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From a new Whataburger to an expanded coffee shop, check out these updates from local businesses and nonprofits across New Braunfels.
Now Open
Stretch Zone
The franchise is locally owned by James and Christine Tanner. Stretch Zone offers practitioner-assisted stretching.
Embro Identity
This home-based embroidery business—owned by Halyna Hostetler—stitches custom designs, company logos and healthcare scrubs for the local community.
Mirabelle Travel
The business is an independent affiliate of PTN Travel—a member of Virtuoso Travel. Owned by Canyon Lake native Paige Huggins, Mirabelle Travel offers travel planning assistance, such as finalizing passport details, confirming flights and booking hotels.
Tea2Go TeaN'ergy
The Texas-based tea chain sells specialty iced and hot tea beverages. Patrons can also create a custom drink where they choose their own flavor to be mixed with tea, water or fizzwater.
Margie’s Gift Shop
The gift shop—locally owned by Margie Mesa—sells hand soaps, socks, jewelry, Owala water bottles, stationary and more.
Cactus Grove Learning Center
This new preschool center offers hands-on learning for children in Kindergarten and below.
Gong Cafe
The Japanese restaurant—owned by Mel Cowsert—serves authentic sushi and bento boxes. Gong Cafe also offers a full Hibachi dinner selection, seafood entrees and custom bowls
Coming soon
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
The nationwide discount retail chain will offer cheap retail goods, books, decor, groceries and more.
Snippets
The studio—owned by Trina Iblings—will have sewing machines available for rent and offer various quilting and sewing classes.
S’MAC’nNoodles
The custom mac’n cheese joint—owned by husband and wife duo James Acosta and Danni Lopez—will offer custom macaroni and cheese and salads
Whataburger
The San Antonio-based fast food chain has plans to open a fourth New Braunfels location, Victor Trevino, a senior manager of public relations with Whataburger said. Whataburger serves classic hamburgers, shakes, salads and more.
Relocations
Love Story Boutique
The boutique—owned by local Shaelynn McBeere—relocated from 2305 Gruene Lake Drive, Ste. C. Love Story Boutique sells women's apparel and accessories.
Top Notch Truck and Trailer
The truck repair and upgrade service will be relocating from 3702 I-35 S., Ste. 111 in October. Top Notch Truck and Trailer offers general vehicle maintenance and certified installers for DrawTite, B&W and Blue Ox.
Expansions
Gruene Coffee Haus
This coffee shop—owned by Kelly Hall—will add a 3,560 square foot roasting facility to its current location. Gruene Coffee Haus sells an array of hot and iced coffee beverages.
In the news
New Braunfels Art League
The art organization—which was founded in 1965—is celebrating its 60-year anniversary in October. The art league showcases contemporary art and offers various workshops and classes.
River Chase Veterans Association
The neighborhood veterans association is celebrating its 10-year anniversary Nov. 8. RCVA hosts monthly social events for members, prospective members and guests at local restaurants to learn more about the organization.
Native Plant Society of Texas: Lindheimer Chapter
The environmental nonprofit organizations' Canyon Lake chapter is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Sept. 27. The group promotes conservation and ecological preservation.
Closings
Sylver Spoon Dinner Theater
The venue opened in 2017 and was owned by sisters Tori, Madison and Sylver Monaco. Sylver Spoon Dinner Theater had actors and chefs that served full, three-course meals to go along with interactive murder mystery events.
Billy's Ice
The local, live entertainment venue and ice house is closing this fall after opening in 2008.
Eberhard Lumber
The hardware store and lumber yard—owned by husband and wife duo Diana and Dennis Eberhard—is planning to close by the end of the year. Eberhard Lumber sold doors, frames, hardware products and foundation materials. The store also offered key duplication and tool sharpening.
