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City Council Approves Klein Road Repair Contract

New Braunfels City Council has approved a plan that will immediately begin pavement repairs on Klein Road, from Walnut Avenue to FM 1044...

New Braunfels City Council has approved a plan that will immediately begin pavement repairs on Klein Road, from Walnut Avenue to FM 1044. The nearly $2.5 million contract with Lone Star Paving includes a $200,000 contingency and addresses repairs needed f...

Sales Tax Received for May

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...

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...

Public Input Sought on Proposed 2023 Bond Projects

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...

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...

City of New Braunfels Launches New Website with New Domain Name

After a more than year-long effort, the City of New Braunfels has launched its new website under the new domain www.newbraunfels.gov...

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, streamlined navigation, and a new tool for residents to use to ...

NBPD Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests for Indecent Exposure

Over the last month, 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...

Over the last month, 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 ...

Burglary and Evading Ends in Fatal Traffic Accident

On today’s date (07-08-2022), at approximately 2:05am, the New Braunfels Police Department was dispatched to the Rivertree subdivision for multiple Burglaries of Motor Vehicles in progress...

On today’s date (07-08-2022), at approximately 2:05am, 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. Witnesses...

District 6 Coffee with Your Council Set for July 14th at Fire Station #5

The next Coffee with Your Council event is set for Thursday, July 14th, 2022, at 9 a.m. at Fire Station #5, located at 1250 West County Line Rd...

The next Coffee with Your Council event is set for Thursday, July 14^th, 2022, at 9 a.m. at Fire Station #5, located at 1250 West County Line Rd. Coffee with Your Council gives residents from across the city a chance to meet with members of City Council, a...

Input Sought on City’s Street Maintenance Plan Through Online Feedback and Upcoming Public Forum

Each year the City of New Braunfels budget allocates funds for street maintenance projects to be completed throughout the next fiscal year...

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 2022/2023 budget cycle, the City’s Public Works Department is seeking...

Drowning Investigation on Guadalupe River

On today’s date (07/04/22), at approximately 5:35pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 1400 block of Gruene Road along the Guadalupe River...

On today’s date (07/04/22), at approximately 5:35pm, 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.

First respo...

Check Presentation Set for Brauntex Theatre Renovation Grant

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...

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...

New Braunfels Main Plaza to Join National Register of Historic Places

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, 2022...

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 4^th, 2022.

The National Historical Commission, in association with the Texas Historical Commission, wil...

City of New Braunfels Fourth of July Holiday Closures

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Monday, July 4th, 2022, in observance of the Independence Day holiday...

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Monday, July 4^th, 2022, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. This includes: 

• City Hall
• Municipal Court
• The Public Library
• Parks & Recreation administrative offices
• Solid Waste and R...

City Hosting Roadway Impact Fee Public Meeting

The City of New Braunfels Transportation & Capital Improvements Department is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022, in order to provide information to the community on potential collected fee changes associated with the ...

The City of New Braunfels Transportation & Capital Improvements Department is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, June 23^rd, 2022, in order to provide information to the community on potential collected fee changes associated with the Roadway Impact...

Sales Tax Received for April

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), compared to the same month last year...

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), compared to the same month last year.  When the various adjustments to the monthly payment are...

New Braunfels’ Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular

The annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular returns to the skies over Landa Park this Independence Day...

The annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular returns to the skies over Landa Park this Independence Day, starting at approximately 9:15pm on Monday, July 4^th, 2022, and longtime partner H-E-B is returning as a sponsor for this year’s event.&a...

City of New Braunfels Juneteenth Holiday Closures

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday...

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. This includes: 

• City Hall
• Municipal Court
• The Public Library
• Parks & Recreation administrative offices
• Solid Waste and Recyclin...

District 5 Coffee with Your Council Set for June 2nd in Cypress Bend Park

The next Coffee with Your Council event is set for Thursday, June 2nd, 2022, at 9 a.m. at Cypress Bend Park....

The next Coffee with Your Council event is set for Thursday, June 2^nd, 2022, at 9 a.m. at Cypress Bend Park. Coffee with Your Council gives residents from across the city a chance to meet with members of City Council, as well as City Staff, in an informal...

