A new shift in Northside ISD’s schedules and dining updates highlight Community Impact’s coverage of the San Antonio Metro the week of Dec. 8-12.
Northside ISD plans to close high school lunch periods as part of new safety measures
During its Nov. 11 meeting, the Northside ISD board of trustees received an update on the district’s security, which listed a series of measures the district is taking to increase student safety, including closing high school campuses during lunch periods beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
What’s happening?
Presented by Jo Ann Fey, deputy superintendent for administration, the presentation included updates on door monitoring alarms, secure entries, high school lunches, school flasher lights, crossing guard staffing and hazardous route determination.
For campus entry points, Fey said all door monitoring alarm systems have been fully installed and are currently being programmed to meet specific campus needs.
Read the full story by Reporter Parks Kugle.
All-you-can-eat sushi restaurant opens in New Braunfels
A new Japanese restaurant has opened in New Braunfels, bringing residents all-you-can-eat sushi.
In case you missed it
Yasaka Sushi & Ramen opened Dec. 1 at 1348 I-35 N., New Braunfels, next to Olive Garden.
The building previously housed a Denny’s restaurant, which closed in 2024, according to previous reporting from Community Impact.
Read the full story by Reporter Andrew Creelman.
Texas Roadhouse now open in New Braunfels
A popular nationwide steakhouse restaurant has made its debut in New Braunfels.
Texas Roadhouse opened at 3206 I-35 N. frontage road on Dec. 8. The steakhouse has 730 locations across the United States and in other countries around the world, according to its website.
What they offer
The chain is known for its classic American steakhouse fare, complete fall-off-the-bone ribs and rattlesnake bites. Items like their dinner rolls with cinnamon butter are also free for dine-in customers.
Read the full story by Reporter Andrew Creelman.
San Antonio dining news: new McDonald’s, Topgolf, sushi bar and more
Check out the latest dining news from across the San Antonio metro, from new restaurants, closures and expansions.
McDonald’s celebrates grand opening near Fair Oaks Ranch
The golden arches have popped up near Fair Oaks Parkway, marking the opening of a new McDonald’s location.
The details
The global fast-food chain offers a selection of burgers, sandwiches and other menu staples. This is the second location near Fair Oaks Ranch, with another off I-10 near Ralph Fair Road and Leon Valley.
Read the full story by Reporter Andrew Creelman.
NBU begins work on $7M sewer line project in Historic Gruene
New Braunfels Utilities, or NBU, is about to begin work on a $7 million wastewater project in Gruene’s Historic District.
About the project
The project will be carried out in two phases. It aims to provide the capacity needed to serve the area today and the ability to handle the area’s future growth, according to a news release.
Phase 1 construction focuses on replacing the aging, 12-inch sewer line along Gruene Road—from Hunter Road to the 1200 block of Gruene Road—with an 18-inch sewer line. Phase 1 construction is expected to commence in January and wrap up in March, according to the release.
Read the full story by Editor Amira Van Leeuwen.