A new place for dogs has opened its doors in New Braunfels.

The details: The K9 Experience, K9X, opened its doors on April 4 at 714 Union Wine Road in New Braunfels. The K9 Experience was founded by Blake Hodge and is co-owned by Lucas Chesla. Hodge said the city was the perfect spot for a new boarding experience.

“We all said, why not bring a new boarding experience to New Braunfels,” Hodge said.

From doggy day care to long-term boarding stays and general training, K9X offers New Braunfels’ dog owners a variety of services, Hodge said.

K9X also offers dog training. Hodge said the team uses a “smart training” method that differs from old school methods, while still focusing on some elements of positive reinforcement.

“This is not like the old school ways,” Hodge said.

• 714 Union Wine Road, New Braunfels

A locally owned coffee truck in New Braunfels is opening a brick-and-mortar this summer after years of support and changing state laws.

The details: Betty Lou Coffee Co. will be moving from its current location at 231 Landa St. to 1147 N. Academy Ave., owner Courtney Dallimore said. The coffee truck began operations in and around New Braunfels in October 2023 but has grown its customer base beyond what the 40-square-foot trailer can accommodate, Dallimore said.

"We never thought we would grow to this point. So it's just been really awesome to see everybody's support of us," she said.

Dallimore said she is solidifying permitting and is close to being able to begin construction on the building to move in. Dallimore said she hopes to open this summer.

• 1147 N. Academy Ave., New Braunfels

Dill Dinkers opened its second San Antonio location near the University of Texas at San Antonio.

The details: The new 24,000-square-foot facility is the largest indoor pickleball facility in San Antonio. Situated in its own climate-controlled building, the new Dill Dinkers features 10 indoor courts, two dedicated social areas, a large parking lot and is built using sound-dampening materials to create a quieter environment.

According to a news release, the courts are individually fenced and are equipped with ProCushion surfaces for joint support and LED sport lighting. The new location’s pro shop offers paddles, balls and accessories. The shop also offers demo gear and exclusive member pricing, the news release states.

Dill Dinkers UTSA will host beginner clinics, leagues for all levels, tournaments and private event rentals. Coaching staff will include UT San Antonio student-athletes. The new location is also launching a Newbie + Beginner Academy, which is a structured seven-week program designed for players with little to no experience, according to the release.

• 5131 Beckwith Blvd., San Antonio

Funding for Texas’ education savings account program is expected to dry up before it reaches all low-income applicants, the state comptroller’s office announced April 2.

The overview: More than a quarter of a million students applied for the first year of Texas Education Freedom Accounts, which will give participating families access to state funds to send their children to private school or homeschool them.

The details: Most eligible students will be placed on a waitlist for the 2026-27 school year, as the $1 billion program is expected to serve between 90,000 and 100,000 students. State officials said all funds are expected to go to students with disabilities, their siblings and children from low-income families.

The state will use a four-tier, randomized lottery system to determine who is accepted. Once funding runs out, the remaining students will be placed on a waitlist.

How it works: Students with disabilities can receive up to $30,000 each in ESA funding, depending on their individual needs. Other accepted students will receive $10,474 for private education or $2,000 for homeschooling.