Austin-based Terry Black’s Barbecue to open New Braunfels location
Terry Black’s Barbecue, an Austin-based barbecue restaurant, is getting ready for construction on its first location in New Braunfels, said Scott Wieland, senior vice president of development and construction for Black Family Hospitality.
The details
The space will be transformed into a new 7,860-square-foot area with an attached pit house and a two-story outdoor dining space, at an undisclosed cost. Construction is expected to begin mid-February. The restaurant is anticipated to open in August, Wieland said.
Read more by Reporter Ethan Thomas.
Judson ISD places superintendent on paid administrative leave
After a five-hour special board meeting Jan. 10, the Judson ISD board of trustees has placed Superintendent Milton “Rob” Fields III on paid administrative leave pending an investigation of reported concerns.
Lacey Gosh, the district’s assistant superintendent of support services, is now acting superintendent, according to a Jan. 10 statement from the district.
The original motion was made by trustee Lesley Lee, and seconded by board Vice President Amanda Poteet. Trustee José Macias Jr. countered Lee’s motion and requested to postpone any discussion in order for the board to talk to legal counsel. That motion was seconded by trustee Suzanne Kenoyer.
Read more by Editor Amira Van Leeuwen.
FM 1103 to have temporary closures, FM 1518 gears up for improvements
Long-term transportation projects continue to push forward in Schertz and Cibolo. Check out the latest on these three projects.
FM 1518
Project: The reconstruction of 5.6 miles of FM 1518 by widening the existing roadway and making two 11-foot lanes in each direction, alongside a 34-foot-wide raised center median, a 10-foot-wide shared-use path on the east side of the roadway and a 6-foot-wide sidewalk along the west side of the roadway.
Update: In 2026, the Texas Department of Transportation is looking to complete storm sewer upgrades and shared-use path addition on the east side of FM 1518, south of Lisa Meadows; intersection improvements at Lower Seguin Road, Ray Corbett Drive and Schaefer Road; Schertz waterline and sewer line upgrades; and future southbound FM 1518 lanes
- Timeline: spring 2024-spring 2028
- Cost: $72.78 million
- Funding source: TxDOT, city of Schertz
Read more by Reporter Jarrett Whitener.
New golf club, restaurant and more: 17 January business updates for Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch
From new boutiques to several businesses closing on Main Street, check out these January updates from across Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch.
Now open
The Sharing Kind Boutique
This new teen-focused shop on the Hill Country Mile features clothing, accessories, handbags and more.
- Opened Nov. 22
- 248 N. Main St., Boerne
- Facebook: The Sharing Kind
Read more by Reporter Andrew Creelman.
62-unit condominium development now complete in New Braunfels
Dovetail, a 62-unit condominium development located at 630 and 634 Central Parkway in New Braunfels, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 11.
The development aims to add new options to the New Braunfels housing market as a lifestyle-focused community, emphasizing maintenance-free living, walkability and thoughtfully designed, functional spaces, said Liam Caruana, Dovetail Condominiums sales manager.
About the project
Construction for Dovetail began in September 2024. The project was developed by GBMC Communities, a New Braunfels-based urban infill developer that specializes in lock-and-leave condominium communities, as previously reported by Community Impact.
Read more by Reporter Ethan Thomas.
Crepeccino Café & Creperie brings sweet and savory European flavors to Cibolo
Bara Ekhlayel said he has always been enamored with the café culture found throughout Europe.
“Especially the way cafés serve as gathering places, not just somewhere to eat,” Ekhlayel said in an email to Community Impact.
How we got here
In 2018, Ekhlayel said he put his entrepreneurial skills to the test by opening his own café called Crepeccino Cafe & Creperie in the Medical Center area of Northwest San Antonio.
“I wanted to bring that European café experience to San Antonio, but with a modern twist that felt welcoming and accessible to our community,” he said.
