Austin’s Royal Blue Grocery opens a second San Antonio shop at 1431 E. Commerce with coffee, sandwiches, patio seating and free hot drinks on opening day.

Whataburger's fourth New Braunfels location opens Monday at 1825 SH 46 S with dine-in, drive-thru and an opening-day giveaway that could award two guests free Whataburger for a year.

A change‑of‑locks notice on Home Room's door says Live Oak Management locked the bar out over unpaid rent; neither the property manager nor the bar has commented.

The couple behind Coffee Crush opened Tulum Mexican Cuisine in Stone Oak, serving seafood-forward dishes, Mexico City flavors and $6 happy-hour margaritas.

Brame Brands’ Pan Dulce is expanding in San Antonio: a TPC Parkway drive‑thru bakery is permitted for summer 2026, following a larger Redland Plaza flagship in spring. State records and owner comments outline size, cost and a bakery‑forward menu.

Hill & Bach Cellars is converting Boerne’s Old Jacob Luckenbach House into a Paso Robles tasting room, promising live music, a wine club and courtyard pours.

State filings show Burger Boy will build a new restaurant near Marbach Road and Loop 1604 S with construction scheduled for early 2026 and an expected August opening.

SUYU, a Peruvian‑Japanese Nikkei concept, is headed to The Rim and plans a Summer 2026 debut with a menu of ceviches, gyoza and robatayaki.

Golden Glaze Donut & Cafe will open a 1,500 sq ft shop at 6032 WT Montgomery Rd; construction starts this December with a planned March 1, 2026 opening.

Judi DeLeón and Henry Brun will open Tinto Y Tapas at 14355 Blanco Rd with tapas, brunch and The Green Room live‑jazz lounge. Early soft and grand openings are planned for January and February 2026.

A former employee's lawsuit alleges rat infestations at Smokey Mo's Round Rock and Liberty Hill locations; the chain says inspection letters and videos undercut those claims. Both sides are preparing legal moves.

Chef Jason Dady revives Umai Mi as a bánh mì stall at Pearl’s Bottling Department, opening Dec. 10 with sandwiches, bowls and bubble tea.

Market@StoneOak opened Oct. 28 with a Dunkin' inside, pairing coffee and breakfast with groceries, craft beer and imported chocolates next to VIA's Stone Oak Park & Ride.