The Work
This platform brings together community organizing through F.A.N., local leadership, independent media, and community spaces.
Founded by Felicia Ray Owens, a New Braunfels resident focused on building long-term civic infrastructure, access, and community-driven solutions.
What We’re Building
NBTX News
New Braunfels weather, sports, breaking news, and local reporting, combining independent journalism, curated coverage, and community updates.
C4
Coffee. Cocktails. Culture. Conversation. A public-facing column on culture, community, power, and lived reality.
F.A.N.
A grassroots civic network focused on mobilizing everyday people into purposeful action through local organizing, voter engagement, and community-led efforts.
The Table We Build
A humanitarian foundation focused on restoration, equity, and strengthening communities over time. Coming soon.
Why I Serve
My journey from survival to leadership has always been about creating spaces where voices aren’t silenced and communities aren’t ignored. From volunteering with Girl Scouts and planting community gardens, to building independent platforms for women and launching NBTX NEWS, service has always been at the center of my life.
I believe leadership means showing up — not hiding behind titles, closed doors, or backroom deals. It means standing with families who are priced out of housing, small business owners who can’t access resources, and neighbors who deserve safe streets and clean water.
This work isn’t about politics. It’s about service, equity, and legacy — ensuring that my daughters, and every child growing up in the Hill Country, inherit a community that truly belongs to them. That’s why I founded NBTXNEWS.org, and that’s why I’ve stepped forward to run for New Braunfels City Council – District 4.
“True leadership isn’t about titles or backroom deals—it’s about service, truth, and the courage to stand with your community.” — Felicia Ray Owens
