New Braunfels Utilities is on track to completing its FM 1044 Elevated Storage Tank project in December.

The update: During the week of April 27, the top of the tank was successfully hoisted into place at the top of the structure. Construction on the $16 million water infrastructure project, which is located at 1637 FM 1044, began in March 2025.

The project is funded through NBU’s water infrastructure capital budget, according to an email from NBU Senior Communications Specialist Charlcee Cervantez.

About the project: The 2 million gallon elevated storage tank will help maintain water pressure for NBU customers in the Morningside Pressure Zone.

It also adds stored water that can be used during emergencies or unexpected outages. The FM 1044 Elevated Storage Tank will also feature a New Braunfels Dragons logo, making it the first "Dragon" water tower in the community, adding a local point of pride to a project that supports reliable service, the email states.

Austin-based Tex-Mex restaurant El Arroyo has a new opening timeframe for its New Braunfels location.

What we know: The restaurant’s opening is part of a mixed-use development project at the Rockin’ R River Rides site in New Braunfels. Community Impact previously reported the restaurant would be opening in late 2023. Now, the restaurant will be opening in late 2026, Justin Holliday, one of the managing members and partners of the group developing the property, told Community Impact.

What they offer: El Arroyo serves queso, quesadillas, enchiladas, burritos, tacos, plates and more. The restaurant also serves cocktails and beers.

• 1405 Gruene Road, New Braunfels

After four years, a fast casual restaurant specializing in chicken salads has closed its doors in New Braunfels.

The gist: Roost, located at 2124 Gabriels Place, Ste. 106, closed its doors May 3. The New Braunfels location was owned by Stuart Oerteli, who opened Roost in May 2022.

Roost served sandwiches, salads and chicken salads along with all-day breakfast items. 

• 2124 Gabriels Place, Ste. 106, New Braunfels

For the first time in over a decade, there is no incumbent in the Texas attorney general's race as Republican Ken Paxton runs for U.S. Senate. Candidates on both sides of the aisle will compete in runoff elections May 26 after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 3 primaries.

State Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, and former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski are vying for the Democratic nomination.

The overview: In a three-way primary race, Johnson secured 48% of the vote while Jaworski received 26% of the vote. The winner of the May 26 overtime round will face the Republican nominee and potential third-party candidates in November.

The context: The attorney general serves as Texas' top lawyer, defending the state in court, filing consumer protection lawsuits and issuing opinions interpreting state law. The agency also enforces Texas' child support laws, investigates human trafficking cases and manages access to public records.

At the polls: Texans can vote early from May 18-22 and runoff election day is May 26.