The Complete Count Committee was created to work in conjunction with the U.S. Census Bureau to raise awareness and drive local participation in the 2020 Census. Committee members span a wide array of representatives from local organizations in both the public and private sector.

New Braunfels City Council District 3 Councilmember Harry Bowers will host his quarterly citizen forum on Tuesday, September 10th, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the Tejas Room at City Hall. City Hall is located at 550 Landa Street. “Our main presentation will be: Then and now - The Oak Run Parkway corridor from Loop 337 to its terminus at Veramendi,” said Councilmember Bowers. “Greg Malatek, the City’s Director of Public Works, will be on hand to address the historical infrastructure planning (roadways, sidewalks, bike lanes, speed limits, traffic calming measures, etc.) for this area. In addition, improvements that have been made and improvements that are scheduled will be discussed.” Attendees will have the opportunity to share ideas and concerns about current and future infrastructure serving this corridor and Councilmember Bowers will also include updates available since his last forum and hold a general question and answer session.

The New Braunfels Police Department has teamed up with AACOG to bring quality training to the New Braunfels area. The Intermediate Crime Scene Search Course is designed to provide additional information on this subject area. This course is one of the seven courses required for Intermediate certification. This is a 4-day training course and students will be credited with 32 hours of TCOLE training credit upon successful completion.

On Wednesday, September 11th, in remembrance of the civilians, 343 firefighters and 60 police officers that perished in the World Trade Center attack, members of the New Braunfels Fire and Police Departments will hold a ceremony in downtown New Braunfels. Beginning at 7:35AM, the New Braunfels Fire and Police Departments Honor Guards will lead first responder personnel in a procession from the Central Fire Station (169 S. Hill Ave.) to the Main Plaza flag pole. The community is invited and welcomed to be a part of this event and may choose to walk with the procession or may congregate at Main Plaza. Citizens wishing to be a part of the procession are encouraged to meet at Central Fire Station by 7:30 a.m. or join the procession along the route, which will proceed from Hill Ave. to W. San Antonio St. and Main Plaza. At 7:46AM, commemorating when American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower, there will be a moment of silence and the Honor Guards will raise the American flag

New Braunfels residents are encouraged to attend and provide input at the sixth annual river recreation public input meeting on Wednesday, September 11th, at 6:00 p.m., at City Hall. City Hall is located at 550 Landa Street. In 2014, City Council appointed a River Advisory Committee to provide recommendations to them in river-related matters. This led to the establishment of an annual public input meeting giving citizens an opportunity to voice their thoughts and suggestions concerning City of New Braunfels river operations. During the meeting, City staff will provide a presentation on the 2019 river season, answer river-related questions and receive input. “This is a great opportunity for citizens to come and learn more about river operations in New Braunfels, as well as provide their ideas and feedback on the river recreation season,” said River Operations Manager Amy Niles.

Regular monthly meeting of the New Braunfels Downtown Board