachment 2 - Engineer's Seal Statement and Specifications At... the District 1 representative on New Braunfels City Council from 6pm to 8pm at the Westside Branch of the New Braunfels Public Library The forum will begin with opening remarks .. More than 800 trees will be given away for free during this year’s New Braunfels Community Arbor Day celebration happening on the heels of National Arbor Day and sponsored by CEMEX RFP 24-021 Installation & Maintenance for Traffic Signals & Related Devices Attachment A - Cost Proposal Form the Mayor Pro Tem and District 3 representative on New Braunfels City Council will host the final Citizen Forum of his term on Tuesday April 30th starting at 6pm at New Braunfels City Hall.  The City of New Braunfels is hosting a Citywide Job Fair in an effort to fill numerous full time and seasonal positions that are currently available across several City departments including Parks & Recreation a total solar eclipse will be visible in North America for the first time since 2017 The City of New Braunfels is located just outside of the path of totality while our neighbors in the Texas Hill Country (including Kerrville a.. when Prince Carl brought settlers to New Braunfels they made their new home along the banks of the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers recognizing the rivers’ potential for agriculture The City of New Braunfels was recently honored by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS) which annually recognizes excellence and innovation in the field of parks and recreation across the state of Texas New Braunfels was one of 29 cities that r.. The Texas Municipal League (TML) is a voluntary association made up of 1,170 Texas cities The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has informed the City of New Braunfels that they will soon begin regularly scheduled litter pickup along highways inside the New Braunfels city limits.   TxDOT will be hiring contractors to r.. New Braunfels City Council gave final approval to two revised ordinances that are designed to increase parking for residents at popular City parks along the Guadalupe River AboutWe need your input on the Draft Installments for the Land Development Ordinance Land development ordinances are a set of regulations and tools that describe what can be built where in New Braunfels The New Braunfels Community Survey begins this week with 4,500 residents set to receive an invitation by mail to complete the survey New Braunfels has completed this survey six previous times – in 2012 RFQ 24-019 Northwest Park Master Plan Amendment 1 Read on... New Braunfels City Council approved three economic development projects totaling approximately $9.4 million the New Braunfels Economic Development Corpora.. RFP 24-017 Pavement Marking Services The New Braunfels National Airport (BAZ) is a City of New Braunfels facility that can sometimes be overlooked but contributes greatly to the economy of our community and the region The airport has a rich history dating back to its origins as a military f.. New Braunfels City Council has approved the first recipient of the Downtown Business Improvement & Preservation Grant awarding Celebrations Bridal and Prom a grant of $5,000 that will help reimburse the business for a portion of an upcoming building .. The New Braunfels Public Library has been selected to receive the 2023 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association This award is issued annually to libraries that demonstrate consistent excellence a.. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information on the process for a homeowner or business owner in the City of New Braunfels who wishes to have installed a solar – photovoltaic system on their property and commission it.. officers with the New Braunfels Police Department were called to Resolute Hospital in the 500 block of Creekside Crossing after hospital staff reported that someone had arrived at the emergency room with sta.. The annual Live @ Landa Concert Series is back at the Landa Park Dance Slab but with some changes to the schedule for 2024 this free concert series will now be held the first Thursday of the month in March RFP-24-011 Legal Services - Case Resolution and Delinquent Case Collections Addendum 1 - Supports answers to all questions received during the discovery period The City of New Braunfels seeks proposals for a contractor to provide goods and services for “RFP 24-016 Portable Restrooms” Solicitation documents may be obtained from https://www.bidnetdirect.com/texas/city-of-new-braunfels o.. New Braunfels City Council has unanimously approved the purchase of two parcels of land totaling 131 acres that will become one of the City’s largest public parks The $8 million purchase is being funded by the New Braunfels Economic Development.. the City of New Braunfels’ signature downtown festival returns for its 21st year…but the event has a new name this free music festival is set for Saturday CSP 24-002 Golf Clubhouse Deck Addition Design Plans Cost Proposal Form Amendment 1 Pre-Proposal Agenda Amendment 2 Attachment - Special Provisions Attachment - Revised Foundation Plan Attachment - Revised Cost Proposal Form Unofficial Bid Tabulation City Council approved changes to some of the development-related fees which will go into effect on April 1 The City continuously examines development-related fees to ensure they are adequat.. RFP 24-013 Pavement Marking Services UPDATE: The City has received an update from TxDOT that the Landa Street Railroad Underpass closure for the removal and replacement of the retaining wall is now anticipated to be completed by Friday the 2024 City of New Braunfels Strategic Plan will be presented to City Council This plan will set the foundation for the next phase of our city's growth and development serving as a roadmap that outlines the City’s priorities and goal.. Solicitation:  RFQ-24-010 Market Conditions PCW The City of New Braunfels and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) were recently awarded over $34.5 million in construction projects by the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Transportation Policy Board The City of New Braunfels has contracted with Texas State University to perform an archaeological survey of an area within the New Braunfels Cemetery in preparation for the “Field of Graves” project.&am.. Postponed: The public input meeting for Barbarosa Rd./Saur Lane has been temporarily postponed until a later date that has yet to be determined Those details will be announced once they have been finalized ------------------------------------------.. The City of New Braunfels has launched Youth City University a pilot program for local high school students that will run concurrently with the City’s already-established City University program The program will give those students an up-close.. Heavy rains have caused an increased flow of water in the Comal River with the current river flow (as of this release) measuring approximately 720cfs with poor water clarity and minor amounts of debris along the riverbanks and at the Tube Chute dam A large pecan tree on the City’s Main Plaza is suffering from significant decay and a fungal infection which has led to the decision to remove the tree over safety concerns the New Braunfels Fire Department was called to the 600 block of Creekside Way for reports of a structure fire inside an unoccupied apartment unit at the Avenues at Creekside apartment complex.. Forecasters with the National Weather Service are predicting freezing temperatures across South Central Texas starting Sunday night with a hard freeze expected Monday and Tuesday mornings with low temperatures in the teens and wind chill temperatures in .. The City of New Braunfels Human Resources Department is hosting a series of free workshops designed to help residents interested in improving their career status RFP 24-009 Litter Removal Services Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 class of New Braunfels City University a free program that gives residents a first-hand look at the inner workings of their city government.  