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The PGA effect Ocials estimate the Valero Texas Open will boost local economy by up to $37M in 2026

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At the Valero Texas Open, 132 PGA players will compete for their share of a $9.8 million total prize. (Courtesy Valero Texas Open)

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Stone Oak

• Tentatively opening May • Exact location TBA, Southtown, San Antonio • www.purrfectocatlounge.com

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7 McAllister Park A new, community-focused pollinator garden is being constructed at this San Antonio park, containing native plants, flowers and shrubs. • Opening spring • 13102 Jones Maltsberger Road, San Antonio • www.mcallisterpark.org 8 San Antonio International Airport New flights have been added at the city’s airport, from three new domestic destinations and an international flight to Santiago de Querétaro in Mexico. • New flights launching this spring and early summer • 9800 Airport Blvd., San Antonio • www.flysanantonio.com Las Palapas The iconic San Antonio Tex-Mex chain is celebrating its 45th anniversary. • Locations across San Antonio • www.laspalapas.com

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9 GameStop As a part of a wave of nationwide closures, this gaming retailer closed several locations in North San Antonio. • Closed Jan. 7, 14 • 9A 7117 Blanco Road, Ste. 1; 9B 11745 W. I-10, Ste. 120; 9C 1742 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 119, San Antonio • www.gamestop.com 10 Mimosa Gossip The cocktail joint once offered popular specialty mimosas and a selection of pancake tacos, deep-fried deviled eggs and more. • Closed Jan. 29 • 2907 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 301, San Antonio • www.mimosagossip.com 11 Saks OFF 5th The discount luxury clothing store announced the permanent closure of all locations, including at The Rim in San Antonio. • Permanent closure following liquidation sale • 5819 Worth Parkway, San Antonio • www.saksoff5th.com 12 Francesca’s After 26 years in business, the Houston-based clothing retail chain began closing all its stores. • Began liquidating Jan. 14 • 22702 US-281, Ste. 110, San Antonio • www.francescas.com

4 Mr. Crabby’s Seafood Kitchen The local seafood spot opened a new, second location, serving Cajun classics such as po’ boys, fried gator, crawfish etouffee and gumbo, according to its website. The restaurant also offers a wide variety of seafood boils and fried seafood baskets. • Opened Jan. 9 • 1827 N. Loop 1604, San Antonio • https://sanantonio.mrcrabbysseafood.com 5 Katerina Restaurant The new high-end restaurant will offer steakhouse fare, including seafood dishes, pizzas and more. • Opening Feb. 9 • 18740 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio • www.katerinarestaurant.com

Now open

1 Snooze Mattress + Wellness The mattress seller offers beds, accessories and more, using technology to fit each customer. • Opened Dec. 27 • 13111 San Pedro Ave., Ste. 101, San Antonio • www.snoozemattresscompany.com 2 James Avery Artisan Jewelry The chain’s new showroom is offering premium gold and sterling silver jewelry and accessories. • Opened Jan. 17 • 13440 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio • www.jamesavery.com 3 PNC Landmark North The banking giant continues to expand in San Antonio, opening a new full-service branch with traditional banking services, an ATM and more. • Opened Jan. 21 • 5518 N Loop 1604 W., Ste. 105, San Antonio • www.pnc.com 4 Tinto y Tapas Restaurant & Latin Lounge This new hangout has a full-service restaurant, cocktail lounge, wine bar and live Latin jazz music. • Opened Jan. 22 • 14355 Blanco Road, San Antonio • www.tintoytapas.com

Coming soon

6 Storage Hub Approximately 470 new public storage units are being added to this self-storage facility in Stone Oak.

• Opening mid-February or early March • 1523 E. Sonterra Blvd., San Antonio • www.storagehub.com

Purrfecto Cat Lounge A cat cafe is coming soon to San Antonio. This Austin- based venture offers cat experiences, adoptions and cof fee.

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Coming soon

San Antonio Zoo The zoo added a brand new, larger open-air tamarind habitat after decommissioning the outdated exhibit. The new habitat marks the San Antonio Zoo’s transition to a cageless facility for all of its primates, according to a news release. • Opened January 20 • 3903 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio • www.sazoo.org

13 Hopdoddy Burger Bar The burger joint is adding its third San Antonio location, offering specialty burgers, milkshakes, sandwiches and more. It’s located inside The Strand shopping center, close to the popular Huebner Oaks shopping area on the city’s North Side. Hopdoddy Burger Bar chefs specialize in crafting gourmet, specialty burgers. Popular menu items include The Cadillac Burger and The Wagyu Smash, according to the news release. There will also be craft beer, a full cocktail bar and hand-spun milkshakes available at the new location.

