Yelp, the social/networking app and website, is offering a $100,000 Deck the Halls holiday winterization fund to help 10 select San Antonio and Austin businesses. (Courtesy Yelp)
Yelp aims to help San Antonio-area business prepare for wintry weather
Consuelo Mendez Middle School has consistently received poor ratings from the Texas Education Agency. (Community Impact Newspaper)
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Boys and girls soccer squads from Johnson and Reagan high schools will play in the annual Ian’s Cup match benefit Feb. 4 at Blossom Athletic Center. (Courtesy Ian's Foundation)
High school soccer match highlights north San Antonio community fundraiser
Santa Claus will be part of a free holiday festival to be held for Shavano Park residents on Dec. 4 at City Hall. (Courtesy city of Shavano Park)
Shavano Park hosts holiday celebration Dec. 4
A view of part of San Pedro Creek from West Houston Street. Bexar County, the city of San Antonio and the San Antonio River Authority are working together to restore and enhance the creek as a public park with sidewalks, small gathering spaces, flood control and public art. (Courtesy Google Streets)
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The school board will consider whether to call a special election to fill the vacancy or make an appointment. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Tomball City Council approved a development agreement with Lovett Industrial for 240 acres at Hwy. 249, Rocky Road Nov. 29. (Anna Lotz/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Vera and Brent Deckard, co-owners of Kunstler Brewing Co., stand in front of Hemisfair's historic Pereida House, where they will open a second Kunstler restaurant in summer 2022. (Courtesy Kunstler Brewing Co.)
San Antonio brewpub to open second location in Hemisfair
Crust Pizza Co. is opening soon in Montgomery and Willis. (Courtesy Crust Pizza Co.)
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Hollywood Park City Council and members of the city's Economic Development Corporation board plan to have a joint meeting to discuss philosophy and other matters regarding business development inside the North Side suburb. (Courtesy Google Streets)
Hollywood Park council, economic development corp. to hold joint meeting; time, location to be determined
The median home price in the Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto area has risen considerably since last October. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Artist Miles Glynn will present "Giants", an exhibit of his original works that are based upon characters in the 1956 movie "Giant". (Courtesy Miles Glynn)
Downtown San Antonio hotel hosts exhibition inspired by classic film
Good Dog, a new dog day care and boarding facility, will serve the Pearl neighborhood and downtown San Antonio beginning Dec. 8. (Courtesy Good Dog)
Dog care facility to open near downtown San Antonio
Commissioners on Nov. 22 voted to approve a density change to preliminary plans for The Preserve, a neighborhood that city documents said could include 565 single-family homes at the northeast corner of Teel and Panther Creek Parkways. (Courtesy city of Frisco)
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The Ford Holiday River Parade will be held on Nov. 26 beginning at 6 p.m. (Courtesy San Antonio River Walk)
4 holiday events at the San Antonio River Walk
Shoppers browse items offered by a local vendor at the Esperanza Center’s 2019 Peace Market. San Antonio City Council has designated Nov. 27 to Dec. 31 as Buy Local Season as part of a city-sponsored campaign to emphasize benefits of shopping local, especially during the holiday season. (Courtesy Esperanza Center)
San Antonio's Buy Local Season emphasizes local, independent businesses
Bill Curci is a chief operating partner for Shuck Me, a seafood restaurant in Fort Worth. (Bailey Lewis/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Shavano Park is introducing a TextMyGov service so residents and business owners may instantly receive emergency alerts, report concerns or get answers to specific questions. (Courtesy TextMyGov)
Shavano Park launching texting communication services for residents, merchants
Snow covers I-45 in Houston during Winter Storm Uri in February. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
ERCOT: Texas power grid ready for expected winter demand