Curfew will empower police
New Braunfels Police Chief Ron Everett brought up the idea of a curfew for children 16 and under at this past week’s city council meeting.
March 14, 2010

City must address concerns over Landa Plaza
When the city announced it was in negotiations to buy the Landa Plaza shopping center — the timing could not have been worse.
March 11, 2010

Poor timing for overdue standards
It’s only March, but in New Braunfels it’s time to start thinking about summer and all the tubers who come with it.
March 05, 2010

Courage needed to request bond in recession
As the board discusses its plans, there is little doubt among the trustees that the need exists. Now the public must be convinced.
February 24, 2010

Regulate short-term rentals through permits
The list of rules continues to grow every time the New Braunfels Planning Commission discusses problems created by short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods.
February 21, 2010

Krueger dam: Not time to 'pull the plug'
It has been 12 years since the devastating flood 1998 roared down the Dry Comal Creek into New Braunfels.
February 19, 2010

Personal is political in SBOE race
Two Republicans and four Democrats are fighting for the District 5 seat of the State Board of Education.
February 16, 2010

Leadership problem revealed at airport
The New Braunfels Municipal Airport has a leadership problem.
December 13, 2009

Herald-Zeitung voting recommendations
Concerning the amendment propositions for the Texas constitution.
October 25, 2009

Rancher assistance about politics, not aid
Recent publicity about drought assistance to ranchers is more about politics than actually helping suffering ranchers.
September 20, 2009

Wassailfest ban a double standard
This past week, members of the New Braunfels Downtown Association and the city’s parks and recreation department proposed an alcohol-free Wassailfest.
September 11, 2009

Is downtown New Braunfels really broken?
As they tour these towns, they must frame their learning in this context: Downtown New Braunfels could be improved, but it is not broken.
September 08, 2009

Time limits shifted parking problem
Two-hour parking limit seems to be changing residents' habits.
September 06, 2009

Bible knowledge a cultural must
To teach the Bible — its value as literature and its influence on culture and politics — hold immense value.
August 31, 2009

Growth getting ahead of NBU
NBU is overwhelmed by the volume of repairs and customers are frustrated.
August 31, 2009