New Braunfels City Council is deciding whether the New Braunfels Economic Development Corp., or NBEDC, should invest $1,125,000 in a program designed to strengthen workforce development and startup support for small businesses.

During a regular meeting on Oct. 12, the council unanimously voted to postpone the item to a November meeting to receive more details on the program.

Some details: The program, named gBETA, is a free, seven-week workshop under Gener8tor, a nationally recognized startup accelerator platform. gBETA is geared toward creating local jobs by assisting small businesses in acquiring outside funding without requiring owners to give up equity. 

“We want to make sure we’re investing in the best and the brightest because we do believe bright ideas and brilliance belong everywhere,” said Robert Pieroni, a representative for Gener8tor.

The discussion: District 3 Council member D. Lee Edwards said he wants to make sure they would be investing in something that has potential for success.

District 1 Council member Toni Carter said she has constituents who are not happy with the proposal. 

A sports physical therapy clinic has relocated in New Braunfels.

The Movement Doc. of Texas relocated from 1965 Post Road, Ste. 102 to a larger space at 4540 FM 1102, Ste. 303 in New Braunfels on Sept. 15.

Current situation: The clinic, owned by Alisha Ponce, offers one-on-one physical therapy, performance testing and recovery/wellness services. Ponce said she has added a recovery room in their new space so their active adults or athletes have access to a cold plunge, sauna and compression boots.

More details: Ponce said the clinic's main clientele are athletes and active individuals and they take time to listen and understand each person's goals.

"We combine hands-on care with strength training and objective testing to help guide their progress," Ponce said. "As a locally owned practice, we want people to feel heard, supported and confident in what their bodies can do."

• 4540 FM 1102, Ste. 303, New Braunfels

A private-pay home care agency located in Wimberley has joined Blue Water Homecare, Inc., an agency serving families across Central Texas and the Hill Country.

The gist: Angels for Elders has served the city and Hays County for nearly 30 years. The business has joined Blue Water Homecare and clients will begin receiving care under that name on Oct. 25, according to a news release.

Families receiving care from Angels for Elders will see limited changes to their day-to-day service. Angels for Elders founders Ann Guilford and Kima Coltharp will help clients and caregivers transition.

Caregivers will join Blue Water Homecare with the clients they currently serve. The agency’s local phone number will remain unchanged and Blue Water Homecare Executive Director Denise Salinas will oversee care, according to the release.

Also of note: Blue Water Homecare is a locally owned, nurse-led home care agency based in Leander. The business serves families throughout Central Texas and the Hill Country.

Six events are happening in the Austin area from Oct. 23-25. These events include:

• The 34th Annual Clay Festival in New Braunfels on Oct. 24-25, featuring work from over 80 Texas artists.
• The 40th AIA Austin Homes Tour on Oct. 24-25, which is a self-guided tour showcasing the work of nine local architects.
• A Día de los Muertos celebration in downtown Georgetown on Oct. 24, featuring cultural performances, live music and artisan vendors.
• The 6th annual Common Ground Arts Festival in Bee Cave on Oct. 24, hosted by the nonprofit art gallery Contracommon.
• The 43rd annual Viva la Vida Festival & Parade in downtown Austin on Oct. 24, celebrating Día de los Muertos with a Grand Procession, traditional foods and live performances.
• The 21st annual Fall Fest in Bastrop on Oct. 25, a family festival featuring train rides, a petting zoo, a bounce house and a silent auction.