Big Hops, a craft beer bar that has three locations in San Antonio, opened a New Braunfels location at 2188 Hwy. 46, Ste. 107, in November. The taproom is expected to have more than 30 rotating taps and will serve beer, wine, mead, cider and nonalcoholic drinks. www.bighops.com
Butcher Boy Taco House opened in December at 2031 Spur St., New Braunfels. The Mexican restaurant offers breakfast tacos, enchiladas, chalupas and more and is open from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. 830-609-9171. https://www.facebook.com/Butcher-Boy-Taco-House-101263995770010
In November, Larissa Thompson opened her first permanent studio space for her business, Capture Life Beautiful Photography. Thompson offers newborn, child, senior and family photography sessions at 118 S. Union Ave., New Braunfels. 210-412-4659. www.capturelifebeautiful.com
In December, Terrace Rooftop Bar & Kitchen opened in Freiheit Village at 2031 Central Plaza, Ste. 101, New Braunfels. The location previously housed Pale Horse Drinkery and Skybar before being sold in last summer. The new eatery offers a small-plate menu, a full bar and cocktails. 361-441-9599. www.terraceskybar.com
RiverBend Counseling will relocate from 262 N. Union Ave., New Braunfels, to 1099 N. Walnut Ave., Ste. A, in January. The office was established in 2001 and offers services for individuals, couples, families and children and holds a free obsessive compulsive disorder support group each month. 830-515-8480. www.riverbend-counseling.com
The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, located at 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels, will celebrate its 80th anniversary in January. The theater was originally opened in 1942 as a movie palace before it was temporarily closed in 1998. In 2000, the venue was reopened as a performing arts theater and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 830-627-0808. www.brauntex.org
