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New Braunfels City Council Approves Updates to Drought Contingency Plan
The New Braunfels City Council approved updates to the City’s Drought Contingency Plan on Monday, Sept. 28. The changes do not affect current watering rules. The updated plan takes effect October 1, 2026. Approximately 73 percent of NBU customers would not be subject to drought surcharges under the updated plan. These drought surcharges are not…
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New Braunfels Utilities Continues Work On Wastewater Project
New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) recently began work across McQueeney Road as construction continues on the South Kuehler Interceptor Phase 1 project. Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 23, through Thursday, Oct. 29, drivers can expect an alternating lane closure on McQueeney Road between Northpark Ridge and Walnut Heights Boulevard. One lane will remain open with temporary traffic signals…
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NBU Announces New Community Advisory Panel Members
New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) welcomes three new members to its Community Advisory Panel (CAP), selected by City Council members to provide community perspectives on utility services, programs and long-term planning. The newly appointed CAP members are: The CAP is a 13-member advisory group to the NBU Board of Trustees that brings together residents from across…
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New Braunfels Utilities Moves to Stage 2 Water Conservation
New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) has transitioned to Conservation Stage 2 effective today, August 10, 2026, under the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances as drought conditions continue across the region. Under the ordinance, Mayor French, in consultation with NBU, may adjust water conservation stages as water supply conditions change. Stage 2 conservation measures are designed to…
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New Braunfels Utilities Moves to Conservation Stage 1
New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) is transitioning to Conservation Stage 1, effective today, July 28, 2026, in accordance with the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances. Under the Ordinances, Mayor French, in consultation with NBU, may adjust water conservation stages as water conditions change. Conservation stages are designed to respond to changing water conditions, including…
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NBU to begin neighborhood infrastructure improvements near downtown
Project will replace aging infrastructure in multiple neighborhoods New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) will begin a neighborhood water and wastewater infrastructure improvement project on June 8, 2026, to replace aging infrastructure in several areas near downtown New Braunfels, with construction anticipated to continue through November 2026. The project includes work along E. Coll Street, South Market…