If you are new to the area you might not have experienced Wurstfest yet?  It should be on your "must" list if near New Braunfels.  Heck, even if you aren't, make the drive! It's worth it! Wurstfest start's TOMORROW, November 4 (alway's the Friday before the first Monday in November) & last's until November 13th.  So, there's PLENTY of time to get down to New Braunfels & get your beer & grub on.  Mmmmmmmm, imagine sausage on a stick (with a bun of course!), funnel cakes, beer, rides for the kids, german brats, potatoes & MORE! Woah! My mouth is watering just thinking about it! So, where does it all take place? Glad you asked! Here are the details from their website! During the 10-day festival, you'll find a variety of entertainment, food and fun on the Wurstfest Grounds in Landa Park and... 11/03/2011

The Enclave at Westpointe Village ~ Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes in New Braunfels, Texas Jimmy Jacobs sure knows what he is doing out in New Braunfels, Texas with The Enclave at Westpointe Village.  He has built a fabulous 55+ Active Adult Community located right off of Hwy 46 & 35 behind the new H-E-B.  The Enclave at Wespointe Village offers seven floor plans to choose from: Camp Mabry     1714 Fort Bend         2013 Fort Mason       2047 Fort Hood         2051 Fort McKavett    2231 Fort Bliss          2349 Fort Davis         2621 Pretty awesome, right? The lot's are beautiful with trees & the neighborhood itself is pretty secluded.  We visited this community last night at their grand opening event. We sat outside by the fireplace in the neatly manicured yard & enjoyed the breeze & the f... 11/03/2011

Wordless Wednesday - Photo's Tell The Story - It's Coming......Wurstfest New Braunfels TX - November 4th - Opening Ceremony 4:00 p.m. - Landa Park                         Willkommen zum Wurstfest - A 10 day celebration                      New Braunfels celebrates it's German Heritage                                                 Bring your dancing shoes                                        Wonderful German Food and Beverages 11/02/2011

Wurstfest – November 4-13, 2011 WURSTFEST 2011 is almost here!! If you live anywhere in South Texas you have without a doubt heard of Wurstfest… If you are new to the area or if you have never attended, you may ask…”What exactly is Wurstfest?” Wurstfest, a “Ten Day Salute to Sausage,” began back in 1961 and was originally called “Sausage Festival.” Within a few short years the name was changed to “Wurst Week” and then to “Wurstfest.” Wurstfest has now been drawing visitors to the German-influenced Hill Country town of New Braunfels (just outside San Antonio) for over four decades. And, the Sausage Festival that once drew only a couple thousand, now brings in well over 100,000 people each year! The entire WURST STORY is pretty incredible!   This year, The 51st Annual Wurstfest will run f... 11/01/2011

WHEN YOU HAVE RUN OUT OF THINGS TO BLOG AND YOUR BRAIN GOES DEAD THIS IS WHAT YOU DO....Blog Something Fun What can give you hours of  fun? Walks, rolls, slithers, climbs, and is low maintenance, and doesn't talk back?  Has been popular in every home since the 1940. It can walk down stairs, doesn't need food, just some TLC. Inexpensive It doesn't take up much room and will sleep anywhere,anytime.   In a way it can relate to what we do everyday in the real estate industry. We walk, roll, slither, slide. climb and have fun. We can work anywhere, anytime.  The Answer:SLINKY   C&C - Just another Thought Provoker - Beginning Series for Christmas Stocking Stuffers. "Having Fun Living in Comal County Texas. Call Carl Winters for your next home inspection. November 1, 211 11/01/2011

                 Sunday at the Comal County Fairgrounds the Gruene Lions will host their annual Halloween Festival. The event features trick-or-treating, a costume contest with cash prizes for all ages baby through adult.  Lots of free games.  The Halloween Festival  runs from 2 to 7pm with the Costume Contest beginning at  5:00 p.m. llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll  Admission is just one canned good per child, with all donated food benefiting the SOS Food Bank.                                 1 Canned Good Localism Blog Event for New Braunfels Texas - Halloween Festival at the Fairgrounds Sunday October 30, 2011 Carl and Ceil Winters 10/29/2011

                                                          November and December Events Gruene Market Days is a great way to spend a weekend. Put this date down for November. Novemeber and December are always a great time at Gruene Market Days. Always held the Third Weekend of Every Month. ( www.gruenemarketdays.com )   Vendors set up is well organized in an outdoor market setting. You will find arts and crafts handmade by local artists all along the way. The people you meet will be friendly and helpful and all looking to help you have a really great day.   Wear comfy shoes and bring plenty of money. It's a great time to pick up some unique Christmas gifts. A nice variety of restaurants to choose from. Lots of activity this weekend at Gruene.  Want more:                Visit the Antique ... 10/21/2011

