The New Braunfels Economic Development Corp., or NBEDC, received a presentation on a proposed investment aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship, workforce development and startup support through a partnership with Gener8tor, a nationally recognized startup accelerator platform, at a meeting Jan. 15.

Gener8tor operates accelerators in about 50 communities worldwide and has supported more than 2,100 startups, which have collectively raised about $2.9 billion in financing and created more than 15,000 jobs, according to Gener8tor’s website. The organization works with local governments, chambers of commerce and economic development corporations.

Some details: The proposed partnership would implement a nondilutive program, known as gBETA, which is a free, seven-week workshop that assists small businesses in acquiring external funding, without requiring owners to give up capital, according to the presentation.

The program also focuses on mentorship, weekly coaching, investor introductions and community engagement, leading to a public showcase of companies, said Robert Pieroni, a representative for Gener8tor.

Terry Black’s Barbecue, an Austin-based barbecue restaurant, is getting ready for construction on its first location in New Braunfels, said Scott Wieland, senior vice president of development and construction for Black Family Hospitality.

The details: The space will be transformed into a new 7,860-square-foot area with an attached pit house and a two-story outdoor dining space, at an undisclosed cost. Construction is expected to begin mid-February. The restaurant is anticipated to open in August, Wieland said.

The building previously housed Los Cucos Mexican Cafe, which closed abruptly in April 2024, as previously reported by Community Impact.

Terry Black's Barbecue sells sliced brisket, beef ribs, pork ribs, sausage and more.

• 1310 E. Common St., New Braunfels

Long-term transportation projects continue to push forward in Schertz and Cibolo. Check out the latest on these three projects.

FM 1518
The reconstruction of 5.6 miles of FM 1518 by widening the existing roadway and making two 11-foot lanes in each direction, alongside a 34-foot-wide raised center median, a 10-foot-wide shared-use path on the east side of the roadway and a 6-foot-wide sidewalk along the west side of the roadway.

• Timeline: spring 2024-spring 2028
• Cost: $72.78 million
• Funding source: TxDOT, city of Schertz

• Timeline: November 2022-TBD
• Cost: $40 million-plus
• Funding source: TxDOT, city of Cibolo, city of Schertz

Three Democrats are running for Texas attorney general in the upcoming March 3 primary election.

The big picture: After three terms as Texas' top lawyer, incumbent Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate, leaving his office open. Anthony “Tony” Box, Joe Jaworski and Nathan Johnson are vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed Paxton as attorney general.

Looking ahead: The winning Democratic candidate will face the winner of the Republican nomination in November; the winner of that election will be sworn in for a four-year term in January 2027.

Three Republicans are running for Texas attorney general in the upcoming March 3 primary election.

The overview: After three terms as Texas' top lawyer, incumbent Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate, leaving his office open. Joan Huffman, Mayes Middleton, Aaron Reitz and Chip Roy are seeking the Republican nomination for attorney general.

Stay tuned: The winner of the Republican primary will face the winning Democratic candidate in November. The winner of that election will be sworn in for a four-year term in January 2027.