City University is designed to give participants a grea.. It’s no secret that New Braunfels has a lot going for it – excellent food and recreation that pulls people in from all over there’s something missing: more ways to get around town The City of New Braunfels Solid Waste and Recycling Division is once again offering free Christmas tree drop-off and mulch pick-up for New Braunfels residents at the City Recycling Center located at 488 South Castell Avenue (with the entrance on Butcher .. RFP 24-006 Traffic Data Collection Services - Solicitation ADDENDUM - to Extend Due Date to January 24 The City of New Braunfels seeks proposals for a contractor to provide goods and services for “RFP 24-008 Parks and Recreation System Master Plan” Solicitation documents may be obtained from https://www.bidnetdirect.com... The City of New Braunfels seeks proposals for a contractor to provide goods and services for “RFP 24-004 Airport Voice Recorders and Related Services” Solicitation documents may be obtained from https://www.bidnetdirect.com/tex... The City of New Braunfels seeks proposals for a contractor to provide goods and services for “RFP 24-003 DUMPSTER REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT SERVICES” Solicitation documents may be obtained from https://www.bidnetdirect.com/texas/city-of-ne... The Fire Marshal’s Office is asking residents on Fern Avenue Perryman Street and Merriweather Street to look through any exterior video footage to include Ring doorbell footage Investigators are looking for a person of interest described as a .. The City of New Braunfels has been awarded a $3.4 million grant from the Federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program providing a significant investment in the safety and well-being of the New Braunfels community and further .. The City of New Braunfels is once again partnering with the New Braunfels Downtown Association for Wassailfest 2023 beginning at 6pm with the official Wassail Toast.. Applications are now being accepted for the City of New Braunfels Business Improvement & Preservation Grant program These grants are offered by the City to downtown business and property owners in order to support the improvement of buildings through.. in partnership with the Comal Trails Alliance (CTA) is proud to announce the opening of a new trail section for Panther Canyon adjacent to Landa Park Known as the “Rim Trail,” this newly opened section is a.. The City of New Braunfels is hosting a public workshop to get resident input on the City's Vision Zero Action Plan which is part of a nationwide movement trying to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and severe injuries on roadways The City of New Braunfels is implementing a Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) program and applications are currently being accepted for the Mobile Integrated Health Specialist position The MIH program was developed by the New Braunfels Fire Department i.. The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall increase of approximately $284,000 or 7.4% in sales taxes received in October (for the month of August) compared to the same month last year  When the various adjustments to the monthly payment .. RFQ 24-001 DOCUMENT SAMPLE AGREEMENT The process of updating the City of New Braunfels’ local development-related ordinances continues with a series of upcoming workshops in order to seek input from the public Union Pacific Railroad has reinstated railroad quiet zones along ten railroad crossings in New Braunfels The following railroad intersections have been reinspected and will no longer require train horns: New Braunfels Community Arbor Day is set for Saturday and will feature a special dedication ceremony at 11am naming Founder’s Oak an official Comanche Council Oak Community Arbor Day will be held along Playgroun.. non-profit arts and heritage organizations for funds collected through the local Hotel Occupancy Tax the proceeds generated by that tax must be used to advertise and encoura.. The City of New Braunfels is alerting residents that FEMA the Federal Emergency Management Association will conduct a national test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) this Wednesday Following the completion of road construction on West San Antonio Street between Academy Avenue and Walnut Avenue in Spring of 2020 the roadway has experienced a number of pavement failures The City of New Braunfels Planning and Development Services lobby Planning and Development Services employees are still available to assist customers at the .. New Braunfels City Council approved changes to the City’s rabies vaccination ordinance that increases the period required between vaccinations The ordinance revisions come following a July 2023 r.. at 6pm at the newly opened Westside Branch of the New Braunfels Public Library New Braunfels residents are invited to get an up close look at the essential vehicles that power our city at the Meet the Trucks event SERVICE AGREEMENT SAMPLE RFP 23-036 ROW SERVICES RFP 23-029 CMAR Attachment 5 - A133 Attachment 5 - A201 Addendum 1 Pricing Proposal Form Bid Opening Unofficial Tabulation The City of New Braunfels is seeking proposals from those interested in managing two popular Landa Park attractions in the hopes of expanding operations and providing additional services The Landa Park Paddle Boats and the Landa Park Miniature Golf Cour.. officers were called to the New Braunfels Tube Chute for a report of a missing person River patrol officers were on scene immediately and began searching for the missing 16-year old male from.. The City of New Braunfels Police and Fire Departments honored two exemplary employees during a ceremony held today by the New Braunfels Noon Lions Club The Sheriff James Robert Holder First Responder Awards were held at the Knights of Columbus Hall The City of New Braunfels is inviting the public to a grand opening celebration for the newly constructed Westside Branch of the New Braunfels Public Library The new 8,800-square foot library branch will host a grand opening event on Saturday A procession with the remains of a fallen New Braunfels Soldier will be making its way through downtown New Braunfels Tuesday morning Gilberto Lopez Sanchez of New Braunfels were identified by the U.S and subsequent water clarity issues on the Comal River the City of New Braunfels has opted to cease lifeguard operations at the City Tube Chute beginning Monday This is approximately three weeks earlier tha.. The City of New Braunfels will hold an open house-style public meeting about Phase 1 of the Dry Comal Creek Trail project on Thursday from 6pm to 7pm at New Braunfels City Hall This meeting will give residents a chance to review the design .. Gusty winds and low humidity are combining with already elevated fire dangers creating critical fire weather conditions across South Central Texas prompting the City of New Braunfels to ask residents to be extremely cautious.  the City of New Braunfels will launch a permitting software improvement that will work with the City’s existing online permitting system The new electronic plan review (EPR) software will increase efficiency and communication .. Purpose:The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information on a current initiative related to the plan review of development and building permit applications The City of New Braunfels is in the process of integrating a new electronic plan review (EPR.. Applications for utility bill assistance are now available for those who received funds last year and would like to apply again The program is part of a continued partnership between the City of New Braunfels The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall decrease of approximately $233,000 or 5.8% in sales taxes received in July (for the month of May) compared to the same month last year When the various adjustments to the monthly payment are removed As budget discussions begin for the 2023/2024 budget cycle The City of New Braunfels has begun the process of creating its next Strategic Plan which will lay out the City’s guiding principles A strategic plan serves as a blueprint for the long-.. the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the intersection of State Highway 46 West at T-Bar-M Drive for a report of a major motor vehicle accident with multiple inju.. RFP 23-033 Ground Power Unit AMENDMENT 1 The City of New Braunfels has been awarded a federal grant from FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security for the purchase of new smoke detectors and smoke detector batteries for New Braunfels residents The federal funding is part of FEMA’s .. which will allow Texas State Technical College (TSTC) to operate by right in Comal and Guadalupe counties has successfully passed both chambers and has been signed by the Governor This is a major accomplishment for Guadalupe and Co.. starting at approximately 9:15pm on Tuesday and longtime partner H-E-B is returning as a sponsor for this year’s event.