Kaitlynn Hutchins

The historic building located at 1254 Gruene Road is pictured on May 26, 2026.

Kaitlynn Hutchins is the Nonprofits and Lifestyles Reporter for The Herald-Zeitung. She is also the Assistant Editor of the New Braunfels Monthly magazine. She can be reached via email at [email protected].

Kevin Carroll poses for a photo in his office at Christian Brothers Automotive on May 27, 2026.

Bill Cunningham (right) poses with doctors Rahul Bose and Jamison Wyatt as he presents them with plaques thanking them for their work at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital in New Braunfels on May 21, 2026.

Dreams came true at Kacey Musgraves’ intimate three-night run at Gruene Hall, blending small-town Texas roots and the emotional power of live music into an unforgettable experience.

A spot that formerly housed a Mexican restaurant is getting new life as a bar and grill, and at New Braunfels’ newest club, everyone is welcome.

2-year-old Finn is searching for his forever home after nearly 100 days with HSNBA.

Amy Oehler poses for a photo behind the counter at her store, Found on a Tuesday, on May 26, 2026.

For Found on a Tuesday owner Amy Oehler, the antique store is more than a collection of vintage items – it’s an answered prayer, she said.

On Thursday, June 4, families packed Landa Park as they attended the annual Kops and Kids Safety Picnic, hosted by the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Police Officers Association. The free, family-friendly event included activities such as face painting, games and obstacle courses. Attendees were also able to get up close and personal with emergency vehicles including a fire truck and SWAT car. The event concluded with a watermelon eating contest between kids and police officers and a children's bicycle and scooter raffle.