    Come Enjoy a Beautiful Autumn Afternoon.   The 7th Annual Wine Stroll in Downtown New Braunfels. Admission is Free. It's a good time to visit some of the downtown shops. The weather is great this time of the year. You can shop and enjoy snacks, visit with old neighbors and meet some of the newcomers. What a way to spend Thursday evening in down town New Braunfels. I’m sure many Winter Texans are already arriving to the area. I’ve been seeing the RV’s on the roads headed to New Braunfels and Canyon Lake. Be sure to give them a big welcome When: October 6, 2011 From: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Reminder: AVID (A Very Important Date) for your calendar. Don’t forget to put Wurstfest 2011 on your calendar of events. Noember 4th through the 13th. For a complete list of October events you can tap thi... 10/04/2011

  The first day of autumn...what a great day for the Comal County 118th Parade in Beautiful New Braunfels Texas. (September 23, 2011). Bring you chair, water bottle, comfy clothes and don't forget your sun hat and sun screen and your camera).   Parade Day is a big deal in New Braunfels...come on out and enjoy the marching bands, floats and then follow the crowd over to the fair grounds. Schools are closed on this special day for students, teachers, and family members to have a great day.   Friday is parade day, with the pet parade at 9:30 followed by the Fair Parade at 10. Both events are downtown, and remember, last year we got rain during the parade so we might have that to look forward to as well. The Fairgrounds open at 11, with performances from local high school bands from 1 to 4 ... 09/22/2011

COMAL COUNTY FAIR & RODEO IN NEW BRAUNFELS TEXAS (September 21 - 25, 2011) There is something for everyone at the Comal County Fair                                                 118thYear at the  Fair in New Braunfels TX. Come on out and meet the Rodeo Queen.  Have fun at the carnival  Enjoy dancing at the coral Pet Parade Downtown New Braunfels Parade Pizza eating contest Tractor pull Livestock Show Rodeo Arts and Crafts Homemade baked good contest The kids always enjoy riding the ferris wheel:    This is just an example of what to expect this year at the Comal County Fair & Rodeo in our beloved New Braunfels, TX. It's a time to have fun, meet new folks, visit with your neighbors.   Events schedule: Comal County Fair & Rodeo www.comalcountyfair.org A localism news blog by Carl and Ce... 09/21/2011

Time to say Hello ...        Hello September!                                                                                              Bye Bye to August 1. Bye Bye to Irene 2. Bye Bye to Earthquakes 3. Bye Bye to fires in Texas 4. Bye Bye to drought conditions in Texas 5. Bye Bye to Schlitterbahn Summer Fun in New Braunfels and tubing the Guadalupe River. 　                                                                                                 Hello to September 1. Hello to a new school year (2011-2012) Comal Independent School District, New Braunfels I.S.D. 2. Hello to September 2011 (may September bring new home buyer's to Canyon Lake and New Braunfels TX) 3. Hello to Friday Night High School Football to Canyon Lake H.S., Smithson Valley H.S., Canyon H.S. and New Braunfels... 08/31/2011

                   R E M I N D E R ..............................!                                                                                                             by Carl and Ceil Winters          REMINDER                ` Texas Tax Free Weeknd starts Friday - August 19, 2011 and Ends August 21, 2011. This is a Greeeeeeat Time to Save some $$$$$$$$'s. (school supplies and clothing) It's going to be a Wild Weekend - Be patient, carry water and wear comfortable shoes. * Remember to keep your car doors locked and know where your children are at all times.                                     Have Fun!                 Good Luck to all students that will be attending school in Comal I.S.D starting August 22nd. Carl and Ceil Winters (Complete Inspection Service) Community Localism ... 08/16/2011

New Braunfels High School Football Schedule ~ 2011 What's the absolute best part of going back to school?  The kids are out of your hair? The house is quiet? Your wallet seems fatter because you aren't paying for "summer activities" anymore? Wrong, Wrong and WRONG! The answer is......FOOTBALL! High School football to be more exact....and nobody does High School Football like the New Braunfels Unicorns! They've got quite a line-up this year, some awesome players who have been hitting it hard to get in preparation for their FIRST GAME! Which is, right around the corner folks! If you are interested in seeing some AWESOME football, here's the New Braunfels Unicorns Varsity Football Schedule. 08/12/2011

