Henderson Park and Student Quarters bought The Thompson, a 528‑bed student housing community in San Marcos, and say they’ll invest in unit and amenity upgrades in 2026.

TxDMV will hold a public hearing in Austin Wednesday on proposed ID rules that county officials say could block undocumented residents from registering vehicles. Officials plan to press the agency at the hearing.

Schertz Public Library is seeking submissions for its 2nd Annual National Poetry Month publication, open to local poets until February 28. Selected poets will be published and invited to an open mic event.

USPS clarified that postmarks may reflect processing date, not drop‑off day. Texas voters should mail registrations and ballots early or request a manual postmark.

Texas Governor Abbott announced a task force to improve early childhood education and care, aiming to streamline services and reduce costs for families.

A Guatemalan was sentenced to 30 years for alien smuggling and hostage-taking after a plea deal. His actions, part of a larger scheme, included holding a family for ransom.

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

Bexar County honors Tejano and Norteño music icons, including posthumous recognition for Flaco Jiménez and Johnny Rodriguez, and praise for living legends like Jay Perez.

The Hope Center in Spring Branch shared surveillance images after weekend break-ins at its coffeehouse and pantry. The charity says cash was taken and its thrift store was vandalized.

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

Homes under contract surged in New Braunfels’ 78130 ZIP in December even as median prices eased across the city, according to data from the Four Rivers Association of Realtors. The split shows a neighborhood‑level market shift.

A man convicted in the murders of two teens found shot in an East Side motel is due in Bexar County court Wednesday for sentencing.

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.