The first phase of the wastewater treatment plant expansion project in Fair Oaks Ranch is moving forward following approval from City Council on March 5.

The project includes upgrades to the Effluent Pump Station, pipeline conveyance improvements, upgrades to the Bottom of the Hill Lift Station and headworks odor mitigation.

What it means: Director of Finance Summer Fleming said the anticipated impact on wastewater customers is to increase rates in fiscal year 2026-27 and decrease them in subsequent years to fund the project with minimal rate spikes. The base rate is expected to increase from $16.91 in FY 2025-26 to $17.36 in FY 2026-27. This rate is an estimation and is subject to change.

A new winery is set to debut soon in Boerne.

What you need to know: Missick Cellars plans to open a tasting room at 941 N. School Street in Boerne this spring, Co-owners Chris and Laure Missick told Community Impact.

The pair moved to Boerne in 2024 and established an LLC for their new winery. Chris Missick said he has been making his own wine for the tasting room since.

The winery will specialize in white and sparkling wines, Missick said. Bottles will be sourced from his previous winery in the Finger Lakes region of New York State and vintners, or wine producers, from the Texas Hill Country.

• 941 N. School St., Boerne

This Asian supermarket chain is continuing to expand across Texas and the United States with the planned opening of a second San Antonio-area store this fall.

The latest update: Teso Life is planning to open a new location in northeast San Antonio at the Forum at Olympia Parkway in September, company officials said in an email to Community Impact.

According to permits the company filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, it will be located at 8226 Agora Parkway between the Best Buy and Target, where Party City was previously located.

The $250,000 renovation is scheduled to begin in late March.

Teso Life recently opened its first-ever location in the San Antonio area back in October at 12720 I-10 on the city's North Side, according to previous reporting from Community Impact.

What’s special about it? Teso Life offers a wide selection of popular Japanese and Korean imported products such as snacks, toys, clothes and accessories, according to its website.

• 8226 Agora Parkway, Live Oak

From a new boutique to several new restaurants, check out these March business updates from across North San Antonio.

Now open
Cocina Ocotlán
Serving up traditional Mexican street food and American-inspired eats, this new food truck also has horchata and lemonade.

• 25383 Bulverde Road, San Antonio

• 2815 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 116, San Antonio

• 2323 Lockhill Selma Road, San Antonio

• 19002 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio