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City Schedules Round of Meetings on the Land Development Ordinance

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, including a series of upcoming workshops...

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, including a series of upcoming workshops. 

The Land Development Ordinance pr...

City of New Braunfels Thanksgiving Holiday Closures

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 24th, and Friday, November 25th, 2022, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday...

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 24^th, and Friday, November 25^th, 2022, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. This includes: 

• City Hall
• Municipal Court
• The Public Library
• Parks & Recreation administr...

Three Arrested/Detained Following Vehicle Pursuit

On 11-12-22, at approximately 8:15pm, the New Braunfels Police Department was called to the 1500 block of Lahn Road for a report of shots fired...

On 11-12-22, at approximately 8:15pm, the New Braunfels Police Department was called to the 1500 block of Lahn Road for a report of shots fired. Responding officers arrived to find a number of spent casings in the middle of the roadway and were able to de...

New Braunfels Residents Invited to Honor Veterans at Downtown Parade & Ceremony

The City of New Braunfels is inviting residents to honor local veterans at this year’s Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony in downtown New Braunfels...

The City of New Braunfels is inviting residents to honor local veterans at this year’s Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony in downtown New Braunfels. The event is this Saturday, November 12^th, 2022, beginning at 9am. 

 Residents ar...

City Receives Triple Crown Award for Financial Reporting for Second Year in a Row

The City of New Braunfels was once again recognized with the Triple Crown Award for FY 2020 from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)...

The City of New Braunfels was once again recognized with the Triple Crown Award for FY 2020 from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This organization advances excellence in government finance by providing b...

City of New Braunfels Veterans Day Holiday Closures

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Friday, November 11th, 2022, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday...

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Friday, November 11^th, 2022, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. This includes: 

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

Sales Tax Received for August

The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall decrease of approximately $72,863 or 1.9% in sales taxes received in October (for the month of August) compared to the same month last year..

The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall decrease of approximately $72,863 or 1.9% in sales taxes received in October (for the month of August) compared to the same month last year.  When the various adjustments to the monthly payment a...

Suspect Arrested Again in Trafficking of Persons Investigation

A second arrest of the same suspect has been made in an ongoing Trafficking of Persons investigation...

A second arrest of the same suspect has been made in an ongoing Trafficking of Persons investigation. The suspect, who was previously arrested last Friday (10-21-22) for Trafficking of Persons, has been arrested again after Detectives with the New Braunfe...

City Hosting Drainage Area Master Plan Public Meeting

The City of New Braunfels Transportation & Capital Improvements Department is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022, in order to provide information to residents on the Drainage Area Master Plan...

The City of New Braunfels Transportation & Capital Improvements Department is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, November 3^rd, 2022, in order to provide information to residents on the Drainage Area Master Plan. During that meeting, residents will ...

Trafficking of Persons Arrest and Investigation

The New Braunfels Police Department has secured the arrest of a Spring Branch man on a charge of Trafficking of Persons (Texas Penal Code 20A.02), a first degree felony...

The New Braunfels Police Department has secured the arrest of a Spring Branch man on a charge of Trafficking of Persons (Texas Penal Code 20A.02), a first degree felony. Based on evidence collected by the New Braunfels Police Department Criminal Investiga...

Downtown Holiday Lighting and Santa’s Arrival

Main Plaza in downtown New Braunfels will once again play host to the official kickoff of the holiday season when thousands of twinkling lights are turned on and Santa makes his arrival in New Braunfels!

Main Plaza in downtown New Braunfels will once again play host to the official kickoff of the holiday season when thousands of twinkling lights are turned on and Santa makes his arrival in New Braunfels!

The annual downtown lighting event is set for Friday...

Sales Tax Received for July

The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall decrease of approximately $278,978 or 6.8% in sales taxes received in September (for the month of July) compared to the same month last year...

The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall decrease of approximately $278,978 or 6.8% 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 ...

