The big picture: Jim Perschbach, president and CEO of Port San Antonio, is working to redevelop the port's Southwest San Antonio campus into a world-class space for aerospace, cybersecurity and defense companies.

With an aim of transforming the former Kelly Air Force Base into a developed research campus that also lifts the fortune of the nearby residents, campus development projects include the Innovation Tower, a defense campus, a military campus, a child development center, a vertiport, grocers, retail and dining options.

The conditions: Perschbach said the port's current economic impact seems improbable because the campus mostly consists of buildings in need of repairs, with the aim of future revitalization.

The outlook: Perschbach's vision for the campus is inspired by Walt Disney World's EPCOT. The campus will showcase the past, present and future through its architectural design.

As Walmart continues to renovate its stores across Texas, a location in North San Antonio has unveiled its new look, featuring a unique twist.

The setup: Walmart No. 5145 at 1603 Vance Jackson Road in northern San Antonio reopened to the public during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 7, according to a news release.

Along with store upgrades and a refreshed interior design, the Walmart now has a new veterans mural, designed by Texas-based Artist Sunni Gonzales.

The remodel project lasted approximately four months, according to a Facebook post from the Walmart location.

The context: The store is one of 67 Walmart locations that are planned for a remodel in Texas this year, according to a news release from the company.

Several more Walmart stores across the San Antonio metro area have closed and reopened due to renovation projects.

• 1603 Vance Jackson Road, San Antonio

The Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 3, or ESD 3, and the Bexar-Bulverde Fire Department are building a new fire station on West Borgfeld Road.

The details: Known as Fire Station 103, the new station will replace the existing station on West Borgfeld Road, which was built almost sixty years ago.

The new facility will include state-of-the-art equipment, expanded staff and provide improved service delivery for approximately 20,000 residents. It will also have an upstairs meeting room, which will be available for events, such as HOA meetings. The station will also feature a new training facility behind it.

• 213 W. Borgfeld Road, Cibolo

This year, voters in communities across Texas were skeptical of local property tax hikes and supportive of larger tax breaks for homeowners and businesses, results from the Nov. 4 election show.

The overview: Voters in Community Impact’s coverage areas approved just over half of the local bond propositions and tax rate elections on the November ballot, according to previous Community Impact reporting. Statewide, 40% of tax rate elections and 45.9% of bond propositions passed, according to Sen. Paul Bettencourt, a Houston Republican and property tax policy writer.

Zooming in: Cities, counties, school districts and other local government entities use funding from tax hikes to build new schools and facilities; hire educators and first responders; and maintain local infrastructure. However, amid high inflation nationwide, more Texas residents are tightening their belts and asking local officials to do the same, fiscal policy experts told Community Impact.

Local governments whose tax hikes were shot down are now grappling with how to make cuts while maintaining essential services, Community Impact reporting shows.