SATX-NEM: Impact 10/14/2025

Four individuals are competing for the Cibolo City Council Place 3 position in this upcoming November election.

The overview: Candidates Marissa-Ellen Patterson, Joe Armstrong, Maria Fishback and Charles Ruppert are vying for the seat. The winner of this race will replace Robert Mahoney—who is running for the Place 7 position.

Before you go: Learn more about each candidate ahead of the Nov. 4 election. Early voting begins Oct. 20 and will end Oct. 31. Candidates were asked to answer the questions provided in 50 words or fewer and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

The new Universal City location of Chick-fil-A now has an opening date.

What you need to know: The fast food establishment has plans to open at 700 Kitty Hawk Road on Oct. 16, according to a news release. The location is locally owned and operated by Troy Luster. Chick-fil-A serves chicken sandwiches, salads and more.

Notable quote: Luster said he has loved seeing the way the community has grown over the years.

"I’m excited to bring Chick-fil-A’s delicious food and signature hospitality for all to enjoy,” Luster said in the release.

• 700 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City

A popular chain of Japanese department stores has made its way into San Antonio, opening its first location in the region.

In case you missed it: Teso Life officially launched to the public on Oct. 3 at 12720 I-10 in Northwest San Antonio, the store’s management team told Community Impact during the grand opening.

Headquartered in New York, the supermarket chain has locations across the country, with over 30 locations from the East to the West Coast.

In Texas, their store locator tool shows additional locations in Houston and Dallas, marking the chain’s third city in the state.

What’s special about it? From health and hygiene products, housewares, car supplies and more, Teso Life has the standard offerings of a supermarket, although sourced internationally, according to their website.

There’s also an eclectic supply of Asian foods and beverages on sale, like Japanese desserts, chips, sodas and more.

Additionally, the store has a section of claw machines where customers can win prizes, alongside a dedicated toys section including Labubu dolls and more.

• 12720 I-10, San Antonio

During the Oct. 1 San Antonio City Council meeting, the San Antonio Water System, SAWS, gave a presentation about its budget process ahead of the beginning of its fiscal year on Jan. 1.

In the presentation, SAWS officials discussed a potential rate increase for early 2026, which is driven by necessary capital improvements to maintain the system which serves 2.1 million people in the San Antonio area.

Long story short: Doug Evanson, SAWS chief financial officer, said the primary driver for the rate increase is the need to rehabilitate two of the SAWS largest water recycling centers: the Steven M. Clouse Water Recycling Center and the Leon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Zooming in: Evanson said that though SAWS is projecting a slight increase of 1% in operating revenues compared to the previous year, operating and maintenance costs are projected to increase by $9.3 million.