Business Briefs: New ventures launch in Southtown, Boerne, New Braunfels; Painted Tree Boutiques closes

By Edmond Ortiz The latest San Antonio-area business openings are highlighted by the relocation of a motorcycle manufacturer from California to New Braunfels, a new multimedia content studio in Boerne, and Southtown welcoming a new record store and a larger space for a pet-centric destination. Additionally, The Local SATX has unveiled a new, free route…

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Transit Tracker (April 3): Major Southeast Side road project begins; public invited to Cesar Chavez street renaming meetings; New Braunfels wants input on bike/walk plan

By Edmond Ortiz While San Antonio rolls out a key street improvement measure at Brooks, the city is also authorizing other infrastructure projects on the Northwest Side and just north of Terrell Hills. Also, San Antonians are invited to two public forums to offer ideas to rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard. Elsewhere, New Braunfels officials are…

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Light Bites (March 23): Pinthouse Pizza opens San Antonio taproom; Southtown cafe moving; Stone Oak tearoom plans ‘Titanic’ event

By Edmond Ortiz An Austin-grown brewery and restaurant opening a San Antonio locale headlines this edition of Light Bites.  Also, one burger-centric eatery opens a North Side spot while another provides an update for its upcoming North Side location. Additionally, recent launches include a Boerne cafe, and a New Braunfels Irish bar, while a Southtown…

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New Braunfels council advances Tourism Public Improvement District

By Edmond Ortiz Local organizations responsible for promoting New Braunfels as a tourist destination will soon have a new source of funds for their marketing efforts. What is happening New Braunfels City Council voted unanimously March 9 to approve and validate petitions that support the creation of a local Tourism Public Improvement District.  Once established,…

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