City of New Braunfels Memorial Day Holiday Closures

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Monday, May 30th, 2022, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday...

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Monday, May 30^th, 2022, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. This includes: 

• City Hall
• Municipal Court
• The Public Library
• Parks & Recreation administrative offices
• The Fischer Park Natu...

Runoff Election Set for District 1 City Council Seat

City Council elections for the District 1 seat and the District 2 seat took place on Saturday, May 7th, 2022...

City Council elections for the District 1 seat and the District 2 seat took place on Saturday, May 7^th, 2022.

In District 2, Christopher Willis secured the seat with 82% of the vote and will be sworn in at the regular City Council meeting on May 23.

In Dist...

Drowning Investigation on Guadalupe River

On May 14, 2022, at approximately 6:05pm, New Braunfels Police and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the banks of the Guadalupe River...

On May 14, 2022, at approximately 6:05pm, 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.

First responders arrived to find that...

City Opens Applications for American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funding for Local Non-Profit Agencies

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...

City Continues Seeking Feedback on Code Assessment Report

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...

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. The Land Development Ordinance project, or LDO, is a year and a half long effort to ...

Seasonal Employment Shortage Prompts City to Prioritize Summer Programs

Like many organizations nationwide, the City of New Braunfels is experiencing difficulties in hiring, particularly for seasonal positions like lifeguards, camp counselors, and park rangers...

Like many organizations nationwide, the City of New Braunfels is experiencing difficulties in hiring, particularly for seasonal positions like lifeguards, camp counselors, and park rangers. Those continued shortages are now prompting the City to prioritiz...

Seasonal Employment Shortage Prompts City to Prioritize Summer Programs

Like many organizations nationwide, the City of New Braunfels is experiencing difficulties in hiring, particularly for seasonal positions like lifeguards, camp counselors, and park rangers...

Like many organizations nationwide, the City of New Braunfels is experiencing difficulties in hiring, particularly for seasonal positions like lifeguards, camp counselors, and park rangers. Those continued shortages are now prompting the City to prioritiz...

Union Pacific Repairs Prompt Emergency Closure of San Antonio St. Railroad Crossing

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. crossing...

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. crossing.

In order to perform emergency repairs to the crossing, Union Pacific will temporarily close Sa...

City Expands Lifeguard Hiring to Include 15 Year Olds – Hiring Event Set for April 30th

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...

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. Additionally, an On-The-Spot Hiring Event will be held on ...

Wein and Saengerfest Returns to Downtown New Braunfels May 7th

The 19th Annual Wein and Saengerfest celebration returns to downtown New Braunfels on Saturday, May 7th, 2022...

The 19^th Annual Wein and Saengerfest celebration returns to downtown New Braunfels on Saturday, May 7^th, 2022. Local residents and visitors are invited to wander the shops of historic downtown New Braunfels while listening to live music, sampling wine and...

Fischer Park Playgrounds Temporarily Closed April 18 – May 9

The large and small playground structures at Fischer Park will be temporarily closed from April 18th – May 9th...

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 City’s contractor, Fun Abounds, will be re...

2022 New Braunfels Community Survey Now Available Online

The open participation portion of the 2022 New Braunfels Community Survey is now available online.

Citizens are asked to provide feedback on quality of life, livability in the community, economic health, safety, transportation, and City services such as police, fire, roads, parks, libraries, and other government functions. The survey is open to all res...

City of New Braunfels Founders Day Holiday Closures

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Friday, April 15, 2022, in observance of the Founders Day holiday.

This includes:

• City Hall
• Municipal Court
• The Public Library
• Parks & Recreation administrative offices
• The Fischer Park Nature Center
• Solid Waste and Recycling administrative offices
• The Westside Community Center

There are no changes to residential and commerc...

Applications Now Available for Downtown TIRZ Board

Applications are now available for those willing to serve on the Advisory Board for the city’s third Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ)...

Applications are now available for those willing to serve on the Advisory Board for the city’s third Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). In 2021, New Braunfels City Council approved the creation of TIRZ #3, which encompasses downtown New Bra...

New Braunfels Joins National Challenge for Water Conservation

New Braunfels Mayor Rusty Brockman is joining other mayors from across the country in the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation...

(New Braunfels, TX – March 29, 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...

