San antonio-Area Citiesโค See Development, Infrastructure โUpdates & Economic โRevitalization
San Antonio, TX – Several cities acrossโ the Sanโ Antonio metropolitan area are experiencing significant developments, from infrastructureโข improvements to aspiring economic revitalization projects and new โคentertainment options. Here’s a rundown of fiveโ trending stories:
1. Boerne โฃto Expand Water Treatment plant for Improved Quality & Capacity
The Boerne City Council reviewed a pilot study on November 18th for an expansion of โฃthe water treatment plant located near Boerne City Lake. Built originally in 1978, when residents โrelied on groundwater, the expansion aims to meet stricter regulatory requirements set by the โTexas Commission on Environmental Quality. โคUtilities Director Michael Mann stated the project will specifically target chemicals like Geosmin, which cause undesirableโค tastes and odorsโ in drinking water.
2.New Braunfels Initiates โฃComprehensive Plan Update
The city of New โBraunfelsโค has begun updating itsโ long-range comprehensive plan, “Envision New Braunfels,” โits โคfirst major revision since the plan’s adoption in 2018. Driven by changes in state law, city charter requirements, and the โcompletionโ of many original goals, the update will involve community engagement to guideโข future decision-making.
3.Port San Antonio Undergoing Transformation into Tech & โคaerospace Hub
Port San Antonio President andโข CEO Jim Perschbach is spearheading a redevelopmentโค project to transform the former Kelly Air Force base into a leading hub for aerospace,โค cybersecurity, and defense companies. The ambitious plan includes the Innovation Tower, defense and militaryโฃ campuses, a child development centre, a โvertiport, and new retail and dining options. Perschbach emphasized the project’s goal: “the โฃgoal here is โฃto raise the โคeconomic attainment of the โคcommunity. โIf yourโ wages go up and your propertyโฃ value goes up, that leads toโข generational wealth and community wealth.”
4. New Restaurants & โentertainment Coming to New Braunfels
New Braunfels isโ setโค to welcome a variety โof new dining and entertainment options. Details are emerging aboutโ several restaurant concepts planned for the area, alongside the highly anticipated โฃarrival of a Topgolf venue. These additions areโค expected to boost the city’s tourism and leisure offerings.
5. Topgolf โฃComing to New Braunfels
Topgolf Entertainmentโ Group is planning to buildโ a new venue in New โขBraunfels, bringing its interactive golf experience and dining options to the area. The location and timeline โขforโ theโ project are still being finalized, but the declaration has generated excitement among local residents.