SATX-BNE: Impact 10/6/2025

New water and sewer fees have been implemented in Fair Oaks Ranch as of the start of fiscal year 2025-26 on Oct. 1. While water and sewer rates remain unchanged from the previous year, the monthly fees tied to water distributors have seen a slight increase.

The details: The water rate for residential properties is the same as the 2024-25 per 1000-gallon rates of:

• 6,001 to 12,500: $3.81
• 12,501 to 25,000: $4.76
• 25,001 to 50,000: $7.14
• 50,001 to 75,000: $10.72
• 75,001 to 100,000: $16.07
• Over 100,000: $24.11

Fair Oaks Ranch City Council on Oct. 2 approved the first reading of Unified Development Code amendments, outlining development regulations and procedures in the city. City Council has discussed code amendments over the last year, while staff have worked on the update for around four years. A public hearing from the Planning and Zoning Commission was held Sept. 11. City Council plans to consider the final adoption Oct. 16.

Mayor Greg Maxton recognized city staff and everyone who worked on the UDC updates, which will he said help maintain the city's identity.

“What I believe has come from this is a UDC that defines Fair Oaks Ranch aesthetics,” Maxton said.

The details: City Planner Jessica Relucio on Oct. 2 walked through amendments, which include changes to screening standards, a conservation development alternative, subdivision design, signs, trees, site development and other policy changes.

One change targets specifying lot sizes by enhancing specific requirements for maximum gross density and minimum lot sizes at half an acre for Neighborhood Residential Zoning and 1.75 acres for Rural Residential Zoning.

A local Tex-Mex chain continues its expansion in the San Antonio area, adding a new location in the Stone Oak area of the city.

In case you missed it: Tia’s Taco Hut officially opened its 14th location in the metro at 3643 Evans Road on Sept. 13, restaurant management told Community Impact.

It’s one of six locations in northern San Antonio, according to the restaurant’s store locator.

Back in January, the eatery opened its 13th overall location in the area on Nacogdoches Road, furthering its local expansion.

The specifics: Tia’s Taco Hut serves up traditional San Antonio-style Tex-Mex, from all-day breakfast tacos and burritos to parrilladas and enchilada plates, according to the menu.

There’s also an American section on the menu with specialty burgers, sandwiches and chicken tenders at some locations.

Classic breakfast plates like huevos rancheros and huevo a la Mex are also up for grabs.

• 3643 Evans Road, Ste. 101, San Antonio

A major shakeup at H-E-B, a New Braunfels brewery shutting its doors and a historic hotel renovation in San Antonio are just a few of the highlights from Community Impact's coverage of the San Antonio area from Sept. 29-Oct. 3.

• H-E-B's president to step down in January
• Faust Brewing Company announces closure in New Braunfels
• Public hearing to be held on New Braunfels wastewater permit
• Wurstfest celebrates German culture while supporting local nonprofits
• Historic San Antonio hotel undergoes renovation
• Lefko Plastics picks New Braunfels for expansion