Here is the latest on 20 New Braunfels businesses.
    Now open

    Willkommen Sweepstakes

    The sweepstakes hall, owned by Sarah West, offers gaming systems that simulate casino games like slots and keno. Games are played through accounts managed by staff, and 10%-20% of proceeds are donated to local charities, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, West said.
    • Opened Dec. 26
    • 235 Landa St., New Braunfels
    • No website or phone number is available.
    UT Gyro

    The food truck is owned by Hussein Kdhaer and Ahmed Ando, and serves Mediterranean cuisine such as pita wraps, beef and chicken shawarma, and beef kababs.
    • Opened Jan. 17
    • 255 N. Business I-35, New Braunfels
    • No website available
    Miracle-Ear

    The hearing center offers its own line of hearing aids and hearing screenings. Office Manager Grace Featherston said clients can also receive a free in-person exam.Swig


    The Utah-based beverage chain offers customizable soda drinks. Customers can select base sodas and add various flavors, syrups and mix-ins to create personalized beverages.K5 Storage

    The family-owned and operated storage facility specializes in boat and RV parking. Owner Mary Kraft said they offer 330 and 350 amp hookups for pre- and post-op trip checks for RV's. K5 storage also offers a monthly 10% discount for veterans, teachers, nurses, first responders and military.Advance Auto Parts

    The auto parts store offers a wide variety of automotive parts and accessories such as windshield wipers, car batteries, oil filters and more.1816 Pediatrics

    The pediatric clinic is locally owned by Nicolas Guerra and serves children from 0-18 years of age. 1816 Pediatrics offers sports physicals, vaccinations, new born care and same-day sick visits.The Hungry Waffle


    The waffle truck is locally-owned by Jennifer Casillas and her fiancé Adam Tekien. The Hungry Waffle offers Liege, Belgian and bubble waffles.La Bal De Noce

    The venue—owned by New Braunfels resident Linda Hoppe—can serve up to 100 people. Hoppe said they have hourly pricing and packaged pricing.Kachow Motors

    The locally-owned business sells used cars, trucks and SUVs, and offers in-house financing.Coming soon

    The Fun Bug, Play Studio & Parties


    The indoor children’s play studio—locally owned by husband-and-wife duo Clay and Kameron Saur— will have a large play structure for children ages 0-6 years old. It will also have a coffee shop at the front and will serve as an after-hours event venue. The coffee shop will serve a variety of hot and cold coffees and teas.TCR Bee Supply

    The business—owned by longtime New Braunfels residents John and Brenda Muth—will sell a variety of beekeeping supplies such as frames, bee jackets, hive tops, starter hives and more.Costco

    Costco's Regional Marketing Manager Kerry Carbullido said they would be opening a location in New Braunfels at some point in the future, but do not yet have an opening timeframe. According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation, the store will be 158,000 square feet with a fuel station. Costco sells a wide range of groceries and household items.Lucky Brew

    The coffee shop—owned by Jose Olson—will specialize in Pacific Northwest coffee.
    • Opening in March
    • 2311 Hwy. 46, New Braunfels
    • Facebook: Lucky Brew
    Relocations


    The Bearded Ninja Refreshments and Treats

    The food and beverage bus is relocating to a permanent location at the Howard Johnson Inn parking lot. The Bearded Ninja Refreshment and Treats serves dirty sodas, shaved ice, lemonades and ice cream.Rustic Swank

    The home goods store is locally-owned by John Strainer. Strainer's wife, Amber Strainer, said they were able to fully move their production facility, and noted that the new location gives them space for a dock. Rustic Swank sells hand poured soy candles in various scents.Feel FIT Physical Therapy

    The business—locally owned by Jordan Russell— relocated from 2351 TX-337 Loop to 391 Landa St. on Jan. 1. Russell said his new space is larger and gives him a better opportunity to help people with chronic pain. Feel FIT Physical Therapy offers dry needling, lymphatic massages, cupping, cranial mobilization and more.In the news


    Comet Cleaners

    The dry cleaning business, previously owned by Les Haas, is now owned by Jack Godfrey. Godfrey is the owner of the Comet Brand franchise. Comet Cleaners offers dry cleaning, and wash and fold services.Comal Golf & Battery

    The family-owned business celebrated its 25 year anniversary in October. Comal Golf & Battery is a full-service golf cart dealer that sells used carts and custom built carts.Closures

    OffRhodes Craft Beer Station

    The business offered a range of craft beers.
    • Closed Dec. 30
    • 1528 E. Common St., Ste. 12, New Braunfels