This breakfast spot is closing this spring to undergo an extensive renovation project in Northeast San Antonio.

What we know: The IHOP located at The Forum at Olympia Parkway will be closing this spring to become a dual-branded Applebee’s. The restaurant will close sometime in March for the renovation and reopen when completed, IHOP management staff told Community Impact.

Both Applebee’s and IHOP are owned by the parent company Dine Brands Global. The dual-branded concept “leverages both brands to provide guests two unique dining experiences under one roof,” according to the company’s website.

More details: The IHOP and Applebee’s dual concept is split in half, with one side containing the Applebee’s menu and the other serving IHOP breakfast items. Menu items from each restaurant are available all day, and include specialty items, such as the spicy buffalo chicken omelette and the ultimate breakfast burger, according to the website.

• 8107 Agora Parkway, Selma

A Dallas-headquartered law firm continues to expand across Texas with the opening of two new offices in San Antonio.

What we know: The expansion allows Angel Reyes & Associates to "meet clients where they are" while leveraging centralized legal teams, advanced technology and consistent case management, a news release from the company states.
The law firm was founded in 1993 and specializes in personal injury law, according to the release.

Quote of note: Angel Reyes, founder and managing partner of Angel Reyes & Associates, said San Antonio is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. and their clients have made it clear that they value experienced representation close to home.

“Our growth has been driven by results and trust, and as we expand into San Antonio, our focus remains on fighting for injured Texans and delivering outcomes that maximize their compensation," Reyes said in the release.

• 502 N. Zarzamora St., Ste. 12; 4615 Walzem Road, Ste. 102, San Antonio

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, or TWPC, has approved $21.2 million to help create and improve outdoor recreational areas in over 40 communities across Texas.

The big picture: The grants are awarded through the agency’s local park grants program. The program requires a 50% local match from participating governments and mandates that funded sites remain public parkland in perpetuity, according to a news release Jan. 30.

Once completed, the projects are expected to add or enhance amenities at approximately 50 community parks statewide. Planned improvements include nature trails, native landscaping, playgrounds, splash pads, sports fields, kayak launches, piers and other outdoor recreation features, according to the release.

The grants are designed to expand access to outdoor recreation while helping local governments develop and maintain high-quality park spaces. All funded parks must be properly maintained and remain open to the public, according to the TWPC website.

TPWC administers grants based on community size and project scope, according to the release.

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Texas gained more new residents last year than any other U.S. state, recently released U.S. Census Bureau data shows. Yet the Lone Star State’s overall population growth slowed significantly amid a nationwide reduction in immigration from other countries.

The big picture: Texas grew by 391,243 residents in 2025, bringing the state’s total population to 31.7 million. This includes:

• Domestic migration: Over 67,000 people moved to Texas from other states.
• International migration: Over 167,000 people moved to Texas from other countries.
• Natural change: There were roughly 157,000 more births than deaths in Texas.