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$1.35M trail project underway in Schertz

Schertz officials are one step closer to opening a new trail and completing pedestrian crossing improvements along West Dietz Creek.

Some details: Schertz City Council approved a $331,319 agreement with engineering firm Halff Associates Inc. to provide design, engineering and construction management services for the West Dietz Creek Trail Project on Jan. 6.

The estimated $1.35 million project will consist of building a 10-foot-wide concrete, multiuse path along West Dietz Creek. There will also be pedestrian crossing improvements at:

  • Wiederstein Road
  • Savannah Drive
  • Maske Road
  • Schertz Parkway

There will also be benches, trash cans and water fountains constructed at key intersections, according to agenda documents.

The West Dietz Creek Trail project is part of the city’s 2025 Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails, or PROST, Master Plan, adopted by City Council in December 2024. The community identified trails as a high-priority need in the plan.
 
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Veteran-owned Puppy Kisses Pawlor receives new signage in Cibolo

Puppy Kisses Pawlor, located at 121 Cibolo Commons, Ste. 117, received new signage Nov. 21.

Some details: The pet grooming business is owned by local veteran Paige Jackson, who took ownership of Puppy Kisses Pawlor in April.

Jackson said Puppy Kisses Pawlor received its new signage through the Cibolo Economic Development Corp. Economic Development for Growth & Enhancement, or EDGE, Grant Program.

What they offer: Puppy Kisses Pawlor offers dog and cat grooming along with color. The pet grooming business also accepts walk-ins.

  • 121 Cibolo Commons, Ste. 117, Cibolo
 
In Your Area
New restaurants, coffee shops and more: 16 January business updates in North San Antonio

Check out some of North San Antonio's newest businesses, from new restaurants to pickleball facilities and more.

Now open
CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bistro
The local coffee shop chain has expanded and opened a fifth area location, offering a full espresso bar and classic breakfast and lunch options.

  • 20079 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste. 3100, San Antonio

RapidCare Emergency Room
The clinic offers patients traditional acute care medicine with short wait times. The center has X-ray machines, an MRI and more diagnostic equipment.
  • 13402 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio

Coming soon
Outlaw Pickle
This new Western-themed pickleball facility will offer patrons indoor pickleball courts, a full-service bar, restaurant, pro shop, clinics, lessons and more.
  • 618 NW Loop 410, Ste. 202, San Antonio

Crunch Fitness
The nationwide gym chain is adding a new location in San Antonio, offering members traditional strength and cardio equipment, tanning beds, 24/7 access, turf area and more.
  • 4319 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio
 
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Jason's Deli celebrates 50th anniversary in 2026

Fast-casual eatery Jason's Deli is celebrating its 50th anniversary by honoring the fresh food, people and communities that have defined the restaurant, officials announced in a Dec. 30 news release.

The background: The deli was founded in 1976 by Joe Tortorice Jr. in Beaumont and has since branched out to 114 Texas locations and 235 delis nationwide in 27 states, per the release.

What's new: According to the release, the eatery is celebrating its anniversary by spotlighting new soups during the National Soup Month of January, while also rolling out new items, including the Deli-Bration Cookie—a sugar cookie topped with sprinkles—and returning others.

In their own words: “Our 50th anniversary is about staying true to what’s made Jason’s Deli special since day one—thoughtfully prepared dishes, diverse selections and genuine care for the people we serve,” Clare Wilson, vice president of culinary and R&D at Jason’s Deli, said in the release. 

 
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The demand for trusted, localized reporting is at an all-time high. Across Texas, many communities face shrinking coverage, leaving residents without reliable information.

“Right now, the only way the City of Allen can inform residents—outside of their website and social media—is through the water bill, which many residents don’t always see,” said Miranda Talley, Allen General Manager at Community Impact.

Similar challenges exist in Denton and Bryan-College Station, where rapid growth and evolving local issues outpace traditional news coverage. By expanding into these three markets, Community Impact aims to fill these gaps, keeping residents connected to local news.

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