SATX-NBF: Impact 11/4/2025

A college preparation service is now available for students and families in New Braunfels.

Digging deeper: Obtain It College Advising—locally owned by Leslie Uptain—began serving the New Braunfels area in late July. The college preparation service offers scholarship consultations and financial aid consultations to help families plan for their students’ futures. Uptain said she has nearly 20 years in education, having worked for Texas A&M University and Comal ISD.

“My last five years were specifically working with students in College & Career Planning in Comal,” Uptain said in an email to Community Impact. “All my experiences have led to me having a detailed understanding of career paths and how higher education works and I’m ready to help families give their students their best foot forward by intentionally planning their futures.”

Waxing studio Hello Sugar opened its doors Oct. 11 inside the Phenix Salon Suites in New Braunfels.

The details: The location is owned by Reju George. Hello Sugar has other salons in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and Fort Worth. 

What they offer: Hello Sugar offers full body waxing, sugaring and laser hair removal. The studio also offers facial hair removal.

• 664 S. Walnut Ave., Ste. 4, New Braunfels

For the first time in over a decade, Schertz City Council unanimously approved an increase in monthly drainage fees from $5.20 to $8 on Oct. 14.

According to agenda documents, the fee changes went into effect Nov. 1 for both residential and nonresidential drainage accounts. The increase will help reduce hazards caused by flood events, city staff said.

"The $8 would fund the current operational improvements to provide additional crew to help maintain our current drainageways ... as well as making small improvements throughout the city," Schertz's Director of Finance James Walters said.

The background: According to agenda documents, the fee has been $5.20 per month since 2013.

Recently, staff tasked Willdan financial consulting services to review current Schertz drainage services and finances, recommending a five-year rate plan wherein the city would have a drainage rate of $15 per month by 2029.

Another national chain restaurant is set to become a tenant of the Schertz Station development.

What you need to know: Dave's Hot Chicken is making its way to the Schertz location in late November, Josh Levitt, the restaurant's public relations staff, said in an email to Community Impact.

This will be the fourth Dave's Hot Chicken location in the San Antonio area, joining two restaurants in San Antonio and one in New Braunfels, according to the company's website.

What they offer: The menu includes signature items like hot chicken tenders and slider sandwiches, as well as sides like loaded fries. Drink items include top loaded shakes, milkshakes topped with candy or cereal.

• 18476 I-35 N., Schertz

Election Day is Nov. 4. Polling places across Texas will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., according to the secretary of state’s office.

The overview: Voters in the following counties can vote at any polling place within their county of residence through the countywide voting program: Bastrop, Bexar, Brazoria, Collin, Comal, Dallas, Fort Bend, Galveston, Guadalupe, Harris, Hays, Tarrant, Travis and Williamson. Registered voters in other counties are required to visit a polling place specific to their voting precinct.

On the ballot: Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution during the Nov. 4 election. Each proposition was approved by at least two-thirds of state lawmakers this spring before being placed on the ballot.

Voters in various communities across the state may also see local propositions and races on their ballots, including a 20% tax rate increase in Austin, a congressional race in Harris County and a state Senate race in Tarrant County.

Learn more: To get to know the propositions and candidates on your local ballot, visit www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.