New African deli, Trader Joe’s: 6 new businesses open around Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch this November
Check out these 6 updates from new local businesses that have opened in and around Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch this November.
Now open
Vaughan Automotive
The automotive company with dealerships in Texas and California opened its new headquarters in Boerne.
Play Patch
The new business contains both unique play spaces and rooms for children ages 6 months to 6 years old, plus several work spaces for parents and a coffee bar.
- Opened Nov. 1
- 9091 Fair Oaks Parkway, Ste. 205, Fair Oaks Ranch
- Facebook: The Play Patch
Read the full story by Reporter Andrew Creelman.
New Braunfels spends $90K on right of way for Oak Run Intersection Improvements Project
New Braunfels City Council approved an expenditure of up to $90,000 for the acquisition of right of way for the Oak Run Intersection Improvements Project on Nov. 10.
What you need to know
The project—which is designed to improve traffic flow and overall safety—looks to improve traffic signals and turn lanes at the Oak Run Parkway and Hwy. 46 intersection, according to agenda documents.
Roadway striping will also be updated, along with sidewalk widening. The intersection will be realigned and there will also be upgrades to drainage—all of which will increase the efficiency of the intersection and help accommodate current and future traffic demands, according to an email from Kristina Perry, marketing director at ASA Properties.
Read the full story by Editor Amira Van Leeuwen.
3 New Braunfels Utilities projects in the works
Learn the latest updates on three New Braunfels Utilities projects in the works, according to information provided by NBU’s communications team.
Wastewater
McKenzie Water Reclamation Facility Expansion
The plant’s treatment capacity will expand from 2.5 million gallons per day, or MGD, to 5 MGD. This will provide capacity for ongoing and future growth. The McKenzie basin is the largest and fastest-growing basin NBU serves and encompasses the Mayfair development.
- Update: 62% complete
- Timeline: Completion in November 2026
- Cost: The $91.88 million project has an anticipated expenditure of $24.25 million in NBU’s fiscal year 2025-26 budget.
- Funding source: FY 2025-26 budget
Read the full story by Editor Amira Van Leeuwen.
New boba tea shop, food truck park: Check out San Antonio-area dining news
From a new food truck park to a new spot for boba tea and coffee, check out the latest dining news from across the Alamo City.
New food truck park opens near San Antonio’s medical center
A new food truck park has opened at the South Texas Medical Center, featuring a variety of flavor concepts.
The gist
The Biscuit Yard officially opened on Oct. 30 at 9630 Huebner Road, according to a news release.
It’s an extension of the local Alamo Biscuit Company chain, an all-day breakfast joint with locations scattered across the city.
Read the full story by Reporter Andrew Creelman.
Academy Sports + Outdoors now open in New Braunfels
A nationwide sporting goods chain has opened a new location along the I-35 corridor.
The overview
Academy Sports + Outdoors opened in New Braunfels at 159 I-35 S. on Nov. 16, according to a news release. The storefront is next to DD’s Discounts, in the Courtyard Plaza shopping center.
At just a little over 43,000-square-feet, the New Braunfels location is the store’s ninth location in the San Antonio region, according to the store’s locator. The retailer will bring about 60 jobs to the city, the release states.