New Braunfels Kicks Off Citywide Mobile Data Collection Project for City Streets

The City of New Braunfels has kicked off a project to inventory the condition of all roads maintained by the City.

To accomplish this, the City retained the services of Roadway Asset Services, LLC (RAS) based out of Austin. RAS is a nationwide firm and provides professional asset management and mobile data collection services to local and state government agencies. &a...

Ruy Lozano Selected as City of New Braunfels Fire Chief

The City of New Braunfels is announcing the selection of Ruy Lozano as the new Fire Chief for the New Braunfels Fire Department.

Lozano’s selection comes following a nationwide search by the City, assisted by Strategic Government Resources (SGR), an executive recruitment firm based in Keller, Texas. A field of 34 candidates was narrowed down to two finalists who visited N...

New Braunfels Community Survey Hits Local Mailboxes this Week

The New Braunfels Community Survey begins this week with 6,000 residents set to receive an invitation by postal mail to complete the survey.

New Braunfels has completed this survey five previous times – in 2012, 2014, 2017, and 2019. 

This scientific survey is part of the National Community Survey, which is developed and provided by the National Research Center at Polco and t...

City of New Braunfels Announces Fire Chief Finalists

After a nationwide search, the City of New Braunfels has announced that two finalists have been selected in the search for a Fire Chief.

The City was assisted in this search by Strategic Government Resources (SGR), an executive recruitment firm based in Keller, Texas, which conducted an extensive search that resulted in an impressive pool of diverse and qualified candidates.  

&...

Bond Advisory Committee Seeking Public Input on Proposed Projects

The City of New Braunfels Bond Advisory Committee will hold a public input meeting on Monday, March 7th, 2022, at 6:00pm at the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center.

This meeting is an opportunity for the Committee to gather feedback from residents on the proposed projects under consideration, or to request other projects, in a proposed bond election in 2023.  

The Bond Advisory Committee is tasked with identi...

Applications Now Underway for City Boards and Commissions with Spring Appointments

Applications are now being accepted for the City boards and commissions that have Spring appointments.

Applications are due by March 31^st, 2022, and appointments under the Spring term will end May 31^steach year, with the new appointment beginning on June 1^st.  Here are the committees that are currently accepting applications:

• Airport Advisory Board...

City of New Braunfels Continues Most Winter Weather Closures on Friday

Continuing winter weather conditions across South Central Texas have prompted the City of New Braunfels to continue closures of many city facilities on Friday (02/04).

Forecasters with the National Weather Service expect freezing conditions to continue overnight Thursday into Friday, creating the potential for icy conditions on some roads and bridges in the area. Gusty winds overnight tonight will also lead to wind chil...

New Braunfels Prepares for Winter Weather – Non-Essential City Facilities to Close on Thursday

An increasing confidence for winter weather conditions across South Central Texas has led the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Storm Warning for Comal County, including the City of New Braunfels.

Forecasters are predicting bitterly cold temperatures through Saturday with the possibility of as much as a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation on Thursday. In preparation for these winter weather conditions, the City of New Braunfels is taking several...

Survey Deadline Approaching for City’s Unified Development Code Project

The deadline for the first of several surveys in the City of New Braunfels’ Unified Development Code Project is approaching, with the last day to take the survey set for January 31st, 2022.

Residents are invited to participate in this public process that will consolidate and streamline the various rules and regulations property owners follow when developing or building on their property. Branded as the Land Development Ordinance (LDO), this ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Closures

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

This includes: 

• City Hall
• Municipal Court
• The Public Library
• Parks & Recreation administrative offices
• The Fischer Park Nature Center
• Solid Waste and Recycling administrative offices
• The City Recycling Center
• The Westside Community Center

Please note:...

Curative Temporarily Closes COVID-19 Testing Site at New Braunfels City Hall

On Wednesday, January 5th, 2022, Curative Labs informed the City of New Braunfels that the COVID-19 testing site located in the parking lot of City Hall will close temporarily, effective immediately and until further notice.

COVID-19 testing is still available at many locations in New Braunfels including doctor’s offices and local pharmacies.  

The City signed a contract with Curative Labs in April 2021 to provide free testing in the parking lot of City Hall...

Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Closures

Here’s a look at the holiday schedule for city facilities and operations.

Many City of New Braunfels facilities, including City Hall, Municipal Court, the Library, Parks & Recreation administrative offices, Solid Waste and Recycling administrative offices, the City Recycle Center, and the Westside Community Center will be c...

City Kicks Off Unified Development Code

The City of New Braunfels has launched an update to the city’s land development-related ordinances, a process that will consolidate and streamline the various rules and regulations property owners follow when developing or building on their property.

Branded as the Land Development Ordinance (LDO), this update was a recommendation from residents coming out of the 2018 Envision New Braunfels Comprehensive Plan and will consolidate four land development-related ordinances into a unified code. Those four...

City Selects Sandy Paulos as Director of Finance

The City of New Braunfels is announcing the selection of Sandy Paulos as the City’s next Director of Finance...

The City of New Braunfels is announcing the selection of Sandy Paulos as the City’s next Director of Finance. Paulos, who has been the Assistant Director of Finance since 2018, takes over the position for Jared Werner, who was recently promoted ...

Sales Tax Received for September

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...

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.  When the various adjustments to the monthly pay...

Thanksgiving Holiday Closures

Here’s a look at the holiday schedule for city facilities and operations

Many City of New Braunfels facilities, including City Hall, Municipal Court, the Library, Parks & Recreation administrative offices, Solid Waste and Recycling administrative offices, the City Recycle Center, and the Westside Community Center will be c...

Wassailfest Returns to Downtown New Braunfels

The City of New Braunfels is excited to once again partner with the New Braunfels Downtown Association for the return of Wassailfest!

The annual event is set for December 2^nd, 2021, in downtown from 6pm to 8:45pm, followed by a free concert from 8:45pm to 10pm hosted by the New Braunfels Jaycees.

Beyond the traditional Wassailstops, this year’s event will feature non-profit foo...

City Selects Next Assistant City Manager and Creates Department of Transportation and Capital Improv

The City of New Braunfels is announcing the selection of Jared Werner as the City’s newest Assistant City Manager and Garry Ford as the Director of the newly created Transportation and Capital Improvements Department.

Werner is replacing Kristi Aday, who left her position after nearly eight years with the City to move to Plainview, Texas, to be closer to family.

Werner began his career with the City in 2007 when he served as an intern in the Parks and Recreation Departm...

Downtown Holiday Lighting and Santa’s Arrival

Thousands of twinkling lights will once again light up the Main Plaza of downtown New Braunfels as we head into the holiday season!

The official downtown lighting event is set for Friday, November 19^th, 2021, and is made possible thanks to the longstanding partnerships between the City of New Braunfels, Comal County, New Braunfels Utilities, the New Braunfels Downtown Association, and...

Open House Meeting Scheduled for Goodwin Lane/Conrads Lane Improvement Project

The City of New Braunfels has scheduled an open house-style public meeting to inform residents about the upcoming Goodwin Lane/Conrads Lane Improvement Project,

which was approved by voters during the 2019 Bond Election. This come-and-go Open House meeting to learn more about this project is set for November 15^th, 2021, from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the NBU Service Center located at 355 FM 306.

This $21.4 million project...

City Announces Departure of Kristi Aday as Assistant City Manager

The City of New Braunfels is announcing the departure of Assistant City Manager Kristi Aday, which ends her nearly 8 year tenure with the City.

Aday shared the news with New Braunfels City Council and City employees in mid-October, announcing that she would be leaving New Braunfels to move back to her hometown of Plainview, Texas, where she will be near her family.

During her time in New Braunfels...

New Braunfels Downtown Spooktacular Returns with Trick-or-Treating and Virtual Costume Contest

The New Braunfels Downtown Spooktacular returns this year, offering safe Trick-or-Treating for kids and a virtual Costume Contest for all ages!

This year’s event will be held on Thursday, October 28^th, 2021, from 5pm to 6:30pm on the streets of downtown New Braunfels. More than a dozen downtown businesses, as well as the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Departm...

