SATX-NSA: Impact 10/7/2025

As the nationwide coffee chain plans to close locations across the country, several locations in San Antonio have already shut their doors.

In case you missed it: Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol released a statement on Sept. 25 detailing the company’s plans for the future.

“Our overall company-operated count in North America will decline by about 1% in fiscal year 2025 after accounting for both openings and closures,” Niccol said in the statement.

While the business did not specify the exact number of locations that will close, two in the San Antonio area have already shut down.

The location at 18154 Blanco Road in North San Antonio has permanently closed and no longer appears on the Starbucks store locator tool.

The context: Along with shop closures, Niccol also detailed plans to reduce staff numbers in the statement.

“This includes the difficult decision to eliminate approximately 900 current non-retail partner roles and close many open positions,” he said.

• 18154 Blanco Road, San Antonio

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The Northeast San Antonio area has a brand new, state-of-the-art pickleball facility.

Texas Pickle Hall celebrated its opening at 201 Shin Oak Drive in Live Oak with a ribbon cutting Sept. 29—although the hall officially opened Oct. 3.

The details: Texas Pickle Hall offers 28,700 square feet of playing space and features 12 courts. The hall also has a climate control system with air purification. Chief Operating Office of Texas Pickle Hall said courts are open to the public and there are also membership options that include competitions, lessons and more. In the future, the hall will boast an outdoor bar and food trucks.

Digging deeper: As the parent of a child with autism, Komet said he wanted to open a pickleball facility that was accessible and built for all people to enjoy.

“We hyper-engineered the building for accessibility,” he said. “I wanted a place that was physically and mentally comfortable for everyone.”

• 201 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak

All Texas retailers are barred from selling consumable THC products to customers under 21 years old after the Texas Department of State Health Services adopted two emergency rules Oct. 3.

The details: The new rules, which took effect immediately, state that businesses may lose their hemp licenses for selling THC products to minors.

Ten days earlier, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission approved emergency rules prohibiting bars, liquor stores and other alcohol retailers from selling THC products to anyone under 21. A TABC spokesperson told Community Impact the two state agencies are working together to enforce a Sept. 10 executive order by Gov. Greg Abbott, who called for age restrictions on THC sales and tighter guardrails on the multibillion-dollar industry.

More context: Approximately 8,000 businesses are licensed by the DSHS to sell consumable hemp products in Texas, including some retailers that also sell alcohol.

The emergency rules from both agencies will be in effect for 120 days and could be extended for an additional 60 days while permanent regulations are drafted.