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Posted on: September 20, 2023

City of New Braunfels Comal County Fair Day Holiday Closures

Fair Day Holiday Closures

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Friday, September 29th, 2023, in observance of the Comal County Fair Day holiday. This includes: 

  • City Hall
  • Municipal Court
  • Both the Main Branch and the Westside Branch of the Public Library. P...
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Media Releases
Posted on: September 13, 2023

Planning and Development Services Lobby Temporarily Closed for Renovations

Planning and Development Services Lobby Temporarily Closed for Renovations

The City of New Braunfels Planning and Development Services lobby, located at New Braunfels City Hall, is temporarily closed for renovations. Despite that closure, Planning and Development Services employees are still available to assist customers at the ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: September 13, 2023

Rabies Vaccination Ordinance Amended to Include 1-year and 3-year Vaccinations

Rabies Vaccination Ordinance Amended to Include 1-year and 3-year Vaccinations

At their meeting on Monday, September 11th, 2023, New Braunfels City Council approved changes to the City’s rabies vaccination ordinance that increases the period required between vaccinations.

The ordinance revisions come following a July 2023 r...

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Media Releases
Posted on: September 12, 2023

City Councilmember Andres Campos to Host District 1 Citizen Forum

City Councilmember Andres Campos to Host District 1 Citizen Forum

Councilmember Andres Campos, the District 1 representative on New Braunfels City Council, will host a citizen forum on Wednesday, September 20th, at 6pm at the newly opened Westside Branch of the New Braunfels Public Library.

The forum will begin with comm...

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Media Releases
Posted on: September 12, 2023

Meet the Trucks Event in Landa Park Sept. 23rd

Meet the Trucks!

New Braunfels residents are invited to get an up close look at the essential vehicles that power our city at the Meet the Trucks event, happening Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 in Landa Park. 

Meet the Trucks is a free, family event where kids and...

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Media Releases
Posted on: August 30, 2023

City Seeking Proposals for Management of Landa Park Paddle Boats and Mini Golf

Landa Park Attractions Seeking Proposals for Management

The City of New Braunfels is seeking proposals from those interested in managing two popular Landa Park attractions, in the hopes of expanding operations and providing additional services. The Landa Park Paddle Boats and the Landa Park Miniature Golf Cour...

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Media Releases
Posted on: August 29, 2023

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

9/11 Anniversary Ceremony

On Monday, September 11th, 2023, 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 343 firef...

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Media Releases
Posted on: August 28, 2023

City of New Braunfels Labor Day Holiday Closures

Labor Day Holiday Closures

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Monday, September 4th, 2023, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. This includes: 

  • City Hall
  • Municipal Court
  • The Public Library
  • The Civic & Convention Center
  • Parks & Recreation administ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: August 17, 2023

New Braunfels Police Officer and Firefighter Honored At First Responder Awards Ceremony

First Responder Awards

The City of New Braunfels Police and Fire Departments honored two exemplary employees during a ceremony held today by the New Braunfels Noon Lions Club. The Sheriff James Robert Holder First Responder Awards were held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, reco...

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Media Releases
Posted on: August 15, 2023

City to Host Grand Opening Celebration for Newly Constructed Westside Library Branch

Westside Library Grand Opening

The City of New Braunfels is inviting the public to a grand opening celebration for the newly constructed Westside Branch of the New Braunfels Public Library. The new 8,800-square foot library branch will host a grand opening event on Saturday, September ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: August 14, 2023

Procession with Remains of Fallen New Braunfels Soldier Scheduled for Tuesday

Procession with Remains of Fallen New Braunfels Soldier Scheduled for Tuesday

A procession with the remains of a fallen New Braunfels Soldier will be making its way through downtown New Braunfels Tuesday morning. Additional remains for Sgt. Gilberto Lopez Sanchez of New Braunfels were identified by the U.S. military and are being r...

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Media Releases
Posted on: August 11, 2023

Lifeguard Operations Ending Early at City Tube Chute

Lifeguard Operations Ending Early at City Tube Chute

Due to reduced water depth, and subsequent water clarity issues on the Comal River, the City of New Braunfels has opted to cease lifeguard operations at the City Tube Chute beginning Monday, August 14th, 2023. This is approximately three weeks earlier tha...

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Media Releases
Posted on: August 10, 2023

City Hosting Dry Comal Creek Trail Open House

City Hosting Dry Comal Creek Trail Open House

The City of New Braunfels will hold an open house-style public meeting about Phase 1 of the Dry Comal Creek Trail project on Thursday, August 24th, from 6pm to 7pm at New Braunfels City Hall. This meeting will give residents a chance to review the design ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: August 9, 2023

City Advises Caution Due to Increased Fire Weather Danger

New Braunfels Fire Weather Warning

Gusty winds and low humidity are combining with already elevated fire dangers, creating critical fire weather conditions across South Central Texas, prompting the City of New Braunfels to ask residents to be extremely cautious. 

Forecasters with t...

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Media Releases
Posted on: August 8, 2023

City to Begin Launch of New Electronic Plan Review Software

New Electronic Plan Review Software

Later this month, the City of New Braunfels will launch a permitting software improvement that will work with the City’s existing online permitting system. The new electronic plan review (EPR) software will increase efficiency and communication ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: August 2, 2023

Applications Underway for Utility Bill Assistance Program

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Applications for utility bill assistance are now available for those who received funds last year and would like to apply again. The program is part of a continued partnership between the City of New Braunfels, the McKenna Foundation, the New Braunfels Fo...

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Posted on: August 1, 2023

Applications Underway for City Boards and Commissions with Fall Appointments

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Applications are now being accepted for City of New Braunfels boards and commissions that have Fall appointments. Applications are due by September 30th, 2023, and appointments reaching expiration under the Fall term will end November 30th each year, with...

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Media Releases
Posted on: July 21, 2023

Sales Tax Received for May

May 2023 Sales Tax Received

The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall decrease of approximately $233,000 or 5.8% 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 removed, net...

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Media Releases
Posted on: July 12, 2023

New Braunfels Residents Invited to Join Strategic Planning Process

Help Shape the Future of New Braunfels - Be a Part of Our Strategic Plan

The City of New Braunfels has begun the process of creating its next Strategic Plan, which will lay out the City’s guiding principles, strategic priorities, mission, and vision for the future. A strategic plan serves as a blueprint for the long-...

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Media Releases
Posted on: July 12, 2023

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

Street Maintenance Plan Survey Meeting and Survey

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 2023/2024 budget cycle, the City’s Public Works Department is seeking...

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Media Releases
Posted on: June 26, 2023

City of New Braunfels Fourth of July Holiday Closures

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Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. This includes: 

  • City Hall
  • Municipal Court
  • The Public Library
  • The New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center
  • Parks & Re...
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Media Releases
Posted on: June 22, 2023

New Braunfels Awarded Federal Grant for Smoke Detector Program

New Braunfels Awarded Federal Grant for Smoke Detector Program

The City of New Braunfels has been awarded a federal grant from FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security for the purchase of new smoke detectors and smoke detector batteries for New Braunfels residents. The federal funding is part of FEMA’s ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: June 15, 2023

Governor Allows Texas State Technical College to Operate in Guadalupe and Comal Counties

Governor Allows Texas State Technical College to Operate in Guadalupe and Comal Counties

House Bill (HB) 4997, which will allow Texas State Technical College (TSTC) to operate by right in Comal and Guadalupe counties, has successfully passed both chambers and has been signed by the Governor. This is a major accomplishment for Guadalupe and Co...

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Media Releases
Posted on: June 15, 2023

New Braunfels’ Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular

Fourth of July Fireworks Show

The annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular returns to the skies over Landa Park this Independence Day, starting at approximately 9:15pm on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, and longtime partner H-E-B is returning as a sponsor for this year’s event.&...

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Media Releases
Posted on: June 12, 2023

Juneteenth Celebration Returns to Westside Community Center

Juneteenth Celebration

This free, family-friendly event is a come-and-go celebration featuring a variety of activities designed to bring the community together to learn more about the Juneteenth holiday.

Those attending the event will find arts and crafts, special guest speakers...

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Media Releases
Posted on: June 12, 2023

City of New Braunfels Juneteenth Holiday Closures

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Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Monday, June 19th, 2023, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. This includes: 

  • City Hall
  • Municipal Court
  • The Public Library
  • Parks & Recreation administrative offices
  • Solid Waste and Recycl...
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Media Releases
Posted on: June 5, 2023

City Invites Residents to Participate in Transit Development Plan Survey

Transit Development Plan Survey

Part of that effort is a survey of residents designed to gather information about travel patterns and preferences. This brief 14-question survey will help City staff as they make recommendations about public transportation options in the future. ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: June 5, 2023

2023 Summer Reading Program Kickoff This Saturday at New Braunfels Public Library

2023 Summer Reading Program

This year’s theme is “All Together Now,” which encourages residents to join with family, friends, and neighbors to not only catch up on reading this summer, but to attend library programs, visit local parks, write, do an art project, or try a new recipe.&...

