Check out three transportation project updates in New Braunfels.

Ongoing

Goodwin/Conrads Lane

Project: Goodwin Lane, from FM 306 to Conrads Lane and Conrads Lane, from Goodwin Lane to I-35, are being reconstructed. Reconstruction includes additional shared pedestrian walkways and drainage improvements to the Alligator Creek Crossing. 

Update: Construction along Goodwin Lane, between Aspen Waters and FM 306, began in June, according to city officials. 

• Timeline: March 2025-late 2026

• Cost: $24,227,789

• Funding sources: 2019 city bond (Proposition 1) and roadway impact fees

San Antonio Street/South Water Lane

Project: Construction will replace underground water and wastewater lines, followed by road construction. This project is a joint bid with New Braunfels Utilities, according to an email from city officials. 

Update: Construction is underway and the left lane of the road is blocked off. Drivers can still access the right side of the street. 

• Timeline: March 2-late spring 2027

• Cost: $4 million

• Funding source: 2023 city bond (Proposition A)

Westminster, an Austin-based not-for-profit senior living community, is in the process of acquiring the New Braunfels senior living community, EdenHill Communities.

The overview: The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the year, according to a Sept. 15 news release. Westminster officials said they will support residents, families, staff and volunteers throughout the transition.

EdenHill residents will not face a disruption in care during the process, according to the release. EdenHill Communities and Westminster agreed that:

• Residents will continue to see quality care

• Employees will have the opportunity to continue in their current roles

• Westminster will communicate with residents, families, staff and stakeholders as they transition to ownership

What they're saying: Kellie Stallings, board chair of EdenHill Communities, said Westminster will help EdenHill Communities continue quality care.

“After thoughtful consideration, we recognized that partnering with Westminster is the best path forward to ensure a strong future for EdenHill Communities,” Stallings said in the release.

• 631 Lakeview Blvd, New Braunfels

New Braunfels Utilities, or NBU, will host Operation MedSafe on Oct. 3, a free event where residents can bring unused or expired medications for safe disposal.

What residents should know: The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the NBU Service Center, located at 355 FM 306, according to a news release. Medications allowed in their original containers include:

• Over-the-counter pills

• Tablets

• Capsules

• Patches

• Liquids

• Powders

Law enforcement officers will be at the event to collect the medications and make sure they are properly disposed of, according to the release.

Why it matters: NBU organized Operation MedSafe in an effort to keep medications out of the water supply. The initiative helps prevent the accidental ingestion or misuse of medications, and keeps them from being flushed or poured down drains, where they could enter the water supply, according to the release.

The Hays County Commissioners Court voted to reallocate funding away from a potential contract with Axon, an artificial intelligence public safety company, during a Sept. 15 meeting. The court will no longer consider a future 10-year, $4.5 million contract with the company.

What happened: During a Sept. 1 meeting, the court directed staff to include funding for a potential 10-year, $4.5 million contract with Axon in budget and tax rate calculations for fiscal year 2026-27.

In a 3-2 vote on Sept. 15, the court approved a motion to reallocate the determined funding for a future Axon contract, requesting the funds be used to pay two additional corrections officers in the Hays County Sheriff’s Office.

The details: The proposed Axon services included AI-driven translation services, assistance in report writing and other tools. The Sheriff’s Office currently uses Axon body cameras and fleet cameras.

The discussion: Becerra, Cohen and Precinct 1 Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe voted for the motion. Hammer and Precinct 4 Commissioner Walt Smith voted against the motion.