Founded in 2010, Hopdoddy Burger Bar has over 30 locations across Texas with various other restaurants across the country. “Continuing to grow in the San Antonio area is an exciting next step for Hopdoddy,” Jeff Chandler, the CEO of Hopdoddy Burger Bar, said in the release. • Opening February

• 11267 Huebner Road, San Antonio • www.hopdoddy.com/locations

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Government

BY PARKS KUGLE

In a move to take the Sports and Entertainment District from a vision to a reality, the San Antonio City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 15 to authorize the city manager to execute a $30 million private acquisition and escrow agreement between the city, the San Antonio Spurs Holdings, LLC and Chicago Title, who will act as the escrow agent for the federal government. In a nutshell According to city documents, the city is making an oer to purchase three properties owned by the federal government, including the nal federal oce building within Hemisfair Park and two parking lots across Cesar Chavez Boulevard. An appraisal value of $29.95 million was deter- mined for all three properties. According to city documents, the proposed oer of $30 million plus closing costs of up to $120,000 was made after discussions with the General Services Administration, or GSA. As part of the term sheet for the new downtown NBA arena, the Spurs agreed to contribute $30 million towards the city’s acquisition of the GSA properties. According to city documents, the prop- erties will be used for mixed-use development. Though the acquisition will not have a scal impact on the city, and oce space leases will cover the initial operational costs after the purchase, the city will be nancially obligated for any operating cost shortfalls prior to the San Antonio, Spurs to purchase $30M in properties

The Federal Building is one of the three properties that may potentially be acquired through the agreement.

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redevelopment. The shortfalls will be covered by the city’s hotel occupancy tax capital and redemp-

Potential land acquisitions

tion fund. Stay tuned

The federal government is estimated to make a decision on the city’s oer within 90-120 days. Ben Gorzell Jr., chief of nancial and administrative services, said that although there was a chance the federal government could turn down the city’s oer, prior negotiations point towards an accep- tance of the deal. “We believe that, based on the appraisal [and] the negotiations, the oer will be viewed favor- ably,” Gorzell said.

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County forms center to combat senior abuse In a move to create a holistic and coordinated approach toward protecting the county’s senior population, the Bexar County Commissioners Court ocially celebrated the creation of the Bexar County Senior Justice Assessment Center, or SJAC, Dec. 16. In a nutshell According to county documents, the SJAC is a county-led interagency task force designed to combat senior abuse. SJAC will meet weekly to review and discuss cases involving abuse, crime, exploitation, or neglect of individuals aged 65 years or older. Judge Veronica Vasquez said Bexar County has the highest Adult Protective Services intakes and completed investigations per capita in Texas, and that SJAC will provide a much-needed role within the county. “We have horric rates of senior elder abuse and exploitation in this county. ... We realized that this was something that was a need in Bexar County,” Vasquez said. Local municipalities call May elections During their January City Council meet- ings, both Hollywood Park and Shavano Park approved ordinances ordering a general election for May 2. What you need to know The mayor and Place 2 and Place 4 council member seats are up for election in Holly- wood Park. Mayor Chester Drash, Place 2 council member, Todd Kounse, and Place 4 council member, Wendy Gonzalez, all incumbents, are running for reelection. Shavano Park will hold elections for three alderman positions: Maggi Kautz, Lee Pow- ers and Konrad Kuykendall, with Kuykendall and Powers both seeking reelection. New candidates include Alex Kling, Christian Lyons and Vicky Maisel.

Shavano Park eyes improvement district On Jan. 26, the Shavano Park City Council reviewed two 1604 Public Improvement District, or PID, ordinances, which would establish a reimbursement and development agreement with developers Bitterblue. Once completed, the mixed-use develop- ment will include housing, retail and more. Assistant City Manager Curtis Leeth said the reimbursement agreement would create three additional PID funds. Leeth empha- sized that this structure will not obligate taxpayers to cover the development costs. Looking ahead The ordinances will be brought back to City Council in February.