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Media Releases
Posted on: May 30, 2023

Sales Tax Received for March

Sales Tax for March

The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall decrease of approximately $1.2 million or 30.6% in sales taxes received in May (for the month of March) compared to the same month last year.  When the various adjustments to the monthly payment ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: May 26, 2023

City to Host Public Meeting About Plans for Alligator Creek Trail

Alligator Creek Linear Park and Trail Public Meeting

The City of New Braunfels will be hosting an open house public meeting to go over the design plans for the proposed Alligator Creek Linear Park and Trail. That meeting is set for June 5th, 2023, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the NBU Service Center on FM 306.

Th...

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Media Releases
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Live @ Landa Concert Series Returns To Landa Park Dance Slab

Live at Landa: 2023 Free Summer Concert Series

The annual Live @ Landa Concert Series is back at the Landa Park Dance Slab this summer! The free concert series is held every Thursday evening in June. The free concerts are held from 7 to 9pm and begin June 8th with the final concert of the series held ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Detours to Begin Due to Bridge Construction on Klein Road

Detours on Klein Road

Starting Tuesday, May 30th, 2023, contractors will be closing the section of Klein Road from Dove Crossing Drive to Roadrunner Avenue in order to construct an elevated bridge over the low water crossing in that area. That closure is expected to remain in ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: May 22, 2023

City of New Braunfels Memorial Day Holiday Closures

Memorial Day Holiday Closures

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Monday, May 29th, 2023, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. This includes: 

  • City Hall
  • Municipal Court
  • The Public Library
  • Parks & Recreation administrative offices
  • The Fischer Park Natu...
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Media Releases
Posted on: May 16, 2023

Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit to Make Day-Long Stop in New Braunfels

Wreaths Across America

Area veterans and residents are invited to join the City of New Braunfels in honoring our country’s veterans when the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit makes a stop in New Braunfels on Sunday, May 21st, 2023. The mobile exhibit wil...

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Media Releases
Posted on: May 14, 2023

Access to Recreation on Comal River Reopens

Access to Recreation on Comal River Reopens

Effective immediately (05/14/23), access to the Comal River in New Braunfels for recreation is open. As of this release, the Comal River flow is at approximately 190cfs (cubic feet per second). Minor amounts of debris have been cleaned up by city staff an...

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Media Releases
Posted on: May 12, 2023

Potential for Heavy Rains & Flash Flooding Prompt Closures and Cancellations

Potential for Heavy Rains & Flash Flooding Prompt Closures and Cancellations

The National Weather Service continues to predict heavy rains across much of South Central Texas, beginning this evening and lasting into Sunday, with the possibility of flash flooding. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for the entire region including t...

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Media Releases
Posted on: May 11, 2023

City Prepares for Potentially Heavy Rains

City Prepares for Potential Heavy Rainfall

The National Weather Service is predicting heavy rains across much of South Central Texas, beginning Friday evening and lasting into Sunday, prompting concerns about the possibility of flash flooding. A Flash Flood Watch for the entire region, including C...

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Media Releases
Posted on: May 10, 2023

City of New Braunfels Partners with Local Agencies for Memorial Day Ceremony

Memorial Day Ceremony

The City of New Braunfels is partnering with several local agencies to host a Memorial Day ceremony honoring those military members who lost their lives serving their country. The ceremony will be held on Monday, May 29th, 2023, beginning at 8:30am, at th...

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Media Releases
Posted on: April 27, 2023

20th Annual Wein and Saengerfest in Downtown New Braunfels on May 6th

Wein and Saengerfest

The 20th Annual Wein and Saengerfest celebration returns to downtown New Braunfels on Saturday, May 6th, 2023, from 12pm to 9pm. New Braunfels residents and visitors are invited to wander the shops of historic downtown New Braunfels while listening to liv...

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Media Releases
Posted on: April 25, 2023

Annual CycloViva! Event Returns to New Braunfels This Weekend

CycloVIVA

CycloViva!, an annual event that transforms a portion of West San Antonio Street into a car-free public space, returns this weekend. This free, family-friendly event is set for Sunday, April 30th, 2023, from 1pm to 4pm on West San Antonio Street between W...

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Media Releases
Posted on: April 5, 2023

New Braunfels Joins National Campaign for Water Conservation

Mayor's Challenge

New Braunfels Mayor Rusty Brockman joins other mayors from across the country in the 12th Annual National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation and asks residents to join the community challenge. The friendly, community-based challenge asks residents t...

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Media Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2023

City of New Braunfels Founders Day Holiday Closures

Founders Day Closures

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Friday, April 7th, 2023, in observance of the Founders Day holiday. This includes: 

  • City Hall
  • Municipal Court
  • The Public Library
  • Parks & Recreation administrative offices
  • The Fischer Park Nat...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 30, 2023

Councilmember Lawrence Spradley to Host District 4 Citizen Forum

District 4 Citizen Forum

Lawrence Spradley, the District 4 representative on New Braunfels City Council, will host a citizen forum on Tuesday, April 11th at 6pm at the Headwaters at the Comal.

 The forum will begin with comments from Councilmember Spradley followed by a p...

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Media Releases
Posted on: March 28, 2023

City of New Braunfels Hosting Job Fairs and Other Hiring Events

Upcoming Hiring Events

In the coming weeks, the City of New Braunfels will be hosting a number of hiring events as part of an effort to fill more than 3 dozen full time, part time, and seasonal positions that are currently available. 

The first of these events is a City...

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Media Releases
Posted on: March 27, 2023

Mayor Pro Tem Harry Bowers to Hold District 3 Citizen Forum

District 3 Citizen Forum

Harry Bowers, Mayor Pro Tem and the District 3 representative on New Braunfels City Council, will host a citizen forum on Tuesday, March 28th at 6pm in the Tejas Room of New Braunfels City Hall.

The forum will begin with comments from Mayor Pro Tem Bowers ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: March 24, 2023

City of New Braunfels Hosting Series of Bond 2023 Community Presentations

2023Bond Informational Meetings

The City of New Braunfels will host a series of community presentations for residents to learn more about the propositions that are part of the upcoming bond election. On May 6th, 2023, residents of New Braunfels will vote on $140,045,000 in city projects...

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Media Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2023

NBFD Citizen Fire Academy Application Deadline Approaching

Citizens Fire Academy

The deadline for submitting applications for the City of New Braunfels Fire Department Citizens Fire Academy is fast approaching. Applications for the 2023 class are being accepted online through March 31, 2023.

The Citizens Fire Academy provides an in-dep...

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Media Releases
Posted on: March 3, 2023

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Honored with Texas Gold Medal Award by TRAPS

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The New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department has been honored by the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) with the 2023 Texas Gold Medal Award for cities with a population between 50,0000 and 100,000. The award was announced Thursday, March 2, 2...

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Media Releases
Posted on: February 24, 2023

County Line Road Reconstruction Begins

County Line Road Construction

Beginning Monday, February 27th, 2023, the City of New Braunfels will begin work on County Line Road, from FM 1044 to FM 725. The project, which is expected to last approximately 5 months, will reconstruct that segment of County Line Road, including the r...

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Media Releases
Posted on: February 14, 2023

Registration Open for Travis Howze’s “Post Traumatic Purpose” Training

Travis Howze Event

Registration is now open for local first responders (Police, Fire, and EMS personnel), members of the US Military, healthcare professionals, and their families to attend “Post Traumatic Purpose,” a training event led by renowned speake...

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Media Releases
Posted on: February 8, 2023

City to Host Open House for Residents to Learn More & Apply for Boards and Commissions

Spring Board Commissions Open House

The City of New Braunfels is hosting a Boards & Commissions Open House from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023, at the Westside Community Center. This come-and-go event will give residents an opportunity to learn more about the various Board...

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Media Releases
Posted on: February 7, 2023

Applications Now Underway for City Boards and Commissions with Spring Appointments

Boards and Commissions Square

Applications are now being accepted for the City boards and commissions that have Spring appointments. Applications are due by March 31st, 2023, and appointments under the Spring term will end May 31st each year, with the new appointment beginning on June...

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Media Releases
Posted on: February 6, 2023

Council Connect: District 2 Councilmember Christopher Willis to Hold Monthly District Gatherings

Council Connect: District 2

City Councilmember Christopher Willis, the District 2 representative on New Braunfels City Council, will host a series of monthly district gatherings for residents. These informal sessions are designed to give residents a chance to meet with Councilmember...

