Light Bites (Aug. 23): ‘Heartbreak bars’ come to San Antonio; tiendita moves to Southtown; North Side burger chain emerges; dog park reopens

By Edmond Ortiz This edition of Light Bites highlights arrival of “heartbreak bars” in north San Antonio, the rollout of a new local burger chain, the launch of a Boerne pizza spot, and the relocation of a popular Far West Side Mexican eatery. Also, renowned chefs are bringing new culinary concepts to Pearl and the…

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Up and Coming: Hotels arise despite sector slump; coffee shops and Far East Side H-E-B highlight new and upcoming retail additions

By Edmond Ortiz Focus on San Antonio is spending the midpoint of 2026 checking in on key, select moves in the hospitality, retail and culinary industries in and around the city. HOSPITALITY City officials and leaders of San Antonio’s hotel and convention sectors are wary of a recent downturn in the local hotel industry, a…

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Business Briefs: HEB, Toyota, XPEL reveal key local investments; Marriott readies downtown hotel for debut; Faust Hotel reopens

By Edmond Ortiz A pre-Memorial Day edition of Business Briefs shows that three major companies have big plans for San Antonio and beyond. Also, Marriott is gearing up to formally debut its new downtown Residence Inn hotel, and a historic New Braunfels hotel is back open. H-E-B Grocer H-E-B announced May 20 that it is…

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