Road projects are moving forward in the Schertz, Cibolo, Live Oak and Selma areas as I-35 construction changes driving patterns. Learn more about three road project updates.

I-35 NEX Central

• Project: The 9.5-mile project includes three elevated lanes, comprising two main lanes and one high-occupancy vehicle lane for both northbound and southbound directions. The elevated lanes will provide direct connections to Loop 410 North and Loop 1604 West.
• Update: On Feb. 15, all lanes of eastbound Loop 1604 from Nacogdoches Road to IKEA-RBFCU Parkway were set to a new traffic pattern. The eastbound Loop 1604 mainlanes will be temporarily detoured to the eastbound bypass ramp east of Nacogdoches Road, then realigned to the eastbound Loop 1604 mainlanes at IKEA-RBFCU Parkway.

• Project: Work on this project will consist of the expansion of the roadway from two lanes to four lanes, with a raised median or continuous left-turn lane, bike lanes and sidewalks.
• Update: Traffic on FM 1103 was shifted in February, initiating the third phase of the project. 

A new spot for boba tea has opened its doors in Northeast San Antonio.

Check it out: Boba and Eats celebrated its grand opening on Feb. 1, store staff told Community Impact.

On the menu: Boba and Eats offers both specialty boba and matcha teas plus a variety of specialty açaí bowls.

Specific dishes include classic taro milk tea and the O.G. Açaí Bowl, which is filled with oats, fruits, chocolate chips and honey.

• 904 FM 3009, Schertz

A new, high-end restaurant has opened its doors to the public in Stone Oak, offering upscale steakhouse fare and ambiance.

What’s happening: Katerina Restaurant officially opened for business on Feb. 9, according to a social media announcement from company staff.

It’s located at 18740 Stone Oak Parkway, just off of Loop 1604 and adjacent to the Stone Oak Plaza shopping center.

The restaurant’s location was the former home of Frida Mexican Restaurant & Bar, which closed in September 2024, according to previous reporting from Community Impact.

On the menu: The menu features a variety of upscale steakhouse fare, from the braised beef short rib to the coriander-crusted duck breast.

There’s also pizzas, specialty soups and salads, plus a selection of libations from cocktails to mocktails, according to the menu.

DJ’s Bar & Grill is the sister restaurant to Katerina, co-owned by Katerina Akimova and Dick Jones. The eatery is also located on San Antonio’s North side, at 1806 N. Loop 1604 W.

• 18740 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio