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From a new pizza spot in New Braunfels to a cat cafe coming soon to San Antonio, check out these top stories for the week of Feb. 2-6.
Sofia's Pizzeria serves up pizza by the slice in New Braunfels
A new pizza joint is now open in New Braunfels.
The details
Sofia's Pizzeria, owned by Alan White, serves pizza by the slice, salad and pasta. Sofia's Pizzeria also offers catering.
Q&A: Meet the Republican candidates for Comal County Judge
Three Republican candidates filed to face off in the March 3 primaries for Comal County Judge, according to the Texas Secretary of State website.
The candidates include local business owner Deb Hindman, firefighter Kayne Parrish and former Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector Kristen H. Hoyt, who stepped down from her seat to pursue the judge’s position.
No Democratic candidates filed for Comal County judge.
Read the full story by Reporter Ethan Thomas.
18 business updates to know in New Braunfels
From a new Sprouts Farmers Market to a new pizza food truck, check out these business updates across the New Braunfels area from the past month.
Now open
OGK Kabuto
The Japanese-based helmet and safety brand opened its North and South America headquarters in New Braunfels. OGK Kabuto sells helmets and other motorcycle and bicycle safety equipment and apparel.
The food truck serves 10-inch pizzas, pizza rolls and more.
Saks OFF 5th to close all stores nationwide, including lone San Antonio location
This upscale discount retailer has announced plans for nationwide store closures, including one right here in San Antonio at The Rim.
Latest update
Saks Global, the parent company of Saks OFF 5th clothing stores, announced plans to close the majority of its retail locations in a Jan. 29 news release.
The Saks OFF 5th location at 5819 Worth Parkway at The Rim in San Antonio began a closing sale on Jan. 31 and will permanently close once all inventory is liquidated.
"As we advance on Saks Global's transformation, we are taking decisive steps to realign our business to better serve our luxury customers and drive full-price selling across our core luxury businesses," Geoffroy van Raemdonck, the CEO of Saks Global, said in the release.
Japanese motorcycle safety brand parks headquarters in New Braunfels
Japanese-based helmet and safety brand—OGK Kabuto—has opened its headquarters for North and South America in New Braunfels.
The details
Kabuto Americas opened at 1913 Post Road, Ste. 225 in November. The new location serves as the North and South America headquarters for OGK Kabuto, said Scott Holbrooks, director of Kabuto Americas.
"Kabuto Americas was established to bring this legacy of Japanese excellence directly to riders in the Western Hemisphere," Holbrooks said.
Purrfecto Cat Lounge to bring cat cafe experience to San Antonio this May
This Austin-based cat cafe is expanding southward into San Antonio soon, planning to open the city’s first cat lounge in many years.
In case you missed
Purrfecto Cat Lounge has its eyes set on a to-be-announced location in the Southtown area of San Antonio, near the Lone Star District, founder Lupita Adams said in an email to Community Impact.
The goal for opening has been tentatively set for May, although exact details will be released at a later date, according to the business.