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San Antonio, VIA launch free student program To combat chronic absenteeism, the San Anto- nio City Council entered into a $150,000 funding agreement between the city and VIA Metropol- itan Transit on Jan. 15 to launch a pilot program that provides middle school and high school students with VIA bus passes for a semester. The gist According to city documents, the pilot program will cover the costs of VIA semester bus passes at $28.50 per student, providing free transportation to more than 5,200 students ages 12-18. To apply for free bus passes, students must complete a form available on VIAinfo.net or at VIA’s transit centers and obtain signatures from their educational institution. VIA will oversee the program as part of its cur- rent bus fare program, which currently provides semester bus passes for students for $28.50 a SJAC core team members: • Law enforcement and APS • Bexar County District Attorney’s Oce and Public Health Department • Texas and US Attorney General’s Oce • Bexar County and the City of San Antonio Code Compliance

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semester. The pilot program will begin retroac- tively Dec. 20, 2025, and end once all funding has been used. Funding for the pilot program will be taken from the scal year 2026-27 general fund operat- ing budget. The entire program includes a 25% discount per pass to the City of San Antonio.

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Election

BY SIERRA MARTIN

Voter Guide

2026

Dates to know

Where to vote

Feb. 17: First day of early voting Feb. 20: Last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) Feb. 27: Last day of early voting March 3: Election day and the last day for counties to receive completed mail-in ballots (or 5 p.m. March 4 if the carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. on election day)

Bexar County residents can vote at any polling location during early voting or on election day. Visit www.bexar.org/1568/Elections-Department for polling locations.

Only a portion of candidates in contested elections are included. Go to county election websites for information on all contested and uncontested races.

KEY: D Democrat R Republican *Incumbent

D Elva Abundis Esparza D Gloria A. Martinez*

D Jose Navarro Balbuena D Faizan Syed D Zach Vance D Angela “Tia Angie” Villescaz Lieutenant governor R Timothy Mabry R Perla Muñoz Hopkins R Dan Patrick* R Esala Wueschner D Vikki Goodwin D Courtney Head D Marcos Isaias Velez Attorney general R Joan Huffman R Mayes Middleton R Aaron Reitz R Chip Roy D Anthony “Tony” Box D Joe Jaworski D Nathan Johnson Local elections Bexar County Clerk D Mari Sanchez Belew D Cynthia Castro D Lucy Adame-Clark* Bexar County District Clerk D Monica Ramirez Alcantara D Christine “Chris” Castillo D Raul Davila

Sample ballot

State elections U.S. Senate R John O. Adefope R Anna Bender R Virgil John Bierschwale

Bexar County Judge D Ron Nirenberg D Peter Sakai*

US House, District 21 R Daniel Betts R Jason Cahill R Jacques DuBose R Zeke Enriquez R Weston Martinez R Mark Teixeira R Heather Tessmer R James “Trey” Trainor, III R Paul Rojas R Kyle Sinclair R Peggy McCormick Wardlaw

R Sara Canady R John Cornyn* R Wesley Hunt R Gulrez “Gus” Khan R Ken Paxton D Jasmine Crockett D Ahmad R. Hassan D James Talarico

Governor R Greg Abbott* R R.F. “Bob” Achgill R Charles Andrew Crouch R Evelyn Brooks R Pete “Doc” Chambers R Arturo Espinosa R Mark V. Goloby R Kenneth Hyde R Stephen Samuelson R Ronnie Tullos

R Mike Wheeler D Kristin Hook D Gary Taylor D Regina Vanburg

Texas House, District 121 R Marc LaHood* R David McArthur Texas House, District 122 R Mark Dorazio* R Willie Ng

R Nathaniel Welch D Patricia Abrego D Chris Bell D Bobby Cole D Carlton W. Hart D Gina Hinojosa

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Bexar County judge

KEY: D Democrat *Incumbent

Ron Nirenberg Occupation & experience: Two-term San Antonio Mayor, professor at Trinity University www.voteron.com

Peter Sakai* Occupation & experience: Licensed Attorney, Associate Judge, State District Judge, and County Judge www.judgepetersakai.com

I’m running for County Judge because leaders can’t just hope for the best—they have to deliver it. Proactive leadership, combined with a strong vision for our future will make County government relevant, ecient, and useful to its residents. Why are you running for oce?

I’m running to continue supporting Bexar County’s working families by tackling food insecurity, aordable housing, and public safety. I’ve invested in economic development and helped expand healthcare with new hospitals and clinics. There’s still more to do to ensure all communities benet from smart, eective leadership.

