MySanAntonio.com is reporting that the city of New Braunfels is the second fastest growing city in the United States according to Census Bureau numbers just released. via MySanAntonio.com: At a 6.6 percent growth rate, New Braunfels was No. 2 in the nation from July 2014 to July 2015, topping 70,000 in population. Georgetown, north of …
Heavy Rains Force Closure of New Braunfels’ Comal River
According to a recent post on the New Braunfels Police Department Facebook page, the Comal River has been closed to recreation until further notice: Due to heavy rains overnight, the Comal River is now closed to all recreation. As of this release, the Dry Comal Creek (which feeds the Comal River) is currently flowing at …
New Braunfels’ Landa Park to Undergo Major Changes, Public Input via Online Survey Sought
The City of New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department is conducting a master planning process for the beloved Landa Park and Arboretum. The design team will work to develop the plan through October of 2016 using a multi-faceted strategy, including collaboration with the Master Plan Steering Committee, a stakeholder group and the general public. Among …
Recent Rains Close Guadalupe River Recreation in New Braunfels – Comal River Unaffected
The rains this week have caused Canyon Lake to rise, and since New Braunfels and the surrounding area have been out of drought conditions, the lake is in need of letting some of that water flow on. Hence, the U.S Army Corp of Engineers has increased the release rate from the Canyon Dam to over …
New Braunfels Makes List of Coolest Suburbs – Features Local Downtown Spots
Well, New Braunfels, you’ve done it again – you’ve made another list. This time it was thrillist.com’s best suburbs in 35 of America’s cities. via thrillist.com: When we undertook this piece, we had a simple goal. Tell someone moving out of a particular city the coolest potential smaller community to live in nearby. In doing …
Extended Hours This Week For New Braunfels Resident River Passes
Passes available outside of normal business hours this Thursday. In January, New Braunfels City Council passed ordinance that would assess a $2 river access fee to all non-residents of New Braunfels on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The ordinance also stated that residents of New Braunfels would be waived of …