Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, New Braunfels. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon the Hill Country Craft Beer Festival filled the Wurstfest grounds with craft beer fans sampling beers from area breweries. The event—benefiting the New Braunfels community—gathered locals to enjoy regional flavors and support a worthy cause. Herald-Zeitung
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The H.D. Gruene Mercantile building in New Braunfels will be repurposed after Gruene Antique Company—operating nearly 40 years—closes its doors this summer. Herald-Zeitung
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New Braunfels couple the Hemptons are using family experience—gained from raising six children—to open an early learning school in Creekside; they moved here five years ago and will apply their insights to develop the school. Herald-Zeitung
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three New Braunfels high school track and field athletes are heading to Austin to compete at the state meet — marking the city’s first trip to the event. Herald-Zeitung
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Elle Townley Live Performance
6:30-7:10 p.m. — Freiheit Country Store — Free entry — Experience the captivating sounds of a young country singer inspired by legends like Dolly Parton and modern stars like Miranda Lambert.
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Saengerfest Festival
12-10:30 p.m. — The Lost and Found NBTX — Free entry — Enjoy a lively Saengerfest with music, family activities, and local food and wine sampling.
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Harfmann Duo Performance
11:30 a.m. — Krause's Cafe — No cover charge — Enjoy the lively tunes of Walt Harfmann featuring a blend of European polkas and waltzes.
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Eric Heideman Live Performance
6 PM - 12 AM — Gruene Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful blues of Austin's rising star, Eric Heideman.
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Beauty and the Beast Ballet
2-4 p.m. — Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale of Belle and the Beast in a delightful family-friendly ballet.
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Old 97's Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Gruene Hall — $19 — Catch the energetic Old 97's live at the historic Gruene Hall for a night of great music.
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Robert Earl Keen Concert
9:00-10:30 p.m. — Gruene Hall — Tickets from $195 — Experience a night of live music with Texas country legend Robert Earl Keen.
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Afternoon with Tony Kamel
3:30-9:30 p.m. — The Redbird Listening Room — BYOB with a $10 fee — Enjoy stories and songs from GRAMMY-nominated artist Tony Kamel.
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Artist of the Month Reception
5-7:30 p.m. — Mill Street Art Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity of Roberto Ugalde with fine Texas art, wine, and cheese.
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Concert by Jon Wolfe
8:00-10:30 p.m. — Gruene Hall — $64 — Enjoy a night of live country music at one of Texas's iconic venues.
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