r/Newbraunfels

Hi all—my family is considering a move to New Braunfels and I’d really appreciate hearing from people who live there day-to-day. I’m looking for the real picture—the good, the bad, and anything you wish you knew before moving.

If you’re open to sharing, I’d especially love input from parents, but any perspective is helpful!

General questions:

How long have you lived in New Braunfels, and what brought you there?

What are the best things about living there?

What are the biggest downsides or frustrations?

How would you describe the overall vibe (small-town, touristy, family-oriented, etc.)?

Has the growth in the area been a positive or negative in your experience?

Neighborhood feel:

What area do you live in, and how would you describe your neighborhood?

Is it more tight-knit or do people tend to keep to themselves?

Do you feel safe?

Does it feel more local or influenced by tourism?

For parents:

How do you feel about raising kids in New Braunfels overall?

What do your kids seem to love about living there?

On the flip side, what do they struggle with or dislike?

Do your kids seem happy and able to make friends?

Does the town feel kid-friendly year-round, or more seasonal because of tourism?

Schools (especially Comal ISD):

What schools are your kids in, and how has your experience been?

What are the strengths and weaknesses?

Do you feel your child is supported (academically and emotionally)?

If applicable, how has your experience been with special education services?

Lifestyle & activities:

Are there plenty of things for kids to do (sports, clubs, parks, river activities, etc.)?

Is it easy to get involved, or pretty competitive/full?

Do you actually use the river/parks regularly, or is that more of a tourist thing?

Big picture:

If you could do it over again, would you still choose New Braunfels?

Who do you think it’s a great fit for—and who might not love it?

Thanks so much—I really appreciate any insight you’re willing to share!

Hi! I just moved here last summer— and I’ve been thinking about getting into Magic. I don’t really know anyone down here, and was wondering if there’s any spots nearby where people play? Preferably spots that won’t mind showing me the ropes 😅

I'm so happy you're closed, you non-paying twat. Sincerely, your vendor list.

Been trying to find a reliable mobile detailer for a while and finally gave one a shot recently.

Overall it went better than expected. They showed up on time, brought their own setup, and didn’t rush the job. They got into the small areas like vents and cupholders, which is usually what I notice gets skipped. Interior came out clean and fresh, and the exterior looked solid without that overly glossy finish. Still not super familiar with what’s standard pricing for this, but it felt reasonable for the work.

Curious if anyone here has go-to detailers they recommend around the area? Trying to compare a few options before sticking with this one.

This might seem like a stupid post but if you didn’t go to the Gold’s gym, this isn’t for you. HELP!!! I got my wisdom teeth extracted so I was out of the gym and I come back and it’s not Gold’s anymore?! Since I moved to NB from San Antonio, the NB gym wasn’t my home gym. I didn’t get an email about this or anything. What now? Are we all collectively switching to Crunch memberships once they open up? Are we driving to San Marcos to work out? I was too shy to make any friends at the gym when I did go so I have no one else to ask but the people of Reddit. Thanks.

Waylon Wyatt @ Gruene Hall tonight! Tickets for sold out show.

I have two tickets for sale $60 total for the show tonight at Gruene Hall - Waylon Wyatt. Message me here. Sorry if not allowed just didn’t know where else to post.