1) Increasing public safety and keeping criminals o the street by clearing the case backlog in our justice system. 2) Building more housing and making it aordable to live in the community where you work. 3) Maximizing University Health to expand access and improve health outcomes — especially in underserved communities. What would your top priorities be if elected? Bexar County and the cities within it should be working together to solve problems and to deal with rapid growth transforming the region. But too often, they’re rowing in opposite directions. I will work to consolidate duplicate or competing programs and nd ways to do more without spending more. What do you see as the greatest challenge for Bexar County in the next four years? Preparation begins by understanding threats, anticipating challenges, and knowing how we will communicate during an emergency. I will ensure a continuously updated Community Risk Assessment, regularly convene local ocials with community leaders and Emergency Operations Center personnel for tabletop exercises, and work with cities to improve our resilience and infrastructure. How will you ensure your district is prepared for extreme weather and ooding?

Public Safety. Public Health and Wellness. Economic Development, jobs, and workforce training. Aordable housing. Improved infrastructure. No new taxes and no decits.

Amid uncertainty in Washington and Austin, I will ensure Bexar County leads the way—delivering critical support and services in public safety, health, jobs, housing, and infrastructure so every family and community can thrive.

Championed the funding for the new Generation Flood Alert system to prevent further deaths in our County.

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

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Education

BY PARKS KUGLE

The Texas Education Agency issued a corrective action plan and directed North East ISD to update its cellphone policy to a bell-to-bell ban by Jan. 31. During the Jan. 12 board of trustees meeting, NEISD’s attorney Ricardo Lopez explained the steps the state will take if the district maintains its current cellphone ban, which limits cellphone usage during class time but not the rest of the school day. What happened Lopez said that if the district State mandates cellphone policy change for NEISD

does not comply with the TEA, it could face negative reports, loss of local control via sanctions, potential state-appointed gover- nance and expensive litigation. President David Beyer said TEA has placed the district in a no-win situation. “Because if we maintain our policy, we run the risk of … somebody sitting here in the boardroom making the decisions for us. [If] we do change the pol- icy, [then] ... we upset an entire community of people that have put their trust in us,” Beyer said at the Jan. 12 meeting. On Jan. 26, the board voted 7-0 to maintain its current cell phone policy, and the district notified TEA of the board’s position before the Jan. 30 deadline.

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NISD to open virtual high school

schedules to earn their high school diploma. “We look at those students that maybe need, or really have a strong desire for [a] more flexible schedule, but they don’t want to lose that high school experience,” Squyres said. NISD intends to roll out a new public-facing website and prereg- istration by the end of January.

The Northside ISD Board of Trustees received an update on its proposed virtual high school pro- gram Jan. 20, including the launch of its website and preregistration. What you need to know Known as the NISD Virtual Academy, Carrie Squyres, director of academic technology, said the new online program will allow students with unconventional

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Development

BY PARKS KUGLE

San Antonio eyes new segment of Leon Creek Greenway

San Antonio City Council is working toward another segment of the Leon Creek Greenway in District 8 with a recent ordinance authorizing city sta to acquire an estimated 1.32 acres of land near I-10 and Camp Bullis. In a nutshell Situated in District 8, the land will be used in a project designed to connect The Rim to Raymond Russell County Park, according to city documents. Currently, six out of the seven required acquisi- tions have been made. City sta have been nego- tiating with the owner of the nal portion, MPII Inc., since November 2024 and have made a nal oer of $100,000, which is above the property’s estimated fair market value of $43,500. Because the owner has not responded or made a counterof- fer, the ordinance grants city sta condemnation authority if further negotiations fail. The land is located along Leon Creek and within the 100-year oodplain, with a signicant chance

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of ooding during heavy rains, city documents state. The project includes a 12-foot-wide concrete multiuse trail, approximately 1.6 miles in length. “Leon [Creek] North ... is a natural system, so it’s really beautiful, and it connects to a lot of parks,” said Brandon Ross, capital programs manager for the parks and recreation department. According to city documents, the trail design is already completed.

Bicyclists enjoy the multi-use trail near The Rim in North San Antonio.

