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New burger bar, jazz venue: 16 business updates in North San Antonio

Check out this roundup of 16 business updates in San Antonio, from new restaurants to expansions and more.

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Snooze Mattress + Wellness
The mattress seller offers beds, accessories and more, using technology to analyze body position and contact points to fit each customer.

  • 13111 San Pedro Ave., Ste. 101, San Antonio

James Avery Artisan Jewelry
The chain’s new showroom is offering premium gold and sterling silver jewelry and accessories.
  • 13440 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio

Coming soon
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
The burger joint is adding its third San Antonio location, offering specialty burgers, milkshakes, sandwiches and more.
  • 11267 Huebner Road, San Antonio

Purrfecto Cat Lounge
A cat cafe is coming soon to San Antonio. This Austin-based venture offers cat experiences, adoptions, coffee, snacks and more.
  • Exact location TBA, Southtown, San Antonio
 
CI Business
San Antonio-born Jefferson Bank celebrates 80 years with opening of new branch

Opening its first branch in San Antonio in 1946, the financial institution has been serving residents for decades.

What we know: According to a news release, Jefferson Bank announced the opening of a new branch in Alamo Heights on Feb. 9 to kick off its 80th-anniversary celebration throughout 2026.

“This new banking center reflects our continued investment in San Antonio and our belief that banking is strongest when it is personal, accessible and rooted in the community,” Mitch Walker, the chief executive officer of Jefferson Bank, said in the release.

The banking conglomerate currently has 15 locations serving residents throughout the entire San Antonio metro area, from Boerne to New Braunfels. Their newest branch is located at 7373 Broadway, Ste. 100.

The context: “As the bank celebrates its 80th anniversary, it continues to pursue thoughtful growth, enhancing access and capabilities while preserving its independence and local ownership,” the news release states.

  • Locations across San Antonio, New Braunfels and Boerne
 

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

Alsies ice cream truck to serve up scoops in Northeast San Antonio soon

A new ice cream truck, Alsies, will open March 2 and will serve the Schertz, Selma, Universal City and Converse areas. Locally owned by Steven Johns, the truck offers packaged Mexican and gourmet ice creams in addition to event catering.

Read here.

 

🦀 Mr. Crabby’s Seafood Kitchen opens along North Loop 1604
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🥞 IHOP to close, reopen as dual-branded Applebee’s in Selma
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☕️ Purrfecto Cat Lounge to bring cat cafe experience to San Antonio this May
(Read more)

🍩 Dunkin' coming soon to Universal City
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Saludos Cocina brings Mexico City flair to downtown New Braunfels

Tucked just north of the main square in downtown New Braunfels, Saludos Cocina has brought Mexican flavor to the city.

From tacos to sweet treats, the restaurant officially opened its doors to the public Feb. 2.

Saludos has taken over the historic Dittlinger building—located at 398 E. San Antonio St.—inviting patrons to savor recipes inspired by the vibrant culture of Mexico City, co-owner Israel Trevino said.

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CI Texas
Does the Texas Railroad Commission have anything to do with railroads? Here’s what state agencies on the March ballot do.

Texans will see candidates for 18 statewide positions on the March primary ballot, including one state railroad commissioner, the state land commissioner and the state agriculture commissioner.

The overview: Despite its name, the Railroad Commission of Texas does not govern the state’s railroads. So what do railroad commissioners and the leaders of other Texas agencies do?

Community Impact compiled information about various state agencies to help inform Texans before they head to the polls for the March primary elections.

At the polls: Early voting runs from Feb. 17-27, and primary election day is March 3.

 

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