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File #: 26-1379    Name:
Type: Presentation Status: Individual Item Ready
File created: 11/5/2026 In control: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
On agenda: 11/17/2026 Final action:
Title: November Announcements
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PRESENTER: Presenter

Ken Wilson, Director

 

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November Announcements

 

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City Council has appointed Joyce Compton, Gail Groves, and Danielle Crippen to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with terms ending 11-30-2029. The new members will be seated at the December meeting.

 

The Northwest Park ribbon cutting was held on Saturday, October 24. Thanks to the Park Board and City Council members that attended to support the event. And thanks to the New Braunfels Park Foundation for hosting a sunrise breakfast fundraiser for park projects.

 

The Northwest Park Master Plan was adopted by City Council on November 9.

 

The Texas Amateur Athletic Federation presented the following award to staff at the November 9 City Council meeting:

TAAF Bronze Member City Award

Ken Wilson received a TAAF President Excellence Award

John Henry Perez received a TAAF President Excellence Award

Eveyln Vasquez received the Region 3 and State Female Athlete of the Year

 

Jeff Bransford, Assistant Director, was elected President-Elect of the Hill Country Directors Association, a professional organization of park and recreation directors and assistant directors in the region.

 

Upcoming Events:

•                     Downtown Lighting - November 20

•                     Wassailfest - December 3

•                     Santa’s Holiday Garden and Elf movie at Fischer Park - December 12

•                     City Council consideration of Parks & Recreation Systemwide Master Plan-December 14  Recommendation

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