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Transportation

BY PARKS KUGLE

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use path, as well as drainage improvements and utility adjustments. The estimated construction start date was moved from summer 2025 to summer 2026, according to city documents. • Timeline: summer 2026-summer 2028 • Cost: $14.6 million • Funding source: 2022 General Obligation Bond and Bexar County

roadway to capture overflowing water and transport it to the Olmos Basin, raised curbs with sidewalks, dedicated bike lanes and safety buffers between bicyclists and traffic. Update: The project is currently under construction, including the construction of two 5 1/2-foot sidewalks, two 4-foot bike lanes, two 2-foot buffers, two 11-foot lanes and fresh asphalt. • Timeline: summer 2025-July 2026 • Cost: $4 million • Funding source: federal grant, with the remaining costs covered by the 2022 bond 5 SA Airport Runway 13R-31L rehabilitation Project: The project includes replacing concrete pavement sections of the runway, upgrading electrical lighting systems to energy-efficient technology and restoring pavement markings along impacted sections. Update: During the project, the San Antonio International Airport will maintain winter air traffic patterns over the northeast and southwest portions of the city, with landings and takeoffs being exclusively from the backup air carrier runway known as Runway 4/22. • Timeline: Jan. 12-March 6 • Cost: N/A • Funding source: FAA Airport Improvement Program, city of San Antonio

Upcoming projects

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1 Vance Jackson Road (Huebner Road to Wurzbach Road) project Project: Part of the city of San Antonio’s 2022-2027 bond program, work includes a series of roadway improvements, such as adding a consistent two-way center turn lane, building improved sidewalks and a shared-use path and installing underground drainage to low-water crossings. The project on Vance Jackson Road stretches from Huebner Road to Wurzbach Road. Update: The project is currently in the design phase and is estimated to begin construction in 2027, according to city documents. • Timeline: winter 2027-fall 2028 • Cost: $16.4 million • Funding source: 2022-2027 bond program 2 Bulverde Road Phase 2 Project: Part of San Antonio’s 2022-27 bond program, Phase 2 will construct improvements on Bulverde Road from Green Spring Drive to Redland Road. These include new sidewalks, curbs, driveway approaches, drainage and bicycle facilities. The project will also address road wear and tear and an existing low-water crossing. Update: Currently in the design phase, the project will widen the road to 86 feet, expand it to four lanes, add a center turn lane, and add a sidewalk and a shared-

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3 District 9 Pedestrian Mobility project Project: Part of the city of San Antonio’s 2022-27 bond program, the project seeks to widen pedestrian access. The project includes the construction of turn lanes, new sidewalks, driveway approaches and drainage improvements in the Stone Oak area. Update: Currently in the design phase, associated projects for District 9 include constructing intersection improvements at 3A Stone Oak Parkway and Evans Road and at 3B Stone Oak Parkway and Hardy Oak Boulevard. • Timeline: summer 2025-summer 2027 • Cost: $5.07 million • Funding source: 2022 General Obligation Bond 4 De Zavala Road project Project: The De Zavala Road project will add a series of improvements, including a large pipe underneath the

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6 Loop 1604 from Redland Road to Judson Road Project: Part of the Loop 1604 North Expansion Project, the Loop 1604 from Redland Road to Judson Road project aims to upgrade the transit corridor from four lanes to a 10-lane expressway. Update: The project is 21% complete. • Timeline: 2025-28 • Cost: $205 million • Funding source: state and federal funds

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STONE OAK 23026 US Hwy 281 N (210) 497-1322

VINEYARD 1309 N Loop 1604 W (210) 408-8206

LEGACY 2003 N Loop 1604 E (210) 494-8600

DE ZAVALA 5219 De Zavala Rd (210) 561-0900

RECTOR 819 E Rector Dr (210) 340-2244

The PGA eect From the cover

The specics

The overview

VTO’s economic impact on San Antonio

Je Webster, president and CEO of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, said that although the VTO is centered in North San Antonio, the economic impact ripples across the entire city. “[Visitors are] in the heartbeat of one of the fastest growing communities in the city, [the] Stone Oak area, but [they] really get to visit the whole city,” Webster said. Grant Moody, Bexar County Precinct 3 commissioner, emphasized that the VTO solidies San Antonio’s reputation as a top tourist destination. “Events of this caliber … reinforce our reputation as a place that can successfully host world-class events,” Moody said. Danny Yeargin, director of golf at TPC San Antonio, said the Oaks Course is unique in the PGA tournament and includes the iconic 16th hole, known as the avocado hole. “What gives Oaks, we’ll say its teeth, [is] it’s the hardest second-shot golf course I’ve ever played,” Yeargin said. “O the tee is kind of forgiving, but then the second shot, you miss at all, you’re done.”

