Comal County set to administer 5,000-second dose COVID-19 vaccines

Comal County and the City of New Braunfels continue their partnership vaccinating the public against COVID-19.

Five thousand second dose vaccines will be administered over the next two weeks.

The first clinic is happening on Wednesday, February 24, at the New Braunfels Convention Center from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm.  

“This clinic is for secon...

FM 306/Creekside Area Intersection Improvement

In an effort to improve the traffic flow in the FM 306/Creekside area, a new turn lane is under construction in New Braunfels. Motorists might not be familiar with this type of design, called displaced left-turn lane.

Here's how it works: When goi...

New Braunfels Utilities to Begin Street Light Maintenance Along IH-35 in New Braunfels

New Braunfels Utilities has contracted with the Levy Company to perform scheduled maintenance to the street lights along IH-35 and the access road from the York Creek exit in San Marcos to FM 1103 in Schertz. Motorists should plan for partial lane closure...

Hinman Island Road Closure - Nov 2020 to April 2021

Drivers should be aware Hinman Island Drive will be closed until the end of April 2021.

NBU’s contractor – Pesado Construction Company – for the N. Kuehler Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project (Package 2) will be closing Hinman Island Drive / Elizabeth Street until the end of April 2021.  

They will be wor...

West San Antonio St. Road Construction Requires Temporary One-Way Traffic Pattern

Construction continues on the San Antonio Street Utility and Street Maintenance Project and will soon require a portion of West San Antonio Street to begin a temporary one-way traffic pattern.

On November 2^nd, the portion of W. San Antonio St. from Krueger Ave. to Spur St. will only allow Eastbound traffic (from Krueger to Spur) for approximately 2 to 3 months, weather permitting.  Westbound traffic in that area will be detoured around...

Money Announces the 2020 Best Places to Live In The U.S

New Braunfels ranked 25th on the list.

Following its inaugural list of the Best Mortgage Lenders of 2020, Money - the digital destination for personal finance and news - announces its annual ranking of the Best Places to Live featuring 50 towns and cities where the economy, job growth, and hous...

Kerlick Lane Improvements Update

The asphalt repair phase of the Kerlick Lane Improvements Project will resume on Thursday, September 24, after a brief disruption due to unforeseen issues with subsurface utilities. Work is expected to take approximately two weeks, pending weather and oth...

Neighborhood Crime Watch the Focus of National Night Out 2020

When National Night Out began in 1984 the focus of the event was mostly symbolic.By turning on front porch lights and waving to neighbors, the goal of National Night Out was to get residents out of their homes in order to show a united front against crime

Over the years, that goal remains the same, but the event has expanded to include street closures for large block parties, potlucks, interactive games, live music, and visits from police officers, firefighters, and government officials.  &nbs...

City and County Urge Compliance with CDC Recommendations and Governor’s Executive Orders

The City of New Braunfels and Comal County are urging residents to continue following CDC and state health guidelines.

Over the last few weeks, Comal County has seen a reduction in positive COVID-19 cases being reported and the testing positivity rate has begun to decrease.  It’s those encouraging results in our community that make it more important tha...

Virtual Ceremony to be Held in Remembrance of Sept. 11 Anniversary

As the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks on New York and Washington D.C. approaches, the City of New Braunfels is inviting residents to participate in a virtual flag ceremony on Friday morning via the City's Facebook page.

 Beginning at approximately 7:40am (rain or shine), a joint Honor Guard made up of members from the New Braunfels Fire Department and the New Braunfels Police Department will begin the ceremony to post, raise, and lower the American flag to half-...

A Message From Mayor Brockman

regarding recent activity in relation to the New Braunfels "Trump Train."

"In recent days, New Braunfels has experienced divisiveness. Some members of our community have felt attacked, demoralized, misunderstood, and concerned. This is not the New Braunfels that I know and love. Our community is known for its caring and su...

Now Hiring - New Braunfels Police Department

NBPD is currently hiring Full-Time Police Officers, and we are accepting applications from both Certified and Non-Certified candidates.

First year starting annual base pay for certified police officers is $52,500.00 with a $3,000 sign-on and retention incentive (paid out in three $1,000 annual lump sum payments). {Please note: This benefit is for Certified Police Officer candidates only)A...