From doctors' offices to antique stores, learn more about Boerne's newest businesses this October
Check out these new businesses that have expanded or opened in the Boerne area, plus a new international market in Northwest San Antonio that is worth the trip.
Velocity Country Store
This new convenience market has a traditional store section stocked with snacks, hot meals, beer, wine and more, plus a full meat market in the back.
- Opened Sept. 23
- 28214 I-10 W., Ste. 105, Fair Oaks Ranch
A new primary care doctor and clinic are now in operation, offering a holistic and integrative approach plus special care for a variety of conditions.
- Opened Sept. 8
- 1201 S. Main St., Ste. 114, Boerne
Vaughan Automotive opens headquarters in Boerne
Vaughan Automotive celebrated the grand opening of a new headquarters in Boerne.
The details
Created in 2001, Vaughan Automotive oversees the operations of Vaughan car dealerships, including Vic Vaughan Toyota of Boerne, which opened in 2008.
According to the business website, the operational goal of Vaughan Automotive is to develop and sustain quality employees, work environments and a customer-centric experience. The new office space serves as the hub for company operations.
Read the full story by Reporter Jarrett Whitener.
A new metroplex: Local officials discuss growing I-35 corridor at annual summit
The 2025 Austin-San Antonio Growth Summit kicked off on Oct. 8, highlighting the current growth and future expansion of business and development along the I-35 corridor.
Hundreds of business owners, regional officials and lawmakers attended the event in San Marcos.
The outlook
Henry Cisneros, former San Antonio mayor and 10th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, began the summit by detailing what the region could look like by 2050.
“What we’re living through is quantitatively different than any generation has seen before,” he said.
By 2050, Cisneros said the population in the Austin and San Antonio metroplex is projected to grow from 5.3 million to 8.3 million.
Read the full story by Reporter Andrew Creelman.
Check out 20 business updates in New Braunfels
From a new tattoo shop to a new live music venue, check out the latest business updates in New Braunfels so far this fall.
Now open
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
The discount retailer sells a wide range of snacks, canned or dry food, clothing and mattresses.
- Opened Oct. 9
- 139 I-35 S., New Braunfels
The business offers complete automotive mechanical repairs, including tires and alignments.
- Opened Sept. 17
- 1997 I-35 N. frontage road, New Braunfels
Crisis Center of Comal County's transitional housing project sees progress in New Braunfels
Crisis Center of Comal County is making progress on its transitional housing facility.
"The importance of this center is to give a home to those who lost their home, and a hope of reestablishing their own permanent place that they can call home without fear of violence," Chief Executive Officer Julie Strentzsch said.
A quick note
The nonprofit organization works to embrace survivors of trauma and empowers them to positively change the trajectory of their lives through safe, compassionate wraparound services, Strentzsch said. Because the nonprofit organization has yet to name the building, the project is being called The Center.
“We are seeking individuals who are interested in naming rights,” she said.
Read the full story by Editor Amira Van Leeuwen.
What North San Antonio voters need to know about early voting for the Nov. 4 election
Early voting runs from Oct. 20-31 for the Nov. 4 election, and Bexar County voters will vote on whether or not to raise the county’s venue tax.
The details
Bexar County residents can vote at designated polling centers throughout the county.
Local options include:
- Shavano Park City Hall, 900 Saddletree Court, Shavano Park
- Brook Hollow Branch Library, 530 Heimer Road, San Antonio
- Encino Branch Library, 2515 E. Evans Road, San Antonio
- Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak, 20735 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio
- Oct. 20-Oct. 24, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Oct. 25, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
- October 26, noon-6 p.m.
- Oct. 27-Oct. 31, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
