LANTERNS & LEGENDS: Wurstfest welcomes new tradition in honor of St. Martin's Day
Maria Gonzalez
Maria Gonzalez
Bureau Chief · New Braunfels, TX
Maria Gonzalez has over 15 years of experience in journalism, with a Master's in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. Before joining New Braunfels Current, she served as the editor for the San Antonio Express-News, where she led numerous community initiatives. Maria is passionate about local issues and works tirelessly to highlight the voices of New Braunfels residents.
More from Maria →Bureau Chief · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM · 1 min read
The 65th annual Wurstfest, in partnership with the German-Texan Heritage Society, brought a bright new tradition to the 10-day salute to sausage and beer on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with the Saint Martin’s Day Lantern Parade.