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Media Releases
Posted on: February 3, 2023

City Offers Limited Time Limb and Branch Removal Following Winter Storm

Tree Branch Removal Service Square

Following this week’s winter storm, the City of New Braunfels is offering free curbside limb and branch removal to residents for a limited time, by request. This service is intended for residents that need assistance removing large branches or t...

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Media Releases
Posted on: February 1, 2023

All City Facilities and Services to Reopen Thursday (02/02/23)

All City Facility Open

All City of New Braunfels facilities and services will be open on Thursday (02/02/23). This includes City Hall, Municipal Court, the Public Library, the New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center, the Westside Community Center, Parks and Recreation Admin...

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Media Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2023

Winter Weather Affects City Facilities and Services

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The National Weather Service is predicting continued winter weather conditions across South Central Texas and they have extended the Winter Storm Warning for Comal and Guadalupe counties, to include the City of New Braunfels, until 6am Thursday, Feb. 2nd....

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Media Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2023

Delayed Opening for City Facilities on Tuesday, January 31

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To ensure the safety of City staff and residents, most City facilities will delay opening until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31. Police and Fire/EMS will continue operations as normal.

City Hall, Parks and Recreation Administration, Municipal Court, the ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2023

New Braunfels City University Now Accepting Applications

New Braunfels City University Now Accepting Applications

Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 class of New Braunfels City University, a free program that gives citizens a first-hand look at the inner workings of their city government. 

City University is designed to give participants a great...

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Media Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2023

City of New Braunfels Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Closures

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Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. This includes: 

  • City Hall
  • Municipal Court
  • The Public Library
  • Parks & Recreation administrative offices
  • The F...
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Media Releases
Posted on: December 21, 2022

City of New Braunfels Prepares for Cold Weather Event

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UPDATE: Friday, December 23, 9:00 a.m. 

If you or someone you know are seeking warm shelter, please contact the American Red Cross at (830) 734-7854.

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The National Weather Service is forecasting a strong cold front w...

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Media Releases
Posted on: December 15, 2022

City of New Braunfels Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Closures

Christmas and New Years Closures

Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed Friday through Monday, December 23rd through December 26th, 2022, in observance of the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day holidays. Additionally, those facilities will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2nd, 2023, ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: November 29, 2022

Sales Tax Received for September

Sales Tax Sept 2022

The City of New Braunfels has announced an overall decrease of approximately $429,766 or 10.6% 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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: November 29, 2022

City Council Seeks Public Input on Proposed 2023 Bond Projects

Bond Open House

The process of preparing for a possible bond election in May of 2023 continues with a New Braunfels City Council Workshop, set for Monday, December 5th, 2022, at 6:00pm in Council Chambers at New Braunfels City Hall. During that workshop, New Braunfels Ci...

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Media Releases
Posted on: November 18, 2022

City Schedules Round of Meetings on the Land Development Ordinance

LDO Upcoming Meetings

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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: November 17, 2022

City of New Braunfels Thanksgiving Holiday Closures

Thanksgiving 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. This includes: 

  • City Hall
  • Municipal Court
  • The Public Library
  • Parks & Recreation administr...
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Media Releases
Posted on: November 9, 2022

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

Veterans Day Parade

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 12th, 2022, beginning at 9am. 

 Residents ar...

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Media Releases
Posted on: November 8, 2022

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

TCA Financial Reporting

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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: November 4, 2022

City of New Braunfels Veterans Day Holiday Closures

Veterans Day closures

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

  • City Hall
  • Municipal Court
  • The Public Library
  • Parks & Recreation administrative offices
  • The Fischer Park...
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Media Releases
Posted on: October 27, 2022

Sales Tax Received for August

Sales Tax August 2022

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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: October 25, 2022

City Hosting Drainage Area Master Plan Public Meeting

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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. During that meeting, residents will ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: October 20, 2022

Downtown Holiday Lighting and Santa’s Arrival

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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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: October 3, 2022

Sales Tax Received for July

Sales Tax for July decrease

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 ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: September 28, 2022

NBPD Detains Juvenile Suspect in Connection with NBHS Lockdown Incident

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

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Media Releases
Posted on: September 26, 2022

Bond Advisory Committee Meets to Continue Proposed Project Review Process

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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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: September 16, 2022

City of New Braunfels Comal County Fair Day Holiday Closures

Labor 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. This includes: 

  • City Hall
  • Municipal Court
  • The Public Library (which will also be closed on Saturday 09/24 and S...
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Media Releases
Posted on: September 15, 2022

Open House Public Meeting Set for Castell Avenue Corridor Redesign Plan

Castell Ave Open House - 9-28-22

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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: September 2, 2022

Two Upcoming Hiring Events Seek City Solid Waste Operators

Solid Waste and Recycling Hiring 2022

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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: September 1, 2022

City of New Braunfels Now Accepting Arts & Heritage Grant Applications

Arts & Heritage Grants

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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: August 31, 2022

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

9/11 Ceremony

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 ...

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Posted on: August 31, 2022

Commemorative Bricks Now Available for New Braunfels Veteran’s Memorial

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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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: August 30, 2022

City of New Braunfels Labor Day Holiday Closures

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. This includes: 

  • City Hall
  • Municipal Court
  • The Public Library
  • Parks & Recreation administrative offices
  • Das Rec
  • The Fischer ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: August 26, 2022

Sales Tax Received for May

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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 ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: August 16, 2022

Applications Now Underway for City Boards and Commissions with Fall Appointments

Fall Boards Applications Now Open

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

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Media Releases
Posted on: July 28, 2022

City Council Approves Klein Road Repair Contract

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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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: July 21, 2022

Sales Tax Received for May

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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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: July 20, 2022

Public Input Sought on Proposed 2023 Bond Projects

Upcoming 2023 Bond Meetings

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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: July 19, 2022

City of New Braunfels Launches New Website with New Domain Name

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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 ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: July 15, 2022

NBPD Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests for Indecent Exposure

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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 ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: July 8, 2022

Burglary and Evading Ends in Fatal Traffic Accident

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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...

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Posted on: July 6, 2022

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

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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. Coffee with Your Council gives residents from across the city a chance to meet with members of City Council, a...

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Posted on: July 5, 2022

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

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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...

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Posted on: July 4, 2022

Drowning Investigation on Guadalupe River

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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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: June 28, 2022

Check Presentation Set for Brauntex Theatre Renovation Grant

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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...

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Posted on: June 27, 2022

New Braunfels Main Plaza to Join National Register of Historic Places

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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.

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

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Media Releases
Posted on: June 27, 2022

City of New Braunfels Fourth of July Holiday Closures

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Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Monday, July 4th, 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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: June 15, 2022

City Hosting Roadway Impact Fee Public Meeting

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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 Roadway Impact...

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Media Releases
Posted on: June 14, 2022

Sales Tax Received for April

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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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: June 13, 2022

New Braunfels’ Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular

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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 4th, 2022, and longtime partner H-E-B is returning as a sponsor for this year’s event.&a...

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Media Releases
Posted on: June 13, 2022

City of New Braunfels Juneteenth Holiday Closures

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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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: May 31, 2022

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

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The next Coffee with Your Council event is set for Thursday, June 2nd, 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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: May 23, 2022

City of New Braunfels Memorial Day Holiday Closures

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Many City of New Braunfels facilities will be closed on Monday, May 30th, 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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Runoff Election Set for District 1 City Council Seat

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

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Media Releases
Posted on: May 10, 2022

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

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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. Applications are now available online for agencies to apply f...
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Media Releases
Posted on: May 4, 2022

City Continues Seeking Feedback on Code Assessment Report

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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 ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: May 4, 2022

Seasonal Employment Shortage Prompts City to Prioritize Summer Programs

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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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: May 4, 2022

Seasonal Employment Shortage Prompts City to Prioritize Summer Programs

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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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: April 25, 2022

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

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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...

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Posted on: April 22, 2022

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

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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 ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: April 14, 2022

Wein and Saengerfest Returns to Downtown New Braunfels May 7th

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

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Posted on: April 14, 2022

Fischer Park Playgrounds Temporarily Closed April 18 – May 9

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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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: April 13, 2022

2022 New Braunfels Community Survey Now Available Online

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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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: April 5, 2022

Applications Now Available for Downtown TIRZ Board

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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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: March 30, 2022

New Braunfels Joins National Challenge for Water Conservation

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(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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: December 6, 2021

City Selects Sandy Paulos as Director of Finance

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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 ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: November 24, 2021

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

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Media Releases
Posted on: October 14, 2021

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

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 ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: September 2, 2021

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. That meeting is set for September 15th, 2021, from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the NBU Service Center located at 355 FM 306.&...

