2 retailers coming soon to The Forum at Olympia Parkway in Selma
Sierra and HomeGoods have plans to open inside The Forum at Olympia Parkway shopping center in Selma this year.
The retailers will be located in the former Conn's building at 8270 Agora Parkway, Selma City Administrator Johnny Casias confirmed in an email to Community Impact.
What they offer
HomeGoods and Sierra are part of TJX Companies Inc., a Fortune 100 company. Sierra sells gear for different outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, running and skiing. HomeGoods sells a range of home decor, including furniture, bedding, rugs and more.
Read more by Editor Amira Van Leeuwen.
New coffee and taco spot set to open in New Braunfels
A new restaurant and coffee spot is opening soon in New Braunfels.
The details
Lulu's Coffee y Tacos is anticipated to open this spring at 1847 W. Hwy. 46, Ste. A, owner Jessica Celedon told Community Impact.
Lulu's Coffee y Tacos will sell coffee and breakfast tacos, taking over a 1,350-square-foot facility. The business will also offer drive-thru availability for those on the go, Celedon said.
Read more by Reporter Ethan Thomas.
New Braunfels City Council moves rezoning request forward for proposed boutique hotel near Gruene
New Braunfels City Council approved the first reading of a zoning change for nearly 6 acres at the intersection of Gruene Road and Hanz Drive during a regular meeting Jan. 12.
The approval of the first reading was the next step for a proposed boutique hotel and the reopening of Tavern in the Gruene.
The overview
The request, submitted by Killen, Griffin & Farrimond PLLC on behalf of property owner Brandy Worley, seeks to rezone approximately 5.97 acres within the Billy and Ed Miles Subdivision located at 830, 832 and 870 Gruene Road. The proposed rezoning would change the lot from a combination of neighborhood commercial and multifamily districts, with a special use permit for short-term rentals, to a resort commercial district, according to agenda documents.
Read more by Reporter Ethan Thomas.
Boerne ISD hosts drone demonstration to respond to campus intruders
Boerne ISD is exploring improvements to school security and hosted a live demonstration Jan. 9 of a drone system designed to confront armed intruders in seconds.
What’s happening?
Campus Guardian Angel utilizes an Austin-based team to pilot drones housed on school campuses. The drones are designed for use during school shootings, working with law enforcement to stop an intruder and give key information on the location of the threat.
Justin Marston, CEO and founder of Campus Guardian Angel, said the primary goal was to have drones operate as the initial response, reaching the intruder in under a minute. By mapping the route of the intruder and utilizing drones to distract or incapacitate a shooter, the technology is designed to help officers respond while reducing the risk of being attacked by the intruder.
Read more by Reporter Jarrett Whitener.
Local gift shop set to close soon near downtown New Braunfels
A locally owned antique and gift shop is shutting down after being open in New Braunfels for over 10 years.
The gist
Nash Bros. Stores—located at 309 W. San Antonio St.—will be closing its doors by the end of February following its storewide clearance sale. The store will officially close once all inventory is gone.
“I want to say to all of our repeat customers, thank you from the bottom of my heart,” Owner Yolie Nash said in a Dec.19 Facebook post detailing the closure.
Read more by Reporter Andrew Creelman.
