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Governor’s Order Requires Bars to Close and Other Businesses to Reduce Capacity in New Braunfels
On December 27, 2020, the City received notice from the Texas Department of State Health Services that due to our Trauma Service Area's high COVID-19 hospitalization rate, additional restrictions have been triggered including the closure of bars, reduced capacities to 50%, and the postponement of elective surgeries. READ MORE >>
DSHS COVID-19 Vaccine Information
The Texas Department of State Health Services has published a map showing all COVID-19 vaccine providers. Not all providers are vaccinating the public or people in priority groups. It is advised to contact the provider in advance to confirm vaccination location, that they have the vaccine on hand, and that you are eligible. Vaccines are available at no charge, regardless of insurance status. LEARN MORE >>
LOCAL UPDATES
- December 28, 2020 - Governor’s Order Requires Bars to Close and Other Businesses to Reduce Capacity in New Braunfels - Read More
- November 25, 2020 - City Receives Second Round of HUD Funding for COVID-19 Response - Read More
- October 18, 2020 - City Utilizing Portion of CARES Funding for Non-Profit Business Interruption Grant - Read More
- September 17, 2020 - City Approves Temporary Addition of Outdoor Dining - Read More
- September 4, 2020 - City and Chamber Remind Residents to Stay Socially Distant this Labor Day Weekend - Read More
- July 3, 2020 - Westside Community Center to Close Temporarily After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 - Read More
- June 26, 2020 - City Issues Update In Response To Governor’s Executive Order - Read More
- June 26, 2020 - City Publishes Highlights of Governor’s Order - Read More
January 5, 2021 - GRMC is reporting 37 hospitalized patients at this time. 7 day moving average for hospitalizations is 33 per day. Read More
ATTENTION AFFECTED BUSINESSES
If you own or operate a business that has been affected by the Coronavirus, we want you to know the City is here to help. We have published a list of available relief mechanisms and business resources on our website at www.nbtexas.org/businessresources
REQUEST PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
The City of New Braunfels has personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks, face shields, and gloves, available to local medical providers and health care facilities. Request supplies by clicking on the link - REQUEST PPE
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING PERMIT
The Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit is intended to help restaurants accommodate more customers while maintaining social distancing during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The permit allows restaurants to use up to 40% of their off-street parking spaces for temporary dining and to provide either a food vendor or mobile kitchen associated with the subject restaurant. - LEARN MORE
OUTDOOR EVENT REQUEST FORM
Outdoor events, celebrations, and other large outdoor gatherings with an estimated attendance of 10 or more, are permissible to hold in Texas. The mayor, as appropriate, in coordination with the local public health authority, must give approval to such an outdoor gathering or event prior to it being held. - SUBMIT EVENT APPLICATION