Thursday, November 12, 2026
10 stories from Business & Economy, Schools, Government.
Each story explains what happened, what is confirmed, and what still needs follow-up.
- 01Business & Economy · Proposed project
SpaceX plans power plant and data center at Starbase
SpaceX plans a roughly $24 billion power and computing project in South Texas. For Comal County residents, the next public checkpoint is Starbase’s Dec. 9 consideration of proposed tax agreements.
Read the full story → - 02Schools · Scenarios under review
NBISD campus closures: the case for and against
NBISD’s 11 initial scenarios would each close two elementary buildings. Families could face changed trips, while taxpayers would still cover some costs at closed buildings. Trustees have not chosen a plan.
Read the full story → - 03Business & Economy · Budget approved; construction underway
NBU budgets $9.13 million for Kohlenberg substation within $19.1 million project
Mayfair-area residents are among those NBU says its new electric capacity will serve. NBU approved $9.13 million for the substation in FY2027 and describes the broader substation and feeder project as a $19.1 million investment.
Read the full story → - 04Government · Rezoning denied Nov. 9
Bulverde denies industrial rezoning near FM 1863 and Roadrunner Way
Bulverde residents near FM 1863 and Roadrunner Way will see the city’s R-2 residential zoning remain in place on Dawn View Acres Lot 4 after council denied an industrial rezoning request Nov. 9.
Read the full story → - 05Government · First reading approved; final vote pending
New Braunfels proposes 100-acre minimum for data centers
New Braunfels residents would get public hearings on proposed data centers under restrictions approved on first reading Nov. 9. A final vote is scheduled for Nov. 16.
Read the full story → - 06Government · Scheduled for Nov. 17
Comal ISD to canvass Nov. 3 bond election returns Tuesday
Comal ISD trustees are scheduled to canvass the Nov. 3 bond election returns next Tuesday and consider a resolution declaring results. The posted agenda announces a pending decision, not a result.
Read the full story → - 07Business & Economy · TABC records checked Nov. 12
One Bulverde alcohol license active; two New Braunfels applications pending
Residents checking three local food and drink addresses now have a status update: a Bulverde retail license is active, while two New Braunfels applications have been filed. TABC licensing records do not establish that any venue has opened.
Read the full story → - 08Government · First reading approved; final reading scheduled
New Braunfels proposes shorter construction hours for residents near work sites
New Braunfels residents and construction crews could see weekday work limited to 7 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday work to 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Council approved a first reading Nov. 9; a final reading is scheduled for Nov. 16, so the rule is not yet in effect.
Read the full story → - 09Government · Council approved amendment Nov. 9
New Braunfels approves two-year Generator incubator deal
New Braunfels approved about $750,000 in public spending for a two-year Generator incubator agreement. A third year requires a review and both sides’ agreement.
Read the full story → - 10Government · Court actions verified from meeting outcomes
Comal County approves $1.62 million flood alert contract and road funding applications
Comal County approved a $1.62 million flood alert contract and applications for road funding. Residents near Johnson Way also got an approved road assessment; grant awards are the next decision.
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