For the second time in 8 days, a large tree limb has fallen in an area adjacent to the banks of the Comal River in New Braunfels. Hinman Island fell victim of the area affected on Saturday evening, and no portion of the river was closed. Eight people were reported injured, and four were transported via ground EMS …
New Braunfels’ Proposed New Sound Ordinance Not Aimed at Gruene Hall
“I think the way that it has been written and hopefully the way that it is finally approved, it will be acceptable to most venues in town.” – Mary Jane Nalley, Ownership, Gruene Hall (Source: Fox Austin) No, contrary to misinformation, no one in New Braunfels is actively trying to shut down Gruene Hall with …
New Braunfels Moves to Stage 2 Water Restrictions Today
Stage II watering restrictions went into effect today, Thursday, August 13. Watering with a hand held hose, soaker hose, drip irrigation system, or 5-gallon bucket is allowed on any day of the week, but must be done before 10 a.m. or after 8 p.m. New Braunfels Utilities customers can continue use a sprinkler or irrigation system once …
New Braunfels, Comal ISDs Named in Top 25 of “Towns with Best Schools in Texas” Poll
Both New Braunfels and Canyon Lake ranked 14th and 9th, respectively, in niche.com’s 2015 Best Places poll of Towns with the Best Public Schools in Texas. The site rankings take into account the grades of all the public schools of the districts that serve this area and weights each school’s score by the number of students the …
Narrow 4-3 Council Vote Passes New Braunfels’ Cell Phone Ban
After much debate, New Braunfels Mayor Barron Casteel was the deciding 4-3 vote as City Council approved a ban on cell phone and other device usage while in a motor vehicle on city streets. The ordinance goes in to effect immediately, with a grace period for public awareness until November 1, 2015. More details on this ordinance, …
New Braunfels City Council Set to Vote on Cell Phone Ban
New Braunfels City Council will have a hefty agenda before them tonight beginning at 4 during a special session that will include a presentation on the 2016 fiscal budget. Then at 6, during the regular session, they will tackle the first reading of a new sound ordinance, and a second final reading of a proposed …
