In May, GMBC, a Austin-based development company, broke ground on its new condominium called The Mercer in New Braunfels. The 42-unit development will be constructed at the corner of Creekside Crossing and FM 1101 and is slated to be completed in summer 2023. 830-215-0282. www.themercernb.com
A new La-Z-Boy store is slated to open at 2094 N. I-35, New Braunfels, in early 2023. The company was founded in 1927 and has locations around the world. Stores sell a variety of furniture, including reclining chairs, sofas, beds and more. 210-824-3981. www.la-z-boy.com
Rockin R River Rides opened a new on-site bar called The Gruene Light at 1405 Gruene Road, New Braunfels. The bar sells drinks and hosts live music. 830-629-9999. www.rockinr.com
Raba Kistner celebrated 10 years at the company’s New Braunfels location in May. The firm, located at 211 Trade Center Drive, Ste. 300, offers engineering, geology, project management, infrastructure oversight and other services. 830-214-0544. www.rkci.com
A new dance fitness studio called DivaDance opened inside NuFitness Haus located at 1410 S. Business I-35, Ste. C, New Braunfels, in May. DivaDance has locations around the country and offers choreographed dance fitness classes set to popular music. 830-201-0004. https://divadancecompany.com/locations/new-braunfels-texas/
New Beginnings Hospice is slated to open at 790 Generations Drive, Ste. 205, New Braunfels, later this fall. The new facility will offer hospice services and is hiring staff before opening. 830-310-7303
