\t\t\t\tTake a peek at the seven top stories from Community Impact’s San Antonio coverage area for the week of June 23.<\/p>\n
New Braunfels Utilities rebates look to cut costs on customers\u2019 electric, water bills<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Rebates offered by New Braunfels Utilities aim to give money back to customers while encouraging conservation.<\/p>\n What is it<\/strong><\/p>\n Rebates are programs designed to assist NBU customers in implementing water or energy conservation practices or technologies at their homes, said Andrew Cummings, NBU\u2019s director of customer solutions. The rebates are accredited to customers\u2019 bills.<\/p>\n Read the full story by Editor Amira Van Leeuwen.<\/a><\/p>\n 3 businesses coming soon to New Braunfels<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Learn about 3 businesses coming soon to New Braunfels.<\/p>\n River City Refillery<\/strong><\/p>\n The business\u2014owned by Kelley Pacillas\u2014looks to reduce plastic waste and increase the use of non-toxic home goods by giving customers the ability to refill their items using glass jars and other reusable containers brought from home.<\/p>\n WellMed<\/strong><\/p>\n The business provides healthcare services for individuals with Medicare plans and focuses on preventive care.<\/p>\n Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n The Purple Pig serves up BBQ, midwestern-style<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Demetric Herron, owner of The Purple Pig BBQ, said he started his culinary career after serving in the United States Army, working his way up from food tents to food trucks.<\/p>\n Then, along with his wife, Cherise, he took the final step and officially opened restaurant in November 2021, bringing the Schertz community something different\u2014Midwestern style barbecue.<\/p>\n The background<\/strong><\/p>\n Herron grew up learning the Midwestern craft from his great-uncle in Indianapolis, Indiana.<\/p>\n \u201cI remember looking at ribs that were the size of me when I was a little kid,\u201d Herron said.<\/p>\n Read the full story by Reporter Andrew Creelman.<\/a><\/p>\n Chipotle, Papa Nachos, Mainz Meat Market: 5 upcoming businesses in Boerne<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Learn more about 5 businesses coming soon to the Boerne area.<\/p>\n Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii<\/strong><\/p>\n Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii will be opening its first location in Boerne, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. Beverages at the business include lattes, teas, lemonades and other coffee-based drinks.<\/p>\n Boerne Station Business Park<\/strong><\/p>\n Developers said the project will focus on providing high-quality office space with a historic flair and architectural nod to the Depot buildings that once stood in its place.<\/p>\n Explore the full story.<\/a><\/p>\n Schertz City Council selects design services for future $1.28M road construction<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Shertz City Council approved authorizing an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates to design the 2025 Street Preservation and Maintenance, or SPAM, Resurfacing Project on June 17.<\/p>\n The project is the latest phase in annual street rehabilitation<\/a> in the city, consisting of applying a slurry seal or new driving surface in several neighborhoods, according to agenda documents<\/a>.<\/p>\n The design contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates is $179,180, with the total construction and design budget for the project at just over $1.28 million, according to agenda documents.<\/p>\n Read the full story by Reporter Thomas Leffler.<\/a><\/p>\n Cibolo Business Center to bring 60,000 square-feet of commercial space to Northeast San Antonio<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n A new development called Cibolo Business Center, located at 280 Weil Road, is looking to bring more commercial space to Northeast San Antonio.<\/p>\n The overview<\/strong><\/p>\n The project\u2014which is being developed by Zlatony Properties\u2014sits on a 20-acre tract of land and will offer 60,000 square-feet of flex and build-to-suit spaces at full build out.<\/p>\n Read the full story by Editor Amira Van Leeuwen.<\/a><\/p>\n Reinventing an icon: How the $550 million Alamo Plan will fuel North San Antonio\u2019s economy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n To reshape visitors\u2019 perception of the Alamo, The Alamo Trust<\/a>, state and city officials are working on major expansions to drastically boost tourism.<\/p>\n\n
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