The Mercer, a new condominium development, is slated to break ground in early 2022 at 2165 Gabriel Place, New Braunfels. The project will feature 42 one- and two-bedroom units priced in the $200,000 range, and the community will include a pool, game area, Amazon lockers, a dog park and more. 858-729-3451. www.gbmcllc.com
In early November, Bakes & Cakes by Rosie opened at 118 S. Union Ave., New Braunfels. The bakery is located inside Union Street Stop N Shop and offers cakes, breads, cookies and more treats, as well as items for those with dietary restrictions. 631-579-0114. www.bakesncakesbyrosie.com
Union Street Stop N Shop opened at 118 S. Union Ave., New Braunfels, in November. The business is located in an old home and houses a photography studio, bakery, boutique and more. www.facebook.com/unionstreetstopnshop
Embrace Hospice opened a New Braunfels location at 642 Comal Ave. in early November. The hospice care provider also has locations in San Antonio and Kerrville and creates individual care plans for each patient and their family. 830-800-0176. www.embracehospicellc.com
Lupe Tortilla is slated to open a new location at 2975 Town Center Drive, Ste. 100, New Braunfels, in spring 2022. The Tex-Mex restaurant chain has locations throughout Texas and offers handmade flour tortillas alongside a variety of Tex-Mex specialties. 832-772-6301. www.tex-mex.com
Woofgang Bakery & Grooming, a national grooming and pet supply business, is slated to open a New Braunfels location in early 2022. The business will be located at 1935 Hwy. 46 W., Ste. 102, and will offer raw, frozen and grain-free pet food, and full grooming services. 407-355-9210. www.woofgangbakery.com
T-Mobile, an international cellular telecommunications provider, will open a retail cell phone store location at 2720 Loop 337 in December within the New Braunfels Crossing shopping center. www.t-mobile.com