🍣 All-You-Can-Eat Sushi, Holiday Lights Deal, & More in NBTX

December 09, 2025

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Good morning, New Braunfels! We hope your week is off to a fantastic start. From fresh eats to festive fun, there’s a lot happening around town that you won’t want to miss. Check out this week’s highlights for delicious new dining, ways to share your voice in the community, and dazzling holiday experiences perfect for the whole family.

What’s Inside:

  • All-you-can-eat sushi buffet now open in New Braunfels

  • Community input for city growth plan update

  • Special deal on a drive-thru Christmas light display with over 1.5 million lights

  • This week’s local events lineup

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🍣 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SUSHI RESTAURANT OPENS IN NEW BRAUNFELS

Buffet-style rolls, ramen, and more await at Yasaka Sushi & Ramen

After what felt like an eternity, a new dining spot has finally opened its doors, bringing sushi lovers a chance to enjoy all-you-can-eat specialty rolls, tempura, ramen, and more. Yasaka Sushi & Ramen launched on December 1 at 1348 I-35 N., right next to Olive Garden, in the space formerly occupied by Denny’s.

The menu offers an array of Japanese favorites, including appetizers, hibachi dishes, and endless sushi rolls, perfect for casual dinners, family outings, or friends gathering to indulge in a sushi feast.

🏛️ HAVE YOUR SAY! HELP SHAPE NEW BRAUNFELS’ FUTURE

Community open house and online survey invite residents to share ideas

The city is updating its long-term growth plan, Envision New Braunfels, and your voice matters. Attend the open house on December 11 from 4–7 p.m. at the New Braunfels Public Library Westside Branch to explore project stations, speak with planning staff, and provide feedback on transportation, housing, and development priorities.

If you can’t make it in person, complete the online questionnaire, available through December 12 in both English and Spanish. This is your chance to shape the city’s vision for years to come.

The Courthouse is celebrating December with Family Movie Mornings featuring Christmas movies and holiday cartoons on the giant screen from 8 am to 12 pm every day. Kids can watch festive favorites, run around the playground, and burn some energy while you enjoy coffee, breakfast, or even a quick game of pickleball or padel. It’s an easy, cozy way to start the day and keep everyone entertained in one place.

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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
📚 Toddler Time at New Braunfels Library
🥩 Steak Night at Happy Cow Bar
🎸 Tony Taylor & Friends at Gruene Hall
🎄 Santa’s Ranch in New Braunfels
📖 NBPL Foundation at New Braunfels Public Library
🎤 Mister Sister at Gruene Hall

Wednesday
🧵 Sit & Stitch at New Braunfels Library
🎶 Lunchtime Live with Steven Vee at The Phoenix Saloon
💻 Device Advice at New Braunfels Library
🎸 Marc Sauceda at Gruene Hall
🤘 Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe
🎉 Phoenix Karaoke at The Phoenix Saloon

Thursday
🎄 NBCS Christmas Market at Historic Old Town
🎲 Family Game Night at New Braunfels Library
✂️ Teen Time: Stamp Carving at the New Braunfels Public Library
🧥 Sleigh Hunger: An Ugly Sweater Runway at Krause’s Café & Biergarten
🎱 Pool Tournament at Happy Cow Bar
🎙️ Open Mic Night Hosted by Bob Schmueckle at The Phoenix Saloon

If you're looking for a festive family outing just a short drive from New Braunfels, the Holiday Market at Traders Village San Antonio is the perfect way to jump into the Christmas spirit. Running every weekend until Christmas, visitors can enjoy pictures with Santa from 12–4 PM, explore the all-new Snowflake Trail, and discover fun surprises along the way — including holiday photo ops, candy canes from Village Elves, and cheerful Christmas decor throughout the market.

Make a full day of it by browsing hundreds of vendors and crossing off your holiday shopping list while you celebrate.

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Over 1.5 million lights, snacks, and interactive fun through Jan 3

Take a festive mile-long drive at Northern Lights in Seguin, where holiday magic comes alive with 1.5 million dazzling lights. Enjoy music-synced displays, hidden scavenger hunt props, cozy photo opportunities, and tasty snacks from the comfort of your own car.

Open nightly through January 3 from 6–10 PM, this display is perfect for families and friends looking to create unforgettable holiday memories.

Here’s the best part - right now you can save big on tickets with this Groupon deal!

DID YOU KNOW?

Comal County’s 1898 courthouse was designed by famed architect James Riely Gordon, who created 18 Texas courthouses during the state’s “golden age” of courthouse design. Built from native limestone and pink granite, it was engineered to outlast centuries.

WEATHER FORECAST 

Tuesday: High: 68º | Low: 45º | 5% chance of precipitation

Wednesday: High: 76º | Low: 44º | 10% chance of precipitation

Thursday: High: 70º | Low: 51º | 0% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: ON

Water Restrictions: Stage 2 (In Stage 2, watering with a sprinkler or irrigation system is allowed one day per week based on the last digit of your address BEFORE 10:00 a.m. and AFTER 8:00 p.m.)

It’s Tuesday, and that means it’s Steak Night at Happy Cow Bar & Grill!

Starting at 5 pm tonight, you can get a juicy NY Strip from Granzin’s Meat Market plus a baked potato for just $16, and wash it down with a $2.50 Shiner.

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Monday marked the exciting opening of Texas Roadhouse at their brand new location, 3206 IH 35 N, New Braunfels. Fans of hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and those iconic rolls with honey cinnamon butter finally have a reason to celebrate.

Thanks!

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See you next time,

— The New Braunfels Life Team

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