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Friday, August 15th, 2025

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Good morning, New Braunfels. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Three longtime residents were honored as Living Legends at a reception held Wednesday night by the Braunfels Foundation Trust in New Braunfels—Carol Johnson, Michael Meek and Wilfred Schlather received the recognition for their service to the community.  Herald-Zeitung

CULTURE NEWS

  • Cullen Ricks will revive an adult German dance group in New Braunfels to bring back a fading part of the community’s heritage—he is using his experience from organizing the local kids’ German dance group Kinder.  Herald-Zeitung

EDUCATION NEWS

  • New Braunfels ISD announced that in compliance with House Bill 1481, students must keep cellphones turned off or silenced and hidden during school hours—penalties will be enforced for violations.  Herald-Zeitung

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Rattlesnake Milk Concert

    9-10:30 p.m. — Gruene Hall — Tickets available — Experience the unique blend of country, punk, and surf from Texas's own Rattlesnake Milk.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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  • GARY THE SHOWMAN Swing Dance Night

    12:15 a.m. — Chesmar Homes Wasser Ranch — Check for entry fees — Dance the night away to the energetic swing tunes performed by Gary the Showman.

    Sun, 8/17/25

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  • Soul Sessions

    6:30-9:30 p.m. — Krause's Cafe — No cover charge — Experience the soulful sounds of Central Texas' top R&B, Soul, and Funk musicians.

    Fri, 8/22/25

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  • Treaty Oak Revival Concert

    7:30-9 p.m. — Whitewater Amphitheater — $ — Experience the unique blend of Texas Red Dirt Country and Southern Rock with Treaty Oak Revival.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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  • Trunk Monkeys Live Performance

    3-6 p.m. — Krause's Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant live music experience featuring the eclectic sounds of Trunk Monkeys.

    Sun, 8/24/25

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  • Canyon Freshman Football vs. Austin

    5-7 p.m. — Canyon High School — Free entry — Catch the thrilling non-conference matchup of freshman football teams as Canyon hosts Austin.

    Thu, 8/28/25

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  • James McMurtry Live Concert

    8-11 p.m. — Gruene Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful storytelling and electric performances of Americana icon James McMurtry.

    Fri, 8/29/25

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  • Stories and Songs with Pug Johnson

    7:30 p.m. — The Redbird Listening Room — $10 BYOB fee — Experience a night of storytelling and musical performances from Texas-based artist Pug Johnson.

    Sat, 8/30/25

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  • Taylor Campbell Band

    4-10 p.m. — The Redbird Listening Room — BYOB with a $10 fee — Enjoy an afternoon of heartfelt stories and songs with Taylor Campbell.

    Sun, 8/31/25

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  • Karaoke Night at Krause's Cafe

    6-9 p.m. — Krause's Cafe — Free entry — Sing your heart out in a family-friendly atmosphere with great food and cold drinks.

    Mon, 9/1/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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