The glow of community An estimated 1,500 people watched Friday as 1,500 Christmas lights brightened the night at the annual downtown holiday kickoff. November 21, 2009

Landfill expansion will take trash for years
The only local landfill was expanded to take 20 to 30 more years of trash.
November 21, 2009

How to support the troops this holiday season
For American military men and women serving overseas during the holidays, receiving a letter, card or holiday care package from home means a lot.
November 21, 2009

General: Three area bases to consolidate
Big changes are afoot at area military bases and Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick paid a visit to the Chamber Friday.
November 21, 2009

Van De Loo retiring
Chief Deputy Gregg Van De Loo will retire at the end of the month.
November 21, 2009

Mother hopes for justice 5 years later
It’s been five years, but the main suspect in the murder case of 22-year-old Diego Saenz has still not been found.
November 21, 2009

Third-graders live New Braunfels history
The gymnasium at Seele Elementary was transformed into a living museum of New Braunfels history Friday.
November 21, 2009

New H-E-B could open by late summer
Construction began Thursday at the Westpointe Village shopping center — soon to be home to the city’s second H-E-B.
November 20, 2009

School responds after shooting across street
A late-night shooting across the street from New Braunfels Middle School raised safety concerns for some parents picking up their children Thursday.
November 20, 2009

Hill Country Christmas opens today Ice skate under the stars, slide down a sledding hill, sing a few carols, or shop yourself silly at Hill Country Christmas, November 20, 2009

Downtown lighting kicks off holidays
About 15,000 lights will switch on as Santa Claus arrives at the Main Plaza tonight for the 41st annual tree lighting in New Braunfels.
November 20, 2009

Hotel guests warned of scam
Law enforcement officials are warning hotel guests to be leery of callers seeking credit card information after attempted scams on Thursday.
November 20, 2009

Officials wait to issue Justice Center debt
Comal County Commissioners postponed issuing debt to build a downtown justice center Thursday.
November 20, 2009

Unplugged: Perfect conert, perfect venue
Unplugged back in its second year at Brauntex Theatre.
November 20, 2009

CISD mulls changing class rank system
The way class rank is calculated was the hot topic at the Comal Independent School District school board meeting Thursday.
November 20, 2009

4B board offers $165K to Symons
The New Braunfels Industrial Development Corporation voted Thursday to offer $165,000 in incentives to the Symons Corporation.
November 20, 2009

Free Thanksgiving dinner held for seniors
The New Braunfels Senior Center and The Scooter Store is sponsoring a free Thanksgiving Dinner for seniors today.
November 20, 2009

Senate unveils mammoth health care plan
WASHINGTON — Setting up a historic year-end health care debate, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid unveiled long-awaited legislation Wednesday night.
November 19, 2009

Weihnachtsmarkt ist hier The annual Weihnachtsmarkt to support the Sophienburg Museum and Archives opens Friday at the New Braunfels Civic Convention Center. November 19, 2009

Edwards raises rates for NBU, other users
New Braunfels Utilities officials said Wednesday they don’t expect the added costs to trickle down to customers this year.
November 19, 2009