🤝City Job Fair, Craft Beer Festival, & More NBTX News

April 23, 2025

Happy Wednesday, New Braunfels! Hope you’re having a great week so far and an even better one ahead.

From job opportunities to beer festivals and big changes at a Gruene staple, there’s a lot happening in town.

Here’s what we’re covering today:

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Explore dozens of local jobs at the City Job Fair today

Whether you're looking for seasonal work or a full-time position with benefits, the City of New Braunfels is hiring across multiple departments—including Parks, Police, Fire, and Library.

Stop by City Hall today, April 23, from 4 to 7 pm to meet hiring teams, ask questions, and even take part in on-the-spot interviews for select positions.

Bring your resume and check out openings at www.newbraunfels.gov/jobs.

Hill Country Craft Beer Festival returns Saturday

The Hill Country Craft Beer Festival hits the Wurstfest Grounds on Saturday, April 26 with over 140 beers and wines from 35+ Texas breweries and wineries.

Enjoy live music from Two Tons of Steel and VHS 90s Party Band, plus food vendors and even the State of Texas Steinholding Championship qualifiers.

VIP tickets are limited—get yours before they sell out at www.HCCBF.com.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND TOWN?

Here are some of the events we’re most excited about over the next few days:

Wednesday:

🎺 Alex Meixner Band live at Krause's Cafe
🎸 Jordan Minor Band at Gruene Hall
🎤 Jeff Plankenhorn at The Redbird Listening Room
🔬 Citizen Science Mini-Lesson at Fischer Park Nature Education Center
🧵 Sit & Stitch at New Braunfels Public Library

Thursday:

👗 2025 Spring Fashion Plate
💃 Dance lessons at Gruene Hall
📝 Songwriter's Night at The Redbird Listening Room
📚 Mid-Texas Symphony: Tunes & Tales at New Braunfels Public Library

Friday:

🏹 Total Archery Challenge at Natural Bridge Caverns
🕺 Soul Sessions live at Krause's Cafe
🎸 Guns N' Texas tribute band at Faust Brewing
🎶 Joshua Ray Walker live at Gruene Hall
🎤 Dub Miller at The Redbird Listening Room
🔥 Bushcrafting 101 at Fischer Park Nature Education Center
🤝 Community Partner Playtime at New Braunfels Public Library

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AN ICONIC SHOP SAYS FAREWELL

Gruene Antique Company to close, will reopen as mercantile store

After nearly 40 years, the Gruene Antique Company will close its doors this summer. The building—originally a mercantile store in the early 1900s—will return to its roots with a new store opening later this year.

The Molak Corporation says the shift honors the building’s legacy while looking to the future.

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WEATHER FORECAST 

Here’s a look at the weather for the next few days:

Wednesday: High: 82º | Low: 68º | 70% chance of precipitation

Thursday: High: 86º | Low: 70º | 0% chance of precipitation

Friday: High: 87º | Low: 70º | 35% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: OFF

Water Restrictions: Stage 2 (In Stage 2, watering with a sprinkler or irrigation system is allowed one day per week based on the last digit of your address BEFORE 10:00 a.m. and AFTER 8:00 p.m.)

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DID YOU KNOW?

In March 1922, the infamous Newton Boys pulled off a bold daytime heist at the New Braunfels State Bank—locking employees in the vault and escaping with the cash before the alarm was triggered!

BUZZ AROUND TOWN

🛑 Standoff prompts school evacuation

Voss Farms Elementary was evacuated Tuesday due to a police standoff at a nearby home. Students and staff were safely relocated to Legend Point Elementary and released to parents in the afternoon.

🏋️ New gym coming to New Braunfels

EōS Fitness plans to open a new location near Creekside in 2026. The facility will include high-end amenities like cryotherapy loungers, a recovery room, and their signature MOVEōS Cinema.

🅿️ City to host meetings about downtown parking changes

Want to learn about proposed updates to downtown parking (including paid zones and free hour options)? Two open house events are scheduled for May 7 and 8 at the Municipal Building. Details: newbraunfels.gov/downtownparking

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— The New Braunfels Life Team

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