Jeremiah's Italian Ice is opening a new location in New Braunfels this fall, Tammy Delgado, a representative from Jeremiah's Italian Ice, told Community Impact.

The overview: The Italian ice spot will be located at 2292 Sophie Lane, Ste. 101, and is expected to open in late September or early October, Delgado said.

What's on the menu: Jeremiah's Italian Ice offers a selection of frozen treats including Jelati (layered Italian Ice and soft serve), Italian ice, soft serve ice cream, ice cream sandwiches and jelati cakes. Jeremiah's Italian Ice rotates its flavors daily and customers can choose from a selection of different toppings.

• 2292 Sophie Lane, Ste. 101, New Braunfels

Faythe in Needles Piercings & Tattoo, a locally owned piercing and tattoo shop in New Braunfels, is celebrating its five year anniversary in October.

The overview: Faythe Vincent opened the piercing studio in October 2021 when she was 23-years-old. She started selling jewelry, and then used her capital from that business to open her piercing shop at 259 N. Union Ave. When Vincent opened Faythe in Needles, she occupied one suite in the building. Now she occupies the entire space.

Faythe in Needles Piercings & Tattoo has five piercers and two tattoo artists.

Notable quote: Vincent said that she has enjoyed running a business in New Braunfels.

"People have been so welcoming and so kind in this town," Vincent said. "It's been great."

• 259 N. Union Ave., New Braunfels

Ready to get your groove on this fall? Read about the upcoming live music shows happening in New Braunfels this September and October.

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

The Faust Hotel - Magnolia Patio

240 S. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels

• Sept. 11: Jeremy Parsons, 7 p.m.

• Sept. 12: GrooveWerx, 7 p.m.

• Sept. 17: Tony Taylor (Duo), 7 p.m.

• Sept. 18: Austin Gilliam, 7 p.m.

• Sept. 19: Jacob Augustine (Duo), 7 p.m.

• Sept. 24: Tiffiny Dawn, 7 p.m.

• Sept. 25: Bru Tunes, 11 a.m.

• Sept. 25: Hoodoo Daddies, 7 p.m.

• Sept. 26: Soul Sessions, 7 p.m.

Duesy's Tavern
1190 Gruene Road, New Braunfels

• Sept. 11: Luke Leverett, 5 p.m.; SoulTwang Band, 8:30 p.m.

• Sept. 18: Carlee Scott, 5 p.m.; Alli Mattice Band, 8:30 p.m.

• Sept. 19: File 13, 8:30 p.m.

• Sept. 25: The Public Servants, 5 p.m.; Mile 262, 8:30 p.m.

• Sept. 26: Tiffiny Dawn Band, 8:30 p.m.

The Texas Department of Transportation manages over 200,000 miles of state highways. Roughly 72% of all vehicle travel in the state occurs on TxDOT-maintained highways, TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams said.

As Texas’ population continues to grow, so does “demand on our transportation systems, from busy urban corridors to rural communities,” Williams told lawmakers during an Aug. 17 hearing held by the Texas House Transportation Committee.

What's happening: More than 11,000 TxDOT projects are currently in the works, according to the agency’s website.

To keep motorists informed about road construction, TxDOT collects public input during the project planning process, then conducts outreach on social media, on project websites and through email notifications before and during closures, according to Eric Lykins, TxDOT’s senior director of district operations. The agency also places electronic message signs on roadways ahead of closures or detours, he said.

Some state lawmakers are encouraging transportation officials to improve outreach to motorists when roads, lanes and exits are closed or adjusted.