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The Downtowner Bar & Kitchen reopens in New Braunfels after yearlong closure
The restaurant closed in March 2020 due to coronavirus restrictions and costs associated with operating at limited capacity. Now the owners are reopening with a new menu ahead of the summer season.

Seafood spot opens in The Domain; All Star Liquor now serving Georgetown and more Central Texas news
Read the latest business and community news from the Central Texas area.

Why Texas has not yet distributed $18 billion in federal funds intended for public schools
As budget decisions loom for school districts across Texas, state leaders are holding on to federal funds intended for public schools to use in addressing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

UPDATE: ERCOT call for energy conservation ends April 13 without need for power outages
An ERCOT official said "tight" supply and demand conditions arose on the state's electric grid April 13 due to forecasting issues amid planned, seasonal maintenance outages by some power generators.

State, federal health authorities recommend pause of Johnson & Johnson vaccine after 6 rare, severe blood clots
Hub providers in Dallas, Harris and Travis counties have all announced they will follow the recommendations and pause distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Comal County positivity rates pass 5% as area hospitalizations increase
The county has reported 189 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 since April 5, 109 of which are New Braunfels residents.

Next NBISD elementary school campus to begin construction this summer
The school will eventually replace Carl Schurz and Seele Elementary Schools.

Child safety zones proposed in New Braunfels restrict where sex offenders may live
During an April 12 meeting, City Council voted unanimously to approve the first reading of the ordinance.

Face coverings no longer mandatory in New Braunfels city facilities
Officials revisited a temporary policy requiring masks to be worn by staff, visitors and customers at New Braunfels city facilities and decided to rescind the policy.

City of New Braunfels waives fees for Sophienburg museum expansion
Due to rising property valuations throughout the city, board members of the nonprofit Sophienburg Memorial Association have requested and received waivers for costs associated with its expansion.

Stage 2 water restrictions anticipated for New Braunfels area
Due to a recent rise in temperatures and lack of significant rainfall, officials from New Braunfels Utilities are expecting a shift from stage 1 to stage 2 drought restrictions by the end of April.

Romeo's Pizza coming to Georgetown; Vacancy Brewing opens in South Austin and more Central Texas news
Read the latest business and community news from the Central Texas area.