Topgolf to open 100th US location in New Braunfels
Topgolf is about to make its debut in New Braunfels.
What you need to know
The entertainment venue will be opening its 100th United States location Dec. 5 within the Creekside shopping center at 427 Creekside Way, according to a news release.
The two-story New Braunfels location will contain 62 climate-controlled hitting bays, a private event space and a restaurant and bar. The location will also provide up to 200 new jobs, the release states.
Read the full story by Reporter Andrew Creelman.
Texas Roadhouse, new sushi restaurant: 20 December business updates in New Braunfels
From new restaurants, sporting goods stores and record store expansions, check out these business updates from around New Braunfels this December.
Now open
Wholesale Electric Supply
The Texas-owned business sells electricity to electricians and also sells pipe, wires, plugs, lighting and other electrical equipment to the public, Branch Manager Ryan Nichols said.
- Opened Nov. 3
- 3530 Loop 337, New Braunfels
The company—founded by Mark Brock—offers insurance plans for local businesses, individual home and automobile plans. BIG-Brock Insurance Group also offers farm and ranch insurance.
- Opened Nov. 7
- 468 S. Seguin Ave., Ste. 402, New Braunfels
Boerne City Council looks at city lake water treatment plant expansion
The water treatment plant near Boerne City Lake is set for an expansion, increasing water production and quality for city water users.
What’s happening?
Boerne City Council on Nov. 18 reviewed the pilot study for a new treatment plant construction at the city lake site.
The original plant was constructed in 1978, with area residents using groundwater prior to lake use, Utilities Director Michael Mann said.
Mann said the plant expansion would help meet regulatory requirements from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, targeting chemicals such as Geosmin, an organic compound that gives water an earthy taste and smell.
Read the full story by Reporter Jarrett Whitener.
New Braunfels looks to update comprehensive plan
The city of New Braunfels has started the process to update its long-range comprehensive plan, Envision New Braunfels, marking its first major revision since the latest plan was adopted in 2018, according to a news release.
A comprehensive plan is a policy document that guides community decision-making through various forms of community engagement. The city’s charter requires frequent updates to the plan, according to previous reporting.
The details
The planned update is driven by recent changes in state law, requirements in the city charter and a review showing that many of the plan’s original goals and strategies have either been completed or are nearing completion, according to the release.
Read the full story by Reporter Ethan Thomas.
Transforming Port San Antonio: Officials hope tech, aerospace hub redevelopment project will launch economic growth
Jim Perschbach, president and CEO of Port San Antonio, is working to redevelop the port's Southwest San Antonio campus into a world-class space for aerospace, cybersecurity and defense companies.
With an aim of transforming the former Kelly Air Force Base into a developed research campus that also lifts the fortune of the nearby residents, campus development projects include the Innovation Tower, a defense campus, a military campus, a child development center, a vertiport, grocers, retail and dining options.
"The goal here is to raise the economic attainment of the community," Perschbach said. "If your wages go up and your property value goes up, that leads to generational wealth and community wealth."
Read the full story by Reporter Parks Kugle.
