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Aug 21, 2026

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Faust Hotel sign decision postponed

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Commission Approves Historic Building Sign

The Historic Landmark Commission unanimously approved an alteration certificate, 8-0-0, allowing a sign to be added to the main building at 173 East San Antonio Street.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Historic tax requests advance to City Council

The commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of retroactive historic tax certification and verification for the individually designated landmark at 941 Lee Street. It also unanimously approved a Certificate of Alteration for a small rear-yard accessory structure at 177 East Coll Street in the Stock Historic District.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Garage Roof Height Approved 7-1

The commission approved a Certificate of Alteration to increase the roof height of an existing garage at 574 South Academy by a 7-1 vote. It also unanimously approved historic tax certification at 390 W Jahn and alteration requests for signage at 197 South Seguin Avenue and repairs, lighting, and awning tiebacks at 204 West San Antonio Street.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Landmark designation recommended for Houston Street property

The commission unanimously recommended historic landmark designation for 533 North Houston Street in response to a demolition permit application. It also approved several property alterations, including a digital marquee at the Brauntex Theatre by a 6-1 vote, while postponing a garage roof-height request at 574 South Academy until May 12, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Decision Delayed on Historic Home Demolition

The commission unanimously voted 5-0-0 to postpone consideration of the demolition-related case for 533 North Houston Street until April 14, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Historic preservation efforts receive updates

A staff update reported the designation of the Central New Braunfels Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places; the commission also approved prior meeting minutes unanimously, 6-0-0.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Commission Recommends Historic Preservation Incentives

The Historic Landmark Commission unanimously voted 7-0 to recommend amendments to New Braunfels’ historic preservation incentive rules to City Council. The discussion covered tax exemptions, potential permitting and inspection fee waivers, appraisal district registration, filing responsibilities, and impacts on city tax revenue.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Historic façade project approved

The commission unanimously approved exterior alterations and restoration work at 209 W San Antonio in the Downtown Historic District by a 9-0 vote. It tabled proposed changes to historic-preservation incentives and directed staff to prepare marked-up ordinance revisions and a draft application for further review.

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Briefing

Nov 12, 2025

Historic commission approves two preservation projects

The commission unanimously approved relocating the Unicorn Statue/Monument and adding a paver area at 430 West Mill Street, along with restoring the “Louis Henne Co. Hardware” ghost sign at 246 West San Antonio Street. Proposed changes to historic-preservation incentives were postponed to the December 9, 2025 meeting.

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Briefing

Sep 9, 2025

Landmark changes approved for two buildings

The commission approved painting a sign on the Faust Hotel, 8-1, with staff required to confirm the paint used matches the proposal. It also unanimously approved five new window awnings and new signage at 200 N Seguin Avenue.

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Briefing

Aug 12, 2025

Faust Hotel sign decision postponed

The commission unanimously postponed a decision on a proposed painted sign for the Faust Hotel at 240 S Seguin Avenue until September 9, 2025. It unanimously approved two wall signs at 401 Main Plaza and two wall signs at 144 S Seguin Avenue.

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