Good morning, New Braunfels.

New Braunfels ISD will reopen its secondary libraries Monday, Oct.

27 after nearly two weeks of closure to students—community members voiced their concerns during the shutdown.

New Braunfels Mayor Neal Linnartz and Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen met Friday morning at Unicorn Stadium and waged a friendly bet with sausage + pecans at stake ahead of their rivalry game.

A New Braunfels single mom battling Stage 4 cancer shares her story to bring hope to others during Breast Cancer Awareness Month—she stresses that no one is ever truly alone in the fight.

Downtown Spooktacular

5-8 p.m. — Main Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with safe Trick-or-Treating for kids throughout downtown New Braunfels.

Tejas Brothers Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Gruene Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the lively and entertaining sounds of the Tejas Brothers, a top Texas live act.

Mike Ryan Concert

9:00 – 10:30 PM — Gruene Hall — Cost info not provided — Experience heartfelt music that narrates life's ups and downs.

Dachshund Races

2-5 p.m. — Krause's Cafe — $7 entry — Enjoy the thrill of the Dachshund races with costume awards and chances to qualify for the finals!

JP's Journey: A Warrior's Resilience

7-8:30 p.m. — Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre — Free admission — Experience JP Lane's remarkable story of resilience and inspiration through faith and determination.

Art Haus

6-9 p.m. — New Braunfels Utilities — Free entry — Celebrate local creativity with art, music, and one-of-a-kind handmade creations every First Friday of the month.

Wurst Fest Celebration

11:59 PM – 1:29 AM — Wurstfest — Tickets start at $64 — Experience an unforgettable night of entertainment at Wurst Fest in New Braunfels.

Wurstfest Day 2

5-7:20 p.m. — 120 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX — $15 online, $20 at the gate — Celebrate German culture with music, beer, and delicious food at this festive annual event.

Wurstfest Day 3

5:00 PM – 8:10 PM — 120 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX — Ticket info unavailable — Celebrate the best of German culture at this vibrant festival filled with food, music, and fun.

Münchholzhausen Blaskapella Concert

7:30-10 p.m. — Wursthall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the lively sounds of one of the oldest and most renowned brass bands in the region.