On Jan. 6, the San Antonio International Airport began its pavement rehabilitation construction project on Runway 13R-31L.

The details: According to a news release, while the repairs are ongoing, the runway will be closed Jan. 12-March 6, allowing construction crews uninterrupted access to the runway.

The project timeline has been coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration, the traffic control tower, air carriers, tenants and nearby airfield facilities to mitigate any conflicting air traffic. According to the news release, SA Airport will maintain winter air traffic patterns over the northeast and southwest portions of the city throughout the project, with landings and takeoffs being exclusively from Runway 4/22.

“These improvements are essential to maintaining a safe and reliable airfield for our airlines, our partners and our region,” said Tim O’Krongley, deputy aviation director. “We appreciate the community’s patience as the airport completes these essential updates, supporting safer and more efficient airfield operations for years to come.”

Check out some of North San Antonio's newest businesses, from new restaurants to pickleball facilities and more.

Now open
CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bistro
The local coffee shop chain has expanded and opened a fifth area location, offering a full espresso bar and classic breakfast and lunch options.

• 20079 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste. 3100, San Antonio

• 13402 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio

• 618 NW Loop 410, Ste. 202, San Antonio

• 4319 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio

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Kendall County is working to conserve property and prevent large-scale development in the county’s natural areas.

The background: In 2022, voters supported Proposition A, a bond giving the county $20 million to be spent on “open space and conservation land and acquiring conservation easements on land for any authorized purposes,” according to the ballot language.

A closer look: Because the bonds are interest-bearing, 85% of funds must be spent within three years, requiring the county to pay around $17 million by June 2026. Rusty Busby, chair of the Proposition A Committee formed by Kendall County commissioners in 2023, told Community Impact that the committee is identifying properties to support with funding before the deadline.

According to the Texas Agricultural Land Trust, a conservation easement is a voluntary restriction placed on property to protect natural, productive or cultural features. The easement is recorded as a legal agreement between the landowner and the holder of the easement, which may be a conservation organization or government agency.