On Dec. 5, Methodist Hospital Texsan held a 15th anniversary celebration.

The details: During the celebration, Methodist Texsan CEO Esther Kwon said that over 15 years, the hospital grew from a staff of 320 and a single specialization of heart care, to more than 600 employees and eight key services.

Methodists Texsan offers cardiovascular care, electrophysiology, orthopedic care, spine care, emergency care, critical care, pulmonary care, surgery and inpatient physical rehabilitation. 

• 6700 I-10, San Antonio

Learn more about North San Antonio's newest restaurants, businesses and more with this roundup of updates from across the community.

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Taco210Mexico
This locally-owned spot offers tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas and more with inspiration from both Texas and international flavors.

• 14357 Blanco Road, San Antonio

• 9911 I-10, San Antonio

• 9630 Huebner Road, San Antonio

• 1723 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 108, San Antonio

New Braunfels looking at the future of transportation in the city and holiday events coming to the area are just some of the headlines from Community Impact coverage of the San Antonio metro the week of Dec. 1-5.

• Bentley expands with a showroom near Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch
• New Braunfels council looks at thoroughfare plan
• Holiday events are on their way to New Braunfels
• A New Braunfels business closes its doors
• New Braunfels council approves downtown parking exemptions

The Texas comptroller’s office has released a set of rules to govern the state’s $1 billion education savings account program, or ESAs. Accepted families will receive thousands of dollars in state funds to send their children to a private school or homeschool them.

The overview: Accredited private schools and education vendors can begin applying to join the program as soon as Dec. 9, and applications will open for interested families Feb. 4.

Most families accepted into the program will receive about $10,300 per student, which can be spent on tuition at accredited private prekindergarten or K-12 schools and related expenses. Homeschooled students will receive up to $2,000 per year, while students with disabilities will be eligible for up to $30,000 annually.

Zooming in: Depending on a family’s income, students with disabilities may receive priority acceptance into the ESA program. Families can submit documentation from a physician or the U.S. Social Security Administration to be prioritized, although a detailed evaluation and individualized education plan are required to receive the additional special education funding.