From March 30 to April 5, the Valero Texas Open, or VTO, will be held for the 17th year at The Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio in the Stone Oak area. Founded in 1922, Larson Segerdahl, executive director of the VTO, said the city has a unique relationship with the tournament, which is the third-oldest event on the PGA Tour and the sixth-oldest professional golf tournament in the world. “No city has hosted a professional golf tournament longer and more consistently than the city of San Antonio,” he said. The VTO elds 132 professional golf players who compete in a four-round event running from Thursday through Sunday. Segerdahl said the tournament week also includes a range of activities, such as music performances and the military heroes’ appreciation banquet. “The tournament has really transitioned from a niche golf event … to now being a can’t-miss event on the San Antonio social scene,” Segerdahl said. Each year, VTO brings in an estimated $36 million to $37 million in local economic impact, Segerdahl said. The Oaks Course layout and amenities Additional amenities include the kids’ autograph zone, where children can meet PGA Tour professionals, the climate-controlled University Health Family Care Pavilion, Michelob ULTRA Build a Bar, the Backyard Spirits Bar and the Heroes Pavilion at the 17th green, which is a complimentary venue for active-duty military members, veterans and rst responders.

Over $281 million in charitable giving since the tournament’s inception $36 million-$37 million in annual total economic impact An average of 60,000 attendees over the four-day tournament

$9.8 million in tournament prizes

$1.76 million purse for the winner

Supports 280 jobs and utilizes over 2,400 workers and volunteers

Average event attendance

Locals

Visitors 58%

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SOURCE: VALERO TEXAS OPENCOMMUNITY IMPACT

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Approximately 42% of VTO attendees come from outside San Antonio, and the average visiting attendee spends roughly $502 per day, including the cost of their hotel. Since 2022, the tournament has averaged more than 60,000 attendees over the four-day competi- tion, according to VTO ocials.

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VTO’s historic timeline

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1922: Inaugural Texas Open with a nal prize of $5,000 2010: First-ever event held at the new TPC San Antonio 2017: Valero, the PGA Tour and tournament organizers announce a 10- year extension of the VTO 2020: No tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic 2022: VTO raises a record-breaking $22 million in 2022 as a part of the 100th anniversary of the tournament, bringing the grand total to $209 million in charitable givings

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rst-hand. One hundred percent of the funds raised go back to nonprots, plus incentives including a 7% match,” Moody said. Webster emphasized how Valero’s charitable nature reects the city’s character. “I don’t know if there’s a more charitable city than San Antonio, and Valero Energy [raises money] for the right reason to support nonprots,” Webster said.

Segerdahl noted that, in addition to sta, the VTO draws a large number of volunteers. “We’ve got more than 1,800 volunteers that support the event,” Segerdahl said. Yeargin said part of the draw of TPC San Antonio is its relationship with JW Marriott. “We work together to make the property run the way it should,” Yeargin said. Moody said the VTO helps the city maintain its reputation as a top destination for sporting events. “Events of this caliber showcase San Antonio on a national stage and reinforce our reputation as a place that can successfully host world-class events,” Moody said.

Segerdahl said charity is the foundation of the VTO. “For the better part of the last 15 years, we have been No. 1 on the PGA Tour in annual charitable giving … this past year we were able to raise $25 million,” Segerdahl said. Moody noted that the VTO is known for sizable charitable contributions. “As a former Valero employee, I’ve attended the [Champions fore Charity event] and seen the impact

VTO overall charitable donations

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$22M

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$24M

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Champions fore Charity allows organizations to generate monetary contributions through the VTO.

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Events

BY ANDREW CREELMAN

Basura Bash Help clean up the San Antonio river from Hildebrand Avenue to Mulberry Avenue while supporting the Brackenridge Park Conservancy and River Aid San Antonio. All cleanup supplies and

gear will be provided. • March 7, 9 a.m.-noon • Free

Two-step Tuesdays at Stable Hall As a part of the Pearl’s Cowboy Heritage Festival, head to these free dance lessons followed by a night of dancing at this popular dance hall.

