SATX-NBF: Impact 9/15/2025

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Home sales increase in the New Braunfels 78130 ZIP code, data shows

The most recent data compiled by the Four Rivers Association of Realtors showed that the number of homes sold in New Braunfels year over year increased in August.

Some details: The average price of homes listed for sale in the two New Braunfels ZIP codes over the past six months were in the $363,000-$597,000 range. In August 2025, 195 homes sold in the 78130 ZIP code.

 
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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.
This list is not comprehensive and all events are subject to change. 

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.
  • Krause’s Cafe, 148 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels

National Night Out

This event will feature crafts, yard games, K-9 and drone demonstrations and story times with first responders.
  • Oct. 7, 4 p.m.
  • Westside Library parking lot, 2910 I-35, New Braunfels

 
What You May Have Missed
6 trending San Antonio stories: New Braunfels transportation updates, Buc-ee's discussion in Boerne and more

Updates on local transportation and business are some of the key headlines from Community Impact San Antonio metro coverage for the week of Sept. 8-12.

  • A New Braunfels repaving project is now complete
  • Zoning ratification for a Boerne Buc-ee's is postponed
  • A new round of Schertz street construction is nearing its start
  • Exciting fall events throughout New Braunfels
  • Businesses now open and coming soon in North San Antonio

 
Statewide News
More notice required for public meetings under new Texas law

Cities, counties and school district boards across Texas are required to provide more notice for public meetings under a new state law aimed at increasing public participation in government affairs.

The details: Local government agencies must post meeting notices at least three business days in advance of the meeting, meaning weekends and holidays do not count toward the minimum posting period.

House Bill 1522, which became law Sept. 1, increases the notice requirement from 72 hours.

The law change is part of “an effort to promote government transparency and citizen participation,” Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, said during a May 13 legislative hearing.

The local impact: Some city and county governments across Community Impact’s coverage areas are changing their meeting schedules to comply with the new law, including:

  • Bastrop City Council
  • Conroe City Council
  • Fort Bend County Commissioners Court
  • Montgomery County Commissioners Court
  • The Woodlands Township

The new law does not dictate when local governments hold meetings, as long as they meet the three-day posting requirement.

 

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