&.. family-friendly event is a come-and-go celebration featuring a variety of activities designed to bring the community together to learn more about the Juneteenth holiday Those attending the event will find arts and crafts This year’s theme is “All Together Now,” which encourages residents to join with family and neighbors to not only catch up on reading this summer Part of that effort is a survey of residents designed to gather information about travel patterns and preferences This brief 14-question survey will help City staff as they make recommendations about public transportation options in the future. .. The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall decrease of approximately $1.2 million or 30.6% in sales taxes received in May (for the month of March) compared to the same month last year The City of New Braunfels will be hosting an open house public meeting to go over the design plans for the proposed Alligator Creek Linear Park and Trail from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the NBU Service Center on FM 306 contractors will be closing the section of Klein Road from Dove Crossing Drive to Roadrunner Avenue in order to construct an elevated bridge over the low water crossing in that area The annual Live @ Landa Concert Series is back at the Landa Park Dance Slab this summer The free concert series is held every Thursday evening in June The free concerts are held from 7 to 9pm and begin June 8th with the final concert of the series held .. Area veterans and residents are invited to join the City of New Braunfels in honoring our country’s veterans when the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit makes a stop in New Braunfels on Sunday access to the Comal River in New Braunfels for recreation is open the Comal River flow is at approximately 190cfs (cubic feet per second) Minor amounts of debris have been cleaned up by city staff an.. The National Weather Service continues to predict heavy rains across much of South Central Texas beginning this evening and lasting into Sunday A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for the entire region including t.. beginning Friday evening and lasting into Sunday CSP 23-031 Intersection Improvements - Sections 1-5 and Exhibits Project Manual - Sections 6-29 Plans and Specifications Cost Proposal Form PREPROPOSAL M... RFP 23-025 Management of Park Services - Paddle Boats and Mini Golf   Amendment 1 Amendment 2 Amendment 3 Amendment 4 Amendment 5 See all related documents RFP 23-030 FD Door Replacement Solicitation Amendment 1 The 20th Annual Wein and Saengerfest celebration returns to downtown New Braunfels on Saturday New Braunfels residents and visitors are invited to wander the shops of historic downtown New Braunfels while listening to liv.. an annual event that transforms a portion of West San Antonio Street into a car-free public space from 1pm to 4pm on West San Antonio Street between W.. RFQ 23-021 West End Master Plan Solicitation Amendment 1 Solicitation - RFP 23-027 Employee Health Insurance Benefit Products Supporting Documents - including Submission Forms and Benefit Summaries Addendum 1 - Questions and Answers RFP 23-024 Vehicle Graphics Amendment #1 RFP 23-024 Vehicle Graphics New Braunfels Mayor Rusty Brockman joins other mayors from across the country in the 12th Annual National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation and asks residents to join the community challenge community-based challenge asks residents t.. RFP 23-026 Park Picnic Tables the New Braunfels Police Department Street Crimes Unit executed two search warrants that resulted in 8 arrests and the seizure of a large amount of drugs Based on information obtained as part of.. the District 4 representative on New Braunfels City Council April 11th at 6pm at the Headwaters at the Comal  The forum will begin with comments from Councilmember Spradley followed by a p.. the City of New Braunfels will be hosting a number of hiring events as part of an effort to fill more than 3 dozen full time and seasonal positions that are currently available.  Mayor Pro Tem and the District 3 representative on New Braunfels City Council March 28th at 6pm in the Tejas Room of New Braunfels City Hall The forum will begin with comments from Mayor Pro Tem Bowers .. The City of New Braunfels will host a series of community presentations for residents to learn more about the propositions that are part of the upcoming bond election residents of New Braunfels will vote on $140,045,000 in city projects.. The deadline for submitting applications for the City of New Braunfels Fire Department Citizens Fire Academy is fast approaching Applications for the 2023 class are being accepted online through March 31 The Citizens Fire Academy provides an in-dep.. RFP 23-022 Fire Department Door Replacement Addendum 1 the New Braunfels Police Department and New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 1000 block of FM 306 for reports of a major motor vehicle acci.. RFP 23-019 Fiber Construction and Repair an arrest warrant was served on 41-year old Bryant Shephard of New Braunfels charging him with Improper Relationship Between an Educator and Student (TPC 21.12) RFP 23-010 Traffic Signage & Installation Attachment D - Cost Proposal Form there are two sheets in the Cost Proposal Form.  Please fill both sheets (.. RFP 23-011 Healthcare Administration Services Scope A Cost Proposal Form Scope B Cost Proposal Form Additional RFP Backup Documentation Documents to be Completed by Carriers Solicitation A... The New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department has been honored by the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) with the 2023 Texas Gold Medal Award for cities with a population between 50,0000 and 100,000 the City of New Braunfels will begin work on County Line Road which is expected to last approximately 5 months will reconstruct that segment of County Line Road RFP 23-018 Disinfecting Gym Wipes Registration is now open for local first responders (Police and their families to attend “Post Traumatic Purpose,” a training event led by renowned speake.. The City of New Braunfels is hosting a Boards & Commissions Open House from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday This come-and-go event will give residents an opportunity to learn more about the various Board.. the District 2 representative on New Braunfels City Council will host a series of monthly district gatherings for residents These informal sessions are designed to give residents a chance to meet with Councilmember.. Following this week’s winter storm the City of New Braunfels is offering free curbside limb and branch removal to residents for a limited time This service is intended for residents that need assistance removing large branches or t.. All City of New Braunfels facilities and services will be open on Thursday (02/02/23) the New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center To ensure the safety of City staff and residents most City facilities will delay opening until 10:00 a.m Police and Fire/EMS will continue operations as normal  Remote access via Zoom instructions are:  https://u... The National Weather Service is predicting continued winter weather conditions across South Central Texas and they have extended the Winter Storm Warning for Comal and Guadalupe counties Event:  Pre-Proposal Meeting   Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I5tSSHeSQLeKRE... RFP 23-013 Workforce Housing Fund Design Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 class of New Braunfels City University a free program that gives citizens a first-hand look at the inner workings of their city government.  City University is designed to give participants a great.. RFP 23-009 Road Construction Materials Based on evidence collected by the NBPD Criminal Investigations Division a Comal County Judge issued a warrant and 31-year-old Brandon Dmichael Lively was arrested without incident at his home in Harker Heights If you or someone you know are seeking warm shelter please contact the American Red Cross at (830) 734-7854 The National Weather Service is forecasting a strong cold front w.. RFP 23-007 Household Hazardous Waste Collection RFP 23-007 Cost Proposal Form Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed Friday through Monday 2023 at 3:00 p.m.  CHANGED TO FEBRUARY 13 RFP 23-006 Enterprise Resource Planning System and Implementation Services RFP 23-006 Attachment A - Requirements RFP 23-006 Attachment B - Pricin... The process of preparing for a possible bond election in May of 2023 continues with a New Braunfels City Council Workshop at 6:00pm in Council Chambers at New Braunfels City Hall The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall decrease of approximately $429,766 or 10.6% in sales taxes received in November (for the month of September) compared to the same month last year  When the various adjustments to the monthly pay.. The City of New Braunfels is continuing the process of updating local development-related ordinances and continues to seek input from the public throughout that process including a series of upcoming workshops.  