When 2Tarts opened in 2010 in downtown New Braunfels, the area surrounding the bakery and coffee shop was a very different place. The two owners — and sisters — April Ryan and Ashley Landerman were no strangers to the city, but that also meant they recognized what they thought the city needed. “Both of us …
THE BRIDGE MAKEOVER
Thanks to The Texas Department of Transportation’s Off-System Bridge Program, our beloved San Antonio street bridge is finally getting a makeover. The old structure, built in 1923, has dated itself with ten foot wide traffic lands and four foot wide sidewalks. Emergency vehicles are too heavy and too wide to safely cross the old bridge. …
WHY ARE ALL THE DOWNTOWN NEW BRAUNFELSERS GOING TO THE POST OFFICE FOR HAPPY HOUR?
The historic old post office, at 196 N. Castell, attracts a mailbag full of people everyday from 3:00 to 6:30. No, it’s not local business people rushing to beat the deadline to send mail. The 103 year old building, with the immense classic columns is not a post office anymore but many people, locals and …
Downtown Holiday Shopping Guide
Gift giving provides a warm glow that feels better than receiving and it lasts longer. It’s the satisfaction that can only come from personally making someone else’s day and witnessing the appreciation. Spending money on others rather than using it for personal benefit makes you just feel good. When you support downtown New Braunfels’ businesses, …
DANCING PONY BOUTIQUE CELEBRATES 13TH ANNIVERSARY DURING 13TH ANNUAL WINE STROLL
Thursday, October 4, 2018 is a big day for the Dancing Pony Boutique. The store will be celebrating their 13th anniversary while participating in the 13th Downtown New Braunfels Wine Stroll. The store will be filled to the brim with trendy and affordable clothes, shoes, jewelry, and accessories along with some delicious wine and cake …
AT THE HUISACHE GRILL WHEN IT RAINS IT POURS TO-GO ORDER BUSINESS
Everyone knows and loves the iconic Huisache Grill’s fabulous food, service and décor. And, everyone loves it when it rains. This past week Susie Russell, general manager, had a hard time visiting with customers (or giving interviews to a blog writer) because, “When it rains the Huisache gets drenched with to-go orders.” Girls just want …
