Well it’s Press Release Friday, which means I’m just burned out from a grueling week of reportage, and I’m just going to read directly from press releases we received at our office, our first submission came to us from the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, and when you think about it, it’s kind of creepy. Read More..

The Nolte campaign threw the rules out the window on this one, and I’ll detail that in a moment. Sandy got in bed with the Kitchen Cabinet, and allowed one of their own to run her campaign. Kitchen Cabinet Wonder Boy/Attack Dog Matthew Hoyt got Sandy re-elected. Read More..

Since 2005 the contact person on the New Braunfels Infrastructure/ Improvement Corporation-4B Economic Development Report was Deborah Korinchock. In 2005-2006 Ms. Korinchock had Chief Financial Officer on the same line as her name and from 2007 to present it reads Support Services Director. I have never been a CFO of a multi million dollar state non-profit and would think it would be a little nerve racking to be on the hook for that kind of money. Read More..

I recently tried obtaining my late husband's autopsy report from one of our JP's offices here. He passed away many years ago and an autopsy was performed in Travis County. I called Travis County Medical Examiner's Office and was told that it was possible they still had the report, but not likely.  Read More..

In the very first issue of The NB Citizen, we ran a Megatorial entitled “Dumb Will Find a Way”, which was a look back at the events that lead to the disposable container ban, and how the alcohol enthusiasts among us would creatively circumvent the ban. Read More..

I’ve sent letters, and spoken outwardly imploring the New Braunfels City Council to take an aggressive stance on the state of the traffic situation downtown, and thru enforcement and education, instituting some traffic calming measures. In this instance, “Traffic Calming” takes on another meaning entirely. Read More..

...The main question I wanted answered was: What is the New Braunfels Industrial Development Corporation’s Federal Tax ID Number? Read More..

In the event that we don’t have enough errors of our own to rectify, The NB Citizen uses this space to correct other media outlets and/or politicians. This week we’re graciously lending our editorial expertise to Mayor Gale Pospisil, the Houston-based Herald-Zeitung newspaper, and San Antonio’s KENS 5. Read More..

Among my favorite childhood memories was spending summers at my Aunt Dona Mae’s, (now that is a southern name folks), home in South Carolina. My Uncle Harvey was the foreman on a cattle ranch and they lived in a modest house on the property.  Read More..

I would like to call your attention to the question concerning Kobe Beef in the April 19, 2012 issue of the NB Citizen (Volume 2 Issue 16). I realize your answers are born of years of deep thought and beer, andlean to the somewhat humorous side, however I would like to offer my 2 cents concerning the Kobe Beef question.  Read More..

On April 23, New Braunfels resident Wayne Rudolph took to the podium, and once again, futilely implored City Council to shoot down the City Manager driven, not to mention ill-advised, Stormwater Utility Fee – which equates to a 20% increase in property taxes and will, over the next three years, result in a 30% increase on utility bills.  Read More..

As the election draws closer, I expect that the focus on economic issues will continue to grow. We may have turned the corner on the recession, but that hardly makes us safe. Read More..

LIVE on tape from the pool at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada, THIS is your afternoon news and comment for the greater New Braunfels Metroplex - and the world... Read More..

On April 14, KGNB aired a debate between incumbent District Four Councilmember Sandy Nolte and her challenger, The NB Citizen’s own “Road Warrior” columnist, Chase Cochran. Yeah, I could sit here and pretend to be “objective”, all the while pushing Cochran, but if you found out later that I work six feet away from him, five days a week, you’d be miffed, and rightly so... Read More..

Uncle Esel, My sister just got married a few weeks ago and I have been wondering why brides wear a veil during the ceremony? Seems odd, as you want to make sure you are actually being wed to the correct person.  Where did this silly custom come from? Li’l Brother Read More..

If you want a one-sentence review for Wrath of the Titans, here it is: If you liked Clash of the Titans, you’ll like Wrath of the Titans. Now, I have a more space to fill here, so here’s a little more to chew on...  Read More..

Why does our government, or indeed most if not all governments, act like a bunch of spoiled children when we need them to be at their best? After thousands of years of civilization, why can't we get this right? What is so hard about making a system of governance that can't devolve into ridiculousness? Read More..

Most folks in New Braunfels have no idea that we’ve got a world class, champion motorcycle drag racer right here in our backyard! This week I had the pleasure to interview a man who is truly “Living the Dream”, Michael Ray. Michael is a New Braunfelser who loves going fast, and is just as passionate about giving back as he is about giving it his all. Read More..

Dear Little Debbie: As I am sure you are well aware, I have challenged you to a cage match to the death for causing our local grocery store to be out of MoonPies, and for trying to make us Bubbas eat your imposter MoonPies. I know you are a yankee floozy, and to expose you as such, I am requesting that you please answer the following question: Read More..

Like many of you, I am a big fan of kolaches, but only if they are truly authentic. My favorite place to stop for kolaches has always been a small bakery in Columbus, Texas.  Read More..