Three candidates filed in the May 2 election for the New Braunfels City Council District 6 seat.

The list includes incumbent council member April Ryan, who was elected in 2023, test engineer Steven Voges and retired veteran Nikki Shaw.

Dates to know: Voting will take place in both Comal and Guadalupe counties, according to the city's website. Early voting hours are as follows:

Comal County

• Early voting dates and times
  • April 20-24: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • April 25: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • April 27-28: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Early voting dates and times
  • April 20: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • April 22-24: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • April 25: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • April 27-28: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

The New Braunfels Farmers Market has grown into a weekly community gathering anchored by a consistent roster of local farmers, ranchers, artisans and food vendors, Market Manager Vanessa Simpson said.

The details: The market's mission is to improve access to local, nutritious and affordable food while fostering a more food-secure community, Simpson said. Beyond farm products, the market welcomes local artisans offering prepared foods and handcrafted goods, creating a diverse and vibrant weekly experience.

The market operates with 72 full-time vendor spots, with vendors paying monthly and retaining their same location as long as they remain in good standing, according to the market’s website.

Located in the Krause's Cafe parking lot in downtown, the market is currently operating at near full capacity—a reflection of strong demand from both the vendor and shopper communities, Simpson said.

Consistency helps vendors build customer relationships and makes it easier for shoppers to find their favorites week to week, Simpson said.

The New Braunfels ISD board of trustees canceled its May 2 general election for single-member Districts 2 and 4 on March 16.

The details: The deadline to file for a place on the ballot was Feb. 13, according to the district’s website. Following the deadline, four candidates had filed, two for each of the seats up for election.

For District 2, incumbent Nancy York faced educator Jennifer Hendriex, according to the district’s website. Hendrix withdrew her candidacy Feb. 20, according to district documents.

In District 4, incumbent John Tucker also faced one challenger—educator Sarah Teale—before her subsequent withdrawal from the candidacy, leaving Tucker unopposed, documents state.

What’s next: A copy of the cancellation order will be posted on election day at each polling location in compliance with state law, according to board documents.

NBISD board members are elected to three-year terms, with staggered elections being held in May. Board members will be sworn in following the election, according to the district's website.

From Bluebonnet Volkswagen to the Hampton Inn, check out six of the latest filings to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the San Antonio area. These listings are preliminary and subject to change.

Monkee's of Fair Oak Ranch
The clothing brand has filed to finish out a new 1,244-square-foot retail space.

• Location: 10049 Lemon Creek Blvd. Ste. 115, Boerne

• Location: 283 S. I-35 South, New Braunfels

• Location: 17702 N. I-35, Schertz

Beginning April 1, Texans can no longer use food stamps to purchase sweetened beverages and candy.

How we got here: During the 2025 legislative session, Texas lawmakers passed Senate Bill 379, which prohibits Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from being used to purchase candy and sweetened drinks. In August, the federal government approved a waiver allowing Texas to implement the prohibition beginning April 1.

Texas will be the ninth state to prohibit SNAP benefits from being used on sugary items, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

How it works: Under SB 379, Texans will not be allowed to use their SNAP benefits to buy sweetened drinks containing any artificial sweeteners or at least 5 grams of added sugar, according to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. SB 379 also bans the purchase of candy with Lone Star Cards.

It is up to Texas businesses to determine which items are no longer SNAP-eligible, update their store purchase systems and train staff to recognize the newly restricted items, according to the HHSC.