From trains to pet resorts, check out 20 business updates in New Braunfels.

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Le Chateau Pet Resort

The pet resort, founded by Dawn Hallgren in 2009, will offer dog suites with access to private outdoor yards. The pet resort will have a dedicated cat lounge with an outdoor kitty yard and space for exotic pets. Le Chateau Pet Resort will also have spa services before checkout, which include bathing, de-shedding treatments, blueberry facials and more.

• 301 Caney Creek Road, New Braunfels

AutoZone Auto Parts

Store construction is expected to begin in March and conclude in July, according to an email from an AutoZone Auto Parts customer service representative. AutoZone Auto Parts sells vehicle products, such as car batteries, air filters and brake pads. The store also offers repair assistance, free testing for alternators and batteries and more.

• 766 FM 306, New Braunfels

Chick-fil-A

The fast-food chain restaurant offers chicken sandwiches, nuggets, strips and grilled chicken options. The restaurant also serves salads, various sides and desserts.

• 2808 Sophie Lane, New Braunfels

Braunfelser Beer & Wine Garden is officially open and ready to serve a wide selection of drinks in New Braunfels.

Seth Weatherly, who also owns Five Stones Artisan Brewery, opened the beer and wine garden at 499 S. Castell Ave. on Oct. 13. The location was previously home to the Faust Brewing Company, which closed in 2025 after being open for 16 years.

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere: In 2019, Weatherly and his team brewed a German-inspired series of beers called Braunfelser as an ode to New Braunfels, which inspired the name, said Taylor Kroeger, a representative from Braunfelser Beer & Wine Garden.

"In essence, 'Braunfelser' is a love letter to our community," Kroeger said.

The beer and wine garden has a selection of local craft brews and a tasting room.

"We hope this becomes the downtown community’s 'backyard,' if you will," Kroeger said. "A place to linger, slow down and savor life over a good pint with good company."

• 499 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels

A locally owned ice cream shop will be relocating in New Braunfels upon the expiration of its lease.

What you need to know: Tipsy Cow Ice Cream will be moving from 2154 Gabriels Place, Ste. 104, to 2124 Gabriels Place, Ste. 106—which previously housed the fast-casual chicken salad restaurant Roost, that closed in May. When the space became available, Owner Mike Chase said it was too good of an opportunity to pass up.

The new Tipsy Cow Ice Cream location will have a drive-thru and more space for seating. Chase said they also plan to expand the menu at some point. The location at 2154 Gabriels Place, Ste. 104 will remain open as long as possible, Chase said and they hope to debut in their new space in December.

What they offer: Tipsy Cow Ice Cream specializes in homemade, alcohol-infused ice cream. The ice cream shop also has kid-friendly flavors, milkshakes, floats and dairy-free options.

• 2124 Gabriels Place, Ste. 106, New Braunfels

At her first public event since winning the Nov. 3 election, Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa announced her initial plans for the transition between gubernatorial administrations, emphasizing her plans to work across the aisle in "building a government that is working for the people of Texas."

The overview: Hinojosa also announced the team leading her transition to the governor's office:

• Joe Madden, former chief of staff for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo

• Former GOP state Rep. Ernest Bailes

• Ryan Pollock, executive director of the Texas State Building and Construction Trades Council

• Tamala Barksdale, a former Austin ISD trustee

Quote of note: "This is not about being a Democratic administration," she said. "I'm not going to be the governor for just Democrats—I'm going to be the governor for all the people of Texas."

One more thing: Hinojosa said Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, whom she unseated in the Nov. 3 election, had been "gracious" and expressed that his office would "fully cooperate with this transition and be helpful as they can."