SATX-NSA: Impact 10/13/2025

During its regular Oct. 6 North East ISD board of trustees meeting, Superintendent Sean Maika said the district will maintain its current cellphone policy, which bans electronic devices during class time, while allowing students to access their devices between periods and lunch.

The discussion was prompted by an ongoing investigation by the Texas Education Agency.

The gist: The decision to maintain its current cellphone policy came after the district received two letters—one from state Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, and another from the TEA—which suggested that the district’s policy violated House Bill 1481’s prohibition of personal electronic devices during school day.

Maika said he is not concerned about what other districts adopt as a policy but about what works best for NEISD.

Stay tuned: Ricardo Lopez, legal counsel for NEISD, said there is no timeline for when TEA will conclude their investigation.

A local Tex-Mex chain continues its expansion in the San Antonio area, adding a new location in the Stone Oak area of the city.

In case you missed it: Tia’s Taco Hut officially opened its 14th location in the metro at 3643 Evans Road on Sept. 13, restaurant management told Community Impact.

It’s one of six locations in northern San Antonio, according to the restaurant’s store locator.

Back in January, the eatery opened its 13th overall location in the area on Nacogdoches Road, furthering its local expansion.

The specifics: Tia’s Taco Hut serves up traditional San Antonio-style Tex-Mex, from all-day breakfast tacos and burritos to parrilladas and enchilada plates, according to the menu.

There’s also an American section on the menu with specialty burgers, sandwiches and chicken tenders at some locations.

Classic breakfast plates like huevos rancheros and huevo a la Mex are also up for grabs.

• 3643 Evans Road, Ste. 101, San Antonio

Guadalupe County residents now have another voting location option in time for Election Day.

On Oct. 13, the Guadalupe County Schertz Annex Building at 1101 Elbel Road in Schertz opened its newly renovated offices.

Some details: The location will house the offices of the County Clerk, District Clerk and Elections immediately. The Precinct 3 Constable and Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace will transition into the facility in the coming weeks, according to a county news release.

Additions to the facility include a secure new main entrance area, as well as changes to streamline operations, the release states.

Quote of note: Precinct 3 Commissioner Michael Carpenter said they were excited to welcome the public into the newly renovated facility.

“This renovation project reflects our commitment to improving access, efficiency and comfort for the community we serve daily. We are just in time and ready to accommodate voters in the upcoming election,” Carpenter said in the release.

Major business openings and closings highlight Community Impact's San Antonio coverage for the week of Oct. 6-10.

☕️ Starbucks closes two San Antonio locations as the company plans more closures.

😋 A custom mac and cheese joint is on its way to New Braunfels.

🏀 DICK's House of Sport now has an opening date in Live Oak.

🆕 A new dentist and H-E-B location are two businesses now open in North San Antonio.
 
🏓 Pickleball can now be played at a state-of-the-art facility in Live Oak.

🍕 A Boerne pizza joint owned by a 1980s film junkie gives customers a nostalgic feeling.