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The Judson ISD board of trustees will close four schools beginning in the 2026-27 school year, to chip away $7 million, or 19%, of its $37 million budget shortfall in fiscal year 2025-26. The decision will send 1,817 enrolled students to other campuses.

Some details: The board approved the closure of Judson Middle School during a Feb. 16 special meeting, which will yield the district an estimated average annual savings of $2.5 million. Trustees approved the closure of Rolling Meadows Elementary, Park Village Blended Learning Academy and Franz Leadership Academy at another special meeting Feb. 24. Each elementary school will yield JISD an estimated average annual savings of $1.5 million, for a total of $4.5 million, according to a campus consolidation packet.

The district administration chose the schools based on current enrollment, future enrollment trends, utilization, proximity to feeder schools and capacity of feeder schools.

Interim Superintendent Robert Jaklich said school closures are an issue for other districts in San Antonio and across the state.

A business catering to restaurants, food trucks and more has opened a second San Antonio-area location.

The overview: Restaurant Depot opened its newest location in San Antonio at 11711 N. I-35, on April 1, company staff told Community Impact. The company has over 165 locations nationwide, with another in San Antonio on the city’s west side at 3333 Fredericksburg Road, according to its website.

What they offer: Restaurant Depot sells a wide range of wholesale supplies and goods for business owners. Customers can sign up for a free membership to shop at any location across the country. Products include bulk storage supplies, cooking oils, condiments and more, according to the company’s website. There is also meat, dairy and produce that can be bought in bulk for commercial cooking needs.

• 11711 N. I-35, Ste. 105, San Antonio

From a new Crunch Fitness in New Braunfels to a new business park in Boerne, check out eight of the latest filings to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the San Antonio area.

The overview: The list of filings includes a Michaels takeover of a former Joann Fabrics location, an expansion to a Boerne Baptist church and a new Hawaiian Bros location near the UTSA campus.

A San Francisco-area born restaurant chain is looking to expand to Texas.

What you need to know: Officials with Starbird announced plans to expand with new locations in San Antonio and across Texas after signing a 36-unit franchise agreement with the Houston-based Mac Haik Restaurant Group, according to a news release.

Starbird CEO Greg Levin said the agreement reflects the strength of their business model and the clarity of their long-term vision. 

“As we mark our 10th anniversary, this is shaping up to be our biggest year yet in terms of expansion,” Levin said in the release.

While no specific locations have been identified, company officials said nothing will open until at least 2027 in San Antonio.

What they offer: Starbird serves a variety of chicken-based entrees and sandwiches, from fried chicken strips to gourmet sandwiches and more, according to the menu. The restaurant also serves specialty salads and desserts.

• Locations TBD

The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization invites the public to attend a series of public meetings to review and comment on the draft fiscal year 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program. According to a March 17 news release, this draft outlines transportation projects and programs totaling more than $1.9 billion, scheduled to move into construction or implementation over the next four years.

The details: A total of six meetings are scheduled in different regions of the Greater San Antonio area. Planned meetings include:

• Bexar County (Northeast): March 18; Northeast Senior Center, 4135 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio
• Comal County: March 19; New Braunfels City Hall, Tejas Room, 550 Landa St., New Braunfels
• Guadalupe County: March 23; Seguin Public Library, 313 West Nolte St., Seguin
• Bexar County (Southwest): March 24; Boeing Center at Tech Port, 3331 General Hudnell Drive, San Antonio
• Medina County: March 26; Castroville Elementary, 1000 Madrid St., Castroville
• Kendall County: March 30; Patrick Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St., Boerne