San Antonio
The Ford Holiday River Parade will be held on Nov. 26 beginning at 6 p.m. (Courtesy San Antonio River Walk)
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4 holiday events at the San Antonio River Walk

The San Antonio River Walk will have the Ford Holiday Parade and River Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 26, followed by a month full of activities.

Business
Jasmine Amlani (right) owns and operates Oli's Pet Stuff, aided by colleagues such as Kara McVay (left). (Edmond Ortiz/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Oli's Pet Stuff on Bulverde Road emphasizes natural pet food, treats and toys

In addition to freeze-dried, dehydrated, grain-free kibble and canned foods, Oli’s has birthday cakes and cookies; goat’s milk; and various frozen treats, such as yogurt and ice cream.

Austin
Commissioners on Nov. 22 voted to approve a density change to preliminary plans for The Preserve, a neighborhood that city documents said could include 565 single-family homes at the northeast corner of Teel and Panther Creek Parkways. (Courtesy city of Frisco)

CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Neighborhood near PGA Frisco could see larger lots; ERCOT says Texas power grid ready for expected winter demand and more top news

Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of Nov. 24.

Business
Shoppers browse items offered by a local vendor at the Esperanza Center’s 2019 Peace Market. San Antonio City Council has designated Nov. 27 to Dec. 31 as Buy Local Season as part of a city-sponsored campaign to emphasize benefits of shopping local, especially during the holiday season. (Courtesy Esperanza Center)

San Antonio's Buy Local Season emphasizes local, independent businesses

San Antonio officials are putting the spotlight on local businesses during the holiday season.

Austin
Bill Curci is a chief operating partner for Shuck Me, a seafood restaurant in Fort Worth. (Bailey Lewis/Community Impact Newspaper)

CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Fort Worth restaurant Shuck Me is fishing- and family-centric; a guide to Houston's 2021 Thanksgiving Day Parade and more top news

Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of Nov. 23.

Government
Shavano Park is introducing a TextMyGov service so residents and business owners may instantly receive emergency alerts, report concerns or get answers to specific questions. (Courtesy TextMyGov)

Shavano Park launching texting communication services for residents, merchants

Shavano Park will roll out the TextMyGov service to improve communication.

Weather
Snow covers I-45 in Houston during Winter Storm Uri in February. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)

ERCOT: Texas power grid ready for expected winter demand

The state's electric grid manager also said extreme weather could once again result in outages.

Dining
Patrons at Medina River Coffee may order a coffee flight and enjoy four kinds of beverages. (Courtesy Medina River Coffee)

Army veteran serves up small-batch coffee, pastries at Medina River Coffee

Jim Perkins, a retired U.S. Army officer, is serving up small-batch coffee, coffee drinks and pastries from a cafe north of Castle Hills.

Events
The annual Christmas tree lighting in Travis Park is among several holiday events taking place after Thanksgiving in the downtown San Antonio park. (Courtesy Michael Cirlos/Centro San Antonio)

Central San Antonio offers up post-Thanksgiving events

A riverwalk parade and a Travis Park tree lighting are among San Antonio post-Thanksgiving events.

Austin
Cable television jewelry channel Shop LC will relocate its headquarters to Cedar Park with a $50 million capital investment. (Courtesy city of Cedar Park)

CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Shopping network moving headquarters to Cedar Park; affordable housing projects come online in McKinney and more top news

Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of Nov. 22.

Development
Passengers at San Antonio International Airport's Terminal B prepare for their flights Nov. 12. The city's long-range plan for airport growth includes a third terminal. (Edmond Ortiz/Community Impact Newspaper)

San Antonio council backs airport growth plan

The city advances its long-range plan for San Antonio International Airport.

Coronavirus
Photo of a Moderna vaccine vial

FDA, CDC expand Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster authorizations to all adults

Booster shots could be available to all adults ahead of the holiday season.

