Golden Girls Bunco night, cupcake liner flower crafting, bilingual mermaid storytime, 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: Cemex’s eco minded quarry makeover, open seats for residents to join city boards and commissions, and the Comal County Fair music and entertainment area — catch up here.
State-level stories: Texas debuts at number one in coaches poll, FTC abandons race bias allegations against North Texas dealerships, New York Stock Exchange names Texas president — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Safety alerts for hundreds of thousands of Kia and Ford vehicles as an early Atlantic storm takes shape, and Mediterranean diet tips ease inflammation — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Connect with peers at Senior Social Hour
- Rock for charity with Dave Jorgenson
- Book mobile spay/neuter appointment in Seguin
- Bring your devices for expert help
- Plan your finances this Wednesday
- Endurance’s auto protection plan is $300 off
🫶 We got your back
Pets: These New Braunfels pet stores stock everything from gourmet grub to squeaky toys guaranteed to get tails wagging.
Business: Home to 55 Fortune 500 HQs and a $2.6 trillion economy that dwarfs most countries, Texas turns corporate clout into an art form. Check out the top Texas businesses leading the pack.
Travel: Heading out solo after 50? Pack your bag with confidence thanks to these safety hacks.
Playhouse: Whether you’re craving toe-tapping show tunes, spine-tingling drama, or the offbeat charm of experimental one-acts, Circle Arts Theatre brings center-stage magic (and just enough backstage buzz) to town.
Wealth: $4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over. Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirey outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
This week
👵 Golden Girls Bunco Night @ The Weighted Plate | Tuesday (8/5) at 7:00pm – Nothing cures midweek blues like rolling dice in a mumu with a mimosa at The Weighted Plate’s stagecoach speakeasy. Channel Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, or Sophia, and roll for charcuterie, wine, and eye rolls. Only 16 spots, so text your squad before Sophia steals your seat.
🏕️ Off The Grid @ Krause’s Cafe & Biergarten | Wednesday (8/6) at 6:00pm – Off The Grid is rolling into the town square with a band that refuses to pick just one genre, mixing country, classic rock, Cajun, zydeco, German polkas, and waltzes. It’s like your neighbor’s mixtape came to life. Bring a lawn chair and zero expectations.
🌸 DIY After Dark – Cupcake Liner Flowers @ New Braunfels Library | Thursday (8/7) at 6:30pm – Ready to finally use those cupcake liners for something other than collecting crumbs? Swing by for a low-key night of crafting, a glass of wine, and chic paper flower arrangements. No artsy resume required, just your quirky sense of humor, and maybe a new pal.
🧜♀️ Bilingual Mermaid Storytime @ Fischer Park | Friday (8/8) at 10:30am – If you’ve ever wondered what our river sounds like in two tongues, Sirena del Rio, the Indigenous Mermaid of the San Marcos River, has you covered at Fischer Park. Stick around for splash pad shenanigans to prove you never really outgrow getting wet.
🛍️ The Peddler Show @ New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center | Friday (8/8) at 12:00pm – The Peddler Show is rolling into New Braunfels with a treasure trove of local artisans, indie makers, and curious knickknacks you never knew you needed. It’s like a weekend therapy session for your credit card, minus the couch, but plus a snack pit stop.
This weekend
🌞 End of Summer Social @ Uplifting Medi Spa | Saturday (8/9) at 10:00am – End-of-summer vibes call for free lip flips, live beats, and Food Coma bites. The first 50 guests score a lip flip from Uplifting Medi Spa, while DJ JAMPAGNE spins, Betty Lou Coffee Co. pours, and local boutiques, jewelers, and wellness pros join the party, gratis.
🎶 Monte Good @ Krause’s Cafe & Biergarten | Saturday (8/9) at 10:00am – Dust off your boots and swing by for Monte Good’s authentic western swing, true country tunes, and a dash of Texas swagger that whisks you straight to a dusty dance hall. He snagged a 2021 Texas Country Music Association nod, aka humblebrag perfected.
🕒 The Klocks @ Krause’s Cafe & Biergarten | Saturday (8/9) at 6:30pm – Dust off your dancing shoes, rally a buddy for a night with a five-piece Top-40 band spinning everything from disco classics to today’s chart toppers, no awkward slow songs allowed. Expect pro-level production, a packed floor, and tunes that remind you how to have fun.
🎉 Saengerfest 2025 | Saturday (8/9) at 7:00pm – Patio weather begs for rockabilly heat, so Saengerfest flings you into Reverend Horton Heat’s fire-breathing set, because who doesn’t need a Texas-twist on ’50s tape echo cranked past comfort? Heath’s crew riffs, reverberates, resurrects vintage swagger, and leaves your boots begging for mercy.
🌹 Yellow Rose Artisan Market @ Seguin Central Park | Sunday (8/10) at 10:00am – Forget circling for parking in neighboring towns. Downtown Seguin’s free lots beckon you to an artisan treasure hunt of handmade jewelry, bespoke home décor, and enough food trucks to fuel the whole neighborhood. Indulge in local creativity, community charm, and your appetite.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/6 Off The Grid @ Krause’s Cafe – 6 pm
- 8/6 The Redbird NBTX @ The Redbird Listening Room – 6 pm
- 8/7 The Prairie Rattlers Trio @ Krause’s Cafe & Biergarten – 6 pm
- 8/7 Dallas Moore’s Big Texas Birthday Bash @ Gruene Hall – 7 pm
- 8/7 Manzy Lowry Band @ Riley’s Tavern – 7 pm
- 8/8 Jamie Cameron @ Water 2 Wine – 5:30 pm
- 8/8 Selestial Alcoser @ Retama Park – 7:30 pm
- 8/8 Summer Dean @ Cowboys & Cadillacs – 7:30 pm
- 8/8 The Noah Peterson Duo @ Blue Bonnet Palace – 8 pm
- 8/8 Kelley Mickwee and more @ Gruene Hall – 8 pm
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Upstairs, the balcony is primed for sunsets and stargazing. Downstairs, wide hallways, solid wood floors, and a master suite with double walk-in closets and a rain shower keep things luxe and accessible. The three-car garage fits all the toys, and smart home features handle the rest. Horses allowed, boredom not included.
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