Kaitlynn Hutchins

Braunfels Trust Foundation members and Living Legends Award winners pose for a photo onstage at the celebration luncheon on Oct. 7, 2024. KAITLYNN HUTCHINS | Herald-Zeitung

The Chapter Co. founders Laura Hickman (left) and Lilliana Brabham pose for a photo behind the coffee bar on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.

The Weighted Plate, a new lounge in New Braunfels, is shown on Oct. 10, 2024. The business offers coffee from Betty Lou and mixed drinks. KAITLYNN HUTCHINS | Herald-Zeitung

Jim Hickey, 63, poses for a photo in New Braunfels on a stop during his latest journey on Oct. 8, 2024. Hickey walks city to city nationwide to raise money and awareness for children battling cancer. KAITLYNN HUTCHINS | Herald-Zeitung

Running as a third party candidate against an incumbent Republican candidate in Texas’ 21st congressional district, Libertarian Bob King knows his chances of winning the spot in D.C. are slim.

City Manager Robert Camareno presented the 2024 state of the city address Tuesday at the McKenna Center. This year, the presentation focused on the city’s five-year strategic plan and the

TASTE OF TRADITION: Wurstfest helps pass down generations of German heritage to young families in New Braunfels area, abroad Kaitlynn Hutchins | The Herald-Zeitung

Since moving to New Braunfels in August, one of the things I have heard people talk about the most is Wurstfest — the drinking, the dancing, but most of all, the food.

WOVEN INTO LOCAL LORE: Clear Springs Restaurant, once a cotton store, has been a New Braunfels staple for 40 years Kaitlynn Hutchins | The Herald-Zeitung

Gruene Hall, known as the oldest dance hall in Texas, was named the 2024 Live Music Venue of the Year by the Texas Country Music Association. Courtesy photo