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Media Releases
Posted on: July 29, 2021

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 in cooperation with The Premier Center at the University of Houston. The program, which uses the SUDS ...

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Media Releases
Posted on: July 27, 2021

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). This organization advances excellence in government finance by providing bes...

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Media Releases
Posted on: May 20, 2021

UPDATE: Comal River Reopens for 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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: March 3, 2021

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...

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Media Releases
Posted on: December 28, 2020

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, now meets the definition of an area with a high COVID-19 hospitalization ra...

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News Flash

Posted on: August 21, 2023

Drowning Investigation

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On today’s date (08-19-23), at approximately 3:00pm, officers were called to the New Braunfels Tube Chute for a report of a missing person. River patrol officers were on scene immediately and began searching for the missing 16-year old male from...

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Posted on: July 10, 2023

Fatality Head-On Collision - Juvenile Charged with Intoxication Manslaughter

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On July 9, 2023, at approximately 2:40pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the intersection of State Highway 46 West at T-Bar-M Drive for a report of a major motor vehicle accident with multiple inju...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: March 31, 2023

NBPD SCU Operation Nets 8 Arrests & Large Amount of Fentanyl-laced Drugs

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On March 30, 2023, the New Braunfels Police Department Street Crimes Unit executed two search warrants that resulted in 8 arrests and the seizure of a large amount of drugs, cash, guns, and other property. 

Based on information obtained as part of...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Arrest Made Following Fatal DWI Crash

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On today’s date (03-16-23), at approximately 1:45am, the New Braunfels Police Department and New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 1000 block of FM 306, near the intersection with Hunter Road, for reports of a major motor vehicle acci...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Arrest Made for Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student

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On 03-07-23, at approximately 1:15pm, an arrest warrant was served on 41-year old Bryant Shephard of New Braunfels, charging him with Improper Relationship Between an Educator and Student (TPC 21.12), a 2nd degree felony.

That charge stems from an investig...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: December 22, 2022

Suspect Arrested on Felony Sexual Performance by Child Charge

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Based on evidence collected by the NBPD Criminal Investigations Division, a Comal County Judge issued a warrant and 31-year-old Brandon Dmichael Lively was arrested without incident at his home in Harker Heights, Texas. The investigation initiated with an...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: November 13, 2022

Three Arrested/Detained Following Vehicle Pursuit

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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...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: October 26, 2022

Suspect Arrested Again in Trafficking of Persons Investigation

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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...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: October 24, 2022

Trafficking of Persons Arrest and Investigation

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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...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: September 8, 2022

Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatality Traffic Accident

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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.

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Drowning Investigation on Guadalupe River

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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...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: March 14, 2022

Fatality Traffic Accident on FM 725

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 On today’s date (03-14-22), at approximately 3:30pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the intersection of FM 725 and West Zipp Road for a major traffic accident involving a dump truck and a...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: February 6, 2022

Officer Involved Shooting Incident

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On today’s date (02-06-22), at approximately 5:00am, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department were called to the 200 block of Redbud Lane for a report of a suspicious person causing multiple disturbances. Officers were able to locate a male suspe...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: February 3, 2022

Fatality Traffic Accident on Hwy 46 South

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On today’s date (02-03-22), at approximately 2:25pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 800 block of Hwy 46 South at River Tree Dr. for reports of a single vehicle traffic accident. Officers and pa...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: January 28, 2022

Fatality Motor Vehicle Accident

On January 27, 2022, at approximately 9:57pm, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department and paramedics with the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 600 block of North Business I-35 for a report of a major motor vehicle accident.

Once o...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Update on Vandalism at Comal County Democratic Party Headquarters

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A suspect in the Jan 11, 2022, vandalism of the Comal County Democratic Party Headquarters on West San Antonio St. has been identified and a warrant has been issued for her arrest.

On Jan. 12, 2022, at approximately 4pm, officers responded to the area of G...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: December 3, 2021

NBPD Street Crimes Unit Seizes Drugs, Cash, and Makes One Arrest

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On today’s date (Dec. 3rd, 2021), members of the New Braunfels Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit (SCU), along with members of NBPD’s SWAT Team and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, executed a search warrant at a residence...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: October 27, 2021

Homicide Investigation

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On October 26th, 2021, at approximately 10:30pm, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department were called to the intersection of North Live Oak Avenue and West Mill Street for a report of shots fired. Officers arrived and found a male holding a handg...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: September 16, 2021

Update: Officer Involved Shooting Investigation

The officer involved shooting incident that occurred on Sept. 15, 2021, at approximately 12:45pm, in the 200 block of Business 35 South remains an ongoing investigation by the Texas Rangers, who are routinely called in to independently investigate shootin...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: September 11, 2021

UPDATE: Suspect in Fatality Hit and Run Arrested

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UPDATE: A suspect from Saturday’s fatality hit and run accident on I-35 has been arrested. Thanks to tips from the public as well as the investigation by officers at the scene, the vehicle that struck and killed the pedestrian truck driver was l...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: August 17, 2021

Suspect Arrested on Three Counts of Aggravated Robbery; Other Charges

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On Aug. 16th, 2021, at approximately 7:15pm, the New Braunfels Police Department responded to H-E-B Plus, located in the 2900 block of I-35 North, for a report of an armed robbery that had occurred in the parking lot where a male suspect pointed a handgun...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: July 2, 2021

Accidental Drowning on Comal River

On today’s date (07-02-21), at approximately 3:15pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the area of the New Braunfels Tube Chute on the Comal River for a report of a man who had gone under th...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: June 24, 2021

Statement Regarding Alleged Attempted Kidnapping Incident

Since June 11th, 2021, the New Braunfels Police Department has been investigating claims that a man and a woman attempted to pick up two children from a summer camp at Fischer Park. The claim indicated that the pair had printed fake parent pickup forms an...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: May 2, 2021

Update: Comal River Reopens for Recreation

Effective at 12pm today (05-02-21), the Comal River in New Braunfels will reopen for all recreation.  As of this release, the Comal River flow is at 325cfs.  Minor amounts of debris are being cleaned up by city staff and the clarity of t...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: May 1, 2021

Heavy Rains Prompt Temporary Closure of Comal River

Heavy rains have caused an increased flow of water in the Comal River, with the current river flow (as of this release) measuring 990cfs with poor water clarity and water flowing over the Tube Chute Dam.   

Therefore, by order of the New ...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: April 29, 2021

Fatality Motorcycle Accident

On today’s date (04-29-21), at approximately 4:35pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 1800 block of Heather Glen Drive for a report of a single-vehicle motorcycle accident.

Officers arr...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: April 26, 2021

Fatality Traffic Accident

On today’s date (04-26-21), at approximately 7:20am, the New Braunfels Police Department and New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 5200 block of I-35 North (southbound frontage road) for a report of a single vehicle accident. ...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: April 21, 2021

Fatality Traffic Accident

On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at approximately 1:45pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 2900 block of I-35 North (northbound main lanes) for reports of a major motor vehicle accident.  

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Motorcycle Accident Fatality Investigation

On today’s date (04-08-21) at approximately 5:45pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the intersection of Hwy 46 West at Oak Run Point for reports of a motorcycle accident. 

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: March 1, 2021

Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Fatality Traffic Accident

On today’s date (03-01-21), at approximately 8:15pm, the New Braunfels Police Department was called to the 1900 block of I-35 North, between the North Business 35 overpass and the FM 306 overpass, for reports of a person who had been struck by m...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: February 2, 2021

NBPD Investigating Pair of Robberies

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The New Braunfels Police Department is investigating a pair of overnight convenience store robberies and are seeking tips from the public about the identity of the suspect. 

On today’s date (02-02-21), at approximately 12:55am, officers ...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: January 26, 2021

10 Years Later: Investigation into Disappearance of Joshua Davis Jr. Continues

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February 4th, 2021, will mark the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of Joshua Davis Jr., the 18-month old child that went missing from his New Braunfels home and has not been seen since. Despite freezing temperatures with light snow and ice covering t...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: December 30, 2020

Fatality Traffic Accident

On December 29th, 2020, at approximately 11:45pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department responded to the intersection of South Business 35 and McQueeney Road for a report of a single vehicle rollover accident.

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: December 17, 2020

Homicide/Suicide Investigation

On today’s date (12-17-20), at approximately 9:55am, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 500 block of Wilderness Way for a report of a possible gunshot victim. Officers arrived on scene an...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: November 1, 2020

Driver Charged with Intoxication Manslaughter Following Fatal Crash

On today’s date (11-01-20), at approximately 2:15am, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 2500 block of Hwy 46 South at Center Street for a major motor vehicle crash.