New Braunfels’ City Council approved a new Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the City and Guadalupe County It is regarding subdivision platting within the portion of the City’s extraterritoria.. NOTE:  The due date for Questions is extended to December 12 CSP 23-005 New Braunfels Fire Training Complex Site Infrastructure - Solicit... the New Braunfels Police Department was called to the 1500 block of Lahn Road for a report of shots fired Responding officers arrived to find a number of spent casings in the middle of the roadway and were able to de.. The City of New Braunfels was once again recognized with the Triple Crown Award for FY 2020 from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) RFP 23-002 Structured Cabling Services RFP 23-002 Solicitation Addendum 1 RFP 23-002 Solicitation Addendum 2 Solicitation Addendum 1 - Questions and Answers The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall decrease of approximately $72,863 or 1.9% in sales taxes received in October (for the month of August) compared to the same month last year  When the various adjustments to the monthly payment a.. A second arrest of the same suspect has been made in an ongoing Trafficking of Persons investigation who was previously arrested last Friday (10-21-22) for Trafficking of Persons has been arrested again after Detectives with the New Braunfe.. The City of New Braunfels Transportation & Capital Improvements Department is hosting a public meeting on Thursday in order to provide information to residents on the Drainage Area Master Plan Solicitation Exhibit 1 - Cost Proposal Form - Word Document Specifications Pre-Proposal Agenda - Hosted Nov. 15, 2022 at 10 a.m. Addendum 1 Addendum 2 Unofficial Opening Tabulation The New Braunfels Police Department has secured the arrest of a Spring Branch man on a charge of Trafficking of Persons (Texas Penal Code 20A.02) Based on evidence collected by the New Braunfels Police Department Criminal Investiga.. RFQ 22-039 Air Traffic Control Tower Site Study and Design Addendum 1 See All Related Documents Solicitation Amendment 1 See All Related Documents The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall decrease of approximately $278,978 or 6.8% in sales taxes received in September (for the month of July) compared to the same month last year The New Braunfels Police Department has identified and detained a suspect in connection with the September 8th lockdown of New Braunfels High School The lockdown was prompted by a tip that that there was a person on campus with a firearm Following a series of public input meetings held over the summer on the preliminary designs for proposed projects being considered for a possible May 2023 bond election the Bond Advisory Committee will meet again to continue the process of narrowing down.. The process for the Castell Avenue Corridor Redesign continues with an open house public meeting scheduled so that the community can review the proposed preliminary street designs and provide input and feedback on the conceptual plans the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the area of State Highway 46 South at Krause Lane for a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic accident The City of New Braunfels is seeking qualified applicants to join the Solid Waste and Recycling Division team and two hiring events have been set to interview applicants and immediately hire for a number of vehicle operator positions the proceeds generated by that tax must be used to advertise a.. See All Related Documents See All Related Documents Addendum 1 Corrected the City of New Braunfels will hold a ceremony marking the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on New York City Ahead of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday the City of New Braunfels is making commemorative bricks available as a lasting tribute that will forever recognize a veteran’s service to our country Those bricks are now available for purchase and p.. The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall decrease of approximately $33,000 or 0.8% in sales taxes received in August (for the month of June) compared to the same month last year  When the various adjustments to the monthly payment are .. See All Related Documents Applications are now being accepted for the City boards and commissions that have Fall appointments and appointments under the Fall term will end November 30th each year New Braunfels City Council has approved a plan that will immediately begin pavement repairs on Klein Road The nearly $2.5 million contract with Lone Star Paving includes a $200,000 contingency and addresses repairs needed f.. See All Related Documents See All Related Documents The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall increase of approximately $684,000 or 20.5% in sales taxes received in July (for the month of May) compared to the same month last year  When the various adjustments to the monthly payment are r.. The process for the proposed 2023 Bond Election continues with a series of public meetings scheduled for the community to review the 22 proposed projects that are currently in preliminary design and to provide input and feedback on those conceptual plans.. After a more than year-long effort, the City of New Braunfels has launched its new website under the new domain www.newbraunfels.gov The newly redesigned website includes a more modern look the New Braunfels Police Department Street Crimes Unit has been conducting operations in Landa Park to address complaints of inappropriate activities by individuals in public restrooms This investigation is part of continued efforts .. the New Braunfels Police Department was dispatched to the Rivertree subdivision for multiple Burglaries of Motor Vehicles in progress The suspect was startled by one of the victims and ran The next Coffee with Your Council event is set for Thursday Coffee with Your Council gives residents from across the city a chance to meet with members of City Council As budget discussions begin for the 2022/2023 budget cycle the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 1400 block of Gruene Road along the Guadalupe River for a report of a possible drowning See All Related Documents The City of New Braunfels and the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation (NBEDC - 4B Board) will ceremonially present the Brauntex Theatre with a check representing the allocation of $1.2 million approved by City Council earlier this year for cont.. A plaque dedicating the Main Plaza in Downtown New Braunfels as part of the National Register of Historic Places will be unveiled during a ceremony July 4th in association with the Texas Historical Commission Purpose: To allow plat applications to be submitted digitally through Dropbox In order to comply with CDC guidelines for recommended social distancing and minimizing the risk of exposure to City staff and customers by limiting the number of people gather.. Purpose: This bulletin is to provide information on Building Move Permits for existing buildings it is not applicable to manufactured homes as defined by the International Residential Code (IRC) or pre-manufactured buildings that are certified by the St.. Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform applicants of the required process for obtaining a Certificate of Alteration (C of A) This process is in accordance with Chapter 66 of the New Braunfels Code of Ordinance See All Related Documents Purpose: This bulletin is to provide information on Engineer’s Foundation Inspection Letters for residential home building contractors This bulletin is to outline a process change that the Building Safety Division is implementing after discussi.. Purpose: To clarify when engineered details for monument signs or pole signage are required Scope: IBC Section H105.1 Signs shall be designed and constructed to comply with the provisions of this code for the use of materials Purpose: To communicate the enforcement of the City Code: Chapter 118 Article V: Park Land Section 118-62 Parkland Development Fee and Section 118-63 - Credit against park land dedication Scope & Effective Date: All subdivisions applications submitte.. Purpose: To communicate the effective date of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance (2018-33) and summarize requirements Effective Date: The effective date is Monday Purpose: To communicate the effective date of the Parkland Dedication Ordinance year 2 and year 3 fee phase-ins.  the City of New Braunfels modernized its Parkland Dedication Ordinance Purpose: To communicate the effective date of the Park Land Ordinance Year 3 development fees the City of New Braunfels modernized its Park Land Ordinance and adopted new procedures and fees Purpose: To allow the scale of a plat to be smaller than 1”=100’ (e.g 1”=200’) if the plat remains legible Scope: Section 118-21(c) of the Subdivision Platting Ordinance states: Purpose: To provide updated and improved subdivision plat application forms based on recent code amendments and to improve timely processing of pla.. Purpose: To provide updates related to Engineering Standards and Development The curb ramp standards have been updated to include ramp placement and new detectable warning surface details Detectable warning pavers are no longer pe.. Purpose: To establish a more customer-focused process to better track materials delivered to the Planning and Community Development Department Scope: All materials delivered to the Planning and Community Development Department in order to provide information to the community on potential collected fee changes associated with the Roadway Impact.. The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall decrease of approximately $221,000 or 6.1% in sales taxes received in June (for the month of April)  When the various adjustments to the monthly payment are.. starting at approximately 9:15pm on Monday and longtime partner H-E-B is returning as a sponsor for this year’s event.