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Residents repairing damage to residential or commercial properties from the storm could have their permitting fees waived. (Ian Pribanic/Community Impact Newspaper)
New Braunfels to expedite permit and inspection process for repair of winter storm damages
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Texas Disaster Declaration opens door to federal aid for losses sustained during winter storms
Williamson County, like the entire state of Texas, continues to deal with rolling blackouts, but county Judge Bill Gravell wants to remind residents the county does not have any control over water or electric utilities. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Judge: Williamson County has no control over water, electricity utilities and other popular news from Central Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott provided updates on the state's emergency response efforts during a Feb. 18 press conference. (Screenshot of April 17 press conference)
Gov. Greg Abbott: Power restored to nearly 2M homes in past day; statewide aid efforts continuing
Although tens of thousands of megawatts remain off the statewide power grid Feb. 17, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said relief is on the way for many Texans within the next 24 hours. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Gov. Abbott: Power restoration on the way for 1M households in next 24 hours
NBU offices and New Braunfels facilities will be closed Feb. 18, and some services have also been suspended. (Warren Brown/Community Impact Newspaper)
New Braunfels announces additional facility closures
Project developer Stuart Blythin addressed residents' concerns Feb. 8. (Screenshot courtesy city of New Braunfels)
Despite some resident objections, proposed RV park in New Braunfels moves forward
The Gruene Water Reclamation Facility began operations in September 2020. (Lauren Canterberry/Community Impact Newspaper)
NBU in New Braunfels raises utility rates to keep up with booming population
The DSHS could not say when exactly the rollout would include a group beyond phases 1A and 1B during its Feb. 4 press conference. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
State officials: Focus on vaccines to patients age 75 and older remains highest priority
The proposed park would occupy 28 acres along Dry Comal Creek. (Courtesy City of New Braunfels)
New RV resort proposed along Dry Comal Creek in New Braunfels
Registration for Williamson County COVID-19 vaccines opened Jan. 19. (Sandra Sadek/Community Impact Newspaper)
Register for vaccine in WilCo; 24 restaurants to try in Leander, Cedar Park and more top Central Texas news
Feeding Texas hosted a Jan. 19 webinar to discuss legislative highlights for the 87th Texas Legislature. (Screenshot courtesy Feeding Texas)
Food insecurity in Texas' 87th Legislature: Hunger relief organization Feeding Texas to propose legislation addressing hunger
City officials broke ground at the site of the new police headquarters Jan. 14. (Courtesy city of New Braunfels)
New Braunfels breaks ground on $36 million police HQ
Michael Meek, Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, and New Braunfels ISD Superintendent Randy Moczygemba announced their plans to retire this year. (Courtesy the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce/New Braunfels Independent School District)
Chamber president, NBISD superintendent join list of retiring New Braunfels leaders
City staff displayed a rendering of home concepts that could be part of the newly approved subdivision in New Braunfels. (Screenshot courtesy city of New Braunfels)
New 38-acre residential development coming to New Braunfels