If you are a New Braunfels resident, you could have a say in which city roads need to be worked on in the coming year.

The city of New Braunfels is seeking public input for street projects to be completed during the next fiscal year ahead of 2026-27 budget discussions.

What you need to know: There will be an in-person, public forum July 29 in the Tejas Room at New Braunfels City Hall, which is located at 550 Landa St. There will be information about which roads are eligible for street maintenance projects and how the selection process works, according to a city news release.

Residents will be given information on how to formally submit their input for city street improvements at the end of the forum. Individuals who are unable to attend will be able to fill out an online survey, which will be available from July 27 through Aug. 7, according to the release.

A New Braunfels music venue has filed for bankruptcy with the hope of supporting its long-term future.

What’s happening: Whitewater Amphitheater officials voluntarily filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, according to a July 7 news release. The filing aims to provide the venue the time and flexibility to complete financial restructuring.

Whitewater Amphitheater owner William Korioth said the decision allows them to continue delivering live music that guests have come to expect.

“Our focus remains on our employees, our guests, our artists, our partners and preserving everything that has made Whitewater special,” Korioth said in the release. “We look forward to continuing to welcome fans to Whitewater as we position the company for long-term success.”

Additional information will be provided as appropriate during the restructuring process, the release states.

Prairie Fire Hair, a San Marcos wig company providing support, education and confidence for women experiencing hair loss, opened its doors in mid-July

The two-minute impact: The business is owned and operated by Kelly Engram, a Texas State University professor who experienced her own struggle with hair loss related to alopecia, according to previous Community Impact reporting. Prairie Fire Hair provides personalized wigs to women experiencing a similar battle to help them build confidence.

Engram was tired of wigs that didn’t resemble her natural hair and attempting to disguise or hide the hair loss, she said. She took the initiative to learn more about other women’s experiences with hair loss and wigs.

The company offers curated human hair and synthetic wigs, educational resources and free one-on-one consultations. Customers additionally have access to personalized wig customization services, including color refinement, fit adjustments and styling recommendations.

• 2108 Hunter Road, Ste. 106, San Marcos

A locally-owned coffee and pastry shop provides customers in San Marcos with hand-crafted drinks made from scratch.

The gist: Sucre Cafe and Go is a new coffee spot offering handcrafted drinks, homemade sauces and pastries. The store is owned and operated by Vanessa Martinez and is the sister company of Di Sucre by V, a local cake shop.

“I have a lot of passion for the kitchen,” Martinez. “That's where I develop all of my recipes, also for my coffees. Everything came from my grandma and my mom, so they teach me and guide me through the whole process.”

Vanessa started her cake business in 2016 and opened Di Sucre by V almost five years ago, she said.

What they offer: Sucre Cafe and Go offers a variety of coffee and pastry options for customers, including those that are vegan or have dietary restrictions, Martinez said.

• Opened May 2
• 16100 SH 123, San Marcos