NBPD Detains Juvenile Suspect in Connection with NBHS Lockdown Incident

The New Braunfels Police Department has identified and detained a suspect in connection with the September 8th lockdown of New Braunfels High School...

The New Braunfels Police Department has identified and detained a suspect in connection with the September 8^th lockdown of New Braunfels High School. The lockdown was prompted by a tip that that there was a person on campus with a firearm. The nature of t...

Bond Advisory Committee Meets to Continue Proposed Project Review Process

Following a series of public input meetings held over the summer on the preliminary designs for proposed projects being considered for a possible May 2023 bond election, the Bond Advisory Committee will meet again to continue the process of narrowing...

Following a series of public input meetings held over the summer on the preliminary designs for proposed projects being considered for a possible May 2023 bond election, the Bond Advisory Committee will meet again to continue the process of narrowing down...

City of New Braunfels Comal County Fair Day Holiday Closures

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Friday, September 23rd, 2022, in observance of the Comal County Fair Day holiday...

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Friday, September 23^rd, 2022, in observance of the Comal County Fair Day holiday. This includes: 

• City Hall
• Municipal Court
• The Public Library (which will also be closed on Saturday 09/24 and S...

Open House Public Meeting Set for Castell Avenue Corridor Redesign Plan

The process for the Castell Avenue Corridor Redesign continues, with an open house public meeting scheduled so that the community can review the proposed preliminary street designs and provide input and feedback on the conceptual plans...

The process for the Castell Avenue Corridor Redesign continues, with an open house public meeting scheduled so that the community can review the proposed preliminary street designs and provide input and feedback on the conceptual plans. This initiative is...

Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatality Traffic Accident

On September 7, 2022, at approximately 8:45pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the area of State Highway 46 South at Krause Lane for a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic accident...

On September 7, 2022, at approximately 8:45pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the area of State Highway 46 South at Krause Lane for a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic accident.

Officers...

Two Upcoming Hiring Events Seek City Solid Waste Operators

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

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

City of New Braunfels Now Accepting Arts & Heritage Grant Applications

The City of New Braunfels is now accepting applications from tax exempt, non-profit arts and heritage organizations for funds collected through the local Hotel Occupancy Tax...

The City of New Braunfels is now accepting applications from tax exempt, non-profit arts and heritage organizations for funds collected through the local Hotel Occupancy Tax.  By law, the proceeds generated by that tax must be used to advertise a...

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

On Sunday, September 11th, 2022, the City of New Braunfels will hold a ceremony marking the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on New York City, Washington D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, that killed 2,977 people, including...

On Sunday, September 11^th, 2022, the City of New Braunfels will hold a ceremony marking the anniversary of the September 11^th terrorist attacks on New York City, Washington D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, that killed 2,977 people, including ...

Commemorative Bricks Now Available for New Braunfels Veteran’s Memorial

Ahead of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, the City of New Braunfels is making commemorative bricks available as a lasting tribute that will forever recognize a veteran’s service to our country...

Ahead of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, the City of New Braunfels is making commemorative bricks available as a lasting tribute that will forever recognize a veteran’s service to our country. Those bricks are now available for purchase and p...

City of New Braunfels Labor Day Holiday Closures

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Monday, September 5th, 2022, in observance of the Labor Day holiday...

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Monday, September 5^th, 2022, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. This includes: 

• City Hall
• Municipal Court
• The Public Library
• Parks & Recreation administrative offices
• Das Rec
• The Fischer ...

Sales Tax Received for May

The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall decrease of approximately $33,000 or 0.8% in sales taxes received in August (for the month of June) compared to the same month last year...

The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall decrease of approximately $33,000 or 0.8% 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 ...

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 now being accepted for the City boards and commissions that have Fall appointments. Applications are due by September 30^th, 2022, and appointments under the Fall term will end November 30^th each year, with the new appointment beginning on...

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...

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 ...

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.&...

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...