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🙌The Best Things to Do in New Braunfels This Week
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🎉 HAPPY MONDAY, NEW BRAUNFELS!
A new week means a fresh lineup of fun, events, and things to know around town. From Earth Day celebrations and trail runs to the latest on the STR legal battle, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s what’s inside today’s issue:
• 🤑 Adventures start at just $30 with Groupon’s GAMEON deal
• 🌳 Earth Day tree giveaways at Landa Park
• 🏃♂️ The Sweaty Yeti Trail Run returns
• ⚖️ Short-term rental ban faces legal challenge
• 📅 What’s happening around town this week
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Celebrate Earth Day with free trees and eco-friendly activities
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 12 from 9 am to 12 pm at Landa Park!
This free, family-friendly event includes tree giveaways, eco-education, and plenty of ways to learn how to live greener in our community.
Bring the kids, enjoy the fresh air, and plant the seeds of sustainability.
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New Braunfels' only trail run benefits the Comal Trails Alliance
Ready to hit the trails? The 7th Annual Sweaty Yeti Trail Run returns to Landa Park on Saturday, April 12 with a full morning of outdoor fun.
Whether you’re running the 5K, hiking the 1.5-mile route, or watching the kids chase the Yeti, this event supports trail development throughout Comal County.
🕗 Start times:
5K Trail Run: 8 am
1.5-Mile Hike: 8:15 am
Kids Yeti Chase: 9 am
Proceeds benefit the Comal Trails Alliance. Sign up and get your trail shoes ready!
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🎉 PLAN YOUR WEEK
Here’s What’s Going On Around Town
Monday:
🎶 Bret Graham, Devin Michaels – Gruene Hall
Tuesday:
🎸 KNBT Roots & Branches of Americana – The Redbird
🎶 Chris Ruest, Austin Gilliam – Gruene Hall
Wednesday:
☕ Coffee With a Cop – Starbucks (2720 TX-337 Loop)
🧶 Sit & Stitch – New Braunfels Public Library
📖 Fischer Park Family Storytime
🎨 Afternoon Mocktails & Coloring – New Braunfels Public Library
🐦 Bird Walk – Fischer Park
🎶 Lederhosen Junkies – Krause's Cafe
🎶 Steven Marcus, Dallas Moore – Gruene Hall
Thursday:
🎤 Live @ Landa: Tiffiny Dawn Band – Landa Park Dance Slab
🎲 Family Game Night – New Braunfels Public Library
🎌 Teen Anime & Manga Club – New Braunfels Public Library
🧘 Flow & Know: Yoga in Historical Places – Cypress Bend Park
🎵 Songwriter’s Night – The Redbird
Friday:
🎮 E-Sports Video Game Club – New Braunfels Public Library
🥚 Aqua Egg Hunt – Das Rec Leisure Pool
🎶 Jesse Stratton Band – Krause's Cafe
🎶 Austin Meade – Gruene Hall
🎸 The Billie Jeans – Natural Bridge Caverns
🎶 Owen Temple – The Redbird
🎶 Red River Songwriters – The Brauntex
Saturday:
🌳 Earth Day Event – Landa Park
🧹 Stream Cleanup – Seguin ISD Outdoor Center & Oak Creek Elementary
📚 Family Storytime – New Braunfels Public Library
🧶 Knit-A-Long Group – New Braunfels Public Library
❤️🩹 CPR Certification Class – Das Rec
🚂 Train Show – Civic/Convention Center
🛍️ Big Spring Market – Comal County Fairgrounds
🏃 Sweaty Yeti Trail Run – Landa Park
🎉 Folkfest New Braunfels – Conservation Society Grounds
🎶 Monte Good, The Klocks – Krause's Cafe
🍷 Woofs and Wine – Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
🎸 Warren Zeiders – Whitewater Amphitheater
🎶 Ray Wylie Hubbard – Gruene Hall
🎵 Tom McElvain – The Redbird
Sunday:
🧘 Yoga in the Park – Fischer Park
🚂 Train Show – Civic/Convention Center
🛍️ Big Spring Market – Comal County Fairgrounds
🎶 Harfmann Duo, Phil Luna – Krause's Cafe
🎶 Jessee Lee – The Redbird
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⚖️ SHORT TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE HEADS TO FEDERAL APPEALS COURT
Case could impact property rights nationwide
The fight over New Braunfels’ short-term rental ban is heating up again. Attorneys for STR owners have appealed the city’s ordinance, arguing it's unconstitutional and infringes on property rights. The case will now go before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
While the city defends the ordinance, claiming it's consistent with zoning protections and the Constitution, STR advocates say the ruling could set a dangerous precedent nationwide.
The outcome could have major implications for property owners and city ordinances alike.
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A BELOVED BOOK STORE RETURNS
BUZZ AROUND TOWN
Here are some important happenings around the New Braunfels area right now:
📄 City Seeking Claims Recovery Proposals
The City of New Braunfels is accepting proposals for Claims Recovery Services (RFP 25-021). Interested vendors must submit by 3 pm on May 13, 2025, either online or in person.
🏛️ Big Day of Public Meetings on April 8th
A full day of public meetings is set for April 8 to discuss major updates to the Land Development Ordinance (LDO), including signage, historic preservation, and downtown zoning. Meetings will be held throughout the day at City Hall and the Civic/Convention Center. Learn more or leave feedback online at newbraunfels.gov/ldo.
🌿 Medical Cannabis Pickup Now Available in NB
Texas Original, a licensed medical cannabis provider, has opened a new pickup location at 1433 Hanz Drive in New Braunfels. Patients in the Compassionate Use Program can now collect products on Wednesdays from 11 am to 3 pm. The company also extended hours at its San Antonio location on Austin Highway.
🚔 NBPD Makes Major Drug Seizures on I-35
New Braunfels police confiscated over 500 pounds of marijuana and more than 1,300 grams of THC cartridges during two separate traffic stops on I-35. Multiple suspects were arrested and booked into Comal County Jail, with investigations ongoing and more charges potentially on the way.
WEATHER FORECAST
Here’s a look at the upcoming weather forecast:
Monday: High: 70º | Low: 41º | 0% chance of precipitation
Tuesday: High: 76º | Low: 46º | 0% chance of precipitation
Wednesday: High: 81º | Low: 51º | 0% chance of precipitation
Burn Ban: Off
Water Restrictions: Stage 2
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DID YOU KNOW?
The historic Faust Hotel was built in 1929 and is rumored to have a few resident ghosts—making it a favorite among local paranormal enthusiasts.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Here are a few upcoming events you won’t want to miss!
April 17-19: 🐎 Meet the Budweiser Clydesdales (Location TBA)
April 18 & 19: 🎶 Willie Nelson & Family @ Whitewater Ampitheater
April 19: 🏠 New Braunfels Conservation Society Annual Historic Home Tour
April 19: 🐰 Easter Weekend Market @ Freiheit
April 26: 🚣 Thru the Chute @ City Tube Chute
Thanks!
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Until next time,
— The New Braunfels Life Team
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