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San Antonio, TXSeptember 28, 2016Rick and Lauren were out Downtown San Antonio. They were both headed to a concert to see Alice in Chains at the Majestic Theater. That day Lauren got her ticket last minute to join her dad since it is one of his favorite bands. Rick got invited last minute by a friend to join him since he had a extra ticket. After the show they both so happen to go to the same bar to hang out for a couple of drinks. Of course there is two sides to every story about that night. Who offered to buy a drink and was turned down or who was the weird dude at the bar alone trying to buy this girl a drink. So lets just say it was a start of a friendship and something special neither of them saw coming. A few months later Rick finally had the courage to ask Lauren out. It had been a rough day on Rick and the SAPD as they had lost a fellow officer that day. One of Ricks best friends and partners, Miguel Moreno. Lauren was by his side that day. Took care of him, sat with him at the hospital, and stayed with him that day to keep him company. They took a walk to South Town, had dinner, and on the way back Rick stopped Lauren in the middle of the street and finally asked to be his girlfriend. June 30, 2017 Three years later Rick finally plans to pop the question and Covid hits. Plans changed and he had to hide the ring in his locker from Lauren for almost 5 months. His original plan was to ask in Big Bend where they enjoy most of their time getting out of the city to travel. They both enjoy the views of West Texas, camp fires with friends, and hiking the trails at Big Bend. Since the state parks were closed due to Covid, Rick had to change plans to the next best thing, Garner State Park. On August, 15 2020 Rick took Lauren to the top of Old Baldy Peak where you could see the views of the Texas Hill Country. That's when Rick got down on one knee and asked for Lauren to be his forever... and Ellie's too. They finally set the date for October 15, 2022!

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Near New Braunfels MarketPlaceMake yourself at home in one of the 125 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and iPod docking stations. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.When you stay at Courtyard by Marriott New Braunfels River Village in New Braunfels, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of San Marcos Premium Outlets and Gruene Hall.  This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Guadalupe River and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Resort.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Guadalupe River - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi  Lake Dunlap - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi  New Braunfels MarketPlace - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi  Faust Street Bridge - 1.7 km / 1 mi  New Braunfels Conservation Society - 2 km / 1.2 mi  Museum Of Texas Handmade Furniture - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi  Sophienburg Museum & Archives - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi  Comal River - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi  Brauntex Theatre - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi  Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Resort - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi  Prince Solms Park - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi  Landa Park - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi  Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels - 4.8 km / 3 mi  Resolute Health Hospital - 4.8 km / 3 mi  CHRISTUS Coushatta Health Care Center - 4.8 km / 3 mi  The nearest airports are:Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 79.8 km / 49.6 mi San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 46.1 km / 28.6 mi The preferred airport for Courtyard by Marriott New Braunfels River Village is Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS). Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in New Braunfels? This hotel has facilities measuring 4000 square feet (372 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Bistro Cafe, for dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Courtyard by Marriott New Braunfels River Village

Near New Braunfels Conservation SocietyMake yourself at home in one of the 87 guestrooms featuring microwaves and iPod docking stations. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.Located in New Braunfels, Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Braunfels, an IHG Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of San Marcos Premium Outlets and Gruene Hall.  This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Guadalupe River and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Resort.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  New Braunfels Conservation Society - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi  Museum Of Texas Handmade Furniture - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi  Guadalupe River - 1.7 km / 1 mi  Lake Dunlap - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi  New Braunfels MarketPlace - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi  Faust Street Bridge - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi  Comal River - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi  New Braunfels Town Center at Creekside - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi  Sophienburg Museum & Archives - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi  Gruene Hall - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi  Brauntex Theatre - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi  Resolute Health Hospital - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi  Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Resort - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi  Prince Solms Park - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi  CHRISTUS Coushatta Health Care Center - 4.8 km / 3 mi  The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Braunfels, an IHG Hotel is San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 47.7 km / 29.6 mi Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Braunfels

Near New Braunfels Conservation SocietyMake yourself at home in one of the 74 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.With a stay at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, New Braunfels, TX, you'll be centrally located in New Braunfels, within a 10-minute drive of Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Resort and Gruene Hall.  This hotel is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from San Marcos Premium Outlets and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Landa Park.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  New Braunfels Conservation Society - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi  Museum Of Texas Handmade Furniture - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi  Lake Dunlap - 1.7 km / 1 mi  New Braunfels MarketPlace - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi  Faust Street Bridge - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi  Local hospital - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi  Gruene Hall - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi  Comal River - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi  Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Resort - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi  Brauntex Theatre - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi  CHRISTUS Coushatta Health Care Center - 4.8 km / 3 mi  Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels - 4.9 km / 3 mi  Prince Solms Park - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi  Landa Park - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi  Texas Ski Ranch - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi  The preferred airport for Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, New Braunfels, TX is San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 46 km / 28.6 mi Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and shopping on site.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, New Braunfels, TX. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, New Braunfels, TX

Near New Braunfels Conservation SocietyMake yourself at home in one of the 89 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.Located in New Braunfels, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Braunfels is within a 10-minute drive of Landa Park and Gruene Hall.  This hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Resort and 11 mi (17.7 km) from San Marcos Premium Outlets.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  New Braunfels Conservation Society - 1 km / 0.7 mi  Museum Of Texas Handmade Furniture - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi  Guadalupe River - 1.9 km / 1.1 mi  Lake Dunlap - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi  New Braunfels MarketPlace - 2 km / 1.3 mi  Faust Street Bridge - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi  New Braunfels Town Center at Creekside - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi  Gruene Hall - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi  Resolute Health Hospital - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi  Comal River - 4.3 km / 2.6 mi  Sophienburg Museum & Archives - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi  Prince Solms Park - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi  Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Resort - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi  CHRISTUS Coushatta Health Care Center - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi  Brauntex Theatre - 4.8 km / 3 mi  The preferred airport for Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Braunfels is San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 46.2 km / 28.7 mi Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in New Braunfels? This hotel has facilities measuring 550 square feet (51 square meters), including a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Braunfels. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Braunfels

Near New Braunfels MarketPlaceMake yourself at home in one of the 87 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at Hampton Inn & Suites New Braunfels, TX in New Braunfels, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Guadalupe River and Lake Dunlap.  This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from New Braunfels Conservation Society and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from New Braunfels MarketPlace.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Guadalupe River - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi  Lake Dunlap - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi  New Braunfels Conservation Society - 1.7 km / 1 mi  New Braunfels MarketPlace - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi  Museum Of Texas Handmade Furniture - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi  Faust Street Bridge - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi  Comal River - 4 km / 2.5 mi  New Braunfels Town Center at Creekside - 4 km / 2.5 mi  Resolute Health Hospital - 4 km / 2.5 mi  Sophienburg Museum & Archives - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi  Brauntex Theatre - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi  Prince Solms Park - 4.9 km / 3 mi  Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Resort - 5 km / 3.1 mi  CHRISTUS Coushatta Health Care Center - 5.2 km / 3.3 mi  Gruene Hall - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi  The preferred airport for Hampton Inn & Suites New Braunfels, TX is San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 45.9 km / 28.5 mi Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in New Braunfels? This hotel has facilities measuring 625 square feet (58 square meters), including a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hampton Inn & Suites New Braunfels, TX. A complimentary breakfast is included.

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