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In today's newsletter:

  • Will Highway 46 finally get the extra lanes New Braunfels needs?
  • Who is the new associate priest now serving St. John’s New Braunfels?
  • Why Canyon Lake might be the prettiest escape near New Braunfels

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the a.m.; some sun, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Traffic woes on Highway 46 prompt action from local leaders (news4sanantonio.com) — If you’re stuck on Highway 46, local leaders know it and are backing a major fix. New Braunfels, Seguin, Comal County, and Guadalupe County support a TxDOT proposal to widen 46 and add overpasses, though details aren’t final, aiming to ease brutal commutes and big-rig congestion for area drivers.
   

• People and Places, 12/17 (livingchurch.org) — New Braunfels gets a direct mention with the appointment of the Rev. Matthew Bloss as associate priest at St. John’s, alongside a long list of clergy moves nationwide. The roundup also notes new ordinations, retirements, and church closures across multiple Episcopal dioceses.
   

• Texans Say This Little-Known Central Texas Lake Is Truly Unforgettable (wearebombcity.com) — Canyon Lake, just up the road from New Braunfels, is praised as one of Central Texas’ prettiest lakes, with 80 miles of shoreline, sandy beaches, and clear water. The piece highlights swimming, kayaking, and fishing, while reminding visitors to watch for snakes, coyotes, and occasional alligator reports around the lake.
   

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    Sunday December 21
  • Silent Night
    Painting with a Twist, 1551 N Walnut Ave Ste 20, New Braunfels
    1:00 pm

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Other local events
    Thursday December 18
  • Board of Adjustment Meeting
    City Hall , 550 Landa Street , New Braunfels
    6:00 pm
    • Monday December 22
  • TIDY Volunteers In-Person
    New Braunfels Public Library (Main Branch) , Children's Room , New Braunfels
    5:00 pm
  • City Council Meeting
    City Hall , 550 Landa Street , New Braunfels
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Piper ran off about an hour ago (10:25 CST).
    By Havenwood Blvd and 1102. Pls help us find her. 832-419-9808. Wire haired pointing griffon. She is sweater-free this morning. FOUND...Reunited (Nextdoor Havenwood)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Don’t Know, a dog who went missing in New Braunfels, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 20 minutes. Message from Owner: … (Nextdoor Central New Braunfels)
  • Comal Independent School District posted a job opening for Elementary Teacher 3rd Grade - Math in New Braunfels. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in New Braunfels. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Braunfels here.

🗞 Nearby News

Seguin

  • Newly transformed Seguin ISD bus barn on the move (seguintoday.com)
  • 10 Tips for a Safe and Fun Texas Tubing Experience (wearevictoria.com)
  • Wellsential Health Obtains $157.2M Loan for Texas Skilled Nursing Facility Portfolio (connectcre.com)

Schertz

  • Schertz voters to decide special election to fill Place 7 seat on City Council (ksat.com)
  • Marcia Caballero wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Schertz-Cibolo-UCISD (kens5.com)

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