Locally owned refillery business coming soon to New Braunfels
River City Refinery is slated to open at 2165 Gabriels Place, Ste. 1101, in July.
Digging deeper
The locally-owned refillery will sell non-toxic, eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, cleaners, lotions and more.
Customers will be able to “refill” their current household products with more sustainable options that River City offers.
Read the full story by Reporter Andrew Creelman.
Boerne ISD approves balanced budget, plans for tax rate election
The budget for fiscal year 2025-26 was approved by Boerne ISD trustees June 16. Approved unanimously, the budget this year does not have an anticipated surplus or shortfall.
However, the district intends to pursue the first-ever voter approval tax rate election in November, which will help support teacher salaries and provide funds for capital improvements outside of bonds and other funding mechanisms.
What’s happening?
Chief Financial and Operations Officer Wes Scott said the plan is to implement a competitive and strategic finance plan, covering the additional costs for the district to support staff and families.
Read the full story by Reporter Jarrett Whitener.
Judson ISD approves two new principals for 2025-26 school year
The Judson ISD’s board of trustees approved two new principals for the 2025-26 school year on May 25.
In a nutshell
Valentine currently serves as assistant principal at Miller’s Point Elementary School, while Davis is currently an associate principal at Wagner High School.
Read the full story by Reporter Thomas Leffler.
New development featuring restaurants, Kiddie Academy planned off Herff Road in Boerne
A new retail development is under construction off Herff Road in Boerne, bringing in restaurants and an early childhood education facility.
The details
The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce on June 12 celebrated the groundbreaking of the new development, which will feature two new restaurants, Meet Me Outside and 12 Herff Steakhouse.
Kiddie Academy is a tuition-based program for children between six years and twelve years of age.
Read the full story by Reporter Jarrett Whitener.
10 upcoming events to attend in the San Antonio metro
Take a closer look at these events in the San Antonio area this weekend.
The Prisoner Wine Dinner
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse is hosting a four-course dinner with special wines from The Prisoner Wine Company and gourmet dishes such as Pan-Seared Sea Bass and Wagyu Porterhouse. Reservations are required.
- June 26, 7 p.m.
- 5546 N. Loop 1604 W., Ste. 160, San Antonio
The Randy Rogers Family Foundation will host a reception at Lost and Found in downtown New Braunfels, to reveal the official nonprofit beneficiary of proceeds from the inaugural Pickleball Jam. At 6 p.m. immediately following the announcement, team registration and tickets for the tournament will be available to purchase. Pickleball Jam 2025 will be held October 5, and include a pickleball tournament, live music, food and more.
- June 24, 5:30-6 p.m.
- Lost and Found, 219 E. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
New Braunfels Utilities look to cut costs on customers’ electric, water bills
Rebates offered by New Braunfels Utilities aim to give money back to customers while encouraging conservation.
What is it
Rebates are programs designed to assist NBU customers in implementing water or energy conservation practices or technologies at their homes, said Andrew Cummings, NBU’s director of customer solutions. The rebates are accredited to customers’ bills.
Read the full story by Editor Amira Van Leeuwen.
