Claudia Sandoval opened The Point Acupuncture and Dry Needling Clinic in late 2018 with one goal—to provide pain relief.

The clinic, located at 1423 N. Walnut Ave., Ste. 101, specializes in pelvic floor dysfunction and chronic pain treatment.

The specifics: Pelvic floor dysfunction is when there is an imbalance, such as muscle tightness, weakness or poor coordination, with the pelvic floor muscles.

“We can actually influence the way the muscles function to get you pain relief,” Sandoval said.

What’s special about it? The Point is the only area clinic contracted to provide acupuncture services for veterans through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. The contract is through the VA’s community care network, which helps offer veterans quality care outside the department, according to the VA’s website.

Sandoval said the business gets a lot of good reviews from veterans who visit the clinic from Cibolo, Schertz, Austin, Seguin and New Braunfels.

A local coffee truck in New Braunfels is planning to close its location at the end of the year after opening in the spring.

In case you missed it: Lucky Brew, located at 2311 Hwy. 46 in New Braunfels, is closing Dec. 31, according to a Facebook post from Owner Josie Olson. 

“Financially, it’s no longer sustainable for me to continue operating in this location,” Olson said in the post. 

The context: Lucky Brew opened in March and sold Pacific Northwest-inspired coffee with beans from the region, according to previous reporting from Community Impact. The coffee truck also offered chai and matcha lattes and flavored energy drinks, 

• 2311 Hwy. 46, New Braunfels

Over the course of 2025, multiple initiatives and governmental approvals have helped the progression of the Great Springs Project, which aims to connect 100 miles of trails lining four of Texas’ great springs between Austin and San Antonio.

The details: The goal is to have the trail connections completed by 2036, establishing the Texas Bicentennial Trail, promoting Texas' rich historical and cultural heritage and enhancing economic development and outdoor recreation, according to the Great Springs Project plan updated in September.

What’s happening? Through collaboration with our many partners, the Great Springs Project unifies and supports existing local efforts and catalyzes new efforts to address the most critical water, land, wildlife, and public health and equity challenges facing the Central Texas region.

Utilizing urban and rural paths, the connections will run through Barton Springs, San Marcos Springs, Comal Springs and San Antonio Springs, creating a trail network from the Alamo to the State Capitol.

Pickleball is rapidly gaining popularity across the United States, with an estimated 15,910 total public courts and 4,000 added last year alone, according to USA Pickleball's 2024 Annual Growth Report. USA Pickleball is the governing body for the sport in the United States.

Read about nine of those venues that are now open in and around San Antonio, as well as some tips from the official rulebook on the basic rules of the game and terms to know for beginners.

This list is not comprehensive.

North San Antonio
Chicken N Pickle

Both a restaurant and a pickleball venue, Chicken N Pickle offers six indoor and four outdoor pickleball courts available for private events, parties and gatherings. The establishment also has equipment rentals, weekly clinics and programming.

• 5215 UTSA Boulevard, San Antonio

Epoch Pickleball
Home to four indoor, climate-controlled pickleball courts, Epoch Pickleball offers open clinics, tournaments and private events. There pickleball venue also has an on-site business center and pro shop for players.

• 21750 Hardy Oak Blvd., Bldg. 2, San Antonio