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📰 Summer Reading Program, New Events, & Local Buzz!
Happy Wednesday, New Braunfels!
Summer is heating up—and there’s no shortage of cool activities, community updates, and family fun to keep you entertained! Here’s what’s inside:
And a whole lot more!
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The library’s summer reading kickoff is just around the corner!
Summer is here, and the New Braunfels Public Library is ready to help you and your family dive into a season of colorful fun. The 2025 Summer Reading Program, themed “Color Your World!”, launches on Saturday, June 7, with a kickoff party at the Main Branch Library from 10 am to 1 pm.
Families can enjoy everything from an outdoor karate dance party and foam party to vehicle tours with the Police and Fire Departments, plus snow cones, arts and crafts, and a kids’ book sale.
But the fun doesn’t stop there. Throughout the summer, you can join science shows, themed story times, a dinosaur bone demonstration, and even a festive Christmas in July! Just grab a game card to track your activities and earn prizes along the way.
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Your chance to shape a new trail in New Braunfels!
The City of New Braunfels is hosting a public open house to get community input on plans for a new hike and bike trail along Waterway Lane. This alternative transportation project is in response to residents’ concerns over a previous roadway proposal.
📅 Tuesday, June 10th, 5:30–6:30 pm
📍 NBU Service Center, 355 FM 306
See the plans, ask questions, and share your ideas!
Learn more: newbraunfels.gov.
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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
📚 Fischer Park Family Storytime
🧵 Sit & Stitch at New Braunfels Public Library
🎶 Off The Grid at Krause's Cafe
🀄 Mahjong at the Sophienburg Museum
🎤 Annie Sing-Along at The Brauntex
🎸 The War And Treaty live at Gruene Hall
Thursday
🌱 Party for the Planet - World Environment Day Event at Westside Community Center
🎨 DIY After Dark at New Braunfels Public Library
🎻 Magnolia Brothers live at Krause's Cafe
💃 Dance Lessons/Honky Tonk Thursdays at Gruene Hall
Friday
🦸 New Braunfels Kid Expo at New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center
🚓 Kops & Kids Safety Picnic at Landa Park Dance Slab
🦇 Discovery Days at Natural Bridge Caverns
🍻 Friday Afternoon Club at Gruene Hall
📖 Paws to Read In-Person at New Braunfels Public Library
🎤 Alli Mattice Band at Krause's Cafe
🤠 Riders in the Sky at The Brauntex
🎵 Tyler Halverson live at Gruene Hall
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Our brand-new guide is live!
Looking for fresh ideas to keep the kids entertained this summer? We’ve rounded up the best kid-friendly spots and activities in and around New Braunfels, from splash pads and nature trails to festivals and more.
Don’t miss out—click through and start planning those family adventures: See the full guide here.
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WEATHER FORECAST
Here’s a look at the weather for the next few days:
Wednesday: High: 90º | Low: 74º | 65% chance of precipitation
Thursday: High: 92º | Low: 75º | 15% chance of precipitation
Friday: High: 95º | Low: 75º | 5% 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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Soak up the sun at this charming Hill Country retreat.
Take a break with this perfect summer escape: Taste of Tuscany in Fredericksburg. This stunning rental features a hot tub, fire pit, pool table, and space for the whole family to relax and recharge.
Plus, you’re just minutes away from wineries and the scenic charm of the Hill Country.
BUZZ AROUND TOWN
📰 6-hour standoff in New Braunfels ends peacefully – A local resident says he was protecting his property rights in a dispute that ended with his arrest and charges, following a tense standoff last month.
🌊 Comal & Guadalupe Rivers rise after recent rains – Locals are celebrating improved river levels, promising a better tubing and paddling season ahead!
🅿️ New parking lot opens in Gruene – A new 800-space lot at 1622 Gruene Road adds convenient parking near Gruene Hall and the Gristmill.
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That’s your Wednesday roundup, New Braunfels Life fam! Stay tuned and stay cool!
Until next time,
— The New Braunfels Life Team
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