3 transportation updates in New Braunfels
From a completed repaving project to ongoing intersection improvements, here are three transportation updates of note around New Braunfels.
Ongoing projects
Citywide intersection improvements, Phase 1
Project: New traffic signals will be installed at previously identified locations, including four intersections along Hwy. 46 W.
Update: The remaining, unused funds will go toward future phases, as well as separate phases for emergency vehicle signal preemptions and other signal technology upgrades, according to the city. Total initial funding for the project was $5.21 million.
- Timeline: April 2025-March 2026
- Cost: $2.9 million
- Funding source: 2023 Bond Program
Boerne Buc-ee’s zoning ratification postponed amid desire to review information
For two months, a number of Boerne residents have spoken at public meetings about their concerns regarding the planned Buc-ee’s construction off I-10 near US 87, or Main Street.
The overview
On Sept. 8, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing for the ratification of a zoning designation for 5.155 acres of property neighboring the construction site.
After over two hours of citizen comments and commission discussions, the zoning ratification was unanimously tabled for 60 days, giving additional time to review information before a recommendation is made to City Council.
Despite tabling the agenda item, city staff said Buc-ee’s can still move forward with its project, since the property in question has previously been zoned at the highest commercial zoning prior to the update of the city's Unified Development Code in 2021.
Read the full story by Reporter Jarrett Whitener.
New round of Schertz street rehabilitation set to begin
Schertz's 2024 Street Preservation and Maintenance, or SPAM, rehabilitation project will begin in September.
What you need to know
The project is for Schertz streets that were identified as needing more than just resurfacing, Assistant City Engineer John Nowak said at the Aug. 5 Schertz City Council meeting.
According to previous agenda documents, rehabilitation involves removing existing pavement from the surface, cement stabilizing the existing base underneath and placing a new layer of pavement on the surface. The cost of the project is not to exceed $3.58 million, Nowak said.
Read the full story by Reporter Thomas Leffler.
$17M office, warehouse development coming to New Braunfels
An 84,000-square-foot development called Land Play Business Park will break ground at 6035 I-35 N., New Braunfels, this winter.
Project details
The $17 million project is being developed by Alec McElhinny and Hari Pullakhandam and will consist of seven buildings dedicated to flex space. Flex space is a type of office warehouse space, McElhinny said in an email to Community Impact.
McElhinny said they were building Land Play Business Park in New Braunfels because it is a fast-growing market, and Costco, along with 10,000 homes, is being constructed nearby.
Read the full story by Editor Amira Van Leeuwen.
Start the fall season with these 12 events happening in New Braunfels
From the county fair to a library book sale, check out these upcoming fall festivities happening in September and October in the New Braunfels area.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
This event is sponsored by the Crisis Center of Comal County. Participants will wear high heels and walk in a competitive footrace to raise funds and awareness for victims of abuse.
- Sept. 16, 5:30 p.m.
- $25
- Krause’s Cafe, 148 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- www.cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/2025walkamile
16 businesses now open and coming soon to North San Antonio this fall
From a new taqueria to an adventure park for kids, check out the latest news from local businesses across North San Antonio.
Now open
Klaw Time
The new claw machine arcade contains 18 machines, mostly filled with plushie prizes, while a few have larger rewards like gaming consoles available to players.
- Opened July 15
- 5525 Blanco Road, Ste. 121, San Antonio
- www.letsklaw.com
