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San Antonio diners soon won’t have to drive far to experience one of Central Texas’ most talked-about burger destinations. Muck & Fuss, the chef-driven restaurant that has become a downtown New Braunfels staple, is bringing its award-winning flavors, gourmet burgers and rotating craft beer lineup to the Alamo City.

The new Northwest San Antonio location, at 2422 N. Loop 1604 West, will cover 8,812 square feet and is currently under construction as part of a $4.5 million project. Work is expected to wrap up by September 15, though the restaurant has not yet announced an official opening date, according to a news release. The expansion represents a major step for Muck & Fuss as it introduces its signature atmosphere and menu to a new Central Texas community.

"New Braunfels is just a short drive away, and bringing Muck & Fuss to the San Antonio market has always been a dream of ours," owner Terry Muckenfuss said in a statement. "San Antonio is a city rooted in family and culture, and that’s exactly what we celebrate at Muck & Fuss. We’re excited to share more details as we get closer to announcing the grand opening."

Plans for the new location date back to summer 2024, with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filings outlining the $4.5 million build in Northwest San Antonio.

Since its 2018 debut in downtown New Braunfels, Muck & Fuss has earned a devoted following for its lively environment and elevated yet approachable menu. Guests can enjoy a rotating selection of 38 craft beers from Texas and national breweries, weekly outdoor live music and chef-driven dishes that range from house-ground burgers to inventive appetizers and scratch-made sauces. The menu was developed in collaboration with North Carolina chef Kris Fuller, executive chef of the acclaimed Crafted, giving the restaurant its signature elevated take on casual dining.

Longtime New Braunfels residents Terry and Celina Muckenfuss are also behind the restored Prince Solms Inn and Sidecar, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked beneath the historic hotel. Their vision centers on creating community-focused spaces that combine hospitality, flavorful cuisine, and a welcoming atmosphere.

For Central Texans who have long traveled to New Braunfels for a night out, the San Antonio expansion brings the same award-winning burgers, craft beer and dog-friendly energy closer to home. Muck & Fuss was recently named Best New Braunfels Restaurant in the Best of San Antonio 2025 – Food & Drink Readers’ Choice, further cementing its reputation as a must-visit Hill Country destination.

Whether you’re a burger enthusiast, craft beer lover or simply looking for a lively, community-oriented place to gather with friends and family, Muck & Fuss is poised to bring the New Braunfels experience straight to the heart of the Alamo City.

Find it: 2422 N. Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, TX 78248

Another shakeup has quietly hit one of New Braunfels’ busiest retail corridors.

Two California-born restaurant chains — Fatburger and Round Table Pizza — have shuttered their locations at the Marketplace shopping center along the I-35 corridor in New Braunfels. They leave behind empty storefronts less than two years after the restaurants first opened.

Round Table Pizza now has a sign on the door that reads "We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your loyal support of Round Table Pizza in New Braunfels. Serving this community has truly been an honor and we have greatly enjoyed being part of your family's gatherings, celebrations and everday moments."

The message goes on to invite customers to visit Round Table's locations in San Antonio, however two of those have permanently closed as of last month. A third restaurant is still active at 22815 US-281, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78258.

Fatburger meanwhile wrote in colored marker "WE ARE permanently CLOSED" on one of the windows near the entrance. A sign attached to the door reads "It has been an honor serving you the at 'Last Great Hamburger Stand.' We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your support and allowing us to be a part of your community. Over the years, your loyalty has meant everything to us."

Both restaurants opened side by side in late 2024 as part of an expansion by parent company FAT Brands Inc., a global restaurant franchising group that owns dozens of well-known dining concepts.

The medieval-themed Round Table Pizza opened first in October 2024, known for its "royal" menu of specialty pizzas. Signature offerings include King Arthur’s Supreme and Montague’s All Meat Marvel.

Fatburger opened next door weeks later in November 2024. Founded in Los Angeles in the late 1940s, the burger chain built its reputation on grilled-to-order burgers served with customizable toppings. At the time, company leaders described Texas as a major growth market. The New Braunfels location marked the chain’s 10th in the state, and executives said dozens more restaurants were planned as part of an aggressive expansion strategy.

Both brands are part of the growing portfolio of FAT Brands, which acquired Round Table Pizza in 2021 during a larger push to build out its restaurant holdings. In addition to Fatburger and Round Table Pizza, the company’s portfolio includes Johnny Rockets, Fazoli’s, Twin Peaks, Smokey Bones, Marble Slab Creamery, Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a Stick, Pretzelmaker, Buffalo’s Cafe, Buffalo’s Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Elevation Burger, Native Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean, Ponderosa Steakhouse and Bonanza Steakhouse.

Despite the company’s wide footprint, FAT Brands has faced financial challenges in recent months. Earlier this year, the California-based franchiser filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas while carrying roughly $1.3 billion in debt, citing industry pressures such as inflation and declining customer demand for casual dining.

The closures in New Braunfels also come as both chains have faced turbulence elsewhere in the region. Earlier this month, a Fatburger location on San Antonio’s Far West Side near Loop 1604 and Culebra Road shut down. In February, a Round Table Pizza location off Interstate 10 and Huebner Road in San Antonio also closed less than a year after opening.

As housing costs surge across the I-35 corridor, a Central Texas food bank is stepping into an unexpected role — homebuilding.

