Mary Ann Labowski

04/27/2025

The City of New Braunfels is considering updates to Downtown parking to improve availability and convenience, based on a multi-year study and community feedback. Learn more at an upcoming come-and-go open house:

▪️ Wednesday, May 7 | 6–8 p.m.
▪️ Thursday, May 8 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
📌 Both meetings will be at the New Braunfels Municipal Building (424 S Castell Avenue)

For more information about the proposed changes to downtown parking, including maps of current and proposed parking availability, visit newbraunfels.gov/downtownparking or read the full media release at https://newbraunfels.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3663

02/07/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT: UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CLOSURES

Union Pacific has notified the City of New Braunfels that they will have various railroad crossing closures in New Braunfels between Tuesday, February 11, and Monday, February 17, for maintenance. Drivers are encouraged to note the following schedule and plan their routes accordingly:

🚧 Full Closure: Conrads Lane at Railroad Crossing through Friday 02/14/25

Other closures:

🚧 2/12
▪️Rock St. – Closed from 8 AM – 4 PM
▪️N. Walnut Ave. – Closed from 7 AM – 10 PM

🚧 2/13
▪️Lakeview Blvd. – Closed from 8 AM – 4 PM
▪️N. Houston Ave. – Closed 2/13 at 8 AM | Opens 2/17 at 4 PM
▪️N. Union Ave. – Closed 2/13 at 8 AM | Opens 2/17 at 4 PM
▪️W. Torrey St. – Closed 2/13 at 8 AM | Opens 2/17 at 4 PM
▪️Hinman Island Dr. – Closed from 9 AM – 5 PM

🚧 2/16
▪️Rock St. – Closed from 8 AM – 4 PM

🚧 2/17
▪️Lakeview Blvd. – Closed from 7 AM – 4 PM
▪️Hinman Island Dr. – Closed from 9 AM – 5 PM

These dates are estimates and may be subject to change. Stay up to date with traffic alerts in New Braunfels by going to www.newbraunfels.gov/trafficalerts 🚗

12/07/2024

The City of New Braunfels invites you to share your vision for the future of Downtown New Braunfels! Join us on Wednesday, December 11, for an open house-style meeting to learn how Form-Based Code zoning can support walkable, compatible redevelopment in downtown areas.

🕒 Two Meetings Available:
▪️Afternoon Session: Noon – 1 p.m.
▪️Evening Session: 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.

📍Location: City Municipal Building, 424 South Castell Avenue

City staff will present feedback from downtown business and property owners and explain how this approach could help meet key goals. You’ll also be able to participate in activities and take a survey to share your thoughts and ideas for downtown’s future.

11/14/2024

🚲 The City of New Braunfels is hosting an open house-style public meeting for residents to learn more about the Comal Avenue & Faust Street Bikeway Project. The meeting will be held on Thursday, November 21, from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the New Braunfels Municipal Building, 424 South Castell Avenue.

This project will upgrade the bike infrastructure for the existing bike route on Comal Avenue and Faust Street, which connects Downtown New Braunfels and Gruene. The open house meeting will give property owners and the community a chance to review the recommended changes, ask questions, and provide feedback to City staff. Can’t make the meeting? Give your feedback online at www.newbraunfels.gov/bikeway

🔗FULL MEDIA RELEASE: https://newbraunfels.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3541

09/21/2024

Attention District 5 Residents! 📣

Join Councilmember Labowski at
District 5 Council Connect to discuss City projects and address questions & concerns.

City staff will also provide a presentation on the topic of Transit.

Location: New Braunfels Public Library Main Branch, 700 E. Common Street
Date: September 30, 2024
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

09/20/2024

Downtown New Braunfels is about to be in one of my FAVORITE seasons filled with some of my favorite events…
🐎 Comal County Fair Parade
🍷 First Friday & Wine Stroll
💃🏽 Dia de Los Mu***os de los Mu***os Festival
👻 Downtown Spooktacular
🍻Wurstfest
🇺🇸 Veterans Day Parade
🎄 Downtown Tree Lighting
🛍️ Shop Small Saturday
☕️Wassailfest
….and more!

With all the fun to be had, I wanted to share our parking map with FREE parking locations! These lots sit pretty vacant this time of year, are easy to get in and out of, and are only a few short blocks away from our charming downtown locations.

📍Come on down and shop, dine, play, stay, and do business in my favorite place.

09/11/2024

On Wednesday, September 11, the City of New Braunfels will hold a ceremony marking the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Members of the City of New Braunfels Fire Department and New Braunfels Police Department Honor Guard will march from Central Fire Station to Main Plaza followed by a flag raising and lowering ceremony to commemorate when American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

📝EVENT DETAILS
📌March – Begin at 7:25 a.m.
📌Ceremony – Begin at 7:40 a.m.

Traffic around the Main Plaza will be closed starting at approximately 7:15 a.m. Those wishing to attend the ceremony should gather on the Main Plaza near the flagpole and bandstand. The event will conclude, and traffic on the Plaza will return to normal at approximately 8:15 a.m.

08/24/2024

Are you interested in being part of shaping the future of your City? Apply for one of the Fall Boards and Commissions Boards to make a difference!

If you want to get involved with local government, now is your chance! Applications for Fall Boards and Commissions are OPEN!

An open house event is set for August 20, from 5 – 7 p.m., at New Braunfels City Hall, 550 Landa Street. This allows residents to learn about the various boards and commissions, their roles in City government, and the application process.

Applications close on September 30. Go to www.newbraunfels.gov/apply to apply, find the full list of open boards and commissions, and more.

🔗Full media release: https://newbraunfels.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3456

08/09/2024

If you want to get involved with local government, now is your chance! Applications for Fall Boards and Commissions are OPEN!

An open house event is set for August 20, from 5 – 7 p.m., at New Braunfels City Hall, 550 Landa Street. This allows residents to learn about the various boards and commissions, their roles in City government, and the application process.

Applications close on September 30. Go to www.newbraunfels.gov/apply to apply, find the full list of open boards and commissions, and more.

🔗Full media release: https://newbraunfels.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3456

08/03/2024

Do you want to participate in your city civic government process?
Fall Board & Commission applications are now being accepted.

If you want to get involved with local government, now is your chance! Applications for Fall Boards and Commissions are OPEN!

An open house event is set for August 20, from 5 – 7 p.m., at New Braunfels City Hall, 550 Landa Street. This allows residents to learn about the various boards and commissions, their roles in City government, and the application process.

Applications close on September 30. Go to www.newbraunfels.gov/apply to apply, find the full list of open boards and commissions, and more.

🔗Full media release: https://newbraunfels.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3456

06/08/2024

Update June 9, 2024 9:27 p.m.
Crews are still working on repairs and the road closure is expected to continue through tomorrow. We appreciate your patience and will continue to update as new information becomes available.

A road closure is required in order for crews to make needed repairs at the Gruene Water Reclamation Plant. Traffic coming into Gruene on Gruene Road from Common Street will be detoured right onto Sunnybrook, left onto Rapids Drive and then back onto Hunter. Traffic coming into Gruene from FM 306 will be able to continue through on Hunter.

Repairs will continue through the weekend. We will update once repairs are complete and the road is fully back open.

04/04/2024

Join me for my Council Connect District 5 Citizens Forum. The session will kick off with a presentation by City Staff on proposed Downtown Parking changes.