From new restaurants to an expanding volleyball academy, check out these updates from businesses across Northeast San Antonio.

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Ferritortas

The food truck offers a wide selection of internationally-inspired specialty tortas.
  • Opened Oct. 8
  • 14040 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio
  • Facebook: Ferritortas
Andy’s Frozen Custard

One of three locations in the San Antonio area, the restaurant is known for its Concrete and Jackhammer frozen custard blends, as well as sundaes, splits and malts.Smoothie King


The Schertz franchise location is locally owned by mother-son duo Delia Gaona and Isaiah Miguel Gaona. Smoothie King sells smoothie bowls and loaded toast.Swig

The Utah-based beverage chain sells dirty sodas, customizable mocktails and more.
Swig has over 150 locations throughout the United States, opening a new storefront near Live Oak. (Courtesy Swig)
Swig has over 150 locations throughout the United States, opening a new storefront near Live Oak. (Courtesy Swig)
Coming soon

Kinder Haus Pediatrics

The pediatrician’s office will be opening a third location, offering immunizations for children, treatments for minor injuries and physicals for sports and camps.Overtime Training


Previously known as Extreme Cheer, the soccer training center—owned by Devin Vega—will offer personalized skill training for soccer players to improve their game.Restaurant Depot

The retailer, which sells bulk supplies to restaurants, is opening a second warehouse.Expansions

Victory One Sports Center

Universal City’s South Texas Volleyball Academy broke ground on a new 76,000-square foot training facility earlier this year. The center will have approximately 60,000 square feet of court space for volleyball, basketball and pickleball. There will also be a 16,000-square-foot strength and conditioning center along with two retail spaces.In the news


H-E-B Fishing Pond

New solar powered benches were installed at this pond, part of a Cibolo Partnered Trailways Project that aims to add amenities to the H-E-B trail and pond.Epiphany Dermatology

The dermatologist changed its name fromDermatology Associates of San Antonio to Epiphany Dermatology Dec. 3 after partnering with the Austin-based company.State Farm

The insurance company’s Schertz location—led by Nate Obregon—celebrated its 5-year anniversary in November. State Farm offers car, homeowners and life insurance policies.Semmes Branch Library


This branch of San Antonio’s library system celebrated its 20th anniversary on Dec. 13. Semmes Branch Library opened in 2005 and is named after Julia Yates Semmes, a woman who experienced vision loss and learned to live independently with her disability, according to a news release.Closings

Hollywood and Vine Dance Studio

The dance studio—owned by Chrissy Linnea—offered a variety of children’s dance classes and lessons.Youz Guyz Cheesteaks

This Philadelphia-inspired restaurant closed due to the owners’ retirement. Along with its cheesesteak and pizza steak sandwiches, the eatery also served hoagie sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken fingers and more.
  • Closed Dec. 6
  • 316 Pat Booker Road, Universal City
  • Facebook: YouzGuyzUC
Worth the trip


Morgan’s Wonderland

This accessibility-focused amusement park is adding a new ride called WingZ, the first tower ride to be handicap accessible.San Antonio Zoo

A new gorilla exhibit called Congo Falls opened at the San Antonio Zoo and features three habitats and a 70-foot observation tower.