🍺Bier Stein Holding Contest, Free Summer Meals, + More

May 28, 2025

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Hey New Braunfels! Hope you’re having a great week so far! The weekend is fast approaching, and there’s a lot of fun waiting to be had.

Here's what’s inside:

Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Install a Water Softener in New Braunfels

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Hold a stein, win a trip to NYC in this Bavarian-style contest

Ready to prove your stein-holding skills? Masskrugstemmen is back at Krause’s Biergarten this Saturday, May 31, starting at 8 pm.

Participants will battle it out by holding a liter of beer straight out in front of them for as long as possible. It’s a true test of strength and willpower—and a whole lot of fun.

Registration is $20 and starts at 7 pm. Winners of the men’s and women’s categories get to keep their stein and qualify for the August 2nd finals. The top winners in August will score a VIP weekend trip to New York City. Do you have what it takes to join the stein-esty?

📍 Krause’s Biergarten, 148 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels

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No sign-up required—just show up and eat

New Braunfels ISD has launched its annual free Summer Meal Program to help ensure no child goes hungry during the break. Kids 18 and under can receive free breakfast and lunch at several NBISD campuses through June.

No registration, ID, or proof of income is needed. Just show up and eat on-site. Some locations begin service as early as May 28, with breakfast served from 7:30–8:00 am and lunch from 11:00–11:30 am.

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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:

Wednesday

🧵 Sit & Stitch at New Braunfels Public Library

📚 Fischer Park Family Storytime at Fischer Park

🌊 Woman’s Wake Clinic at Texas Ski Ranch

🎶 Yodel Blitz at Krause's Cafe

🎸 Local Trio at Pour Haus

Thursday

💃 Dance Lessons at Gruene Hall

🎤 Sid Grimes at Riley’s Tavern

🎱 Pool Tournament at Happy Cow Bar

🤠 Honky Tonk Thursdays: Clay Hollis at Gruene Hall

Friday

🎻 ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION at Whitewater

🍻 Friday Afternoon Club at Gruene Hall

🎙️ Tiffiny Dawn at Krause's Cafe

🎵 Blue Water Highway at New Braunfels

😂 Francisco Rincon Headlines at Tom's Comedy Club

Looking for hands-on, brain-building fun for the kids this summer? The Science Mill in Johnson City is a great day trip, offering an incredible lineup of interactive events perfect for curious kids, future scientists, and families who love to learn together.

From Mini Makers classes designed just for preschoolers to epic themed weekends like Dino Discovery Day and Shark Weekend, there’s something new to explore all season long. You can even get creative with cardboard at Imagination Unboxed in July!

Whether you're diving into prehistoric puzzles, exploring buoyancy with floaters, or building your own inventions, the Science Mill is the place to spark curiosity and creativity.

🌐 Plan your visit and see all the summer events at sciencemill.org

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FREE BURGER ALERT TODAY: NATIONAL BURGER DAY AT DQ

May 28 only—Hungr-Buster® free with $2 app purchase

DQ restaurants across Texas are celebrating National Burger Day in style. On May 28, grab a FREE Hungr-Buster® when you spend just $2 through the DQ app. This quarter-pound burger is loaded with all the classic fixings.

Make sure to download the DQ app to claim your offer—and maybe grab a Blizzard® treat while you’re there.

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WEATHER FORECAST 

Here’s a look at the weather for the next few days:

Wednesday: High: 83º | Low: 70º | 75% chance of precipitation

Thursday: High: 89º | Low: 71º | 30% chance of precipitation

Friday: High: 83º | Low: 72º | 45% chance of precipitation

Burn Ban: OFF

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.)

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WEEKEND GETAWAY: RELAX ON THE LLANO RIVER

Stay at this peaceful cabin with private river access

Looking for a getaway that’s not too far but feels like another world?

This private cabin in Junction sits on 25 acres with 1,000 feet of Llano River access—perfect for tubing, fly fishing, or just soaking in nature.

Sleeps four, pet-friendly, and offers an unbeatable back porch view of the stars.

DID YOU SUFFER STORM DAMAGE?

Did your home or roof take damage during the recent storms?

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DID YOU KNOW?

The founders of New Braunfels held their very first church service on the day they arrived—Good Friday, March 21, 1845. Just one year later, they built a log church on that same spot, marking the beginning of organized worship in the new settlement.

BUZZ AROUND TOWN

🧒 Annie Star Comes to Brauntex

Aileen Quinn, the original Annie, is hosting a sing-along of the 1982 film at Brauntex Theatre on June 4. VIP tickets include a meet-and-greet.

📢 Deputy Not Indicted in 2024 Shooting

A Comal County grand jury declined to indict the deputy who fatally shot a woman during a standoff last year. The incident was reviewed by an external DA's office.

🌿 Comal County Stops Accepting Green Waste

The county is no longer accepting green waste due to contamination issues. The City is reviewing curbside pickup options. For now, residents can still place green waste bags at the curb or in green trash bins.

🚫 Reminder: No Disposables on the River

The city ordinance banning disposable containers on the Comal and Guadalupe rivers remains in effect. Use reusable bottles and containers only. Violations may result in fines up to $500.

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— The New Braunfels Life Team

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