A transformational apartment complex in New Braunfels aimed at preventing homelessness and stabilizing families is now expected to open this summer, following several years of unexpected delays, Monica Borrego-Jones, executive director for the New Braunfels Food Bank, told MySA via email.

The Apple Seeds Apartments project, led by the San Antonio Food Bank in partnership with the New Braunfels Food Bank, the McKenna Foundation and NB Housing Partners, is designed as a transitional housing program for families struggling with rising rents. The roughly 52-unit development will offer below-market apartments alongside job training, financial literacy programs and food access services to help families stabilize their finances and transition into permanent housing.

The roughly $12 million project broke ground in June 2021. Leaders say the development represents one of the first housing initiatives of its kind led by a food bank in the United States, according to a news release.

The program will operate as transitional housing, allowing residents to live at the complex for 24 to 36 months while participating in programs designed to help them move toward long-term stability. The apartments are also located next door to the New Braunfels Food Bank’s existing services, allowing residents to easily access food assistance and other resources while they work toward self-sufficiency.

The project comes as growth across the I-35 corridor continues to push housing prices higher in communities like New Braunfels, where many workers struggle to live in the same city where they work.

Construction partner Woolsey Design Build previously described the development as a community-focused project intended to help residents remain rooted in New Braunfels rather than being priced out of the region, according to a 2025 Facebook post.

"From framing to final finishes, our team is pouring decades of craft and community pride into every square foot so that future residents have a place to live, connect, and thrive," the post read.

Community partners have continued to invest in the initiative as construction progresses, including the McKenna Foundation presenting a $750,000 contribution to the New Braunfels Food Bank to support the development and its long-term programming.

While earlier projections anticipated the apartments opening in 2025, project leaders say the timeline has shifted. The New Braunfels Food Bank did not provide updates on potential move-in dates for residents.

Find it: 1530 S. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130

Nicholas Hernandez is a digital reporter for MySA. Previously, he worked as an associate producer for NJ PBS’s nightly newscast. His bylines have appeared in Eater, the Bronx Times, AMNY, NJ Spotlight News and Bleu Magazine. A graduate of Seton Hall University, he also holds a master’s degree from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism in New York City. He is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

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Six-time Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor was honored in downtown New Braunfels on Saturday.

Thousands of people lined the streets to congratulate the hometown bobsledder who won Olympic gold in the monobob last month in Italy.

It was her fifth Olympics. The sixth gold medal means she is tied for the most medals by any U.S. woman in Winter Olympic history.

The 41-year-old Meyers Taylor finished with a combined time of 3 minutes, 57.93 seconds — just four-hundredths of a second ahead of Germany’s Laura Nolte, underscoring how close that competition was.

As the name suggests, the monobob is the individual version of bobsledding, where athletes push and pilot their sled alone.

“Today we gather to celebrate one of our very own. A hometown hero, whose determination, resilience, and heart have inspired our city and our nation,” said Mayor Neal Linnartz. “Elana Meyers Taylor is more than a champion athlete. She is a proud New Braunfels resident, a devoted wife and mother, and now a six-time Olympic medalist with Team USA.”

Meyers Taylor arrived in New Braunfels Main Plaza on a fire truck, with her husband and two sons.

“I’m so glad to bring this gold medal back to New Braunfels,” said Meyers Taylor. And from the bottom of my heart, and from my family as well, thank you all so much for all that you guys have done. ... I really appreciate the community support here, and that’s why I love living in New Braunfels.”

Monobob is a relatively new Olympic event, having first been introduced in the Winter Olympics in 2022 in Beijing, China.

Meyers Taylor said her Olympic journey has been quite storied, with ups and downs, "But it’s so awesome to be able to finally have the gold medal after more than 20 years of hard work and determination," she said.

"It took a lot of fight, a lot of battling through, overcoming obstacles," said Meyers Taylor, adding that this is what she wanted to show with her journey — "that whatever you’re facing today, you can overcome it."

Being in Flash Flood Alley, New Braunfels has historically faced severe floods, highlighting the need for a robust warning system, which led to installing these sirens across the city.

New Braunfels City Council approved the purchase of sirens in late 2010 and they were installed in early 2011. There are a total of eight sirens that sit atop 40-foot galvanized poles along the Comal River, Guadalupe River, and Dry Comal Creek.

These sirens are strategically placed to alert those in flood-prone areas or areas that may be affected by rising river levels. That includes those who have homes in those areas as well as campgrounds, RV parks, and businesses. Each siren is loud enough to be heard at least a mile away, and four of the sirens are also equipped with voice-announcement capabilities that are audible within half a mile.

The system, which can be used for a variety of emergencies beyond floods (like fires, tornadoes, or hazardous material spills) is part of a multi-tiered alert system. Beyond the sirens, residents can also register their mobile phones to receive emergency notifications from the city’s Emergency Notification System (ENS), commonly called Reverse 911.

Door-to-door notifications by first responders, social media alerts, website alerts, as well as text and email alerts are all part of the city’s emergency notification plans. In the case of potential flooding, the warning sirens are manually enacted by Fire, Police, and Emergency Management personnel based on river flow data and information from the National Weather Service.

Depending on the scope of the storms and the unfolding flood emergency, those sirens can also be accompanied by face-to-face evacuation notifications, reverse 911 phone calls, and additional digital alerts by email, website, and social media.

PLEASE NOTE: Sirens are routinely tested at 11:58am on the first Tuesday of each month