New Braunfels City Council approves engineering contract for floodplain remapping project
New Braunfels City Council approved an engineering contract with Freese and Nichols Inc. for the remapping of the Dry Comal Creek, or DCC, Floodplain on Sept. 22.
Some details: Freese and Nichols—a privately owned engineering, planning and consulting firm—has worked with the city since 2022 on its Drainage Area Master Plan, according to agenda documents.
The dais allocated up to $240,000 in economic development corporation funds for the DCC Floodplain Remapping Project on Aug. 11. The scope and fee will expand on the work Freese and Nichols has already performed for the city, agenda documents state.
In case you missed it: The DCC is a major waterway through New Braunfels and can also be a major source of flooding. Remapping would update the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, floodplain maps of the DCC and a portion of the Upper DCC. It would also help provide economic development opportunities with the DCC trail and adjacent creek area, as previously reported by Community Impact.
A new gift shop called Margie's Gift Shop is now open in New Braunfels.
The details: The shop is locally owned by Margie Mesa, who began her business in her 20s. She said she started Margie's Gift Shop because she could hardly shop for herself with how expensive things were.
"I really push affordable pricing," Mesa said.
Margie's Gift Shop sells clothing in different sizes, from a small to a 3XL. The gift shop also sells tote bags, Owala water bottles, socks, jewelry, hand soaps and more.
Notable quote: Mesa said she wouldn't be in her new location without the support of her customers.
"I have wonderful, loyal customers that embrace the Margie vision," Mesa told Community Impact.
Knight Office Solutions celebrates 35th anniversary in Texas
A Texas-based information technology support service is recognizing its 35th year serving residents and businesses across San Antonio and other big cities in the state.
Put in perspective: Knight Office Solutions has a location at 12961 Park Central, Ste. 1470 in North San Antonio.
Stephanie Hallum, a sales coordinator for the company, said they’re celebrating the anniversary all year long.
What’s special about it: Knight Office Solutions also has locations in Austin, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley and the Dallas-Fort Worth area, according to their website.
IT specialists at the business provide around-the-clock technical support, document management and remotely managed printing services for companies of all shapes and sizes.
They also have a selection of printers, copiers, production equipment, business phones and more, the website says.
What to know about the 17 state propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot
Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution during the Nov. 4 election.
The overview: The propositions, which were adopted by state lawmakers earlier this year, include measures aimed at reducing property taxes, funding water supply projects and creating a state dementia research institute.
“This is an opportunity to make your voice heard about the governing document of our state,” Secretary of State Jane Nelson said in a June 25 statement.
More details: Texans have until Oct. 6 to register to vote in the upcoming election. Early in-person voting runs from Oct. 20-31, and Election Day is Nov. 4.
The secretary of state’s office randomly selected the ballot order for the 17 state propositions. Keep reading to learn about the proposed constitutional amendments and how they would change Texas law.
