Where to Eat, Shop, and Groove in Gruene
Come for the famous dance hall, stay for the outdoor adventures, charming boutiques, and local wine in this river-fringed Central Texas town.
April 12, 2021
Spend a spring day toobing on the adjacent Guadalupe and Comal rivers.
Courtesy of Rockin R River Rides
The wooden planks squeaked under my new pair of Old Gringo boots and instantly I understood: to visit Gruene Hall and walk in the footsteps of countless legends who have performed on its stage is to experience a little piece of Texas magic.
It’s been nearly twenty years since I first trekked to Texas’s oldest dance hall to sing “Carry On” at the top of my lungs with Pat Green, a gaggle of girlfriends, and hundreds of strangers, in a night so memorable that Gruene Hall is still impressed upon my heart.
Retiring Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Michael Meek was honored Friday night for his civic service as the Chamber announced him the winner of the Besserung Award, often referred to as the New Braunfels outstanding citizen award.
Community and business leaders gathered to hear the announcement during the Chamberâs 102nd annual banquet and awards ceremony at the New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center.
The name of the winner was kept secret until the moment of the announcement. For the first time in Meekâs tenure as Chamber president and CEO, he did not know the real recipient. With the help of a few clued-in staff and executive board members, the honor came as a complete surprise to Meek.
James H. Nalley M.D.
James H. Nalley M.D. PENSACOLA, FL Dr. James Nalley, 76, of Pensacola, FL (formerly of Franklin) passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020. Dr. Nalley or Jim which he preferred in non-professional settings, was born May 12, 1944 to Thomas and Mary Jane Nalley, one of eight children. He grew up in the Fountain Square area of Indianapolis. Dr. Nalley went on to graduate from St. Pat’s Grade School, Cathedral High School, Marion College and IU Medical School. In 1969 Jim married Susan Nalley. They had four children, Jeff, Kristie, Ryan and Matthew. Jim is survived by his wife and dear friend of 51 years, Susan, his four children and 3 grandchildren and his only remaining sibling and loving sister, Kathy Nalley Schembra plus numerous nieces and nephews.