The burn ban in Kendall County has been reinstated following approval by the Commissioners Court on Feb. 18.

The ban was lifted Jan. 27, but was reestablished through a disaster declaration Feb. 11. Since the disaster declaration can only cover seven days, a special meeting was called to authorize a new burn ban order.

The overview: During the Feb. 18 meeting, County Judge Shane Stolarczyk read a statement provided by Fire Marshall Brady Contantine.

The statement highlighted several fires across the county that were started by controlled burns, but got out of hand. One of the burns occurred on 19.87 acres of a property.

While there have been no injuries or loss of property, fire resources have been exhausted, according to Constantine's statement. With predictions of extremely dry weather, commissioners authorized a burn ban for a period of up to 90 days. If conditions improve, the ban can be lifted before the 90-day expiration.

This Italian joint in Boerne is shifting locations soon.

What’s happening: Bella Serra, temporarily located at 812 N. Main St. in Boerne, is expecting to move into its new location at 900 N. Main St. soon.

Restaurant management told Community Impact the relocation could happen as early as Feb. 23, but there is no definitive date for the move.

Diving deeper: Bella Serra chefs serve up traditional American-Italian cuisine, from veal specialties to home-baked pastas, according to the menu.

The restaurant also offers private hosting for parties and events, plus catering options.

• 900 N. Main St., Boerne

A new breakfast and brunch spot is on the way to San Antonio.

Latest update: The Toasted Yolk Cafe is slated to open on Feb. 20 at 18402 N. Hwy, Ste. 101, according to the cafe's website. The new restaurant will be located inside the Legacy Shops shopping center.

What’s special about it? The Toasted Yolk Cafe serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, along with all-day specialty drinks.

The cafe has an extensive selection of entrees, from classic chicken and waffles to double decker omelets. The Toasted Yolk Cafe also has a sweet side to the menu with Belgian waffles and pancake options.

• 18402 N. Hwy. 281, Ste. 101, San Antonio

During an arctic blast last month, the Texas power grid remained stable throughout the storm and the state came away largely unscathed. The Lone Star State has not seen widespread blackouts since February 2021, when millions of Texans lost power and nearly 250 people died.

The response: In Uri’s wake, state lawmakers and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas made changes to restructure ERCOT’s governing board, mandate earlier public alerts during tight grid conditions and require that energy providers “weatherize” their facilities to withstand extremely hot or cold temperatures.

Roughly 40,000 megawatts of power—enough to serve about 10 million residential customers—have been added to the grid since 2021 and the state’s energy supply has become more diverse.

Looking ahead: State leaders have expressed confidence that the grid would hold up during “a storm similar to Uri.” Yet some energy analysts caution that rapidly rising electric demand, driven by the construction of new data centers throughout Texas, means challenges may still lie ahead.