Category: Retirement

If you have ever thought, “I’d enjoy a festival more if I didn’t have to sprint from one end to the other,” Wurstfest may be worth experiencing at your own pace. New Braunfels’ beloved fall celebration returns for its 65th annual event from November 6 through November 15, 2026, at Landa Park. The ten-day gathering…

A beautiful New Braunfels yard does not need to be a thirsty one. In the Texas Hill Country, thoughtful landscaping can mean more time enjoying your patio, fewer chores during hot stretches, and less dependence on frequent irrigation. The goal is not to create a yard that never needs water. The goal is to design…

New Braunfels is famous for clear springs, limestone hills, friendly neighborhoods, and a pace of life that feels a little less hurried. It is also part of a fast-growing Central Texas corridor where new homes, roads, businesses, and infrastructure continue to reshape the landscape. Among the newest conversations is the growth of large data centers:…

If you are considering retirement in New Braunfels: or already enjoying mornings with coffee in the backyard: water conservation rules are worth understanding. They can affect when your sprinkler runs, how you care for a foundation, and what questions to ask before buying a Hill Country home. The important headline is this: New Braunfels Utilities…

If you are considering retirement in New Braunfels, the city budget may not be the most thrilling item on your reading list. It probably ranks somewhere below “best patio brunches” and above “how to understand Texas road construction.” Still, the annual budget matters. It helps shape the everyday services that make a community comfortable, active,…

New Braunfels may be heading toward another important conversation about roads, drainage, parks, and public safety. City staff have presented five potential bond propositions for City Council consideration ahead of a possible 2027 election. These are proposals: not approved projects, final ballot items, or election outcomes. The details may change as the city studies costs,…

Some community events are about the score. Others are about the stories shared after the scorecard is tucked away. Tee Up for Teens 2026 is designed to be both. On Thursday, September 10, and Friday, September 11, the New Braunfels community will come together to support the Mill Street Youth Center, a local space serving…

New Braunfels is getting a new place to gather around smoked brisket, cold drinks, and the sort of conversation that tends to last longer than planned. Terry Black’s Barbecue is scheduled to open its New Braunfels location on Sept. 15, 2026, bringing its Central Texas barbecue tradition to the city. The restaurant is expected to…

New Braunfels is beginning an important local civics process: applications are open for a Charter Review Commission that will examine the city’s governing document and consider whether changes should be recommended before a potential 2027 charter-amendment election. For longtime residents, newcomers, and people considering retirement in the Texas Hill Country, this is worth watching: not…

For many people considering retirement in New Braunfels, “walkable” does not necessarily mean living in a high-rise downtown or giving up the car entirely. It may simply mean being able to reach a nearby park, library, coffee shop, medical appointment, or neighbor without navigating a broken sidewalk, an awkward curb, or a crossing that feels…