 

Officers arri...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: October 28, 2020

Pursuit and Arrest

On today’s date (10-28-20), at approximately 6:15pm, a New Braunfels Police officer on patrol in the 100 block of Rosa Parks Drive spotted a white Dodge Ram pickup truck that had been reported stolen out of New Braunfels earlier in the day. &...

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New Braunfels Police Department
Posted on: October 18, 2020

Fatality Motorcycle Accident

On today’s date (10-18-20), at approximately 5:50pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the area of State Hwy 46 South near Alves Lane for a report of a motorcycle accident.

 

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Posted on: October 18, 2020

Fatality Traffic Accident

On October 17, 2020, at approximately 10:50pm, New Braunfels Police officers were dispatched to a disturbance in progress in the 1200 block of Gruene Road.  An allegedly intoxicated male had made threats against employees of a business at that lo...

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Posted on: August 26, 2020

Update on Homicide

The investigation into Tuesday morning’s homicide continues by the New Braunfels Police Department Criminal Investigations Division.  Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians have been interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and coor...

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Posted on: August 25, 2020

Homicide

On today’s date (08-25-20), at approximately 2:50am, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department, along with the Comal County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a report of a single vehicle accident in the 390...

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Posted on: July 14, 2020

Robbery

07-14-20 Robbery - Suspect Vehicle

On today’s date (07-14-20), at approximately 11:45am, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department were called to the 800 block of Loop 337 for reports of a robbery that had just occurred outside of that Wells Fargo Bank location.

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Posted on: July 12, 2020

Motor Vehicle Accident Fatality

On July 11th, 2020, at approximately 10:40pm, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department and paramedics with the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 600 block of North Business 35 in front of the Marketplace Shopping Center for a colli...

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Posted on: July 1, 2020

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

On today’s date (07-01-20), at approximately 1:00am, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department and paramedics with the New Braunfels Fire Department responded to a call for a gunshot victim in the 300 block of Castlewood Dr. at the Gruen...

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Posted on: June 7, 2020

Fatality on the Guadalupe River

On today’s date (06-07-20), at approximately 3:00pm, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department and paramedics with the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 500 block of South Peace Avenue near Cypress Bend Park for reports of...

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Posted on: May 30, 2020

Drowning

On today’s date (05-30-20), at approximately 4:00pm, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department, while working the Comal River near the Tube Chute, were approached by friends of a 22-year old female who had gone under the water, resurface...

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Posted on: April 30, 2020

Pursuit

On today’s date (04-30-20), at approximately 9:20am, the New Braunfels Police Department was notified by the San Antonio Police Department about a white Chevrolet pickup truck that had been stolen, along with the truck owner’s handgun,...

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Posted on: April 4, 2020

Update: AMBER Alert

The AMBER Alert issued earlier today by the Texas Department of Public Safety has been cancelled after 8-year old Kiley Diaz and her mother, 29-year old Alyssa Lopez, were located this afternoon in Garden Ridge by members of the US Marshals Lone Star Fugi...

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Posted on: April 3, 2020

AMBER Alert Issued

Kiley Diaz

On April 3rd, 2020, at approximately 9pm, the New Braunfels Police Department was called to an address in the 500 block of Starling Creek to assist Child Protective Services with the removal of a child from that home.  The mother of the child had...

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Posted on: February 17, 2020

NBPD Investigating Apparent Homicide-Suicide

On today’s date (02-17-20), at approximately 7:20am, the New Braunfels Police Department was called to the Sage Apartments in the 2500 block of West San Antonio St. after a male and a female were discovered deceased inside a black Dodge Challeng...

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Posted on: February 9, 2020

Homicide

Zachary Barrera

On Feb. 8, 2020, at approximately 8:30pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 600 block of Sumner Circle for a report of a gunshot victim.  First responders arrived and found a juvenile fem...

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Posted on: January 27, 2020

Vehicle Thefts and Pursuit

Donte Williams

On Sunday, January 26th, 2020, at approximately 7:30am, the New Braunfels Police Department was called to the Bluebonnet Dodge overflow parking in the 1200 block of South Business 35 after a witness observed three Dodge Durangos being stolen from the lot....

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Posted on: January 25, 2020

Fatality Motorcycle Accident

On today’s date (01-25-20), at approximately 6:45am, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 4800 block of Northbound I-35 (directly across from the Walmart Distribution Center) for reports of...

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Posted on: January 22, 2020

Homicide

Crystal Madrigales

On today’s date (01-22-2020), at approximately 12:30am, the New Braunfels Police Department was called to a residence in the 1500 block of Allison Drive for a report of a stabbing.  

Officers arrived on scene to find a deceased female in...

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Posted on: December 23, 2019

Two Suspects Charged with Capital Murder in 2015 Homicide Case

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Two suspects have been charged with Capital Murder in the 2015 murder of 23-year old Samantha Miranda.  On May 21st, 2015, at approximately 12:45am, the New Braunfels Police Department responded to a call for shots fired in the 900 block of I-35 ...

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Posted on: December 11, 2019

Homicide Suspect Arrested - Charged with Capital Murder

Koever Henke-Wommack

A suspect in the homicide of 31-year old Stephan Fox of New Braunfels has been arrested and charged with Capital Murder.  On Nov. 30th, the victim was found deceased inside a vehicle parked in the 100 block of North Mesquite Avenue.  The...

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Posted on: December 9, 2019

Bank Robbery

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On today’s date (12-09-19), at approximately 2:50pm, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department responded to a report of a bank robbery at the Frost Bank location in the 300 block of Landa Street.  Employees advised that an unknown male ha...

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Posted on: December 1, 2019

Homicide

On November 30, 2019, at approximately 9:45pm, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department responded to the 100 block of North Mesquite for a report of shots fired. Officers arrived to find an adult male that was deceased inside a vehicle that was p...

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Posted on: November 22, 2019

Pursuit

On today’s date (11-22-19), at approximately 1:55pm, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of Creekside Crossing.  Officers arrived in the area and observed the suspicious...

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Posted on: November 18, 2019

Vehicle and Foot Pursuit

On today’s date (11-18-19), at approximately 8:40am, the New Braunfels Police Department received a 911 call from a victim who had just had his vehicle stolen from an address in the 900 block of Eikel Street.  Officers began searching the area an...

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Posted on: November 12, 2019

Major Motor Vehicle Crash

On Nov. 11, 2019, at approximately 9:30pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department responded to the 3800 block of I-35 South (southbound main lanes just before Solms Road) for reports of a major accident between a passeng...

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Posted on: October 27, 2019

Incident on Roadrunner Avenue

On today’s date (10-27-19), at approximately 12:40am, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department were called to the 100 block of Roadrunner Avenue for a report of a gunshot victim.  Officers arrived to find a 28-year old male fro...

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Posted on: October 22, 2019

DWI Crash Totals Two NBPD Patrol Units

Dena Welch

On today’s date (10-22-19), at approximately 1:20am, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department were in the middle of conducting a traffic stop on the northbound shoulder in the 2600 block of I-35 South (just north of Loop 337/Rueckle Roa...

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Posted on: October 21, 2019

Arrests Following Pursuit

On today’s date (10-21-19), at approximately 2:30pm, an officer with the New Braunfels Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a blue Chevy passenger car that was speeding on southbound I-35 near FM 306.  The driver of the vehicle...

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Posted on: September 25, 2019

County Line Road Incident Update #2

The investigation into the incident that ended on County Line Road on 09-24-19 continues by the New Braunfels Police Department. The preliminary results of that investigation indicate that the three people inside the suspect vehicle were all known to each...

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Posted on: September 24, 2019

County Line Road Incident Update

On today’s date (09-24-19), at approximately 3:20pm, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department were called to the area of Dove Crossing and Eagle Pass for reports of a disturbance where a female was being forced into a vehicle by a male....

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Posted on: August 8, 2019

Zebra Update

On August 7th, 2019, at approximately 4:45pm, the New Braunfels Police Department was made aware of a pair of zebras that had escaped their pen. The zebras had been sold to a property owner off of Hwy 46 South earlier in the day, and they had somehow esca...

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Posted on: August 6, 2019

Stabbing

Jared Herrington

On Aug. 5, 2019, at approximately 9:40pm, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department were called to the 2900 block of Town Center Drive in the Creekside shopping center for a report of a stabbing.  Officers arrived and found that the victi...

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Posted on: July 24, 2019

Incident Leads to Multiple Felony and Misdemeanor Charges

Guillermo Velasquez

On July 23rd, 2019, at approximately 7:45pm, the New Braunfels Police Department responded to the Circle K location in the 1000 block of I-35 South at Walnut Avenue for a report that a male had stolen a red Ford pickup truck that had been left running in ...

