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New Braunfels City Council approved an agreement with engineering firm Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the final plans, specifications and estimated cost for the construction of the East portion of Alligator Creek Trail Dec. 8.

Alligator Creek is a 6.5-mile trail and is being built in two different segments. The west segment opened in September 2024 around Oak Creek Estates and is a 1.1-mile, hard surface trail, New Braunfels Park Development Manager Jeff Bransford told Community Impact.

The east segment of the trail will be approximately 4 miles. The trail will meander through the Creekside shopping area, down to FM 1101 and connect with some of the nearby residential areas to create a loop that goes back toward Sophie Lane, Bransford said.

Looking ahead: Upon the completion of the trail segment’s final design, the city will know more about the cost details. Construction timelines for Phase 1 will be determined following completion of the final design.

Another motorcycle company has moved its headquarters to New Braunfels.

Evolution Performance—founded and privately owned by Don Robinson—moved its headquarters from Miami, Florida, to New Braunfels’ Corridor Commercial Center in January.

What they offer: The company specializes in motorcycle performance services, including dyno tuning, diagnostics, engine upgrades and custom performance builds. Although Harley-Davidson performance is Evolution Performance’s primary focus, the business also offers full customization, repairs and motorcycle maintenance, according to an email from Robinson.

What the owner is saying: At its core, Evolution Performance is a hands-on, owner-operated shop, Robinson said.

“We’re not a corporate operation, we’re a local business that believes in craftsmanship, transparency and long-term relationships. I’m proud to be part of the New Braunfels community and look forward to growing alongside it,” Robinson said.

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Some Texas film industry leaders say the state is on its way to becoming the third “media coast,” joining Los Angeles and New York as film production hubs. A recent increase in state funding is helping buoy that growth, said Chase Musslewhite, co-founder of Media for Texas, an Austin-based nonprofit that advocates for the advancement of the state’s film industry.

The details: Through 2035, $1.5 billion in state incentives will be available for movies, television shows, documentaries and related projects created in Texas.

To be eligible for the program funding under Senate Bill 22, at least 35% of a production’s cast and crew must live in Texas and at least 60% of the work must be done in-state, according to the Texas Film Commission. Grant reimbursements start at 5% and go up to 31%, depending on how much a production spends and other aspects of the project.

The local impact: After SB 22 became law Sept. 1, some local governments across Texas—including Austin, San Antonio and Houston—expanded or launched their own film incentive programs.