Fischer Park Selected as a Winner of 2021 Niagara Perk Your Park Contest

Fischer Park in New Braunfels has been selected as one of two winning projects in the 2021 Niagara Perk Your Park Contest from Niagara Bottling in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

The Perk Your Park Contest is part of the Niagara Perk Your Park Project, an initiative that focuses on park and community space revitalization across the country. The improvements to Fischer Park will allow the general public direct access to the park&am...

City Seeks Public Input on Capital Improvement Plan Through Online Survey

The City of New Braunfels is seeking input from the public on projects they would like included in the city’s next Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

,which guides the city’s priorities on which infrastructure projects to undertake in the coming years. Used as a planning tool and budget document, the CIP outlines the City’s plan to design and build new facilities and infrastructure ...

UPDATE: Access to Recreation on Comal River Reopens

Effective immediately (10-16-21), access to the Comal River in New Braunfels for recreation is open.

As of this release, the Comal River flow is at approximately 320cfs. Debris has been cleaned up by city staff and the clarity of the water on the Comal River is returning to normal. However, river-goers should still be cautious about debris that may not b...

UPDATE: Access to Recreation on Comal River Remains Closed – Guadalupe River Access Reopens

Due to the ongoing cleanup of debris from recent thunderstorms, access to the Comal River in New Braunfels remains closed.

As of this release, the Comal River flow is at approximately 400cfs and water clarity remains poor. City staff have been working throughout the day to clean up debris like tree branches, mud, rocks, and other items that washed downstream. River access to ...

Temporary Closure of Access to Comal River and Guadalupe River in New Braunfels

Effective immediately by order of the Chief of Police, access to the Comal River in New Braunfels and the portion of the Guadalupe River inside the city limits of New Braunfels is temporarily closed...

Heavy rains have caused an increased flow of water in the Comal River, with the current river flow (as of this release) measuring 3680cfs, with poor water clarity, swift moving water, and debris.

Additionally, the heavy rains have also caused an increased ...

City Seeking Applications for 2023 Bond Advisory Committee

The City of New Braunfels is seeking members of the public to serve on the 2023 Bond Advisory Committee (BAC).

This 24-member committee will work with City Administration, Finance, and Public Works staff to provide City Council with a prioritized list of projects to be considered for a proposed Bond Election in May of 2023. 

The Committee will feature:

• A no...

New Braunfels Celebrates Community Arbor Day

The New Braunfels Community Arbor Day for 2021 is set for Saturday, October 16th, 2021, from 9am until 12pm, along Playground Drive in Landa Park.

The event features activities for kids and information booths related to native plants, recycling, and watershed development, as well as giveaways, including the popular free tree giveaway. 

The New Braunfels Native Plant Society, the New Braunfel...

New Braunfels City University Now Accepting Applications

Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 class of New Braunfels City University, a no-cost program that gives citizens a first-hand look at the inner workings of their city government.

City University (also called City U.) is designed to encourage participants to be well-informed in the hopes of increasing their involvement on city committees. Since its inception, City University alumni have gone on to serve on numerous city boards and ...

City Seeking Applications for Redistricting Committee

Following the release of the 2020 U.S. Census data, the City of New Braunfels has begun work on redistricting

, a process which uses the community’s changing demographics to reconfigure City Councilmember district boundaries.

To involve the community in the redistricting process, New Braunfels City Council is forming a Redistricting Committee t...

Fire Chief Patrick O’Connell Announces Retirement

After 28 years in public service, City of New Braunfels Fire Chief Patrick O’Connell has announced his retirement from the New Braunfels Fire Department.

O’Connell began his firefighting career in 1993 in Marlin, Texas. He joined the New Braunfels Fire Department in 2005 and was named Fire Chief in September 2019. During his 16 years with the NBFD, O’Connell served in several positions ...

Sales Tax Received for July

The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall increase of approximately $1,001,042 or 32.1% in sales taxes received in September

(for the month of July) compared to the same month last year.  When the various adjustments to the monthly payment are removed, net July sales tax collections increased by approximately 34.5%.  

“With the release of the July fig...

City Councilmember Harry Bowers to Hold Quarterly District 3 Citizen Forum

Harry Bowers, the District 3 representative on New Braunfels City Council, will host a quarterly citizen forum on Wednesday, September 29th at 6pm

in the Tejas Room of New Braunfels City Hall, located at 550 Landa St.