&a.. See All Related Documents City Council elections for the District 1 seat and the District 2 seat took place on Saturday Christopher Willis secured the seat with 82% of the vote and will be sworn in at the regular City Council meeting on May 23 New Braunfels Police and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the banks of the Guadalupe River in the 1400 block of Gruene Road for a report of a possible drowning See All Related Documents The City of New Braunfels is now accepting applications from local non-profit agencies for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to New Braunfels from the U.S. Department of Treasury. Applications are now available online for agencies to apply f...Read on... the City of New Braunfels is experiencing difficulties in hiring particularly for seasonal positions like lifeguards Those continued shortages are now prompting the City to prioritiz.. Union Pacific Railroad has notified the City of New Braunfels that they have discovered a failure underneath the railroad tracks at the San Antonio St In order to perform emergency repairs to the crossing In response to a continued shortage in staffing for seasonal workers the City of New Braunfels is expanding its hiring practices for lifeguards at City aquatic facilities to include 15-year olds an On-The-Spot Hiring Event will be held on .. The large and small playground structures at Fischer Park will be temporarily closed from April 18th – May 9th as contractors work to replace the park’s existing play structures The 19th Annual Wein and Saengerfest celebration returns to downtown New Braunfels on Saturday Local residents and visitors are invited to wander the shops of historic downtown New Braunfels while listening to live music Citizens are asked to provide feedback on quality of life Applications are now available for those willing to serve on the Advisory Board for the city’s third Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) New Braunfels City Council approved the creation of TIRZ #3 2022) New Braunfels Mayor Rusty Brockman is joining other mayors from across the country in the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation which asks residents to make a long-term commitment to reduce pollution and m.. the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the intersection of FM 725 and West Zipp Road for a major traffic accident involving a dump truck and a.. See All Related Documents See All Related Documents See All Related Documents officers with the New Braunfels Police Department were called to the 200 block of Redbud Lane for a report of a suspicious person causing multiple disturbances Officers were able to locate a male suspe.. the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 800 block of Hwy 46 South at River Tree Dr for reports of a single vehicle traffic accident officers with the New Braunfels Police Department and paramedics with the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 600 block of North Business I-35 for a report of a major motor vehicle accident vandalism of the Comal County Democratic Party Headquarters on West San Antonio St has been identified and a warrant has been issued for her arrest Exhibit 1 - Cost Proposal Form The City of New Braunfels is announcing the selection of Sandy Paulos as the City’s next Director of Finance who has been the Assistant Director of Finance since 2018 members of the New Braunfels Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit (SCU) along with members of NBPD’s SWAT Team and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence.. The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall increase of approximately $915,000 or 29.1% in sales taxes received in November (for the month of September) compared to the same month last year See All Related Documents See All Related Documents See All Related Documents officers with the New Braunfels Police Department were called to the intersection of North Live Oak Avenue and West Mill Street for a report of shots fired Officers arrived and found a male holding a handg.. with the current river flow (as of this release) measuring 3680cfs the heavy rains have also caused an increased .. See All Related Documents The officer involved shooting incident that occurred on Sept in the 200 block of Business 35 South remains an ongoing investigation by the Texas Rangers who are routinely called in to independently investigate shootin.. UPDATE: A suspect from Saturday’s fatality hit and run accident on I-35 has been arrested Thanks to tips from the public as well as the investigation by officers at the scene the vehicle that struck and killed the pedestrian truck driver was l.. The City of New Braunfels will be hosting a public input meeting to go over the preliminary designs for the proposed Alligator Creek Trail from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the NBU Service Center located at 355 FM 306.&.. See All Related Documents CSP 21-026 Vehicle Parts and Repair Services See All Related Documents See All Related Documents the New Braunfels Police Department responded to H-E-B Plus for a report of an armed robbery that had occurred in the parking lot where a male suspect pointed a handgun.. The New Braunfels Fire Department is now offering a free, year-round medication disposal program, funded by a grant from Texas Health and Human Services in cooperation with The Premier Center at the University of Houston The City of New Braunfels was recently recognized with the Triple Crown Award for FY 2019 from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) This organization advances excellence in government finance by providing bes.. See All Related Documents the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the area of the New Braunfels Tube Chute on the Comal River for a report of a man who had gone under th.. the New Braunfels Police Department has been investigating claims that a man and a woman attempted to pick up two children from a summer camp at Fischer Park The claim indicated that the pair had printed fake parent pickup forms an.. See All Related Documents the Comal River in New Braunfels will reopen for all recreation the Comal River flow is at approximately 284cfs Minor amounts of debris are being cleaned up by city staff and the clarity of the wate.. See All Related Documents  Minor amounts of debris are being cleaned up by city staff and the clarity of t.. with the current river flow (as of this release) measuring 990cfs with poor water clarity and water flowing over the Tube Chute Dam the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 1800 block of Heather Glen Drive for a report of a single-vehicle motorcycle accident See All Related Documents the New Braunfels Police Department and New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 5200 block of I-35 North (southbound frontage road) for a report of a single vehicle accident.&nbsp.. the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 2900 block of I-35 North (northbound main lanes) for reports of a major motor vehicle accident On today’s date (04-08-21) at approximately 5:45pm the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the intersection of Hwy 46 West at Oak Run Point for reports of a motorcycle accident.  The New Braunfels Public Library has received the Achievement of Excellence in Libraries award from the Texas Municipal Library Director’s Association for demonstrating consistent excellence and outstanding contributions to public library servic.. the New Braunfels Police Department was called to the 1900 block of I-35 North between the North Business 35 overpass and the FM 306 overpass for reports of a person who had been struck by m.. The New Braunfels Police Department is investigating a pair of overnight convenience store robberies and are seeking tips from the public about the identity of the suspect.  will mark the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of Joshua Davis Jr. the 18-month old child that went missing from his New Braunfels home and has not been seen since Despite freezing temperatures with light snow and ice covering t.. the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department responded to the intersection of South Business 35 and McQueeney Road for a report of a single vehicle rollover accident Mayor Rusty Brockman received notice from the Texas Department of State Health Services that Trauma Service Area P now meets the definition of an area with a high COVID-19 hospitalization ra.. the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 500 block of Wilderness Way for a report of a possible gunshot victim See All Related Documents the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 2500 block of Hwy 46 South at Center Street for a major motor vehicle crash a New Braunfels Police officer on patrol in the 100 block of Rosa Parks Drive spotted a white Dodge Ram pickup truck that had been reported stolen out of New Braunfels earlier in the day the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the area of State Hwy 46 South near Alves Lane for a report of a motorcycle accident New Braunfels Police officers were dispatched to a disturbance in progress in the 1200 block of Gruene Road  An allegedly intoxicated male had made threats against employees of a business at that lo.. The investigation into Tuesday morning’s homicide continues by the New Braunfels Police Department Criminal Investigations Division  Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians have been interviewing witnesses the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department along with the Comal County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a single vehicle accident in the 390.. officers with the New Braunfels Police Department were called to the 800 block of Loop 337 for reports of a robbery that had just occurred outside of that Wells Fargo Bank location officers with the New Braunfels Police Department and paramedics with the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 600 block of North Business 35 in front of the Marketplace Shopping Center for a colli.. officers with the New Braunfels Police Department and paramedics with the New Braunfels Fire Department responded to a call for a gunshot victim in the 300 block of Castlewood Dr officers with the New Braunfels Police Department and paramedics with the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 500 block of South Peace Avenue near Cypress Bend Park for reports of.. officers with the New Braunfels Police Department while working the Comal River near the Tube Chute were approached by friends of a 22-year old female who had gone under the water A few passing clouds. Low around 65F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. FILE PHOTO: A school bus pulls up to Comal Creek Elementary on the first day of school for Comal Indpendent School District, Monday, August 21, 2023 in New Braunfels. Both New Braunfels ISD and Comal ISD have received B ratings for the 2023 Texas Education Agency accountability ratings following a years-long release delay after many Texas school districts argued that the ratings would not be an accurate reflection of school performance and improvement. The TEA grades districts and each of their campuses on an A-F system, with a major component being standardized test scores. Other components include graduation rates and college, career and military readiness (CCMR). In a message sent to parents on April 24, CISD stated that the 2022-23 ratings were calculated based on the new STAAR 2.0 results, in which students took the test online for the first time. The test included new interactive item types and embedded written responses across all content areas. The ratings were also based on a revised accountability rating system. Districts have argued that changes to the A-F system including a significant increase in CCMR standards were unfair and implemented without adequate notice, according to CISD’s message. The new system raised the bar for an A rating from 60% to 88% of graduates meeting CCMR criteria, which is a 28-point jump applied retroactively. Many school districts across Texas joined a lawsuit to prevent the ratings’ release in 2023, concerned about an appearance of underperformance despite making improvements. TEA posted the 2023 accountability ratings on April 24 after the Texas 15th Court of Appeals overturned a previous injunction blocking their release. CISD board president Russ Garner commented on the district’s B rating for 2023 at a regular board meeting Thursday night. “Through a lot of hard effort, we were a B district in 2023,” Garner said. “Now that was after we had been an A district in 2022, so you go, ‘Oh my gosh, maybe we have some concern.’ Well, we certainly don’t have any concern because the A district that we were in 2022 is nowhere near close to the district that we are today as a B district due to the hard work of everyone here and everything you guys have been doing to move the needle to increase our programs.” Regarding specific campus ratings for CISD schools in New Braunfels, Canyon High School, Church Hill Middle School, Comal Academy, Danville Middle School and Goodwin Frazier Elementary received B ratings. Canyon Middle School, Clear Spring Elementary, Freiheit Elementary and Morningside Elementary received C ratings. Hoffman Lane Elementary, Memorial Early College High School and Oak Creek Elementary received As. For NBISD, New Braunfels High School, the NBISD Learning Center, New Braunfels Middle School, Oak Run Middle School, Lone Star Early Childhood Center, Lamar Elementary, Memorial Elementary, Seele Elementary, Veramendi Elementary and Walnut Springs Elementary received Bs. County Line Elementary, Klein Road Elementary and Voss Farms Elementary received Cs. Carl Schurz Elementary received a D. The NBHS Ninth Grade Center received an A. “Regardless of when the A-F ratings are released, NBISD campus administrators have remained focused on working closely with teachers and district staff to develop strategies that build on our strengths and will address our areas of growth,” said NBISD Chief Academic Officer Kara Bock, in a news release. “At NBISD, we are committed to providing a high-quality education for every student, every day.” TEA is prevented from sharing more recent school ratings from the 2023-24 school year due to a separate, ongoing lawsuit, according to a TEA news release. School performance ratings from the 2024-25 school year are set to be issued this August. Erica Wilson is the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung's education and nonprofit reporter. 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FORECAST SHARE PHOTOS & VIDEONew Braunfels updates traffic light system to improve safety and flowby Ethan Trejo Texas — In an effort to enhance traffic management and safety the New Braunfels City Council has approved a contract to update the city's advanced traffic management system initially funded by the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization in 2019 allows the city to wirelessly control 60 traffic lights Director of Transportation and Capital Improvements will focus on updating the lights' modems This project will work in conjunction with other infrastructure initiatives in the area such as the Citywide Intersection Improvements Project and efforts to change traffic light patterns to reduce carbon emissions While the specific details of the contract were not disclosed it is expected to be completed in the coming months Hill Country Day School sits on a 5.5-acre property in New Braunfels The sign at the entrance to Meyer Ranch is shown on April 28 The Comal ISD Board of Trustees approved executing a purchase contract for approximately 13 acres of land located within the Meyer Ranch development during a board meeting Thursday night Meyer Ranch is a more than 700-acre master-planned residential community located just off Highway 46 in New Braunfels Negotiations for the land purchase have occurred over the last year The $3.5 million-purchase is being funded using 2023 bond proceeds allocated for land acquisition The district intends to use the land for a new elementary school from the same bond The land purchase supports the district’s long-term growth and facility planning efforts said Comal ISD Chief Operations Officer Mark Stahl as it is located in an area of high projected enrollment growth Board president Russ Garner said the Meyer Ranch property represents an excellent location I think it’s important to note that this is an excellent location as far as the ingress and egress The contract includes the ability for the district to terminate based on title objections or environmental concerns is owned by husband and wife duo Joe and Sarah Silvernail This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Hope Monte NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – ASA Properties revealed plans to build a 65-acre park in New Braunfels set to break ground in the fall According to a news release, the park is the first installment of a 480-acre connected park system at Veramendi a 2,400-acre living community developed by the company The space was not accessible to the public but this development will provide new recreational space for the community “Our vision for Word Park is to create an accessible and engaging space that enhances quality of life and fosters a sense of community,” ASA Properties co-chief executive officer Max Harford said in the release The design will maintain the authentic Hill Country experience by integrating the land’s diverse landscape The 65-acre allotment for Word Park is approximately 25% more land than the original development agreement ensuring the preservation of the landscape and heritage Toni Carter and incumbent Andrés Campos are running for the New Braunfels City Council District 1 seat all of our employees will work together under one roof fostering stronger collaboration and even better service for our customers," New Braunfels Utilities CEO Ryan Kelso said EōS Fitness has 15 open locations currently Detectives looking into the events surrounding a New Braunfels woman’s fentanyl overdose death say they have cracked the case and named a man they believe is responsible. Deputies served a murder by induction warrant Tuesday on a 24-year-old man already jailed on an unrelated charge in Comal County, Guadalupe County Sheriff Joshua Ray said. “Investigators collected sufficient evidence to secure a felony arrest warrant for Hayden Ross Corbin for murder by induction of fentanyl, which is