New Braunfels officials will hold a public meeting on Oct. 22 for residents to learn more about planned roadway improvements to South Kowald Lane and Conrads Lane.

What you need to know: City officials are holding the come-and-go event at the New Braunfels Utilities Service Center, located at 355 FM 306 from 5-6:30 p.m. The event will allow residents to review preliminary project information, ask questions and provide feedback to city staff, according to a news release.

Improvements on South Kowald Lane and Conrads Lane are funded under the city’s voter-approved 2023 Bond, Proposition A.

• Free

• Oct. 22, 5-6:30 p.m.

• New Braunfels Utilities Service Center, 355 FM 306, New Braunfels

A pet resort is making its way to New Braunfels.

What you need to know: Le Chateau Pet Resort has plans to open at 301 Caney Creek Road in 2027. With pet resorts in Wichita Falls and Amarillo, the New Braunfels location represents the pet resort’s growth, according to a news release.

Le Chateau Pet Resort was founded by Dawn Hallgren in 2009, who wanted to raise the standard of professional pet care, according to the release.

More details: Le Chateau Pet Resort will offer suites with doggie-door access to private outdoor yards. Cats will have access to a dedicated cat lounge and outdoor kitty yard. Le Chateau Pet Resort will also have space for families with exotic animals, according to the release.

Notable quote: “We believe pets deserve a wonderful vacation of their own,” Hallgren said in the release. “We want families to leave knowing their companions will be safe, comfortable, engaged and genuinely cared for while they are away.”

• 301 Caney Creek Road, New Braunfels

A wealth management firm is now operating in downtown New Braunfels.

The gist: Red Sea Wealth Management, owned by McKenzie Morrow, began operating inside The Archive Work Club coworking space on July 1.

What they offer: Red Sea Wealth Management offers multi-generational land succession planning and financial education. The business also helps business owners, individuals and families implement plans for financial success.

• 210 W. Mill St., New Braunfels

A San Marcos stained glass business that has been in operation for over a year recently moved into a new studio location, expanding its offerings to community members.

The gist: Esaltare Arts, owned by Sondra Kretschmar, offers custom stained glass commissions, installations, public art commissions and repairs for residential and commercial spaces.

The business holds multiple stained glass classes for beginners. Class listing can be found on the business's website. Additionally, Esaltare Arts offers private small group classes for four or more participants.

The details: Kretschmar follows a structured approach to every custom stained glass project, according to the business’ website, including:

• Consultation

• Design

• Fabrication

• Installation

• Repair

Esaltare Arts approaches custom commissions with an emphasis on communication, craftsmanship, reliability and long-term client satisfaction, according to the website.

• 2701 Dees St., San Marcos