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🌱 How New Braunfels police used tech to catch alleged bank jugging duo
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Hi New Braunfels! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How New Braunfels police used tech to catch alleged bank jugging duo
- Discover why New Braunfels tops Texas' list of German heritage towns
- How did New Braunfels teams shake up this week's football rankings?
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 102 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 101, low: 76.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 100 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Two men accused of following woman home from bank, robbing her in New Braunfels (kens5.com) — A woman was followed home from a New Braunfels bank and robbed in her driveway, but police quickly tracked the suspects' SUV using a license plate reader and arrested two Houston-area men. Officers used K9 and drone units to find one suspect who fled into nearby woods. The woman wasn't hospitalized, and police are warning residents about "bank jugging" tactics. 
2. 8 Magical Texas Towns Packed With Rich German Heritage & Old-World Vibes (myfamilytravels.com) — New Braunfels gets top billing in this roundup of German-heritage Texas towns, highlighting its walkable historic downtown, Naegelin's Bakery, rivers, and big November Wurstfest celebration. The piece paints a detailed picture of how the city still lives its German roots daily. It also spotlights nearby destinations like Gruene, Comfort, and Fredericksburg for day trips.
3. Madison, Taft among newcomers in E-N's Week 3 football power rankings (expressnews.com) — High school football fans in New Braunfels will see the Unicorns hosting Clemens at Unicorn Stadium on Friday, while New Braunfels Canyon climbs the rankings after its Wurst Bowl win. Several area teams, including New Braunfels, shifted in the Express-News Week 3 power rankings after a flurry of early upsets and standout performances.
4. Texas State University Adds Helicopter Training as Aviation Network Expands Across Four States (afm.aero) — Texas State University's aviation program is expanding to nine flight-training locations, including a New Braunfels site operated by US Aviation Academy. Starting this fall, students can complete TXST coursework while training on fixed‑wing aircraft in New Braunfels and other cities. The university is also adding new helicopter training options in Seguin and Arizona to broaden aviation career pathways.
📸 Around New Braunfels
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Braunfels
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- Board Workshop
Canyon H S New Braunfels, TX 78130
6:30 pm - Patriot Day
Canyon Lake H S New Braunfels, TX 78130
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
- FB - LVJH @ Navarro (7A/7B)
La Vernia Junior High School Navarro, TX 75109, USA
5:00 pm - Texas Tea Cafe hosts fundraiser for Steele High School Choir - Spirit Night
The Chamber Texas Tea Caf , 6000 FM 3009 Schertz, TX 78514
5:30 pm - VB - LVHS vs. Goliad High School (F/JV/V) Future Lady Bear Night
La Vernia High School
5:30 pm - FB - LVJH vs. Navarro (8A/8B)
La Vernia Junior High School Bear Stadium, City Park, 221 San Antonio Rd, La Vernia, TX 781
5:30 pm - Planning and Zoning Commission →
City of San Marcos City Hall - 630 E Hopkins San Marcos TX 78666
6:00 pm - Marion Community Library Association (MCLA) Membership Meeting →
Marion Community Library, 201 S Center St, Marion
6:00 pm - Schertz-Cibolo-Selma Lions Club Meeting
The Chamber The Cibolo Grange; 413 N Main Street; Cibolo
12:00 pm - Tennis - LVHS @ Floresville High School (V)
La Vernia High School Floresville High School, 1813 Tiger Ln, Floresville, TX 78114
4:30 pm - Hidden Gems Book Club →
Marion Community Library, 201 S Center St, Marion
6:00 pm - THE INCOME ACCELERATOR SESSION
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Austin, Texas in the Westlake Area Wednesday 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello, new to the area (Texas in general).
I'm looking for a good fishing spot to take my 6 year old. Any location you recommend and also any recommendations on how to set up her pole? (Nextdoor Vintage Oaks) - Because Tennessee is experiencing an unusual heatwave I have not gone out much.
I have been enjoying watching the hummers outside my RV window. I have been refilling their feeder 1 to 2 times a day. They are fueling up and this… (Nextdoor Vintage Oaks)
- Aumovio posted a job opening for Manufacturing Associate I/II (Night Shift-D Shift) in New Braunfels. Apply here.
- GPAC posted a job opening for CNC Lathe Machinist Job in New Braunfels. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Braunfels here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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