🚚Food Truck Party, School Supply Drive, + More

July 30, 2025

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Good morning, New Braunfels! We’re halfway through the week and rolling straight into a lineup of food trucks, science-filled fun, community giving, and the perfect staycation idea. Here's what’s inside today’s email:

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Celebrate Park and Recreation Month with one tasty sendoff

Close out July with a crowd-pleasing party in the park! This Thursday, head to Landa Park between 5 and 8 pm for the final bash of Park and Recreation Month: the Food Truck Party. It’s a free, family-friendly event featuring a mouthwatering lineup of local vendors and a chance to relax, play, and enjoy the community.

Expect bites from Q’s Place Creole Cooking, The Dawg Haus, Frio LLC, Midnight Smokers BBQ, Peace.Love.Lumpia, and more—plus sweet sips from InCup and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee. Bring your appetite and your picnic blanket and soak up the good vibes on Playground Drive.

📍 Landa Park, Thursday, July 31 | 5–8 pm
💵 Free Admission
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The Yuck Show is coming to Brauntex, and it’s going to be messy

Ready for a show that’s part science, part stand-up comedy, and totally unforgettable? The Yuck Show is landing at the Brauntex Theatre this Saturday, and it’s perfect for families with elementary and middle school kids.

Packed with interactive experiments, giant visual displays, and laugh-out-loud antics, this high-energy performance has wowed over 2 million people across the country. It’s educational entertainment at its absolute best—and yes, it lives up to the name. Expect slime. Lots of it.

🎟️ Saturday, August 2 | 3:30–5 pm at Brauntex Theatre
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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 (Fischer Park)
🧶 Sit & Stitch (New Braunfels Public Library)
🎺 The Alpine Express Duo live at Krause's Cafe (Krause's Cafe)
🎬 The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre Presents: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) (The Brauntex)
🎸 Bobby Schmuckle & Paul Eldridge (Pour Haus)

THURSDAY
🚚 Landa Park Food Truck Party - Park and Recreation Month (Landa Park)
🎲 Teen Time: Make Your Own Dice (New Braunfels Public Library)
🎷 Buffaloe & The Heard live at Krause's Cafe (Krause's Cafe)
🤠 Honky Tonk Thursdays (Gruene Hall)

FRIDAY
🎯 Family Fridays - Cable Park / Axe Throwing (Texas Ski Ranch)
📖 Teen/Tween Book to Movie Club: The Hunger Games (New Braunfels Public Library)
🍻 Friday Afternoon Club (Gruene Hall)
🎶 Cooder Graw (Gruene Hall)
🎤 X Factory live at Krause's Cafe (Krause's Cafe)
💧 Hayden Haddock – Flood Relief Benefit (Happy Cow)

Traders Village San Antonio is your go-to weekend adventure. Just a short drive from New Braunfels, you can shop hundreds of vendors, enjoy thrill rides, chow down on tasty bites, and catch live music—all in one spot. With back-to-school season here, it’s the perfect place to score deals on clothes, supplies, and more.

🚗 Every Saturday & Sunday, parking is just $2 before 10 am all summer long.

📍 Traders Village – 9333 S Loop 410 at Old Pearsall Road

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NBPD’s Back 2 School Supply Drive hits Santikos on August 4

The New Braunfels Police Department is teaming up with Santikos Entertainment to collect school supplies—and give local families a little fun in the process. On Monday, August 4, from 2 to 4 pm, enjoy free bowling, arcade games, and popcorn while supporting a great cause.

Just bring new school supplies to help students in need, and stick around to play and connect with the community.

📍 Santikos New Braunfels | 651 N. Business IH-35, Suite 1010
💵 Free Admission with Donation
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🐝 Buzz Around Town

🔥 Suspicious Fire Under Investigation

A house fire on McCrae Drive turned deadly Monday afternoon. First responders found a 37-year-old deceased inside the home with a gunshot wound and burn injuries. Police and fire officials are investigating the incident as a possible arson case.

🥙 CAVA Is Coming to Creekside

The popular Mediterranean chain CAVA is opening a location at Town Center at Creekside, with construction slated for early 2026. Known for its healthy build-your-own bowls and bold flavors, the new restaurant is part of a larger wave of high-profile additions to this bustling retail hub.

📢 Monthly Siren Testing Scheduled

The City of New Braunfels will conduct its monthly outdoor warning siren test at noon on Tuesday, August 5. This is a routine test—no emergency is taking place.

🍻 Beer Fest Breaks Records

The Hill Country Craft Beer Festival 2025 was the biggest yet, raising a record $69,000 in sponsorships and $50,000 for the New Braunfels Youth Collaborative. With over 1,500 attendees and more than 150 brews sampled, this spring event continues to grow as a local favorite. Cheers to community and craft!

WEATHER FORECAST 

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

Wednesday: High: 98º | Low: 66º | 0% chance of precipitation

Thursday: High: 97º | Low: 73º | 0% chance of precipitation

Friday: High: 97º | Low: 76º | 0% 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.)

Make the short drive to Johnson City this Saturday, August 2 for Back to School STEMFest at the Science Mill—a day packed with hands-on fun for curious kids, inspired educators, and science-loving families.

Explore colorful chemistry with rainbow pH reactions, code your own Ozobot path, launch school-supply catapults, and dream big with cardboard creations tied to real STEM careers. From math puzzles to engineering challenges, every activity blends fun and learning in a way that feels more like play than school.

📍 Science Mill, 101 S. Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City
🕙 Saturday, August 2 | 10 am – 5 pm
🎟️ Tickets and details: sciencemill.org

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The Kuebler Waldrip Haus is full of charm—and it’s right in your backyard

You don’t need to hit the highway to unwind. Nestled on 43 peaceful acres just minutes from downtown New Braunfels and Gruene, the Kuebler Waldrip Haus Bed & Breakfast offers a charming mix of history, serenity, and Texas hospitality—perfect for a staycation.

Stay in a restored 1847 German rock house, an 1863 one-room schoolhouse, or a cozy cottage designed to feel like a piece of the past while offering plenty of modern day comforts.

Margaret Waldrip, her son Darrell, and their entire staff are the best hosts you could ever ask for, making you immediately feel like a member of the family. There’s even a pet deer named Fonzie that comes by in the evenings to hang out!

Whether you're planning a family retreat, romantic escape, or weekend recharge, this place has it all—plus a delicious homemade breakfast each morning (that’s right, this is a real bed & breakfast).

🛏️ Rooms for 1 to 32 guests | Ideal for reunions, getaways, or “I need peace and quiet” weekends
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Thanks!

That’s it for today’s midweek scoop! Hope your Wednesday’s feeling just right—and that something in here sparked an idea for your week ahead.

Enjoy the rest of the week, and if this email made you smile (or helped you make plans), go ahead and share it with a friend or two. We’ll be back Friday with the full weekend lineup!

Until next time,

— The New Braunfels Life Team

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