A native of Houston, Kameron Saur said she noticed a lack of indoor play opportunities for kids when moving to New Braunfels several years ago.

“When I was new to the area, I remember feeling lonely and isolated for the first few years,” Kameron Saur said. “Getting kids and parents out to places is really important.”

Feeling the need to fill the niche for an indoor play space in the city, Kameron Saur and her husband, Clay, opened The Fun Bug, Play Studio & Parties in June 2025. Soon after, Kameron Saur’s sister, Caitlin Simonson, joined the team as the lead manager.

What’s special about it? The Fun Bug contains both an indoor play studio and coffee shop, and the majority of the design was custom built by Clay Saur. The indoor playground contains a large play structure featuring a slide, climbing areas, toys and games.

“I wanted the place to be big enough for kids to run around and play but also small enough for parents to hold a conversation,” Kameron Saur said.

A local bar and restaurant has closed its doors in downtown New Braunfels.

What you need to know: Tavern on Castell closed on Jan. 24, Owner Michelle Mathis confirmed in an email to Community Impact. The business is one of four to close in the city over the past two months, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

Mixxed Threads Clothing Boutique closed on Dec. 27 while Nash Bros. Stores plans to close at the end of February. The Lucky You Salon and 13 Trees Coffee Haus both closed on Jan. 31.

Tavern on Castell served cocktails, classic bar fare and specialty burgers. The restaurant also had live music.

• 208 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels

Officials with Green Valley Special Utility District celebrated the completion of a 0.5 million gallons per day, or MGD, expansion of its Santa Clara Creek Water Reclamation Facility on Feb. 6.

GVSUD provides water and wastewater services to one quarter of Guadalupe County and portions of Comal and Bexar counties. The utility district services portions of Schertz, Cibolo, New Braunfels, Seguin, Marion and New Berlin, according to a news release.

What you need to know: The expansion project—which began in January 2025—increased the plant’s capacity from 0.25 MGD to 0.75 MGD, the release states. GVSUD General Manager Phil Gage said the project included a new aerobic packaged wastewater treatment plan, pumping systems, non-potable water systems and a lift station.

By the numbers: The district has since grown from providing water to 150 customers to serving 20,000 water connections and nearly 2,500 water connections. If growth continues in the region, Santa Clara Creek Water Reclamation Facility could treat 2.5 MGD per day, according to the release.

Texans will see candidates for 18 statewide positions on the March primary ballot, including one state railroad commissioner, the state land commissioner and the state agriculture commissioner.

The overview: Despite its name, the Railroad Commission of Texas does not govern the state’s railroads. So what do railroad commissioners and the leaders of other Texas agencies do?

Community Impact compiled information about various state agencies to help inform Texans before they head to the polls for the March primary elections.

At the polls: Early voting runs from Feb. 17-27, and primary election day is March 3.