August 30, 2026

Stone Oak

Transit Tracker: New Blanco Road/Loop 1604 intersection finished; Boerne project design wins county endorsement; Schertz wraps up major upgrades

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By Edmond Ortiz This edition of Transit Tracker features the completion of separate projects resulting in a unique Stone Oak-area freeway intersection, and long-sought infrastructure improvements in an older Schertz neighborhood. Elsewhere, Kendall County is backing what local officials call a necessary upgrade to a vital Boerne intersection. Plus, community members will have opportunities to…

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

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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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Transit Tracker: Construction begins soon on last leg of Loop 1604 project; upgrades ahead in New Braunfels; Boerne adjusts project post-flood

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By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio is embarking on the launch of a final stretch of road work tied to the ongoing expansion of Loop 1604 across the North Side. Elsewhere, new street improvements are coming to New Braunfels while Boerne is addressing a road construction site damaged by recent flooding. Plus, San Antonio is enhancing…

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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

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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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San Antonio unveil skate, bike parks; YMCA’s offers new play spaces

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By Edmond Ortiz The city of San Antonio has opened two new skate parks, and two area YMCA’s have upgraded their recreational amenities. San Antonio parks San Antonio officials have increased the number of public skateboarding parks in recent years, with the city’s West and South sides receiving the latest additions. Local leaders gathered April…

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Light Bites (April 7): Vietnamese eatery launches near Windcrest; Yemeni cafe opens in Medical Center; Boerne BBQ spot to close; Castle Hills event promotes local restaurants 

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By Edmond Ortiz This new edition of Light Bites highlights the openings of a Yemeni coffee shop in northwest San Antonio, a Far West Side donut shop, a Vietnamese restaurant, an East Side barbecue spot, and a Stone Oak eatery at the old Le Peep location. Additionally, Castle Hills restaurants will again be featured in…

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News Briefs (April 3): San Antonio councilor critical of public housing measure; NISD unveils new sports complex; Converse fills council vacancy

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By Edmond Ortiz A San Antonio public housing agency is moving forward with a controversial plan that is not sitting well with at least one City Council member.  In other recent San Antonio news, council is opting to wait to talk more about the mayor’s proposed voting commission, and a city panel approved conceptual plans…

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

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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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