a first-degree felony,” he said. “Corbin is already currently incarcerated in the Comal County Jail on unrelated manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance penalty group 1/1B and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, penalty group 1/1B.” The arrest is related to an investigation deputies began Feb. 6 after finding 24-year-old Adison Rodriguez dead on her bed at her home in the 300 block of Leaf Lane in the Guadalupe County section of New Braunfels, Ray said. “Investigators discovered the deceased had taken what was presumed to be ‘M-30s,’ also known as ‘Perc30s,’ which are counterfeit Percocet,” he said. “These pills usually contain … or are laced with fentanyl.” Corbin is an “avid” Percocet user and was trafficking narcotics around the time of Rodriguez’s death, according to a criminal complaint filed in the case. The two spoke several times via text message and voice call the night of her death, the complaint read. Deputies accuse Corbin of supplying Rodriguez with a lethal dose of fentanyl, according to the complaint. Investigators collected enough evidence to have 25th Judicial District Judge William D. Old III sign a warrant for Corbin’s arrest on the first-degree murder charge, the complaint read. Murder by induction is a clause recently added to the murder statute in Texas, Ray said. It went into effect Sept. 1, 2023 due to an increase in overdoses, especially fentanyl-related overdose deaths, he said. It helps law enforcement and prosecutors better target “drug dealers that distribute these narcotics that end up with lethal effects,” the sheriff said. Online records showed Corbin had no bail amounts set for the warrants. Judge Old set a bond of $500,000 on the Guadalupe County warrant for murder by induction. The Book Haus is pictured on April 3, 2025. The store is located at 344 Landa Street in New Braunfels. A New Braunfels bookstore is making its return. After closing in April of 2023, The Book Haus will be reopening later this month. “I’m [looking forward] to just getting back in the community, bringing books to people,” Book Haus owner Sabrina Caldwell said. “It’s nice just being able to interact with people.” The bookstore is set to open on Saturday, April 26, which is also known as Independent Bookstore Day. “It is such an important [day] for bookstores, especially independent bookstores, because it [raises] awareness of supporting independent bookstores and showing what we can do for the community, how we give back,” Caldwell said. “It’s also supposed to be bigger than that … it’s supposed to show that if you support a small business, like an independent bookstore, we can help the community, whereas if you buy books off of Amazon, you’re supporting somebody who doesn’t even help the community.” The Book Haus will mainly offer used books, with a few new copies of popular and new titles in stock. Along with used books, The Book Haus will carry titles from local authors, including Matt Micheli, who will be at the bookstore’s grand opening signing copies of his horror books. “That’s always one of the fun things that we try to do,” Caldwell said. “We try to have local authors out and support them, do anything we can to help them succeed.” The store will also offer a buyback program, which will allow customers to bring in their used books and resell them to The Book Haus for store credit. Caldwell says the store will begin accepting buybacks ahead of the opening and that it will be announced on social media when the program begins. The Book Haus opened for the first time in 2018 and closed two years ago when Caldwell’s family moved away from New Braunfels. The store moved a few times and was located at 992 State Highway 46 when it closed. “We were able to give back to the community — we had a great following,” Caldwell said. “But then, our family decided we were going to move away for a little bit. We thought we were going to move permanently, but we were gone a year, basically, and I was like, ‘Nope, I want to go back to New Braunfels." When Caldwell and her family moved back to town, she says she had many people ask her about reopening the store. When she could not decide what to do after moving back, she decided to bring Book Haus back to New Braunfels. “I said, 'I’m gonna do it — I’m gonna see what happens,'" Caldwell said. The Book Haus is located at 344 Landa Street and its grand reopening celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. Texas Tito's relocated to New Braunfels in 2000 after opening in San Antonio in 1998. (Lauren Canterberry/Community Impact Newspaper) New Braunfels, Northeast San Antonio Metrocom Editor Festival attendees wait in line for lemonade at the In A Pickle Festival on March 15, 2025. People near the front of the line said they had been waiting for over an hour. On Saturday, March 15, Krystal and Tim Wertman of JG Events hosted the In A Pickle Festival in New Braunfels at the Comal County Fairgrounds. The event was highly publicized and drew thousands of attendees from New Braunfels and across Texas, resulting in large crowds, long lines and traffic — some say without adequate crowd control or access to bathrooms. The Herald-Zeitung published an article covering the event online Monday afternoon and in the Tuesday, March 18 print edition. The paper reached out to Krystal for comment on Monday, who said JG Events was preparing a statement and would respond to comment when the statement was ready. Krystal did not send the Herald-Zeitung a statement, so the article ran without a statement from JG Events. Shortly after the article was posted online, JG Events released the following statement on Facebook: “Dear Pickle Enthusiasts and Residents of New Braunfels, “Our ticket sales were carefully managed and stayed within our calculated capacity. We offered tickets at the door, informing the public that they would be available on a first-come, first-serve basis until sold out. Unfortunately, this led to an unexpected frenzy, with thousands of attendees arriving hours early. Once the gates opened, we worked diligently to admit guests as quickly and safely as possible, but we understand that many guests without tickets had to be turned away at the door. “During the festival setup, we were confronted with unexpected weather conditions, including 35 mph wind gusts. Our team used all available resources to assist vendors in removing their canopies to minimize loss and to keep the vendors and customers safe. “For safety and security, we had 13 police officers on the ground and 5 medical staff available to assist with any emergencies. Their presence was crucial in ensuring the safety of all attendees, and we are grateful for their efforts under challenging conditions. “Despite these challenges, we delivered on our promise to bring a unique pickle experience. We hosted over 50 pickle vendors and a total of over 200 vendors, all offering unique pickled items. We are proud of the diverse and creative offerings that showcased the love and passion for pickles that inspired this festival. “We are actively reviewing all feedback and working on solutions to improve future events. “We are working hard to plan for next year, to ensure a well-organized, enjoyable, and stress-free festival experience for all guests. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to making next year’s festival even better. “We would like to thank the guests that were able to attend. The vendors praised the friendliness of the visitors stating they were very happy, giving and genuinely caring people. We are happy for those who have reached out to express their gratitude for the event. “Our team is committed to learning from this experience and ensuring a more enjoyable, well-organized festival in the future. We appreciate your understanding and passion for pickles. Your feedback will help us grow and improve. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. The highly-anticipated In A Pickle Festival left many New Braunfels residents and visitors disappointed on Saturday. