Continental Automotive Systems’ new 215,000-square-foot automotive manufacturing facility is slated to open in September at 440 Kohlenberg Road, New Braunfels. The facility will manufacture products for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The facility will be a long-term investment of approximately $110 million into the New Braunfels area and is anticipated to create 130 new jobs in the city. 248-606-2186. www.continental-automotive.com

On The Grind Coffee will open a fifth New Braunfels location at 2680 Loop 337, New Braunfels, by the end of the year. The coffee shop operates six drive-thru coffee stands in Central Texas and specializes in espresso drinks, pastries, Italian sodas and flavored energy drinks. 830-310-1776. www.otgcoffee.com

Kauffman Orthodontics opened at 2009 S. Walnut Ave., Ste. 101, New Braunfels, in late May. The practice offers care options for children, adolescents and adults and offers braces, aligners and teeth whitening. 832-538-6867. www.kauffmanortho.com

Legit-Ass Meats BBQ opened a permanent food truck in mid-May at a space shared with Lass Cafe & Cocktails food truck at 993 Loop 337, New Braunfels. Owner Ryan Cunningham prepares a rotating menu daily, typically serving brisket, sausage and other fare that is smoked on-site. The truck is typically open Tuesday-Saturday from noon-8 p.m. or until sold out, and event catering services are also available. www.facebook.com/legitassmeats

The New Braunfels branch of the Seguin Beauty School, currently located at 214 W. San Antonio St., will move out of its current facility at the end of July to a yet undetermined new location. The original school was established in 1977 in Seguin, and the New Braunfels campus opened in 1986. Students enrolled in the cosmetology program take courses in hair cutting and styling, manicuring, the salon business and more. 830-372-0935. www.seguinbeautyschool.net


In May, Pakmule moved its office from 193 W. San Antonio St., Ste. 302, New Braunfels to Ste. 216 in the same building. The business builds hitch rack cargo carriers made from 70% recycled aluminum. www.pakmule.com