New Braunfels residents could see an increase to their solid waste rates this spring due to anticipated revenue and expenditure challenges.

What you need to know: New Braunfels City Council is considering increasing the city’s monthly residential garbage and recycling rate from $17.66 to a $20 flat rate beginning April 1.

The proposal also includes an annual $2 rate increase through FY 2031. The proposed rate adjustment would increase residents' bills by $2.34 monthly and $28.08 annually, according to an Oct. 12 meeting presentation.

Assistant City Manager Jared Werner said the new rate will encompass garbage and recycling.

What they're saying: “When we do get to a recommendation of an updated rate, we do plan on combining the rates,” Werner said. “By our current ordinance, the residential, garbage and recycling rate are separated so we plan to combine those.”

AutoZone Auto Parts plans to open another location in New Braunfels next summer.

What we know: The auto parts store will be located at 766 FM 306, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Construction is expected to begin in March and conclude in July, according to an email from an AutoZone Auto Parts customer service representative.

What they offer: AutoZone Auto Parts sells vehicle products, such as car batteries, air filters and brake pads. The store also offers repair assistance, free testing for alternators and batteries and more.

• 766 FM 306, New Braunfels

The city of New Braunfels is hosting a free document shredding event on Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of New Braunfels City Hall at 550 Landa St.

What you need to know: Residents must bring a government-issued ID and a current utility bill, according to a news release.

Residents can bring any unwanted documents to be shredded safely and sustainably. Residents can also bring up to three bank-box-sized containers to the event. Recycling containers will be available for any cardboard boxes.

The Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, awarded the San Antonio International Airport, or SAT, two grants totaling $43,250,959 on Sept. 25.

The details: The grant will support critical airfield drainage improvements under SAT’s Airfield Safety Enhancements and Improvements Program, or ASEIP. This is the largest single ASEIP award in the airport’s history, Senior Public Information Officer Ana Flores said. 

The grant funds will help update and modernize drainage around the airport and expand stormwater capacity, which will ensure SAT meets updated FAA and rainfall design standards, Flores said.

Why it matters: Though it operates behind the scenes, this project is a vital investment in SAT's infrastructure, ensuring safe, resilient and efficient operations for years to come, Flores said. It also aligns with the airport’s broader, long-term development strategy to support San Antonio's regional growth, anchored by the development of the new Terminal C.