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — The New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce and surrounding area financial leaders, like Greater SATX, is emphasizing the importance of international partnerships for economic development. Jonathan Packer, CEO of the Chamber, highlighted the significance of relationship building between New Braunfels and other countries, stating, "Partnerships are critical in economic development, because you can't do a good deal without a good relationship." This focus on collaboration was a major topic at last week's "Megaregion" luncheon. A study from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce revealed that the San Antonio-New Braunfels area is the most dependent U.S. city on Canadian exports, contributing significantly to the region's revenue. In 2023, the area generated over $12 billion in exports, according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Financial leaders stress the importance of nurturing these international relationships. Looking ahead, Packer said the area will continue to seek and strengthen agreements to ensure financial benefits for all involved. FORECAST SHARE PHOTOS & VIDEONew Braunfels welcomes new "game cafe" with a twist: charity sweepstakes venue opensby Ethan Trejo NEW BRAUNFELS - A new establishment in downtown New Braunfels is drawing attention with its combination of gaming and philanthropy The "Willkommenn to Charity Sweepstakes," a self-described "game cafe," is offering a casino-style experience for players founded the business after years of experience at a similar venue Pena explains that the business operates under the rules of a "sweepstakes," which imposes strict regulations on both players and the establishment but there's a catch: 15 to 30 percent of the venue’s profits must be donated to a local charity Pena says they are still in the process of selecting a charity to support with plans to donate for January and February already in place "We definitely will be donating," Pena confirmed Pena and West hope to build a strong community presence in New Braunfels and establish the "Willkommenn to Charity Sweepstakes" as a well-known name in the area Show Breaking News BarCloseKSAT Investigates Dillon Collier Joshua Saunders NEW BRAUNFELS Texas – Three San Antonio police officers all faced contemplated indefinite suspensions after being accused of criminal wrongdoing in New Braunfels in separate incidents over an 11-month period Hard-hitting journalism from the KSAT Investigates team delivered straight to your inbox It was almost like getting assaulted again,” said Maria the former live-in girlfriend of SAPD Officer John Sylvester who avoided assault charges after the Guadalupe County Attorney’s Office declined to pursue the case last summer who asked that KSAT not use her last name or show her face suffered injuries during a physical confrontation with Sylvester and his ex-wife outside of his New Braunfels home in March 2024 “New Braunfels Police Department just wanted to cover one of their own and help out one of their own And it didn’t matter that they saw everything with their own eyes,” said Maria who slammed NBPD’s decision to file the case with prosecutors instead of arresting Sylvester at the scene told KSAT her relationship with Sylvester had fractured last year because the officer had placed an Apple AirTag tracking device in the vehicle the couple shared After a verbal dispute with Sylvester at his home last March removed the tracking device from her car and Maria said she woke up to find her car was no longer at the hotel She told KSAT she suspects Sylvester used her daughter’s phone location to find the vehicle and drive it back to his New Braunfels home in the middle of the night After Maria and her daughter took a rideshare back to Sylvester’s home Maria said she found her car backed up to Sylvester’s garage door with his truck parked closely in front of it so it would be hard to get out,” Maria said After Maria said she grabbed more of her belongings and attempted to leave “John came outside and he told me to get out of the car ‘No.’ He reached in multiple times and turned my vehicle off.” Maria told KSAT she turned the car back on and bumped into Sylvester’s truck while trying to drive out pulled her from the vehicle and slammed her to the ground holding her there for approximately 10 minutes NBPD officers who arrived at the scene found Sylvester sitting on top of Maria and ordered him to stop pinning her to the ground Sylvester’s ex-wife kicked her while Maria tried to get her purse from the woman Maria shared photos with KSAT taken after the altercation showing that she suffered bruises and scratch marks As a result of the lengthy physical struggle Maria said it was difficult for her to walk for several days NBPD officers separated all three adults and then met with Maria near a neighboring school to take photos of her injuries and to get a statement from her they filed the case with the Guadalupe County Attorney’s Office Guadalupe County Attorney Dave Willborn confirmed in a written statement to KSAT that the case was submitted to his office in June 2024 “A decision was made to not proceed because there was insufficient evidence to prove the assault allegations against either suspect and the elements of theft (specifically the intent to deprive the owner of their property permanently or for so extended a period of time that a major portion of the value or enjoyment of the property is lost to the owner) were not present I reviewed the cases personally and am of the opinion that the original decision not to proceed was correct There is no question that the suspects engaged in questionable conduct but it is not conduct that meets the elements of a provable criminal case,” Willborn wrote Maria confirmed she participated in about 10 counseling sessions at the Crisis Center of Comal County she said she is finally able to speak about what happened I didn’t even know who he was,” Maria said “He did things I never thought he was capable of doing I don’t think he should be in that position or hold the title of being a peace officer in the State of Texas or anywhere.” SAPD officials confirm Sylvester is still employed with the agency and is currently assigned to the West Patrol C-shift Sylvester sued Maria in Guadalupe County Small Claims Court in August The suit sought damages to his garage door and truck from the altercation outside his home and asked for reimbursement for car payments made on behalf of Maria as well as for phones given to Maria and her daughter A judge later awarded Sylvester $3,300 plus court costs Maria said the judgment was for payments he made on her car that covered the previous year Sylvester did not respond to an email from KSAT seeking comment for this story Find resources for victims of domestic violence here placed his hand on the breast of the homeowner’s mother after asking her if her breasts were real The woman told New Braunfels police that Duque’s actions were offensive Duque said “he could do whatever he wanted,” records show Duque then started a fight with a man at the party who confronted Duque about the groping incident Duque swung at the man five times during the altercation and was punched by the man three to four times Duque broke a window at the residence with his hand and then ripped a door curtain on the back door while forcing his way back into the home A New Braunfels police officer called to the scene described Duque as “too intoxicated to even talk to a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from him and was unable to maintain his balance The officer later told an SAPD supervisor that Duque was very disrespectful and “that is absolutely how an officer should be acting outside of uniform,” records show A person at the residence told NBPD that Duque had likely consumed more than six beers four to five “jello shots,” and at least two “pickle shots,” a mixture of hard alcohol and pickle juice After Duque was taken to an emergency room he cursed at staff and refused to follow hospital procedures NBPD listed Duque as a suspect for both indecent assault and criminal mischief because the woman whose breast he touched and the owner of the home both declined to pursue charges an NBPD spokesman previously confirmed to KSAT The spokesman told KSAT this month that NBPD responded to 10 total calls for service involving Duque from 2023 to 2024 “most of which were for verbal disturbances or physical disturbances where he was either determined to be the victim or the other parties declined to prosecute.” while working at SAPD’s substation in the 3600 block of E accessed the Criminal Justice Information System and later shared criminal background information and a mugshot with a civilian The civilian was a customer in a dispute with another person over vehicle repairs Duque will serve the suspension if his indefinite suspension is overturned an SAPD official previously confirmed to KSAT A contemplated indefinite suspension for SAPD Officer Alexander Mena was shortened to 45 days in October after he signed a last-chance agreement to stay with the department Mena consumed up to 13 alcoholic drinks while out on the town in New Braunfels last June NBPD officers were then called to his apartment after receiving reports that Mena was walking around the complex’s parking lot with a gun in his hand While an NBPD officer tried to resolve a dispute between Mena and his ex-girlfriend Officers declined to criminally charge Mena after finding no evidence of a physical disturbance Read more reporting on the KSAT Investigates page Emmy-award winning reporter Dillon Collier joined KSAT Investigates in September 2016 Dillon's investigative stories air weeknights on the Nightbeat and on the Six O'Clock News Dillon is a two-time Houston Press Club Journalist of the Year and a Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Reporter of the Year Joshua Saunders is an Emmy award-winning photographer/editor who has worked in the San Antonio market for the past 20 years covering crime and corruption throughout the city The candidates running for New Braunfels City Council District 2 in the upcoming May election are incumbent Christopher Willis and Michael Capizzi