🎉 Mahjong Fun, Fischer Park Storytime & A New Chapter For NBISD

August 18, 2026

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Happy Tuesday, New Braunfels! Hope you’re having a good start to the week so far.

We’ve got a little bit of everything in today’s lineup, from a fun way to spend your morning to a family-friendly activity and an exciting update in local education. Here’s what’s worth knowing around town right now.

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A relaxed way to play, connect, and meet other Mahjong fans

If you already know the basics of Mahjong, head over to The Sophienburg for a casual open-play session on today from 11 AM to 2 PM. Even if you’ve only taken one lesson, you’re welcome to join in. No formal instruction will be provided, but newer players can find others to play with.

Bring your own Mahjong card if you have one, or borrow one provided at the event. It’s a simple way to enjoy the game, meet new people, and spend a few hours connecting with the local community.

Enjoy stories, activities, and a morning out in the park

Fischer Park Family Storytime returns this Wednesday morning from 9:30–10:30 AM at the Hilltop Pavilion. The outdoor program combines stories and activities designed to encourage early literacy and help kids develop a love of reading.

Children of all ages and siblings are welcome, making this an easy midweek activity for the whole family. If the weather doesn't cooperate, the program may move to the New Braunfels Public Library Main Branch.

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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:

TUESDAY
📚 Preschool Storytime at New Braunfels Public Library (9:30 AM)
🎶 Music & Movement at New Braunfels Public Library (9:30 AM)
🧸 Toddler Time at New Braunfels Public Library (10:30 AM)
🥩 Steak Night at Happy Cow Bar (5:00 PM)
🎨 Artistic Journeys at New Braunfels Public Library (5:30 PM)
🎵 Bo Luna at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:30 PM)
🎸 Jordan Minor at Gruene Hall (6:00 PM)
💃 Learn to Swing Dance at Attic Dance Hall (6:30 PM)
🎶 Every Tuesday Blues Jam at Guadalupe Brewing Company & Pizza Kitchen (6:30 PM)
🎵 Live Music at The Gruene Grove (7:00 PM)
🎸 Slim Bawb at Gruene Hall (8:30 PM)
🎤 Karaoke Night at Freddy C’s (9:00 PM)

WEDNESDAY
☕ Kaffeeklatsch at the Sophienburg Museum and Archives (9:00 AM)
🧶 Sit & Stitch at New Braunfels Public Library (9:00 AM)
📚 Fischer Park Family Storytime at Fischer Park (9:30 AM)
👩 Women’s Wednesdays at Stoke Factory at TSR (10:00 AM)
💻 Device Advice at New Braunfels Public Library (1:00 PM)
🎵 Tony Taylor at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:30 PM)
🌻 Galactic Sunflowers at Painting with a Twist (6:00 PM)
🎸 River Town Relics at Gruene Hall (6:00 PM)
🛍️ Humpday Market at Gruene Grove (6:00 PM)
🎺 Pivo & Polka Band at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
🧀 The Best Mozzarella Making Class at Otto’s Cheese Shop (6:30 PM)
🤝 Perinatal Professional Meet Up at 421 S. Seguin Ave. (6:30 PM)
🌅 Bright Sunset at Painting with a Twist (7:00 PM)
🎵 Xtreme Music Bingo at Watering Hole Saloon (7:00 PM)
🎶 Live Music at The Gruene Grove (7:00 PM)
🎸 Zack Walther Trio at Gruene Hall (8:30 PM)

THURSDAY
🍷 Free Wine Tasting at Zócalo Wine Co. (4:30 PM)
🎮 Teen Time: Game Night at New Braunfels Public Library (5:00 PM)
🎵 Colton’s Kin at The Grapevine in Gruene (5:00 PM)
🎸 Gage & The Live Rounds at Gruene Hall (6:00 PM)
🧵 Fat Quarter Bingo Night at Snippets (6:00 PM)
🌵 Neon Cacti at Painting with a Twist (6:00 PM)
🎶 Madelyn Abrameit Band at Krause’s Cafe (6:00 PM)
🎤 Songwriter’s Night at The Redbird Listening Room (6:00 PM)
🎵 Live Music with Soul Ethos at The Gruene Grove (7:00 PM)
🎸 Heath Walker Band at Gruene Hall (8:00 PM)
🤠 Jake Botello & The Hill Country Outlaws at Watering Hole Saloon (8:00 PM)

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NBISD’S BRAND-NEW MAGNET SCHOOL OPENS

CREATE at County Line brings a new approach to elementary education

New Braunfels ISD has launched its first district-wide elementary magnet school, CREATE at County Line, with the 2026–27 school year kicking off yesterday. Located at County Line Elementary, the new program will serve students in kindergarten through second grade.

The school will supplement core instruction with hands-on learning focused on STEM, agriculture, culinary arts, outdoor learning, digital media, and medical exploration. CREATE represents six pillars: Curiosity, Resilience, Entrepreneurship, Artistry, Teamwork, and Empowerment.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Comal Sanitarium, established in the early 1920s along the Comal River, was the site of the first X-ray machine in the state of Texas. Dr. Arthur Bergfeld imported the machine from Germany at a cost of $4,000, bringing cutting-edge medical technology to a small Hill Country community at a time when many larger cities didn’t yet have access to it.

WEATHER FORECAST 

Tuesday: High: 101º | Low: 76º | 10% chance of precipitation

Wednesday: High: 102º | Low: 76º | 10% chance of precipitation

Thursday: High: 103º | Low: 76º | 10% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: OFF

Water Restrictions: Stage 2 (click here for more info)

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Thanks!

That’s all for today, New Braunfels! We hope you found something useful, interesting, or worth checking out, whether it’s a local story, a community update, a great deal, or something new happening around town.

Have a great Tuesday, and we’ll be back tomorrow with more of what’s happening in New Braunfels.

Until next time,

— The New Braunfels Life Team

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