SATX-NSA: Impact 10/31/2025

The Bexar County Commissioners Court approved an extension of the ban on outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of the county Oct. 28.

What you need to know: Due to dry conditions, high winds and a large buildup of dry vegetation and debris, the burn ban has been extended for an additional 90 days, beginning Nov. 11 and ending Feb. 9, 2026.

Under the ban, private residences in unincorporated areas of the county are restricted to burning household trash and other domestic waste in enclosures such as burn barrels equipped with metal wire mesh screens to prevent sparks and flames from spreading.

A violation of the burn ban is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.  

A North San Antonio-based fitness center and workout program has changed ownership in the city.

At a glance: MADabolic shifted direction this summer, with new Owner Vickie Sanchez taking over the franchise.

Located at 17022 Fiesta Texas Drive, Sanchez said they are holding a grand re-opening celebration on Oct. 25 to recognize the occasion.

The gym is a part of a network of locally-owned franchises across the country, with locations from North Carolina to Oregon, according to their website.

What’s special about it? MADabolic specializes in group workout sessions and individual training with a unique approach.

The company’s official training system consists of four 50-minute classes per week.

“We offer three class styles: momentum, anaerobic and durability,” Sanchez said in an email to Community Impact.

Classes and workouts include “strength-driven group workouts with a focus on one-on-one coaching,” Sanchez added.

• 17022 Fiesta Texas Drive, Building 400, Ste. 101, San Antonio

Since Nov. 7, 2000, at least one person has died on Texas roads every day, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. As the Lone Star State nears 25 years of daily traffic deaths, officials at all levels of government are investing in new roadway safety projects and encouraging Texas drivers to do their part to curb deadly crashes.

The big picture: In the past 25 years, over 91,000 people have died on Texas roads. That is enough people to fill Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, according to TxDOT.

On average, 11 people died daily on Texas roads last year. In 2025, an average of 10 people had died per day as of Sept. 24.

Zooming in: State and local leaders found that the top factors in severe crashes include:

• Impaired driving
• High speeds
• Distracted driving
• Pedestrian and cyclist safety
• Lack of seatbelt use
• Roadway or lane departures
• Wrong-way driving

Approximately 460,000 Texans have Alzheimer's disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Advocates are encouraging Texas voters to approve State Proposition 14, a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the state to spend $3 billion to launch the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

The overview: Proposition 14 would allocate $3 billion in state dollars to fund the institute for the next 10 years. The institute would work with researchers and doctors to study the prevention and treatment of various neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and dementia.

All funding for the institute would come from existing state revenue, donations and potential federal grants, meaning no new state taxes or fees would be created.

What they're saying: "If Proposition 14 passes, it really will establish Texas as an incredible leader in our country," neurological researcher Joshua Shulman said. 

At the polls: Early voting runs through Oct. 31, and Election Day is Nov. 4. For more information about the propositions and candidates on your local ballot, visit www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.