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Posted on: July 17, 2019

Update: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Christopher Amador

The ongoing investigation into the May 22nd shooting in the 500 block of Ventura Drive by the New Braunfels Police Department Criminal Investigations Division has now led to a second arrest. 

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Posted on: July 4, 2019

Assault on a Public Servant

On July 3rd, 2019, at approximately 10:20pm, the New Braunfels Police Department was called to the 1300 block of Azalea Lane for a report that a 16-year old male that had been recently entered as a runaway was at that location.  Officers arrived ...

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Posted on: June 28, 2019

Officer Involved Shooting

On today’s date (06-28-19), at approximately 11:00am, the New Braunfels Police Department was called to the 200 block of Clemens Avenue for a report of a Disturbance with Weapons.  Officers arrived and found that a 29-year old male arme...

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Posted on: June 19, 2019

Vehicle vs Bicycle Accident

On today’s date (06-19-19), at approximately 4:40pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the area of the Southbound-to-Northbound turnaround along the I-35 Access Road at Spur Street for repor...

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Posted on: June 12, 2019

18-Wheeler Rollover on Main Plaza

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On today’s date (06-12-19), at approximately 12:10pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the Main Plaza of New Braunfels for reports of an 18-wheeler rollover accident.
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Posted on: June 6, 2019

Aggravated Robbery

On today’s date (06-06-19), at approximately 2:10am, the New Braunfels Police Department was called to the Texaco gas station location in the 1100 block of I-35 North for a report of an aggravated robbery.  Officers arrived and found th...

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Posted on: June 4, 2019

Update: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Chelsea Williams-Wallace

UPDATE:  On June 3, 2019, at approximately 2:00pm, 21-year old Chelsea Williams-Wallace of New Braunfels was taken into custody without incident at a business address in the 100 block of East Green Valley Drive.  An arrest warrant for Wi...

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Posted on: May 30, 2019

Major Accident

On today’s date (05-30-19), at approximately 6:30pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 1200 block of North Walnut Avenue for a major accident.  Officers and paramedics arrived o...

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Posted on: May 22, 2019

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

On today’s date (05-22-19), at approximately 2:10am, officers were called to the 500 block of Ventura Drive for reports of shots fired.  Officers arrived and found evidence of a shooting, but a victim was not immediately located.&nb...

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Posted on: May 4, 2019

Heavy Rains Cause Brief Closure of Comal River – Reevaluation at 11am

Heavy rains last night have caused an increased flow of water in the Comal River this morning.  Currently, the Comal River flow is at 870cfs, but that level is dropping quickly due to no further rains.  Therefore, the Comal River in New ...

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Posted on: April 30, 2019

Stabbing

On today’s date (04-30-19), at approximately 2:20am, the New Braunfels Police Department and New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the Wal-Mart parking lot in the 1200 block of I-35 South for a report of a stabbing.

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Posted on: April 29, 2019

Missing Person Located

On April 28th, 2019, at approximately 6:20pm, the New Braunfels Police Department was called for a report of a missing 66-year old male from San Antonio who had wandered away from a construction job site near the intersection of South Kowald Lane and FM 1...

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Posted on: April 28, 2019

Motor Vehicle Accident

On April 28, 2019 at approximately 3:07 AM the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department responded to the 2500 block of IH 35 S., in the northbound lanes, regarding a motor vehicle accident involving 3 vehicles.

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Posted on: April 23, 2019

Shots Fired

On today’s date (04-23-19) at approximately 3:25pm, the New Braunfels Police Department was called to the 300 block of Landa Street for a report of shots being fired.

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Posted on: April 20, 2019

Suspicious Items Found and Rendered Safe

On today’s date (04-20-19), at approximately 12:00pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the 100 block of South Academy Avenue for a report of two suspicious devices found by a resident.

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Posted on: April 18, 2019

Electrocution

On today’s date (04-18-19), at approximately 6:45am, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to First Baptist Church located in the 700 block of Cross St. for reports of a male that had received an e...

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Posted on: April 7, 2019

Homicide

Samuel Heard

On today’s date (04-07-19), at approximately 1:30am, the New Braunfels Police Department was called to the 1200 block of Broadway for a report of a gunshot victim.  Officers arrived to find an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot ...

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Posted on: April 1, 2019

Burglary of a Habitation

On Sunday, March 31, 2019, at approximately 10:30pm, the New Braunfels Police Department was called to the Luxe at Creekside apartment complex in the 600 block of Creekside Way for reports of a disturbance.

Officers arrived and found that 3 adult males had...

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Posted on: March 30, 2019

Major Motor Vehicle Crash

On today’s date (March 30, 2019), at approximately 12:23 am, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were dispatched to the 2800 block of State Hwy 46 S for reports of a major motor vehicle head on collision.

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Posted on: March 23, 2019

Motorcycle Crash Fatality

On today’s date (03/23/19), at approximately 4:45pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were dispatched to the intersection of Denise Drive and Pams Path for reports of a major motor vehicle accident involv...

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Posted on: March 20, 2019

Vehicle vs Pedestrian Fatality

On today’s date (03-20-19) at approximately 1:15am, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were dispatched to the 2100 block of I-35 South on the southbound frontage road for an accident involving a vehicle str...

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Posted on: March 7, 2019

Update: Homicide - Suspect in Custody

Bryan David Ramirez-Fernandez

UPDATE:  On today’s date (03-07-19), at approximately 11:45am, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department served an arrest warrant charging 17-year old Bryan David Ramirez-Fernandez of New Braunfels with 1st degree felony Murder ...

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Posted on: March 4, 2019

Homicide

On today’s date (03-04-19), at approximately 2:30am, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the Rodeway Inn hotel located in the 1200 block of I-35 North for a report of a gunshot victim.&nbs...

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Posted on: February 27, 2019

Vehicle vs Bicycle Accident

On today’s date (02-27-19), at approximately 5:00am, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were dispatched to the 3200 block of I-35 South on the southbound frontage road for a vehicle vs bicycle accident.

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Posted on: February 11, 2019

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Joshua Limon booking photo

On Feb. 10, 2019, at approximately 5:15pm, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department responded to a residence in the 2900 block of Oakdell Trail for a report of a gunshot victim.  Officers arrived and found a 19-year old male from Convers...

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Posted on: February 7, 2019

Bank Robbery and Arrest

On today’s date (02-07-19) at approximately 6:00pm, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department were called to the Chase Bank location in the 600 block of South Walnut Ave. for a report of a Robbery in progress.  Officers arrived ...

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Posted on: January 30, 2019

Temporary Prohibition of Commercialized Motorized Scooters

On today’s date (01-30-19), in the interest of public safety and following the law as set out in Chapter 126.33 of the Municipal Code for the City of New Braunfels, Assistant Chief of Police Joe Vargas signed a temporary order prohibiting the commercial u...

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Posted on: January 30, 2019

Human Skeletal Remains Discovered

On Jan. 29th, 2019, at approximately 3:45pm, utility crews working in the area of FM 1044 and Green Valley Road discovered an item that appeared to be human skeletal remains.  Those crews immediately called the New Braunfels Police Department.

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Posted on: January 22, 2019

Hotel Shooting Suspect in Custody

Navarro - Maverick County booking photo

The search for 18-year old Porfirio Navarro III has ended after he voluntarily turned himself in to authorities in Eagle Pass, Texas, today.

An arrest warrant was issued for Navarro following the January 12th shooting of a New Braunfels hotel clerk, chargi...

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Posted on: January 13, 2019

UPDATE: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Profirio Navarro

UPDATE:  The New Braunfels Police Department is now seeking tips from the public on the whereabouts of the suspect from Saturday night’s shooting incident at the Motel 6 in New Braunfels.  The suspect has been identified as 18-...

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Posted on: January 3, 2019

Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and Kidnapping Arrest

Isaiah Correa

On Dec. 10, 2018, the New Braunfels Police Department began an investigation into a report that a 20-year old male was engaging in an ongoing sexual relationship with a 12-year old girl.  That investigation led to the Dec. 13th arrest of 20-year ...

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Posted on: December 23, 2018

Mail Theft Investigation

On today’s date, at approximately 4:30am, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department were called to the Caprock subdivision off of Hwy 46 South for reports of a suspicious person possibly tampering with the community mailboxes.

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Posted on: December 13, 2018

Custodial Death Investigation

On Dec. 12, 2018, at approximately 10:50pm, the New Braunfels Police Department was called to a residence in the 2100 block of Stonecrest Path for a report of a disturbance in progress, specifically that a male outside of the residence was yelling loudly ...

