New Braunfels is considering updating its code of ordinances to make it more difficult for data centers to be built in the city.

Why now? Chapter 144 of the city’s code does not define data centers, nor does it identify a zoning district where data center land use is explicitly allowed. This means a data center could be allowed in M-2 and M-2A industrial zoning districts. Data centers could also be allowed with a special use permit, or SUP, in the M-1 and M-1A zoning districts, according to Oct. 19 special city council meeting agenda documents.

Zooming in: City staff is recommending updating the city’s code to include a definition of what a data center is and requiring the property to have a base industrial zoning district and a Type 2 SUP. This would allow the council to evaluate the site in relation to surrounding land uses and infrastructure, hear public input and receive input from property owners within 200 feet, according to agenda documents. 

Crunch Fitness officially opened its doors Wednesday, offering a new location for residents to work out in New Braunfels.

The grand opening: To celebrate the opening, Crunch Fitness invited community members to come and try out classes and equipment, and see the new facilities. Classes at the location started Wednesday and will be offered daily. The location will be open 24 hours a day.

The features: The membership-based gym offers various group workout classes and personal training, included with specific memberships, according to its website.

The New Braunfels location has:

• Dumbbells and weight racks

• Cardio machines

• Reformer Pilates

• Heated workouts

• Massage beds

The New Braunfels location also offers red light therapy rooms, which help promote skin rejuvenation and muscle recovery, according to the gym's social media.

Crunch Fitness has tanning, massage therapy and locker rooms where members can keep their belongings secure while working out.

• 651 N. Business I-35, New Braunfels

A beauty supply store has relocated in New Braunfels.

Check it out: Beauty Outlet relocated to 992 Hwy. 46 Ste. 101 on Oct. 1, Owner Nancy Woo told Community Impact. The store was originally located at 1050 I-35 N. frontage road, Ste. 700, but Woo said she wanted more space.

What they offer: The beauty supply store offers various hair extension supplies, braiding hair, hair accessories and barber supplies.

• 992 Hwy. 46 Ste. 101, New Braunfels

Travelers this October, especially those for Formula 1, should prepare for long lines at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

The details: Airport officials expect possible record-breaking busy days at the airport Oct. 22 through Oct. 27. The busiest day is anticipated to be Oct. 26, the day after the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on Oct. 25.

Going forward: Airport officials recommend the following tips to travelers:

• Arrive 2.5 hours before departure for domestic flights and 3 hours before departure for international flights

• Allow extra time for checking luggage, returning rental cars or parking before joining the security line

• Use either the upper level for departures or the lower level for arrivals when dropping off passengers

There are four security checkpoints leading to all gates. The first checkpoints open at 3 a.m..

The background: ABIA recorded its busiest month ever for passenger traffic in June, servicing 2,102,853 departing and arriving passengers. The second busiest month was recorded in July, with 2,102,655 departing and arriving passengers, according to previous Community Impact reporting.