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Milestones loom in 2026 for major developments in San Antonio area

By Edmond Ortiz While population explosion across the San Antonio area continues, so does the growth of commercial and residential developments around the tri-county region. Below is an update on nearly 20 select residential, commercial and mixed-use projects that are in various phases of ongoing development in and around San Antonio.  The projects range from…

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Rainbow sidewalk installation on Main Avenue allowed to proceed despite legal challenge

By Edmond Ortiz The city looks to keep installing rainbow-colored sidewalks along a segment of North Main Avenue in efforts to replace rainbow street crosswalks, whose removal were ordered by state officials. However, for some city and community leaders, controversy remains on how local officials let go any further debate around the rainbow crosswalks and…

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San Antonio aims to grow registered apprentice program to aid employers, job seekers

By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio city officials hope that 2026 will see more local businesses take advantage of a federally funded program designed to boost the number of available registered apprentices. What is happening Representatives with the city’s workforce development office have said they want to shine a light on their Registered Apprenticeship Program, where…

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Business Briefs: End-year closures hit local restaurants; chain eateries open new spots 

By Edmond Ortiz Two renowned Pearl restaurants, a longtime Live Oak comfort food spot and a near-East Side brewery/distiller are among the well-publicized closures to strike the San Antonio area culinary scene at the end of 2025. Meanwhile, several chains recently opened new local storefronts in San Antonio, Converse, Schertz and New Braunfels. Elsewhere, Tejano…

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