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Posted on: December 7, 2018

Tailgate Theft Arrests

Christopher Harris

On today’s date (12-07-18), at approximately 2:00am, officers on patrol in the Avery Park subdivision spotted a black Nissan Armada that matched the description of a suspect vehicle from a recent tailgate theft.  That same vehicle had a...

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Posted on: December 5, 2018

Shots Fired Incident Resolved

On today’s date (12-05-18), at approximately 3:00pm, officers responded to the area of Rueckle Road and Morningside Drive for a report that numerous shots had been fired in the area.  Officers arrived and also heard a number of gunshots...

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Posted on: November 29, 2018

Barricaded Suspect

On today’s date (11-29-18), at approximately 2:10pm, the New Braunfels Police Department was called to the 800 block of Mayberry Mill for reports of a male suspect who fired a weapon inside the residence as part of an ongoing disturbance. &n...

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Posted on: November 23, 2018

UPDATE: Suspect in Fatal Hit & Run Crash in Custody

Austin Meade

UPDATE: The suspect in Wednesday’s fatal Hit & Run crash that killed 39-year old New Braunfels resident Amber Williams has been taken into custody.  

On today’s date (11-23-18) at approximately 10:30am, 26-year old Austin T...

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Posted on: November 21, 2018

UPDATE: Suspect Identified in Fatal Crash - Now Wanted for Felony Murder

Austin Meade

UPDATE: The suspect that fled from the scene following this morning’s fatality traffic accident on West County Line Road has been identified as 26-year old Austin Taylor Meade of North Las Vegas, Nevada (photo attached: Henderson, Nevada, bookin...

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Posted on: November 21, 2018

Fatality Accident and Aggravated Robbery

On today’s date (11-21-18), at approximately 8:00am, officers with the New Braunfels Police Department were notified by a company in San Antonio that one of their work trucks had been stolen and they had tracked the truck to an apartment complex...

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Posted on: November 10, 2018

Indecency with a Child

Seth Dyal

The New Braunfels Police Department has made an arrest following reported incidents of Indecent Exposure that occurred on the morning of November 8, 2018.  Those incidents included an unknown white male exposing himself to two students that were ...

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Posted on: October 28, 2018

NBPD Returns to Headquarters at 1488 South Seguin Avenue

As of Monday, October 29, 2018, the New Braunfels Police Department will resume daily operations at its main headquarters located at 1488 South Seguin Avenue.  All police functions, including Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Records, Dispatch, an...

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Posted on: October 19, 2018

Temporary Change to Recreation Status on Guadalupe River

Flow rates on the Guadalupe River through the City of New Braunfels will be increasing as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers increases the release rate out of Canyon Dam.  Those flows are expected to rise to approximately 3,000cfs by late Friday an...

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Posted on: October 13, 2018

Fatality Motor Vehicle Accident

On today’s date (10-13-18), at approximately 10:40am, the New Braunfels Police Department and New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the intersection of the southbound I-35 frontage road at Rueckle Road for reports of a major motor vehicle...

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Posted on: October 5, 2018

FBI Crime Statistics Show Decrease in Crime in 2017

The FBI’s annual Uniform Crime Report (UCR) for 2017 has been released, and the report shows decreases in Violent Crimes and Property Crimes in New Braunfels.  Law enforcement agencies across the nation gather data and submit monthly re...

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Posted on: October 4, 2018

Pursuit

On today’s date (10-04-18), at approximately 8pm, the New Braunfels Police Department responded to the 1000 block of South Walnut Avenue for a welfare concern about a male, possibly with a weapon.  Officers arrived and attempted a traff...

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News Flash

Posted on: August 4, 2023

Electronic Plan Review Software Improvement

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Purpose:

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information on a current initiative related to the plan review of development and building permit applications. The City of New Braunfels is in the process of integrating a new electronic plan review (EPR...

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Posted on: November 18, 2022

New Braunfels Cedes ETJ Subdivision Regulations to Guadalupe County

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Development Community Partners,

On Monday, November 14, 2022, New Braunfels’ City Council approved a new Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the City and Guadalupe County. It is regarding subdivision platting within the portion of the City’s extraterritoria...

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Planning Department - Customer Bulletins
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Reminder - Park Development Fee changes take effect March 28, 2021

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Purpose:

To communicate the effective date of the Park Land Ordinance Year 3 development fees. (Ordinance 2018-33)

 

Explanation:

In May 2018, the City of New Braunfels modernized its Park Land Ordinance and adopted new procedures and fees. At the ti...

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Posted on: June 16, 2022

Building Move Permits

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Purpose:

This bulletin is to provide information on Building Move Permits for existing buildings,it is not applicable to manufactured homes as defined by the International ResidentialCode (IRC), or pre-manufactured buildings that...

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Planning Department - Customer Bulletins
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Certificate of Alteration Procedures

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Purpose:

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform applicants of the required process for obtaining a Certificate ofAlteration (C of A). This process is in accordance with Chapter 66 of the New ...

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Planning Department - Customer Bulletins
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Engineer’s Foundation Inspection Letters

Purpose:

This bulletin is to provide information on Engineer’s Foundation Inspection Letters for residential home building contractors. This bulletin is to outline a process change that the Building Safety Division is implementing after discussion...

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Planning Department - Customer Bulletins
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Acceptance of Plat Application Submittals Through Dropbox

Purpose:

To allow plat applications to be submitted digitally through Dropbox. In order to comply with CDC guide...

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Planning Department - Customer Bulletins
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Engineered Details

Purpose:

To clarify when engineered details for monument signs or pole signage are required.

Scope:

IBC Section H105.1 Signs shall be designed and constructed to comply with theprovisions of this code for use of materials, loads and stresses.

IBC Section H105...

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Planning Department - Customer Bulletins
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Scale of plats

Purpose:    To allow the scale of a plat to be smaller than 1”=100’ (e.g. 1”=200’) if the platremains legible.

Scope:        Section 118-21(c) of the Subdivision ...

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Planning Department - Customer Bulletins
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Alternate Method Request Procedures

Purpose:

This bulletin is to provide information on alternate method requests of design, materials, or construction for customers who are required to obtain building permits in the City of New Braunfels. This process is inaccordance with section 1...

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Planning Department - Customer Bulletins
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Parkland Dedication and Development Ordinance 2018-33

Purpose: To communicate the effective date of the Parkland Dedication Ordinance year 2 and year 3 feephase-ins. 

Background:

On May 14, 2018, the City of New Braunfels modernized its Parkland Dedication Ordinance. City Council adopted the new ordin...

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Planning Department - Customer Bulletins
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Park Land Dedication and Development Ordinance 2018-33

Purpose: To communicate the effective date of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance (2018-33) and summarizerequirements.

Effective Date: The effective date is Monday, August 13, 2018.

Explanation: On May 25, 2018 the City Council passed a new...

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Planning Department - Customer Bulletins
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Updated Subdivision Plat Applications

Purpose: To provide updated and improved subdivision plat application forms based on recentcode amendments and to improve timely processing of plat...Read on...

Planning Department - Customer Bulletins
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Use of transmittal forms

Purpose: To establish a more customer-focused process to better track materials delivered to the Planning and Community Development Department.

Scope:  All materials delivered to the Planning and Community Development Department, associat...

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Planning Department - Customer Bulletins
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Park Land Dedication and Development Ordinance

Purpose:

To communicate the enforcement  of the City Code: Chapter 118, Article V: Park Land Section 118-62 Parkland Development Fee and Section 118-63 - Credit against park land dedication.

Scope & Effective Date:

All subdivisions applications ...

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Planning Department - Customer Bulletins
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Updates Related to Engineering Standards and Development

Purpose: To provide updates related to Engineering Standards and Development.

1. Curb Ramp Standards. The curb ramp standards have been updated to include ramp placement and new detectable warning surface details. Detectable warning pavers are no ...

