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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Braunfels public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Arts and Culture Master Plan
City commission members will receive training on how to score upcoming grant applications for local arts and heritage programs. This session ensures fair and consistent evaluation of community funding requests.
2026 Soul Searching Program
The committee is reviewing the outcomes and feedback from the 2026 Soul Searching event, which engages the community with local cemetery history.
Golf Course Operations and Financial Performance
The board reviewed first-quarter financials and discussed updated rules and guidelines for tournament representatives. These measures aim to ensure fiscal health and smooth event execution at the municipal golf course.
Field and Facility Allocation Policy Update
City staff will present updates on how sports fields and park facilities are scheduled and shared among local groups.
Summer Programming Wrap-Up
Staff presented a review of community participation and outcomes from city-run summer recreation programs.
Westside Community Center Operations
The city is transitioning the Westside Community Center into the Parks and Recreation Department to improve programming, offer climate resilience, and expand group exercise options.
Revision of Library Borrower Eligibility Policy
The Library Advisory Board was scheduled to review and potentially update its borrower eligibility policies and internal bylaws. These guidelines govern who can access library services and how the advisory board operates.
Hobby Haus Program Expansion
The library is expanding its Hobby Haus programming to include adult video and tabletop gaming, needlework, and skills-based classes requiring registration and a library card.