The gateway feature at Fair Oaks Parkway and Leslie Pfeiffer Drive has been completed, marking a milestone in recognizing the history and image of Fair Oaks Ranch.
City officials, staff and residents celebrated the completion Sept. 26 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
About the project: The project broke ground in June, following approval from City Council in April. Over the last few years, a committee of residents and city leaders has worked to develop a project that fits the city's identity.
The original project cost was estimated at $500,000, but was reduced to half by the final design, coming in around $224,840. Funding for the project is provided through grant funds from the Municipal Development District, which raises money through city sales tax.
JAC's Personal Touch set to close in Boerne after 36 years
A locally-owned home goods and decor store is closing its doors on the Hill Country Mile this fall.
What’s happening: JAC’s Personal Touch, located at 170 S. Main St., Ste. 100, will be closing permanently at the beginning of October, or until inventory fully runs out.
Owned by Jac and Bill Spruce, the business first opened in 1989.
The shop made its way to its current location in 2000, the couple’s daughter, Suzy Spruce, told Community Impact.
Spruce said the business will close due to her parents’ official retirement.
The background: JAC’s Personal Touch offers an eclectic variety of rustic home decor, from centerpieces and wreaths to candles and lazy susans, Spruce said.
Additionally, a collection of paintings, postcards and other wall art is available to customers.
5 trending stories: District phone bans, British cafe in North San Antonio and more San Antonio news
From a ban on personal electronic devices in North East ISD to a closer look at an authentic British cafe and restaurant in North San Antonio, check out the top stories from Community Impact in the San Antonio metro the week of Sept. 22-26.
📵 North East ISD bans electronic devices during class time
Texans have through Oct. 6 to register to vote in the Nov. 4 election
The Nov. 4 election is coming up, and so is the deadline to register to vote. Eligible Texans must register by Oct. 6 to cast votes in various local races and weigh in on 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
What to know: Texans who need to register to vote must submit a paper application. The application is available here and must be printed, signed and mailed to the election office in the voter’s county of residence.
Texas does not allow online voter registration, unless residents are updating, renewing or replacing a Texas driver’s license or ID card.
Zooming in: To be eligible to register to vote, an individual must:
Be a U.S. citizen
Reside in the county they apply to vote in
Be at least 18 years old by Election Day
Not have been declared mentally incapacitated without the right to vote by a court
Registered voters can check their voter registration status online at any time and update identifying information, such as their name and address, online through Oct. 6.
