The Judson ISD board of trustees unanimously approved closing Judson Middle School during a special meeting on Feb. 16 with hopes of chipping away at a $37 million budget shortfall.

The school closure, which will take effect in the 2026-27 school year, will yield the district an estimated average of $2.5 million annually, said Cecilia Davis, deputy superintendent of innovation, business and operations.

The impact: Closing Judson Middle will impact about 480 students who are considered “walkers,” which are students who live within a 2-mile radius and do not ride the school bus, so they could walk, bike, skateboard or carpool.

Daniel Brooks, assistant superintendent of operations, said the district has a shortage of buses now and the district does not know the number of additional buses will be needed or if the district will need additional buses.

Year over year, the number of homes sold decreased in the 78108 ZIP code, according to the most recent data compiled by the San Antonio Board of Realtors.

Some details: The average prices of homes listed for sale in the Northeast San Antonio Metro area over the past six months were between $272,000-$391,000.

In January, the majority of homes sold in the Northeast San Antonio Metrocom were in the $200,000 to $399,999 price range. Homes spent more time on the market in the 78233 ZIP code in January 2026 compared to January 2025.

This Hill Country chain serving cocktails to-go has announced the permanent closure of all locations in San Antonio, New Braunfels and Boerne.

What’s happening: Roc-N-Ritas is closing all five of its locations in the greater San Antonio area, according to a Feb. 13 social media announcement from the business:

• 112 E. San Antonio Ave., Boerne
• 2864 Thousand Oaks Drive, Ste. 101, San Antonio
• 5726 Babcock Road, San Antonio
• 211 Elliot Knox Blvd., New Braunfels

• Locations across San Antonio

Opening its first branch in San Antonio in 1946, the financial institution has been serving residents for decades.

What we know: According to a news release, Jefferson Bank announced the opening of a new branch in Alamo Heights on Feb. 9 to kick off its 80th-anniversary celebration throughout 2026.

“This new banking center reflects our continued investment in San Antonio and our belief that banking is strongest when it is personal, accessible and rooted in the community,” Mitch Walker, the chief executive officer of Jefferson Bank, said in the release.

The banking conglomerate currently has 15 locations serving residents throughout the entire San Antonio metro area, from Boerne to New Braunfels. Their newest branch is located at 7373 Broadway, Ste. 100.

The context: “As the bank celebrates its 80th anniversary, it continues to pursue thoughtful growth, enhancing access and capabilities while preserving its independence and local ownership,” the news release states.

• Locations across San Antonio, New Braunfels and Boerne

Early in-person voting in Texas’ primary elections begins Feb. 17 and lasts until Feb. 27.

How it works: Texas has an open primary system, where voters decide at the polling place whether to cast ballots in the Democratic or Republican primary. Voters may not participate in both primaries.

What to expect: Voters will be given a ballot with a slate of statewide seats and other races determined by the voting precinct they live in. During early voting, registered voters can visit any polling location in their county.

Candidates who win their primaries will advance to the Nov. 3 midterm election.

Why it matters: Early voting gives registered voters the opportunity to cast their ballots before primary election day March 3.

Voter advocacy groups and experts told Community Impact that a vote in the March primaries is “the most impactful vote” Texans can cast, due to consistently low voter turnout and competition in certain races. Over 18 million Texans are registered to vote, although about one-fifth of registered voters participated in recent primary elections.