A plan geared toward improving the quality of life for residents on the west side of New Braunfels is making headway.

The big picture: The Envision New Braunfels Comprehensive Plan recommends that the city undertake small area plans for different neighborhoods in the city, such as the West End Area Master Plan. Jeff Jewell, director of economic and community development, said small area master plans are an effort to “manage growth.”

“Given the growth pressures in New Braunfels, it’s kind of critical that the city work with residents and businesses in that area to guide future public investment,” Jewell said.

Five transportation projects are working alongside the West End Area Master Plan to improve quality of life. Garry Ford, director of transportation and construction services, said area residents voiced concerns with drainage. He said the adoption of the West End Area Master Plan gave the city’s transportation and engineering departments direction to move forward with some of the projects aimed to improve drainage infrastructure.

Check out the live music happening in and around New Braunfels in June and July. 

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

The Villa
1190 Gruene Road, New Braunfels
June 12: Ryan Talley, 5 p.m.; TX 46 Band, 8:30 p.m.
June 13: Laura Allan, 2 p.m.; Andrew Kreitz, 5 p.m.; Jackie Not Mailyn, 8:30 p.m.

Krause’s Cafe
148 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
June 12: The Merles, 6:30 p.m.
June 13: Bucksnort Boogie Boys, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Jesse Stratton – Father & Son Duo, 2-5 p.m.; San Antonio Transit (Chicago tribute band), 6:30-9 p.m.

The Redbird Listening Room
1260 Elliot Knox Blvd., New Braunfels
June 12: Jason Eady, 7:30 p.m.
June 13: Joel Hofmann, 7:30 p.m.
June 14: Brandon Rhyder, 4 p.m.

Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre
290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
June 13: Midales Entertainment Presents a Foreigner’s Journey to Boston, 7:30 p.m.
June 18: Endless Summer - America’s Beach Boys Experience, 7:30 p.m.
June 27: Buckets N Boards - Comedy Percussion Show, 7:30 p.m.

Royce Flournoy, president and founder of Texas Construction, launched the business over 30 years ago, bringing decades of craftsmanship to the Austin area. As a certified aging-in-place specialist, Flournoy supports homeowners in evolving their space to support changing needs.

The approach: Aging in place refers to the decision for older residents to stay in their existing homes as aging may cause physical limitations and a need for new infrastructure.

Texas Construction works with design specialists at Amity Worrel & Co. to make home improvement modifications at Age in Place in Style. By teaming up, the companies provide a comprehensive service to homeowners so they don’t have to compromise safety or style as their needs evolve over time.

Dig deeper: The Texas Construction team connected with Community Impact to discuss the importance of modifying homes for the safety and comfort of aging residents. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

• 5609 S. Congress Ave., Ste. 210, Austin

Texas’ primary election season came to a close May 26 as candidates declared victory in dozens of federal, state and local runoff races.

The latest: The winner of each runoff will advance to the Nov. 3 general election, joining candidates who won their primaries outright in March.

Voters will see 18 statewide contests on the November ballot, alongside all congressional seats, most state legislative seats, eight State Board of Education seats and a variety of local positions.

On the ballot: 

• U.S. Senate: Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico
• Governor: Greg Abbott (incumbent) and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa
• Lieutenant governor: State Rep. Vikki Goodwin and Dan Patrick (incumbent)
• Attorney general: State Sens. Nathan Johnson and Mayes Middleton
• Comptroller: State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt and businessman Don Huffines
• Land commissioner: Dawn Buckingham (incumbent) and Bay City council member Benjamin Flores
• Agriculture commissioner: Businessman Nate Sheets and rancher Clayton Tucker
• Railroad commissioner: Former Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French and state Rep. Jon Rosenthal