Check out this list of transportation projects in the San Antonio area. This list is not comprehensive. Details are subject to change.

Upcoming projects
Boerne Stage Road Phase 3

• Project: Stretching from the Scenic Loop and Toutant Beauregard Road intersection to 1,200-feet west of River Ranch, the project will reconstruct and widen Boerne Stage Road. Work includes roadway grading and adding signage and pavement markings.
• Update: The project design is currently 95% complete, with construction estimated to begin summer 2026.
• Timeline: summer 2026-28
• Cost: $9 million
• Funding source: Bexar County Capital Improvements Program

On Jan. 16, New Braunfels-based developer Southstar acquired the Lone Star Brewery site in South San Antonio.

The details: According to a news release, Southstar will transform the site into a mixed-use development that will preserve the former brewery’s unique history.

Thad Rutherford, president and CEO of Southstar, said the development will provide San Antonians with new spaces to congregate and that the project will add to the city's large list of major development projects, including the forthcoming Sports and Entertainment District and VIA Metropolitan Transit’s transit-oriented development.

Southstar was founded 26 years ago and is headquartered in New Braunfels. According to the release, Southstar has established multiple award-winning master planned communities, including VIDA, a 600-acre mixed-use development consisting of single-family homes, townhomes, duplexes and apartments.

• 600 Lone Star Blvd., San Antonio

A new barbecue restaurant will be opening this year in Schertz.

What we know: Smokey Mo's BBQ is anticipated to open within the Schertz Station development in early April, Smokey Mo's President Craig Haley said in an email to Community Impact.

"The store will be open in early April if everything goes according to schedule," Haley said.

What they offer: Smokey Mo's BBQ sells barbecue plates, sandwiches and wraps. The restaurant also sells brisket, pork belly burnt ends, turkey and sausage by the half pound. Smokey Mo's BBQ also serves an assortment of sides, including pinto beans, potato salad, green beans and more.

• 18430 N. I-35, Schertz

From Terry Black’s Barbecue to a Cibolo Creperie, check out these top six stories from Jan. 19-23.

• Austin-based Terry Black’s Barbecue to open New Braunfels location
• Judson ISD places superintendent on paid administrative leave
• FM 1103 to have temporary closures, FM 1518 gears up for improvements
• New golf club, restaurant and more: 17 January business updates for Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch
• 62-unit condominium development now complete in New Braunfels
• Crepeccino Café & Creperie brings sweet and savory European flavors to Cibolo

Three Republicans are running for Texas attorney general in the upcoming March 3 primary election.

The overview: After three terms as Texas' top lawyer, incumbent Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate, leaving his office open. Joan Huffman, Mayes Middleton, Aaron Reitz and Chip Roy are seeking the Republican nomination for attorney general.

Stay tuned: The winner of the Republican primary will face the winning Democratic candidate in November. The winner of that election will be sworn in for a four-year term in January 2027.

Three Democrats are running for Texas attorney general in the upcoming March 3 primary election.

The big picture: After three terms as Texas' top lawyer, incumbent Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate, leaving his office open. Anthony “Tony” Box, Joe Jaworski and Nathan Johnson are vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed Paxton as attorney general.

Looking ahead: The winning Democratic candidate will face the winner of the Republican nomination in November; the winner of that election will be sworn in for a four-year term in January 2027.