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Discover these 10 events going on around Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch in January, February

From night hikes to restorative yoga, check out these events going on across the Boerne area to kick off the new year.

Restorative Yoga
Stretch, meditate and ponder at this yoga class at a local studio. Preregistration is required. All skill levels are welcome.

  • Jan. 3, 10 a.m.-noon
  • San Antonio Yoga, 101 Oak Ridge Drive, Boerne

Dis-Carded
Transform old cards, paper, mail and more into decorative holiday-themed cards to use year-round. Preregistration required and all supplies included.
  • Jan. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • The Downtown DIY, 206 W. Highland Drive, Boerne

Family Night Hike
Go on the first guided night hike of the new year and learn about the nocturnal flora, fauna and environment of the Hill Country.
  • Feb. 6, 6-7:30 p.m.The Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road, Boerne
  • The Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road, Boerne

Boerne Chocolate Walk
Hunt for candy at selected local restaurants and shops across the Hill Country Mile to be entered into a raffle for prizes and more.
  • Feb. 13-14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Main Plaza, Boerne

 
In Your Area
Elections, Buc-ee's and more: Top 10 2025 news stories from Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch

In Community Impact's first year in the Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch market, top headlines ranged from election results and education happenings to the continued story of Buc-ee's potentially coming to the area.

Here are the top 10 news stories from 2025 coverage of Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch.

  • Boerne ISD tax rate election narrowly approved by voters
  • Years in the making: Boerne Buc-ee’s continues development
  • Election results show Ritchie, Bateman leading Boerne races, all propositions favored by voters
  • Pearson, Parker, Olvera lead voting totals in Fair Oaks Ranch elections
  • Boerne ISD highlights staff acquisition, retention
  • Boerne ISD approves balanced budget, plans for tax rate election
  • Boerne City Council to consider zoning change for single-family home development
  • Boerne City Council approves water rate increases
  • Boerne Buc-ee’s zoning ratification postponed amid desire to review information
  • Straight to Trades program launches at Boerne ISD, combining trade skills with entrepreneurship

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the San Antonio area.

A Mexican-inspired cafe and bakery has officially unveiled its newest location in the San Antonio metro.

La Panadería Bakery Café held a grand opening for the new eatery Dec. 17. The restaurant is located in the Stone Oak area at 1011 N. Loop 1604 E.

“Stone Oak is a vibrant and growing area, and we’re excited to bring La Panadería to a new part of the city,” owner Jose Cáceres said in a news release.

See more details.

 

🥪 Cuban-inspired food truck opens in Northeast San Antonio
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🍽️ New restaurant to grace the halls of The Faust Hotel in New Braunfels
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🍔 Whataburger opens 4th New Braunfels location
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A fast-casual restaurant chain is continuing to expand this year, adding a brand new location in San Antonio.

Teriyaki Madness opened its 200th overall location Dec. 19, according to a news release from the chain. It’s located near the Stone Oak area at 18410 N. Hwy. 281.

The new restaurant is the chain’s fifth in San Antonio, and the second owned by franchisees Daniel Gifford and Gilbert Vergara.

“San Antonio knows good food and good people, which is exactly why Teriyaki Madness has been so loved here,” Gifford said in the release.

Read more.

Metro News
Morgan's Wonderland to open first-ever accessible tower ride at theme park in 2026

This unique theme park in northeast San Antonio is continuing to expand in the city, this time adding a new ride for guests to enjoy in 2026.

In case you missed it: Morgan’s Wonderland officials announced the installation of a new, accessible tower ride at the theme park during the offseason in a Nov. 18 post explaining the ride.

The new ride is called WingZ, and it is “an innovative, broad demographic, interactive tower ride designed with accessibility at its heart. WingZ allows guests of all abilities to share the exhilarating sensation of soaring together,” the announcement states.

The timeline for the ride’s construction aligns with the park’s spring 2026 opening.

  • 5223 David Edwards Drive, San Antonio

 

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