Universal City called a general election Feb. 3 for the mayoral seat and three at-large City Council member seats.

What you need to know: In Universal City, the mayor is elected to a two-year term by majority vote in even-numbered years, and council members are elected at-large to two-year staggered terms.

Tom Maxwell was sworn in as the city’s mayor in May 2024 after running unopposed, according to previous reporting by Community Impact. The three council members up for election are:

• Bernard Rubal
• Phil Vaughan
• Lori Putt

A new physical rehabilitation hospital, Everest Physical Rehabilitation Hospital, will soon be constructed at 12910 Toepperwein Road.

What we know: The 40,000-square-foot physical rehabilitation hospital will have 40 private patient suites and dedicated inpatient therapy spaces, along with on-site dining services—all of which are designed to support patient recovery, according to an email from Donna Lowder, manager of Live Oak's economic development corp.
The Live Oak Everest Physical Rehabilitation Hospital is expected to be two stories and will serve patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, trauma, speech impediments and more, as previously reported by Community Impact.

Notable quote: Lowder said projects like Everest Physical Rehabilitation Hospital reflect the type of thoughtful development that strengthens the local economy while meeting community needs.

"We look forward to welcoming this new medical facility to Live Oak and watching it become a valuable resource for residents and families," Lowder said in the email.

One more thing: There is no construction timeline as of press time.

• 12910 Toepperwein Road, Live Oak

A new wine bar has opened its doors in San Antonio, offering a unique selection of tapas and an eclectic variety of live jazz music.

What’s new: Tinto y Tapas Restaurant & Latin Lounge officially opened for business on Jan. 22 but held a soft opening on Jan. 16, owner Judi Deleon told Community Impact.

It’s located at 14355 Blanco Road, in North San Antonio, in the Cadillac Plaza shopping center, where a new Mexican restaurant called Taco210Mexico opened in November, according to previous reporting from Community Impact.

Diving deeper: Tinto Y Tapas Restaurant & Latin Lounge has a full-service restaurant, cocktail lounge and live jazz music curated for guests, according to Deleon.

The food, featuring Latin American-inspired dishes such as patatas bravas and croquetas, is curated by Lee Guerrero, a native San Antonio chef.

• 14355 Blanco Road, San Antonio

Two Republican candidates are running to represent District 44 of the Texas House of Representatives. The seat is currently held by Republican Rep. Alan Schoolcraft, who is running for reelection in the Republican March primary.

The details: Community Impact reached out to candidate Gabriel Ortiz, but did not receive a response as of press time.

Zooming in: District 44 encompasses Seguin, the east side of New Braunfels, and surrounding areas in Guadalupe and Gonzales counties.