Back to school bingo, toddler drive in, Fit4Mom, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, New Braunfels. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let New Braunfels Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Local businesses face a tourism slump, three Canyon Lake ramps reopen for boaters, and a new scratch kitchen stars in Culinaria Restaurant Weeks — catch up here.
State-level stories: Interesting livestream from a Texas district attorney, edge rusher picks Texas Tech under NIL rules, and ancient dinosaur footprints emerge after heavy floods — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: New SSA tech offers more reliable service, national recalls, and a housing market update — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Learn to market yourself this Tuesday
- Grab free coffee and chat with police
- Bring your device and get tech advice
- Add finishing touches to Teen Luau decor
- Bring your family for hands-on STEAM fun
- Get $400 off Windows with Renewal By Andersen
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Trails: Sometimes you need a quick stroll through town, other days a peaceful trek through wildlife-lined woods. These hiking routes near New Braunfels fit the bill.
Produce: Ever stand in front of a carton of tomatoes wondering if they’re really in season or just trucked in? Our Texas produce guide shows what’s growing when and where to find the freshest picks.
Cleaning: Tackling the whole house can feel like climbing Everest in flip-flops. This cleaning checklist breaks the job into manageable bites so you can crush it room by room.
Furniture: Need décor with a backstory deeper than your latest streaming binge? Traveling Gypsy Antiques & Collectibles is the gallery that’ll turn your living room into a time capsule… just bring a sharp eye and an appreciation for pieces that only improve with every chapter of history.
Finance: Ready to break up with debt for good? National can help you cut ties, pay up to 30% less than you owe, and finally get some peace. This isn’t your average debt relief advice… it’s a financial fresh start, complete with a happy cry or two when your balance hits zero.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
This week
📚 Back to School Bingo @ McKenna Children’s Museum | Tuesday (8/12) at 2:00pm – Grab your dabber and head to the museum for a friendly bingo bash to kick off the school year, included with admission while supplies last. Think of it as recess for adults, complete with nostalgic vibes, mild bragging rights, and zero pop quizzes.
🎙️ Two Tons of Steel @ Gruene Hall | Tuesday (8/12) at 8:30pm – Kevin Geil and his crew are hitting Gruene Hall again, bringing their signature blend of country meets punk back to the summer-long Two Ton Tuesday run. It’s like swapping your lawn chair for a bar stool, soaked in Lone Star swagger and sly Texas humor.
🇩🇪 Lederhosen Junkies @ Krause’s Cafe & Biergarten | Wednesday (8/13) at 6:00pm – If you’ve got Wurstfest withdrawals, polka champ Isaak Klaus and his Junkies roll in with more oom-pah than your grandpa’s accordion, plus sausage-on-a-stick and pretzels to power your dance moves. Dust off your lederhosen and leave inhibitions behind.
🚗 Toddler Drive In @ New Braunfels Library | Friday (8/15) at 10:00am – Think your living room’s seen enough chaos? Grab your kid’s imagination, head to the library, and transform humble cardboard into slick hot rods and monster trucks, then wind down with a short movie. Boxes, markers, glue, we supply the chaos, you supply the toddler.
🤱 Fit4Mom @ McKenna Children’s Museum | Friday (8/15) at 10:30am – Swap your latte for lunges among the galleries, because museum admission now includes a mom-and-me fitness class. Jump, giggle, and sweat through a playful workout that even your toddler will judge, bonus points if they correct your form.
This weekend
🎒 Back to School Bash @ Float In | Saturday (8/16) at 10:00am – Before the school bell rings, drift over for live river tunes by the Prairie Rattlers, shaved ice, popsicles, face painting, you know, the essentials. Rent a tube or cabana. Pack a few pencils for the school-supply drive, and let’s show teachers some love.
👗 4th Annual Red Dress Run | Saturday (8/16) at 12:00pm – Think your red dress has been collecting dust since last Halloween? The Fourth Annual Red Dress Run is a bar crawl through town, red frocks mandatory, guys included, benefiting Pink Warrior Advocates as we raise our glasses and salute breast cancer warriors.
💪 The Red Iron Push @ Gruene Hall | Saturday (8/16) at 1:00pm – Kick off the weekend with The Red Iron Push, our town’s gloriously chaotic pushcart race down Main Street, complete with makeshift chariots and enthusiastic chaos. Bring your best helmet and worst construction skills, because nothing says community spirit like hurling yourself downhill for bragging rights.
🎸 Harter Brothers @ Krause’s Cafe & Biergarten | Saturday (8/16) at 2:00pm – Dig out your best boots and brace for a few hours of righteous grooves as the Harter Brothers spin vintage blues, crunchy blues rock, and a hint of Texas country. Good luck resisting that toe-tap. It’s like your favorite dive bar got a musical makeover.
👰 Bridal Expo @ New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center | Sunday (8/17) at 12:00pm – Ready to play wedding planner for a day? Swing by Booth 44 at the New Braunfels Convention Center for samples, scheming, and more cake tastings than you can handle, all while pretending you aren’t just scouting for free champagne.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/13 Lederhosen Junkies @ Krause’s Biergarten – 6 pm
- 8/13 Randy Carson @ Seguin Power Plant – 6 pm
- 8/14 The Percolators @ Krause’s Biergarten – 6 pm
- 8/15 Classic Rewind @ Krause’s Biergarten – 6:30 pm
- 8/15 Dale Watson @ Gruene Hall – 8 pm
- 8/15 Ryan Hunter @ Pour Haus – 8:30 pm
- 8/16 Keith Kallina Duo @ Krause’s Biergarten – 10 am
- 8/16 Garrett Talamantes @ Gruene Grove – 3 pm
- 8/16 Braxton Keith @ Whitewatwer Amphitheater – 7:30 pm
- 8/17 Bill Caisse @ Krause’s Biergarten – 11 am
🏠️ This house is wild
Listed by: Mark Phillips (Hill Country Flat Fee Realty)
Perched “on the hill” with sweeping views of New Braunfels, this four-bedroom, three-bathroom home brings the party outside with a sparkling pool, Baja shelf, and water features, all tucked behind a fully fenced backyard. The upstairs kitchen is loaded with brag-worthy appliances like a Thermador range top and a wine fridge, while the open living and dining space flows seamlessly onto a covered deck for sunset-watching.
Downstairs, an oversized game room, two bonus rooms, and a guest suite keep things flexible for work or play. Recent upgrades include a new roof, windows, and HVAC, plus the location is walkable to schools and just minutes from Landa Park and downtown.
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