The forum will begin with comments from Councilmember Bowers, followed by updates on several city projects including the Mission Hill Park project, the construction of Fire Stations 2 &...

Comal County Fair Day Holiday Closures

Here’s a look at the holiday weekend schedule for city facilities and operations

Many City of New Braunfels facilities, including City Hall, Municipal Court, the Library, Parks & Recreation administrative offices, Solid Waste and Recycling administrative offices, the City Recycle Center, and the Westside Community Center will be c...

Fire Department to Hold Series of Strategic Plan Public Input Meetings

The Fire Department is in the midst of creating a Strategic Plan that will clearly define the mission and goals of the department while also developing a guide for continued excellent service for the New Braunfels community over the next five years.

Part of the process in creating that Strategic Plan is gathering input from the community about the services currently provided by the Fire Department, and what citizen expectations are for services going forward. So, a series of open house public input m...

Applications Now Underway for City Boards and Commissions with Fall Appointments

Applications are now being accepted for the City boards and commissions that have Fall appointments.

Applications are due by September 30^th, 2021, and appointments under the Fall term will end November 30^th each year, with the new appointment beginning on December 1^st.  Here are the committees that are currently accepting applications:

• Animal Ser...

New Braunfels City Council to Hold Workshop on Redistricting

With redistricting now on the horizon based on the data collected by the 2020 U.S. Census,

New Braunfels City Council will hold a workshop in order to get an overview on the redistricting process. The workshop, scheduled for Monday, September 13^th at 4:00pm at New Braunfels City Hall (550 Landa St.), will give City Council and the general publi...

New Braunfels Returns to Standard Participation Options at Public Meetings

The City of New Braunfels will no longer offer video conference options (such as Zoom) for public meetings effective September 10th, 2021.

Due to a variety of factors, including diminishing public participation, a strain on staff resources, and aligning with Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s recent decision to return to normal Open Meetings Act regulations, the City of New Braunfels wil...

Public Input Meeting for Alligator Creek Trail Preliminary Design

The City of New Braunfels will be hosting a public input meeting to go over the preliminary designs for the proposed Alligator Creek Trail...

The City of New Braunfels will be hosting a public input meeting to go over the preliminary designs for the proposed Alligator Creek Trail. That meeting is set for September 15^th, 2021, from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the NBU Service Center located at 355 FM 306.&...

New Braunfels’ Fischer Park Selected for 2021 Niagara Perk Your Park Contest

Fischer Park in New Braunfels has been selected as one of six projects in the 2021 Niagara Perk Your Park Contest from Niagara Bottling, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

The Perk Your Park Contest is part of the Niagara Perk Your Park Project, an initiative that focuses on park and community space revitalization across the country. To encourage public engagement with these new spaces, improvements will include things like...

Labor Day Holiday Closures

Here’s a look at the holiday weekend schedule for city facilities and operations.

Many City of New Braunfels facilities, including City Hall, Municipal Court, the Library, Parks & Recreation administrative offices, Solid Waste and Recycling administrative offices, the City Recycle Center, and the Westside Community Center will be c...

City to Hold Main Plaza Ceremony Marking 20th Anniversary of September 11 Terrorist Attacks

On Saturday, September 11th, 2021, the City of New Braunfels will join cities across the nation that are holding ceremonies marking the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks

on New York City, Washington D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, that killed 2,977 people, including 343 firefighters and 60 police officers.  

The local event will begin at 7:35am and will feature members of the New Braunfels Fire Department and...

Volunteers Sought for 5th Annual Dos Rios Watershed Cleanup

Volunteers are needed for the 5th annual Dos Rios Watershed Cleanup Event scheduled for Saturday, October 2nd.

This year’s event will be a return to the original single-day cleanup format from previous years, while still being mindful of public health. Registration for the event will be held the morning of the event from 8:30am to 10:00am at the Headwate...

Prince Solms Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Project Scheduled

The tennis courts at Prince Solms Park, located at 100 Liebscher Drive, will temporarily close for approximately 10 days so that the courts can be repaired and resurfaced.

The tennis courts at Prince Solms Park, located at 100 Liebscher Drive, will temporarily close for approximately 10 days so that the courts can be repaired and resurfaced.

