Triple-digit heat indices this week have led New Braunfels Utilities to call for its first Energy Action Days of summer season on Wednesday and Thursday.
The first Memorial Day after COVID-19 will close federal, state and local offices on Monday, and some city and county services will be altered through the three-day holiday weekend.
COVID-19âs physical threat is fading more and more with each vaccine. Reversing its economic threat is taking a bit longer â and New Braunfels and Comal County businesses dependent on tourism dollars hope Memorial Day weekend could be the spark.
âFor the summer itâs going to be a great gauge of the number of Texans who are ready to get out and travel again,â said Michael Meek, president and CEO of the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce. âBy all indicators, it appears they are. Pre-bookings for attractions and hotels are very strong â some of the strongest weâve seen.â