New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung

The New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung boasts a rich history as the first German newspaper in Texas. In 1957, the English-language publication, The Herald, combined with the German-language Zeitung to form a single entity. Together, they have been serving the community of New Braunfels and Comal County since 1852.

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Veteran mental health walks at New Braunfels' Landa Park marking 2-year anniversary this month

4 days ago | herald-zeitung.com | Erica Wilson

For the last two years, a group has been seen each Tuesday evening walking together in Landa Park to raise awareness for veterans’ mental health. New Braunfels resident and veteran Jeysson Gomez organizes the Tuesday Night Walks, the first of which was held on June 6 in 2023. Many participants carry flags or wear clothes designating their military branch or veteran organization.
Coll Street Players’ historical performances offer entertaining look into New Braunfels’ founding

5 days ago | herald-zeitung.com | Erica Wilson

This weekend, the Coll Street Players will be performing “Dear New Braunfels” — a short historical play highlighting real stories from the town’s history. In the play, two teenagers are cleaning up the storage room at the Sophienburg Museum when they open up a chest full of letters from historical figures, including Herman Seele, Ferdinand Lindheimer, the Landa family and Gruene family. As the teenagers read the letters, actors depict the described scenes.
SHELTER SPOTLIGHT: Gus waiting at Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area to share love with new family

1 week ago | herald-zeitung.com | Erica Wilson

A 2-year-old pit bull terrier named Gus has been waiting to be adopted at the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area (HSNBA) since his owner died in March. Comal County Animal Control brought Gus to HSNBA along with seven other dogs, said director of community engagement Zac Turley. The next of kin were unable to take the dogs, and after more than 10 weeks, Gus is the last one waiting at the shelter to be adopted.
Smithson Valley baseball advances to 5A-I state title game

1 week ago | herald-zeitung.com | Sumit Nagar

CORPUS CHRISTI — For the first time in program history, Smithson Valley’s baseball team will play in a state championship game. The Rangers defeated Barbers Hill in the Class 5A-I state semifinals in a 2-0 sweep at Whataburger Field Friday afternoon. The team started the round with a 4-0 shutout on Thursday night before holding off the Eagles’ comeback attempt 4-3 in game two the next day.
STARS & STRIPES FOREVER: Downtown American flag placement a longtime New Braunfels tradition

1 week ago | herald-zeitung.com | Erica Wilson

American flags can be seen throughout New Braunfels’ Main Plaza and downtown streets on several patriotic holidays throughout the year, thanks to the efforts of the New Braunfels Lions Club. The downtown flag placement is a longtime New Braunfels tradition that has spanned several organizations. Lion Mike Stallings said the flag program originated with the American Legion Post 35.
PROSAPIO: Trip to the grocery store leads to loss of some karma points

1 week ago | herald-zeitung.com | Winter Prosapio

This weekend we were those people at the grocery store. The people you get in line behind because they don’t have that many things and then — then things go “awry.”We had headed for a rare “inside the grocery store” trip, which are the most dangerous kind. Usually we are curbside loyalists, which keeps one practical and contained. Since we are also, well, us, we went in a pack: me, my husband Adam, and our 22-year-old daughter, Mireya.
10 Unicorns collect all-district accolades

1 week ago | herald-zeitung.com | Sumit Nagar

After falling short of the playoffs last season, New Braunfels’ softball team had a return to form in 2025. For their efforts, the Unicorns had 10 players receive postseason recognition from District 26-5A. Senior Izzy Cruz and Mikayla Wilson earned district superlatives. Cruz, a shortstop, was named the district’s Offensive Player of the Year while Wilson, a center fielder, was the Defensive Player of the Year. Cruz hit 20 home runs in her senior season.
STRENGTH IN SHARING: New Braunfels Memorial Day ceremony encourages community to tell stories of fallen heroes

1 week ago | herald-zeitung.com | Erica Wilson

During the city of New Braunfels’ Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, Lieutenant Colonel Lisa Jaster encouraged attendees to ask other community members who they were remembering this Memorial Day. “We live right outside Military City, USA, so if you don’t know someone who passed in combat, your neighbor does,” Jaster said. “The guy you sit next to at church, he knows someone. That lady in front of you in the checkout line at H-E-B, she knows someone.
Canyon Lake HS dance teacher resigns amid allegation of inappropriate conduct

1 week ago | herald-zeitung.com | Erica Wilson

A Canyon Lake High School dance teacher has resigned following an allegation of inappropriate conduct with a former student, according to Comal ISD. Campus administration received notice on May 19 that Sarah Grudle allegedly engaged in inappropriate conduct with a former student during the 2020-21 school year. “The teacher resigned after being notified of the allegations,” the district said in a statement. Grudle's LinkedIn page lists her as being the CLHS dance teacher since August of 2018.
Smithson Valley wins region title over Palmview in 3-game series

1 week ago | herald-zeitung.com | Sumit Nagar

BEEVILLE — Smithson Valley’s baseball team is on its way to its first state semifinals since 2021. The Rangers defeated La Joya Palmview in a three-game series 2-1 in the Region IV-5A-I final at Coastal Bend College on Saturday. After falling in a 7-0 shutout to the Lobos in game one Friday, the Rangers turned the tables in a doubleheader the following afternoon with an 8-2 win in game two and a poetic 7-0 shutout in a decisive game three.