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.

A locally-owned home goods and decor store is closing its doors on the Hill Country Mile this fall.

• 170 S. Main St., Ste. 100, Boerne

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

📚 Boerne ISD highlights staff acquisition, retention

🏫 New Braunfels Christian Academy makes headway on $15M academic building

🛍️ Ollie's Bargain Outlet opening soon in New Braunfels

☕️ The Olde English Tea Shoppe & Cafe brings the taste of Britain to North San Antonio
 

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