A state‑by‑state analysis from Escoffier finds Texas will add roughly 52,000 culinary jobs by 2032, outpacing other states as restaurants warn hiring remains tight.

Smokey Mo's BBQ is opening a Schertz Station location this spring, promising brisket, half‑pound meats and homestyle sides.

Con Huevos has launched Con Huevos Kitchen on East Houston, offering family-size packs and party-scale orders of tacos, enchiladas and burritos for pickup and limited delivery.

Honey Pig is planning its first San Antonio location at Northwoods Shopping Center, with renovations starting March 1 and a fall 2026 target.

A new North Central spot is serving Nepalese momos, Indian curries and Tibetan snacks with a fast-casual twist and veteran-owned roots.

Terry Black’s Barbecue will take over 1310 E. Common St. in New Braunfels, adding a pit house and two-story patio as part of a late-summer 2026 rollout. Permits list a roughly $5M renovation.

Houston-born Gyro Republic announced nine new Texas restaurants for 2026, with a heavy push into Austin and franchise opportunities on the table.

Texan Tea plans a second New Braunfels drive‑thru at 2286 Alyssa Way; construction starts in March with a projected spring opening.

Stone Oak brunch bar Mimosa Gossip will close permanently on Jan. 29 after two years. Owners thanked customers in a social-media post and hinted at financial strain.

A state permit shows Popeyes will open in SAT’s Terminal B this summer, joining a revamped post-security food court that mixes local favorites and national brands.

Bleu Bar is renovating a Blanco Road storefront at 100 Blanco Rd; permit filings show a roughly $200,000 buildout and an expected early‑2027 opening.

Construction crews returned to the Portillo’s lot at Schertz Station, renewing hope for a San Antonio‑area opening even as no firm date has been set.

Frank's Pollo Asado Los Norteños is opening a third San Antonio–area location at 121 Pat Booker Road in Universal City; opening date is TBD.