About New Braunfels' New Braunfels, TX

My favorite part of the job is when my buyers' loan funds and I can give them the keys. Today the title company called to say the loan had funded and I knew my clients couldn't wait another minute, so I told them to go get them!

By the time I arrived an hour and a half later, they had the locks changed and most of the carpets ripped up. The house is a 1976 ranch in a desirable, established neighborhood close to New Braunfels High School, Landa Park and Panther Canyon. Locals describe the neighborhood as "on the hill"...as in we just bought a home "on the hill." It has lots of square footage, an open floor plan, a large corner lot and deer...lots of deer. It needs tons of work, but they came ready for the challenge to put in some good 'ole sweat equity.

Here's the ranch rambler on the hill:

Carpets already ripped up!

Nathan was busy getting ready to turn this formal dining room into the 4th bedroom....equity!!!

Andrea was tearing up the green and teal carpet in what will be baby's room.

Blue bathroom with swinging "saloon" doors. Just a little added privacy there, hoss.

Here's a good look at the multi-colored carpet.

Even though the yellow counters are in good condition, they have future plans for the kitchen, too.

But the best part is the powder room with orange shag walls!

Reminds me of that move where Russell Brand cozies up with a fuzzy wall. Awesome!

And, it's all theirs! Shag walls and all!

Disclaimer: My client is the owner of New Braunfels Remodeling. Don't try this yourself at home without the help of a professional.

To follow this renovation, follow their Team Feingold Renovation blog! I can't wait to see the transformation!

A Grand Opening tomorrow, July 29, 2010 in New Braunfels, Texas. I'm sure you'll see some new faces, but will also get to see many friends and neighbors. One more sign that we continue to grow.

H.E.B. New Braunfels

H.E.B. will open the second H.E.B. in New Braunfels,Texas tomorrow. This is a great day, a nice new and big store with plenty of parking. Did you hear me....plenty of parking. It will be located at the intersection of Loop 337 and Hwy. 46. Walgreen's is right across the street and behind that The Scooter Store and right down the road is New Braunfels High School. Whew! This is going to be a busy intersection.

A little about the new H.E.B. store.

The 88,000-square-foot grocery store is opening in the WestPointe Village Shopping Center, where H-E-B will serve as the anchor tenant. Once fully staffed, the store will employ more than 250 people. Yhea! Jobs.

The New Braunfels store will offer area residents new store features, including a healthy living department that will sell organic fruits and vegetables, as well as specialty cheese and wine departments, and a tortilleria.

I know this is going to more convenient for us. We are glad to see another big retail store call New Braunfels Home.

I'm sure glad I didn't have to do a property inspection on this one.

Localism News for New Braunfels, TX July 28, 2010.....See ya at H.E.B.

________Carl and Ceil Winters_______

We are Proud Americans

Today the flag consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with 6 white. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies, the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The colors of the flag are symbolic as well: Red symbolizes Hardiness and Valor, White symbolizes Purity and Innocence and Blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice.
Oh So Proud To Fly This Flag

God Bless America

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The Pledge of Allegiance

I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one Nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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New Braunfels has something for everyone. How about a FREE visit to a Rail Road Museum.

New Braunfels Railroad Museum

302 W. San Antonio St.

The New Braunfels Railroad Museum, operated by the New Braunfels Historic Railroad and Modelers Society.

THE MUSEUM IS OPEN THURSDAY THRU MONDAY 12 TO 4 PM.
ADMISSION IS FREE AND DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED.
WE ARE LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN NEW BRAUNFELS AT 302
WEST SAN ANTONIO STREET AT THE RAILROAD TRACKS.

MUSEUM PHONE NUMBER: 1-830-627-2447
MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 310475, NEW BRAUNFELS TX 78131-0475
OR E-MAIL: info@newbraunfelsrailroadmuseum.org

It sits in a 1907 depot. Folks who are nostalgic for the railroad era will appreciate the 1920s Pullman car being restored to its original paint scheme; the 1942 Locomotive; and the Missouri Pacific Railroad Caboose. The museum also is home to model railroading displays.

www.newbraunfelsrailroadmuseum.org

THE NEW BRAUNFELS HISTORIC RAILROAD AND MODELERS SOCIETY (NBHRMS) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF RAILROAD ARTIFACTS AND EDUCATION. THESE INTERESTS INCLUDE RAILROAD HISTORY, THE COLLECTION OF ARTIFACTS FOR THE MUSEUM, MODEL RAILROADING IN HO AND N SCALES AND RAILFANNING

June 13, 2010 - Localism Blog for New Braunfels Texas, Carl Winters #3630, Complete Inspection Service if you should need a property inspection please contact Carl Winters at 830-899-2441

Thank You Carl and Ceil Winters

We Love The Texas Hill Country

Call your Realtor today if you are shopping for a home and call me for the Home Inspection.

2010 Rules for tubing the Guadalupe in New Braunfels Texas

The city is also reminding visitors that there are certain rules that must be followed while on the river.

1. No jumping from bridges, dams, trees or cliffs. (also in Comal County)

2. Coolers must have a locking mechanism on the lid

3. Absolutely no glass allowed on the rivers! (also in Comal County)

4. No styrofoam or foam (also in Comal County)

5. The maximum permitted cooler size is now 16 quarts, one per person.

6. No volume drinking devices (beer bongs)

7. No containers under 5 fluid ounces are permitted (Jell-o shots)

8. Noise devices may not be audible beyond 50 feet

Blog: May 28, 2010 by your Texas Hill Country Home Inspector, Carl Winters, #3630 (Localism News)