A new pizza joint is now open in New Braunfels.

The details: Sofia's Pizzeria opened a new location in New Braunfels at 508 Landa St.

The pizzeria, owned by Alan White, serves pizza by the slice, salad and pasta. Sofia's Pizzeria also offers catering.

• 508 Landa St., New Braunfels

Raylor Brand Outfitters opened its first brick-and-mortar location at 190 Center St., Ste. 106 in New Braunfels on Jan. 24.

What you need to know: The store—owned by locals Ricky Zapata and Morgan Martinez—sells golf- and outdoor-themed apparel, hats and other stationery items.

Notable quote: Martinez and Zapata said the response from the community was "unreal."

"We loved meeting so many new people and seeing firsthand how much our brand resonates with others. It was an unforgettable day and a huge reminder of why we started," Martinez and Zapata said in a statement to Community Impact.

• 190 Center St., Ste. 106, New Braunfels

The San Antonio Zoo opened a new open-air Tamarin Habitat, marking the final decommission of its last traditional primate cage.

The details: According to a news release, the new Tamarin Habitat, which is home to four female and one male cotton-top tamarins, is over 180% larger than the previous habitat. Located in the Neotropica realm of the Zoo, the new habitat provides a lush landscape and dynamic perching areas.

The cotton-top tamarin is one of the world’s smallest primates, and due primarily to habitat loss and deforestation, is one of the most endangered, with fewer than 6,000 estimated to remain in the wild, the news release states.

• 3903 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio

A new wine bar has opened its doors in San Antonio, offering a unique selection of tapas and an eclectic variety of live jazz music.

What’s new: Tinto y Tapas Restaurant & Latin Lounge officially opened for business on Jan. 22 but held a soft opening on Jan. 16, owner Judi Deleon told Community Impact.

It’s located at 14355 Blanco Road, in North San Antonio, in the Cadillac Plaza shopping center, where a new Mexican restaurant called Taco210Mexico opened in November, according to previous reporting from Community Impact.

Diving deeper: Tinto Y Tapas Restaurant & Latin Lounge has a full-service restaurant, cocktail lounge and live jazz music curated for guests, according to Deleon.

The food, featuring Latin American-inspired dishes such as patatas bravas and croquetas, is curated by Lee Guerrero, a native San Antonio chef.

• 14355 Blanco Road, San Antonio

Two Republican candidates are running to represent District 44 of the Texas House of Representatives. The seat is currently held by Republican Rep. Alan Schoolcraft, who is running for reelection in the Republican March primary.

The details: Community Impact reached out to candidate Gabriel Ortiz, but did not receive a response as of press time.

Zooming in: District 44 encompasses Seguin, the east side of New Braunfels, and surrounding areas in Guadalupe and Gonzales counties.