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Planning Department - Customer Bulletins

News Flash

Posted on: September 12, 2023

RFP 23-037 Admin Support - CDBG

RFP 23-037 Admin Support - CDBG

Due Date: Sept 28, 2023

Contract Value: Not Available 

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Solicitations
Posted on: September 6, 2023

RFP 23-036 RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION SERVICES

DUE DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2023 AT 3:00PM

CONTRACT VALUE: N/A

DOCUMENTS:

SERVICE AGREEMENT SAMPLE

RFP 23-036 ROW SERVICES

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Solicitations
Posted on: September 5, 2023

RFP 23-029 CMAR FS5

Due Date: October 4, 2023

Contract Value: NA

Documents 

RFP 23-029 CMAR

Attachment 5 - A133

Attachment 5 - A201

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Solicitations
Posted on: July 7, 2023

RFP 23-033 Ground Power Unit

Due Date: August 4, 2023

Contract Value: NA

Documents:

RFP 23-033 Ground Power Unit

AMENDMENT 1

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Solicitations
Posted on: April 28, 2023

RFP 23-030 FD Door Replacement

Due Date: May 25, 2023

Contract Value: Not Available 

Documents:

RFP 23-030 FD Door Replacement

Solicitation Amendment 1

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Solicitations
Posted on: April 24, 2023

RFQ 23-021 West End Master Plan

Due Date: May 18, 2023 at 3PM CT

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

RFQ 23-021 West End Master Plan

Solicitation Amendment 1

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Solicitations
Posted on: April 18, 2023

RFP 23-024 Vehicle Graphics

Due Date: May 11, 2023 at 3PM CT

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents: 

RFP 23-024 Vehicle Graphics

Amendment #1 RFP 23-024 Vehicle Graphics

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Solicitations
Posted on: April 3, 2023

RFP 23-026 Park Picnic Tables

Due Date: April 27, 2023 at 3 PM CT

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

RFP 23-026 Park Picnic Tables

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Solicitations
Posted on: March 21, 2023

RFP 23-022 Fire Department Door Replacement

Due Date: April 20, 2023 at 3 PM CT

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

RFP 23-022 Fire Department Door Replacement

Addendum 1

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Solicitations
Posted on: March 13, 2023

RFP 23-019 Fiber Construction and Repair

Due Date: April 6, 2023 at 3PM CT

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

RFP 23-019 Fiber Construction and Repair

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Solicitations
Posted on: March 6, 2023

RFP 23-010 Traffic Signage & Installation

Due Date: March 30, 2023 at 3 PM CT

Contract Amount: Not Available

Documents:

RFP 23-010 Traffic Signage & Installation

Attachment D - Cost Proposal Form

Notes:

Please note, there are two sheets in the Cost Proposal Form.  Please fill both sheets (...

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Solicitations
Posted on: February 20, 2023

RFP 23-018 Disinfecting Gym Wipes

Due Date: March 16, 2023 at 3 PM CT

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

RFP 23-018 Disinfecting Gym Wipes

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Solicitations
Posted on: January 31, 2023

RFP 23-015 CMAR - Zipp Family sports Complex

Due Date:  February 28, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. (CST)

Pre-Proposal Conference: 

Hosted virtually at 10:00 a.m. (CST) on February 14, 2023.  Remote access via Zoom instructions are: 

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://u...

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Solicitations
Posted on: January 19, 2023

CSP 23-004 Klein Road Reconstruction Phase 2 - Joint Solicitation

Due Date:  February 21, 2023 at 3:00 pm (CST)

Event:  Pre-Proposal Meeting 

Register in advance for this webinar.  Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I5tSSHeSQLeKRE...

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Solicitations
Posted on: January 16, 2023

RFP 23-013 Workforce Housing Fund Design

Due Date: February 16, 2023 at 3 PM CT

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents: 

RFP 23-013 Workforce Housing Fund Design

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Solicitations
Posted on: January 9, 2023

RFP 23-009 Road Construction Materials

Due Date: February 9, 2023 at 3 PM CT

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

RFP 23-009 Road Construction Materials

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Solicitations
Posted on: December 19, 2022

RFP 23-007 Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Due Date: January 19, 2022 at 3 PM CT

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents: 

RFP 23-007 Household Hazardous Waste Collection

RFP 23-007 Cost Proposal Form

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Solicitations
Posted on: November 17, 2022

CSP 23-005 New Braunfels Fire Training Complex Site Infrastructure

Due Date:  January 10, 2023 at 3:00 pm

Contract Value:  Not Available

NOTE:  The due date for Questions is extended to December 12, 2022 at 5 pm

Documents:

CSP 23-005 New Braunfels Fire Training Complex Site Infrastructure - Solicit...

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Solicitations
Posted on: October 27, 2022

RFP 23-001 Consultant for Strategic Plan Development

Due Date: December 1, 2022

Contract Value: Not Available

Contract Document:

Solicitation

Addendum 1 - Questions and Answers

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Solicitations
Posted on: October 4, 2022

RFQ 22-038: Transit Development Plan

Due Date: October 13, 2022

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

RFQ 22-038 Transit Development Plan

Solicitation Amendment 1

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Solicitations
Posted on: September 19, 2022

RFP 22-037: Solid Waste Side Load Garbage Truck

Due Date: September 19, 2022

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

RFP 22-035 Solid Waste Side Load Garbage Truck

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Solicitations
Posted on: September 15, 2022

RFP 22-036: Employee Benefits Consultant

Due Date: September 15, 2022

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

RFP 22-036 Employee Benefits Consultant

Addendum 1

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Solicitations
Posted on: September 1, 2022

RFQ 22-035: Barbarosa Road Improvements

Due Date: September 1, 2022

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

RFQ 22-035 Barbarosa Road Improvements

Addendum 1 Corrected

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Solicitations
Posted on: September 1, 2022

RFP 22-032: Heavy Equipment Rental

Due Date: September 1, 2022

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

RFP 22-032 Heavy Equipment Rental

Addendum 1

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Solicitations
Posted on: June 30, 2022

RFP 22-025: Emergency Vehicle Upfitting

Due Date: June 30, 2022

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

RFP 22-025 Emergency Vehicle Upfitting

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Solicitations
Posted on: June 29, 2021

RFP 21-018: Aviation Fuel Supplier

Due Date: June 29, 2021

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

RFP 21-018 Aviation Fuel Supplier

Addendum 1

Addendum 2

Award

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Solicitations
Posted on: May 20, 2022

CSP 22-019: Real Estate Broker Services

Due Date: May 20, 2022

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

CSP 22-019 Real Estate Broker Services

Addendum 1 

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Solicitations
Posted on: March 10, 2022

RFP 22-018: Special Event Services

Due Date: March 10, 2022

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

RFP 22-018 Special Event Services

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Solicitations
Posted on: December 13, 2021

RFA 22-011: Bank Depository Services

Due Date: December 13, 2021

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

RFA-22-011-Depository-2021

RFA-EXHIBIT 1 - FEE SCHEDULE

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Solicitations
Posted on: October 7, 2021

CSP 21-027: Oils, Lubricants and Disposal Services

Due Date: October 7, 2021

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

CSP 21-027 Oils, Lubricants and Disposal Services

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Solicitations
Posted on: August 24, 2021

CSP 21-026: Vehicle Parts and Repair Services

Due Date: August 24, 2021

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

CSP 21-026 Vehicle Parts and Repair Services

Awards (5)

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Solicitations
Posted on: July 7, 2021

CSP 21-021: Crossing Guard Services

Due Date: July 7, 2021

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

CSP 21-021 Crossing Guard Services

Addendum 1

Tabulation

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Solicitations
Posted on: August 19, 2021

CSP 21-024: Green Waste Collection Bags

Due Date: August 19, 2021

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

CSP 21-024 Green Waste Collection Bags

Award

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Solicitations
Posted on: June 4, 2021

RFQ 21-015: Capital Improvements Plan Update

Due Date: June 4, 2021

Contract Value: Not Available

Documents:

RFQ 21-015 CIP Update

Addendum

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Solicitations

News Flash

Posted on: September 20, 2023

Comal County Fair Parade Street Closures

Comal County Fair Parade Route

South Seguin Avenue, Main Plaza, East San Antonio Street, and other surrounding streets will be closed beginning at approximately 7 a.m. for the Comal County Fair Parade on September 29. Those street closures will remain in place for the duration of the e...

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Traffic Alerts
Posted on: September 11, 2023

Temporary Road Closure for Wastewater Connection Construction

?Map of Summersweet Road at Olive Branch Road in the Heather Glenn Subdivision

Summersweet Road at Olive Branch Road in the Heather Glenn Subdivision will be partially closed from September 12-27 for construction of a wastewater connection for the future Fire Training Facility. Local traffic on this roadway will be reduced to a sing...

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Traffic Alerts
Posted on: August 4, 2023

Union Pacific Railroad to Temporarily Resume Train Horns at Some New Braunfels Railroad Crossings

RR Quiet Zones Listed

Effective immediately (08-04-23), Union Pacific Railroad will temporarily resume sounding train horns at ten railroad crossings in New Braunfels. The following railroad intersections will be impacted:

 

Recent inspections have identified the listed...

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Traffic Alerts
Posted on: May 10, 2023

Klein Road Phase 2: Road Closure and Detour

Traffic Alert

Starting May 30, Klein Road from Dove Crossing to Roadrunner Avenue will be closed for approximately four months to build a bridge that will replace the current low water crossing. This construction is part of the Klein Road widening project, which is a p...

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Traffic Alerts