The closure is expected from Tuesday, September 7^th through Friday, September 17^th, ...

Sales Tax Received for June

The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall increase of approximately $762,000 or 22.7% 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 removed, net June sales tax collections increased by approximately 22.2%.  

“With the release of the June figures, sales taxes through the first nine months of the fiscal year (Octo...

New Braunfels Public Library Hosting Communitywide Reading Event

The New Braunfels Public Library is encouraging residents to “Know Your Neighbor” through their first-ever Community Read program in the months of September and October.

The program will bring the community together through the shared experience of reading the same books and participating in activities and guided conversations centered around the common theme.

Following the successful Read Across Texas campaign by the Texa...

Registration Underway for National Night Out 2021

This year’s National Night Out in Texas is set for the evening of Tuesday, October 5th, 2021, and registration for that event in New Braunfels is now underway.

While National Night Out happens in August for much of the nation, there are several states, including Texas, that wait for slightly cooler temperatures to hold their National Night Out events.  

National Night Out began in 1984 and, at the time, ...

City Boards and Commissions Undergo Appointment Schedule Realignment

The City of New Braunfels is reorganizing the schedule used by City Council to appoint new members to the 31 boards and commissions that advise them on a variety of topics.

Under the current system, City Council appoints members to those committees at various times throughout the year. Under the revised system, City Council will appoint members twice a year, with a slate of appointments in the Spring and another in the Fall....

Curative Labs Will Temporarily Close COVID Testing at City Hall

On Friday, August 13, Curative Labs informed the City of New Braunfels that the COVID-19 testing site located in the parking lot of City Hall will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, August 16.

COVID-19 testing is still available at many locations in New Braunfels including doctor’s offices and local pharmacies.

The City signed a contract with Curative Labs in April 2021 to provide free testing in the parking lot of City Hall, located a...

Hiring Event Seeks City Solid Waste Operators & Refuse Collectors

The City of New Braunfels is seeking qualified applicants to join the Solid Waste and Recycling Division team, and a hiring event has been set to interview applicants and immediately hire for a number of vehicle operator and refuse collector positions.

The hiring event is set for Friday, August 27^th, 2021, from 9am to 2pm at the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center, located at 375 South Castell Avenue.  

Available positions include:

Solid Waste Operator: $17.00 per hour minimum (may...

City Councilmember Lawrence Spradley to Hold District 4 Citizen Forum

Councilmember Lawrence Spradley, the District 4 representative on New Braunfels City Council, will host a citizen forum on Wednesday, Aug. 25th, from 6:00 to 7:00pm at Gruene United Methodist Church, located at 2629 E. Common St.

The forum will begin with comments from Councilmember Spradley followed by updates on a number of city projects including the City’s Street Maintenance Program, Alligator Creek Trail, current and planned capital improvement projects like Fire St...

Public Input Meeting for Preliminary Design of Waterway Lane Extension Project

The City of New Braunfels will host a public input meeting to go over the preliminary design for the proposed extension of Waterway Lane, from Gruene Road to Common Street.

The public meeting is set for Tuesday, Aug. 17^th, 2021, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Mission & Outreach Building of Gruene United Methodist Church, located at 2629 E. Common Street.

The extension of Waterway Lane is being proposed in ...

NBFD Now Offering Free Year-Round Medication Disposal Program

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...

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 program, which uses the SUDS ...

City of New Braunfels Recognized with Triple Crown Award for Financial Reporting

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)...

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...

UPDATE: Comal River Reopens for Recreation

Effective at 9am today (05-20-21), the Comal River in New Braunfels will reopen for all recreation...

Effective at 9am today (05-20-21), the Comal River in New Braunfels will reopen for all recreation. As of this release, 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...

New Braunfels Public Library Recognized for Outstanding Service

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...

Governor’s Order Requires Bars to Close and Other Businesses to Reduce Capacity in New Braunfels

On December 27, 2020, Mayor Rusty Brockman received notice from the Texas Department of State Health Services that Trauma Service Area P, which includes the City of New Braunfels...

On December 27, 2020, Mayor Rusty Brockman received notice from the Texas Department of State Health Services that Trauma Service Area P, which includes the City of New Braunfels, now meets the definition of an area with a high COVID-19 hospitalization ra...