From a new tattoo shop to a new live music venue, check out the latest business updates in New Braunfels so far this fall.

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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

The discount retailer sells a wide range of snacks, canned or dry food, clothing and mattresses.Total True Automotive

The business offers complete automotive mechanical repairs, including tires and alignments.Milano Nail Spa


The spa—owned by Thai Than—offers specialty manicures and pedicures.Karla’s K9 Care

The mobile dog care business offers walks, drop-in care, sitting services and more.Wildrose Tattoo Co.

The tattoo shop—owned by Claire Von Crow and Juniper Post—specializes in color realism and fine line tattoos.Coming soon

Bobby’s Ice


Following its October closure, New Braunfels bar and live music venue Billy's Ice is making a comeback at a new location, under the name—Bobby’s Ice.
  • Opening late October
  • 6390 FM 1102, New Braunfels
  • Facebook: Bobby’s Ice
Raylor Brand Outfitters

This lifestyle clothing and apparel company sells hats, pants and shirts.Children’s Lighthouse

The early childhood education center—owned by Ashley Hempton—offers curriculum for children 6 weeks to 12 years old.Expansions

Office Pride


The industrial cleaning company—owned by Rick and Stefanie Bottorff—provides janitorial services to offices and medical centers.Performance Roofing and Construction

The contracting business specializes in roofing, full remodels and storm damage repairs.Relocations

HomeWell Care Services

The senior living service—owned by Meredith and Jeff Clark—relocated from 1067 FM 306, Ste. 603. HomeWell Care Services offers in-home care for the elderly.Staunch Traditional Outfitters


The store—owned by Eric Quintanilla—relocated from 297 W. San Antonio St. Staunch Traditional Outfitters sells outdoor and athletic clothing, hats and more.Core Beauty Salon & Co.

The hair salon relocated from the Phoenix Salon Suites on 664 S. Walnut St. Core Beauty Salon & Co. offers haircuts, extensions, highlights, balayages and more.In the news

Dancing Pony

The boutique—owned by Regina Daggett and Jan Manley—celebrated its 20-year anniversary in October. Dancing Pony sells women and men’s apparel, shoes, jewelry and home goods.Germania Farmer Verein


This community organization, which focuses on celebrating and preserving German tradition and culture, celebrated its 150th anniversary in Comal County.The Gruene Olive Tasting Room

The tasting room—owned by Julia Hall—will celebrate its 10-year anniversary in December. The Gruene Olive Tasing Room sells olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, chocolate, pasta and more.Community Impact

Community Impact celebrated 20 years as a company in September. Founded in Pflugerville, owners John and Jennifer Garrett launched the first Community Impact newspaper in the Round Rock-Pflugerville market in September 2005 with a cover story about the first toll roads in the Austin area. Today, the company has more than 200 employees supporting 40 hyperlocal editions in Texas, printing and distributing more than 2.5 million newspapers a month. Community Impact has a strong print and digital presence, including a daily email newsletter, to serve readers with free news and help local businesses thrive.JLP Builders, Inc.

The custom home builder is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in October.Closings

Loki’s Axe Haus

The local bar, grill and axe throwing venue located inside Texas Ski Ranch is closing at the end of the year.Faust Brewing Company

The brewery and biergarten, which opened in 2009, sold lagers, IPAs and mixed drinks. The brewery also had live music and a food trailer that sold American pub fare food items with a German twist.