The number of homes sold increased in the 78130 ZIP code by about 19% year over year in March, according to the most recent data compiled by the Four Rivers Association of Realtors.

The details: The average price of homes listed for sale in the two New Braunfels ZIP codes over the past six months were in the $341,000-$572,000 range. In March, 185 homes sold in the 78130 ZIP code, and 78 homes sold in the 78132 ZIP code.

The number of homes under contract increased year over year in the 78130 ZIP code by 3.5% but decreased in the 78132 ZIP code. The average number of days homes spent on the market in March 2026 increased in the 78130 ZIP code compared to March 2025.

A fast food restaurant is opening a new location soon, just north of New Braunfels.

What’s happening? Wendy’s is opening a third New Braunfels location at 2308 Hwy. 46, Ste. 101, on April 15, management staff told Community Impact. The new location is connected to a newly constructed Fisher's Neighborhood Market that opened in November.

What they offer: The fast food joint offers burgers, fries, tenders and desserts.

• 2308 Hwy. 46 W., Ste. 101, New Braunfels

Shoppers at the San Marcos Premium Outlets may soon have access to a new retail store offering apparel, footwear and accessories for men, women and children.

The details: Amiri officials are expected to finish out the 2,462-square-foot space June 15.

What they offer: The store offers a variety of apparel, from warm-weather essentials to jeans and jackets for the colder months. Amiri also offers accessories, such as sunglasses and headwear.

The retailer also sells small leather goods, including wallets and belts, and bags of all sizes.

• San Marcos Premium Outlets, 3939 N. I-35, Ste. 1235, San Marcos

Check out the latest upcoming, ongoing or completed transportation projects around the Austin metro.

Ongoing projects
Oak Knoll Flood Risk Reduction
Project: The project will improve the storm drain system in part of the Oak Knoll neighborhood to reduce the risk of flooding. 
Update: According to Austin Capital Delivery Services, crews will next install storm drains along Woodcrest Drive and Columbia Oaks Court, during which time a 24-hour flagger station on Columbia Oaks Drive and J. Gregg Cove will be set up to control traffic.

• Timeline: 2025-27

• Cost: $9 million

• Funding source: city of Austin 2018 bond

Completed projects 
CARTS boosts metro-bound Bastrop County routes to cut traffic, emissions
Bastrop County commuters gained new transit options March 2 with the launch of two regional bus routes culminating in downtown Austin: one connecting Bastrop and Smithville, and the other connecting Georgetown and Round Rock. Riders can park at CARTS Park & Ride locations and take coach buses into Austin, offering an alternative to driving and downtown parking.

Nearly eight months after a Democratic walkout over congressional redistricting, a GOP-led Texas House committee moved to charge 52 of their Democratic colleagues up to $8,354.25 each in fines.

What happened: After six hours behind closed doors, the House Administration Committee approved the fines in a brief public session April 10. The panel's six Republicans voted to impose the fines, while the five Democrats voted against them.

The background: Over 50 House Democrats left the state in early August to fight a plan to redraw Texas’ congressional boundaries. They remained out of Texas for two weeks, impeding the progress of legislation during two special legislative sessions, although the congressional map and more than a dozen other bills ultimately passed after the Democrats returned to Austin.

Something to note: The fines were reduced by $1,000 per person to reflect two days when the House was not in session, lawmakers said. Some Democrats were also charged lower amounts because they did not participate in the full two-week walkout or their absences were partially excused.