Events
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Pre-Thanksgiving events in San Antonio area include parade, campus lighting

Alamo Heights parade, University of the Incarnate Word holiday lighting planned for Nov. 20

Houston
Kirby Ice House will build a location on over 4 acres in The Woodlands Town Center. (Courtesy Howard Hughes Corpp.)

CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: US 183 North construction to begin early 2022; Houston-based Kirby Ice House planning location in The Woodlands and more top news

Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of Nov. 19.

Public Safety
Hollywood Park Fire Department plans to replace its 20-year-old ladder truck with a bigger, new ladder truck by end of 2022. (Courtesy Hollywood Park Fire Department)

New Hollywood Park fire truck in the works

Hollywood Park Fire Department plans to receive new ladder truck

Austin
The residential community will have an infinity pool and shared amenity space at Four Seasons Private Residencies Lake Austin. (Courtesy DBOX for Austin Capital Partners)

CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Four Seasons to open Texas' first stand-alone residential property off Lake Austin; Slim Chickens opens in Pearland and more top news

Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of Nov. 18.

Government
CPS Energy customers attended a utility assistance fair Oct. 28 at TriPoint, 3233 N. St. Mary's St. CPS Energy and San Antonio Water System are receiving $30 million total to help pay down overdue bills for eligible customers financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Courtesy CPS Energy)

San Antonio to help eligible utility customers with overdue payments

Certain water and electricity utility customers can qualify for aid for overdue bills.

Government
Storage space at Voigt Park's community center and new rules for using the park's swimming pool both are the focus of two issues that the Hollywood Park City Council has been addressing in recent meetings. (Courtesy Google Streets)

Hollywood Park City Council still seeking storage space solution, finalizes pool rules

City leaders anticipate finalizing a long-sought storage space lease with two local groups.

Austin
H-E-B held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new store Nov. 16. (Taylor Girtman/Community Impact Newspaper)

CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: H-E-B opens new Leander store; San Antonio high school bands make final top 10 in national contest and more top news

Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of Nov. 17.

Dallas - Fort Worth
Developer JVP Management and architecture firm Torti Gallas Partners on Nov. 15 presented early plans for Project X. Project X is the placeholder name of a 112-acre proposed development to revitalize the failed Wade Park project off the Dallas North Tollway and Lebanon Road. (Matt Payne/Community Impact Newspaper)

CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: New plans in the works for land where defunct Wade Park project sits in Frisco; 5 business updates to know in Katy and more top news

Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of Nov. 16.

Austin
Third Monday Trade Days announced it will close following its December market. (Courtesy Third Monday Trade Days)

CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: McKinney's Third Monday Trade Days to close after December market; headway made on Plano commercial projects and more top news

Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of Nov. 15.

Education
The Reagan High School marching band performs in the Bands of America Grand National Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The national championships were held Nov. 11-13. (Courtesy North East ISD)

San Antonio high school bands make final top 10 in national contest

Bands from Reagan and Johnson high schools got high marks in national finals.

Education
University of the Incarnate Word is the latest San Antonio-area collegiate institution to jump from one conference to another. (Courtesy University of the Incarnate Word)

University of the Incarnate Word to join Western Athletic Conference

UIW athletics leaving Southland Conference

Austin
Carroll ISD Superintendent Lane Ledbetter addressed the Southlake community and apologized for "being distracted" by community tensions, pledging a renewed focus on students and staff. (Sandra Sadek/Community Impact Newspaper)

CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Carroll ISD superintendent wants to shift focus away from community divisions; Jack Allen's Kitchen opens in Cedar Park and more top news

Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of Nov. 12.

Arts & Entertainment
New outdoor sculptures and new landscaping are part of a $6.25 million revamp of McNay Art Museum's outdoor experience. (Courtesy McNay Art Museum)

The McNay Art Museum finishes Phase 1 of landscape master plan

Phase 1 of landscape transformation at the McNay Art Museum is complete.