Check out five trending stories from Community Impact’s San Antonio coverage areas for the week of May 12-16.

Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD officials continue pushing for public school funding

Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD continued to advocate for adequate public school funding during the final weeks of the 89th Texas Legislature during a May 6 town hall.

At the district office, district Superintendent Paige Meloni and Raise Your Hand Texas Regional Advocacy Director Sophie Torres updated constituents on the latest in the legislature, frustrated by the wait on House Bill 2.

Read the full story from Reporter Thomas Leffler.


Taziki's Mediterranean Café opens in Gruene Heights

A new restaurant opened within the Gruene Heights Shopping Center at 1058 FM 306, Ste. 104, in New Braunfels on May 1.

The restaurant, called Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe, offers gyros, salad bowls, soups, homemade dips and more.
  • Opened May 1
  • 1058 FM 306, Ste. 104, New Braunfels
Read the full story from Editor Amira Van Leeuwen.

Trader Joe's, Holiday Inn Express and more: Check out 7 businesses coming soon to the North San Antonio area


From a new Trader Joe's to a Holiday Inn Express, learn more about some of the new businesses coming soon to the North San Antonio area.

Trader Joe’s

The new location will be the third Trader Joe’s in San Antonio and the second in North San Antonio.
  • Opening in 2026
  • 11745 I-10, Ste. 745, San Antonio
Read the full roundup here.

Salata now open in Cibolo


The restaurant chain opened within the Cibolo Crossing shopping center at 18384 I-35 N., Ste. 101 on May 12.

Salata sells wraps, build-to-order salads and teas.
  • Opened May 12
  • 18384 I-35 N., Ste. 101, Cibolo
Read more about it from Reporter Thomas Leffler.

Lookout, Lower Seguin roads to be reconstructed in Schertz

Reconstruction design plans are currently being mapped out for Lookout Road and Lower Seguin Road in Schertz.


Lookout Road: The reconstruction of Lookout Road from Schertz Parkway to Doerr Lane is currently in the design phase, according to agenda documents from the May 6 Schertz City Council meeting.

Lower Seguin Road: The project will reconstruct 2.9 miles of Lower Seguin Road to widen and improve the section identified in the city’s master thoroughfare plan. Final design project plans are currently under review.

Learn more about it from Reporter Thomas Leffler.