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Transforming travel: $1.5B road project looks to ease traffic in northeast San Antonio

The I-35 NEX Central project is expected to alleviate travel times throughout the region, and it hit the halfway point this year.

Some details: Totaling $1.5 billion in design and build costs, construction began in June 2022 from contractor Alamo NEX Construction. The project creates three elevated lanes, comprising two main lanes and one high-occupancy vehicle, or HOV, lane, for both northbound and southbound directions. The elevated lanes will provide direct connections to Loop 410 North and Loop 1604 West, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

“[The project] will improve mobility and operational efficiency along the I-35 corridor in a manner that will manage vehicle congestion for the 25-year planning horizon,” said Marco Galindo, an alternative project delivery supervisor for TxDOT. “Opening of the elevated lanes will also promote efficient use of the existing transportation facilities as well as reduce travel times.”

The project is also building ramps to connect the I-35 main lanes to elevated lanes and reconfiguring entrance and exit ramps throughout northeast San Antonio.

 
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2025 Volunteer Guide: Serve northeast San Antonio with these nonprofit organizations

Learn more about ways to give back to the community through these organizations across the northeast San Antonio Metrocom.

Guadalupe County Children's Advocacy Center
The organization works with children and families when there are allegations of child abuse or neglect along with partners in law enforcement and other nonprofit groups.

  • 265 Wetz, Seguin

SCUC Education Foundation
The foundation provides resources and funding to support students, teachers and staff through grants, scholarships and special programs, plus community partnerships and fundraising.
  • 1060 Elbel Road, Schertz

Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program
This ministry of local churches helps to meet the needs of local citizens in crisis by providing them with food and a limited amount of financial assistance for rent or utilities.
  • 307 Pfeil St., Schertz

Schertz Public Library
The city’s library system helps to promote literacy and provide a community space for learning, reading and media.
  • 798 Schertz Parkway, Schertz
 
CI Business
Veteran-owned bar to serve daquiris, micheladas in Universal City

Veteran-owned bar—Bad and Boozie—is opening its doors in Universal City at 1310 Pat Booker Road on Oct. 25.

The details: The business is owned by Fred Hall and Oliver Mercardo. Bad & Boozie will sell daquiris, margaritas, cocktails, mixed drinks, micheladas and lemonades.  Hall said they wanted to open in Universal City because they were big supporters of military, first responders and teachers.

  • 1310 Pat Booker Road, Universal City
 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the San Antonio area.

Darkside Brick Oven Pizza Co. is in the process of constructing a new bar behind the restaurant at 25 Truss Drive in Boerne, just off of Hwy. 46.

Called Darkside After Dark, owner Michael Hawes told Community Impact he expects it to open sometime in November.

The restaurant, known for its '70s and '80s themed decor and Star Wars memorabilia, will add to its diverse array of film tributes with this new Predator-themed bar.

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🍖 Velocity Country Store & Meat Market now open in Fair Oaks Ranch
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🇯🇵 Teso Life opens first-ever storefront in South Texas
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🌮 Tia's Taco Hut opens 14th location in San Antonio
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🌭 Chicago-themed restaurant opens brick-and-mortar in Schertz
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The first tenant of the Schertz Station development—a 257,000-square-foot retail and commercial space off of I-35 North and Cibolo Valley Drive—is now open for business.

Panera Bread opened at 18406 I-35 N., Ste. 700 on Oct. 20. The fast-casual restaurant serves sandwiches, soups and salads; along with drinks like signature teas and lemonades.

Schertz Station is developed by Merit Commercial Real Estate, a San Antonio-based investment and development company, and is expected to have a Smoothie King, Chipotle and Portillo's opening before the end of 2025.

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Stay In The Know
Check out these 13 events in the San Antonio area this weekend, Oct. 24-26

Learn more about these events slated for this weekend in and around San Antonio from Oct. 24-26.

BOOtanica!
Wear costumes and explore diverse flora at this Halloween festival with education stations, trick-or-treating and local food vendors.

  • Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fall Fest
Celebrate the season with this community festival that will have caricature artists, food, live music, crafting and festival characters to meet.
  • Oct. 25, noon-3 p.m.
Monarch Festival
The festival will have live music, vendors, games, crafts and educational workshops.
  • Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
New Braunfels “Jamboree” Train Show
Attendees can view model railroads and hobbyists from around the country. There will also be a food court and resale of model pieces.
  • Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Trick or Treat Trail
Trek through downtown Boerne in the scariest costumes and trick or treat with the family during this exclusive shopping event.
  • Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
 

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