Gosh darn, I'm just proud!  Proud that in this trying market that J.D. Power & Associates' study found out that RE/MAX ranks the highest in making the Buyers and Sellers satisfied.  Overall satisfaction is determined by 3 factors of the Buying side:  agent/salesperson, office; and variety of additional services.  Four factors are used for the Seller side: agent/salesperson; marketing; office; and variety of additional services.  Well, that's just cool. Here's the press release! 08/05/2011

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Nestled in the beautiful and historic town of New Braunfels near the intersection of Highway 46 and Loop 337, Oak Run is a neighborhood centrally located to both San Antonio and Austin.  Oak Run features gorgeous hill country views, a swimming pool, two tennis courts, a sports court, and miles of winding streets with both older and brand new homes.   Perry Homes is currently building in The Heights at Oak Run with homes starting from the $280s and ranging in size from 2,200 to 4,100 square feet. They offer a variety of floor plans to fit all needs.                                ... 08/02/2011

Mark Your Callendar! 　               WHITEWTER AMPHITHEATER - MIKE MCCLURE AND BRANDON JENKINS July 28, 2011 from 5:00 P.M - 11:55 P.M.. FREE THURSDAY CONCERT. (Comal County - Canyon Lake, New Braunfels TX area). Admission: FREE For more information: www.whitewaterrocks.com Location: 11860 FM 306  830-964-3800                                                                                                                           Go to the Whitewater Rocks website, scroll to the botton, coupons for tubing and places to stay.          After a FUN DAY OF TUBING YOU CAN ENJOY A FUN EVENING LISTENING TO FREE MUSIC.   Be sure to bring your hat, sunglasses, sun screen, water shoes and always respect the strength of water and be polite to other visitors.                                        ... 07/26/2011

  This one really is (like Carl says, a Thought Provoker). Do you remember many years ago we were only offered brown paper bags at the grocery store?  We used those paper bags for everything, even wrapping packages that were to be mailed.We would even use them after using wax paper for meat that was going in the freezer, wrap them with brown paper bags and write on the outside what product was on the inside. We even used them for wrapping Chistmas presents. The kids would put them over their face, cut out the eyes, nose and mouth and use them for Halloween masks. You get where I'm going with this. Then came the question... Paper? or Plastic? Do you remember those days? Bet you do. We were told we should use plastic because we were chopping down too many trees. We all got caught on plast... 07/24/2011

This blog post is not about real estate.  I repeat, this blog post is not about real estate.  It's about life. I love summer in New Braunfels.  Because I live close to Schlitterbahn, The Comal River, The Guadalupe River, San Antonio and Austin, I have no shortage of visitors during the summer...and, I LOVE it!!! I always try to have my nieces visit at least once during the summer.  We like to catch a play at the Circle Arts Theater, hang out at Gruene Hall, get lots of trinkets at Got Toys?, go to Schlitterbahn, float the Comal River, make ice cream sundaes...and s'mores. One night we had leftover marshmallows and decided to play "Chubby Bunny."  The point of the game is to place a marshmallow in your mouth and say "Chubby Bunny." Then you add another and another and another...each time... 07/24/2011

Rain Rain please come back...tomorrow. We finally got a little rain shower this afternoon here at Canyon Lake TX. We had lots of thunder and lightening and received about quarter-inch from the rain shower.                                                Rain Drops on my Hibiscus plant leaves...   Here are some of our friends that came out right after the rain. The snake came up and crawled onto a ledge on the back patio. I think he has been here before, this time Ceil put him in a jar with my help.  I don't know what kind of snake, I'll have to do sme research.                                          Mr. Toad             Hundreds of Snails...............................Going in circles. I guess they just didn't know what to do since it had been so long without moisture. Pray for us over... 07/19/2011

  You don’t have to travel to California to experience wine country. The award winning wines of Dry Comal Creek Vineyards are located just a stone throws away from Bluegreen’s  Vintage Oaks community in a  small protected valley in New Braunfels,Texas. This vineyard is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The staff is renowned for their pleasantness and ability to make you feel like an old friend. The homey atmosphere is similar to visiting an Italian grandmother with the quaint décor and eclectic gift shop. The patio is a great spot to relax, drink wine, and enjoy the vineyard’s hill country views. If you are planning an event, party or wedding, Dry Comal Creek is the perfect place for hosting an unforgettable experience. Surrounded by majestic oak trees and beautiful vineyards,... 07/18/2011