• Feb. 24, 6:30-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • 307 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio • https://bit.ly/49Qi7kT

• Joske Pavilion, 531 Brackenridge Way, San Antonio • www.brackenridgepark.org/event/basura-bash

parade for dogs to dress up in style. Proceeds will benefit the SA Parks Foundation. • March 14, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. • Free (admission) • McAllister Park, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Road, San Antonio • www.saparks.org ‘Dragons Love Tacos’ Watch this children’s theatrical performance of an adventure involving a boy, his dog, a dragon and tacos. • March 12-15, Thursday, 10:00 a.m.; Friday, 2:00 p.m.; Saturday, 2:00 p.m.; Sunday, 3:00 p.m. • $26.50-$33.50 (admission) • 1 University Way, San Antonio • www.magiktheatre.org/dragons-love-tacos Hunter Education Instructor Course This instructional course will help to certify those looking to become hunting education instructors with Texas Parks & Wildlife. • March 14, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. • $15 (certification fee) • San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo International Room, 3201 E.Houston St., San Antonio • www.sarodeo.com Kids Zoo Ball The kid-friendly gala will showcase a formal dinner, a dance party and zoo-themed games and activities throughout the evening. • March 27, 6-9 p.m.

• Phil Hardberger Park Urban Ecology Center Classroom, 8400 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio • www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events United We Brunch This culinary event will feature unlimited brunch and breakfast options from a variety of local eateries across San Antonio. There will also be live music and a competition for the best brunch meal. • Feb. 28, 11 a.m. (early access), noon (general access) • $55 (general admission), $95 (early access ticket) • The Rock at La Cantera, 1 Spurs Way, San Antonio • www.unitedwebrunchsa.com

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Künstler Brewing 5K As a part of the Texas Brewery Running Series, compete in this fun run that will end with free beer and a party. • Feb. 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • $45.28 (registration), $64.60 (registration with shirt) • Künstler Brewing, 302 E. Lachapelle, San Antonio • https://bit.ly/3Nz5Fi4 Rockfit This free workout and fitness series features a rotating lineup of local gyms and fitness centers. There will also be a wellness fair following the workout. • Feb. 21, March 14, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free (admission) • The Rock at La Cantera, 1 Spurs Way, San Antonio • www.therockatlacantera.com San Antonio Home + Garden Show Check out this expo featuring a large selection of home goods vendors plus celebrity speeches, hands- on workshops and more.. • Feb. 27-March 1, Friday noon-8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • $10 (adults 17 and older), Free (children under 16) • Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio • www.sanantoniospringhomeshow.com/attendee- info/show-info 4th Saturday Talks: All About Area Birds Led by local birding expert Patsy Kuentz, this interactive nature education class will go over common birds found in San Antonio during the early spring with a short walk around the park. • Feb. 28, 7:45-10 a.m. • Free (registration required)

March

South Texas Collegiate Classic This special rodeo competition will feature over 450 student-athletes from seven colleges across Texas. • March 5-7, 7 p.m. • $20 (admission) • Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St., San Antonio • www.sarodeo.com Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 Get into the Irish spirit with this fun run and choose between a 5K, 10K or half marathon and run a course at O. P. Schnabel Park. • March 7, 8 a.m. • $31.20 (5K and 10K registration), $59.20 (half marathon registration) • 9606 Bandera Road, San Antonio • https://bit.ly/4sXHauY Fest of Tails: Dog and Kite Festival This annual festival features kite flying and a pooch

• $2,000-5,000 (table sponsorship) • 3903 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio • www.sazoo.org

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Customers can use golf simulators at MK Golf Tech to nd the perfect club for their playing style.

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MK Golf Technologies: A legacy of outtting customization, repairs and expertise in San Antonio

Mark Vallier (left) founded MK Golf Tech in 2005. Current owner Keith Becker took over the business in 2024.

Mark Vallier said he has been the go-to guy for golf club repairs in the Alamo City dating back to the 1970s and 80s. As technology and the golf game have evolved over the years, Vallier said his passion for golf grew into the creation of his local business, MK Golf Technologies, in 2005. He took the lead in the venture with his business partner, Kirk James. How we got here Keith Becker said he was a customer of Vallier when he was a junior golfer back in the day, having his clubs undergo regular maintenance at the hands of Vallier. When the opportunity arose for Becker to purchase the business, he said he jumped at the occasion. In April 2024, Becker became the owner, while Vallier has stuck around as a consultant along with James. “Kirk and I are sticking around to give our two cents,” Vallier said. What’s special about it? MK Golf Tech oers extensive club outtting services, club repairs and custom club ordering, according to Becker. “They have made all golf clubs super custom- izable,” Becker said. “Any and every club can be tailored to t anyone exactly like a shoe.” Every club has an adjustable shaft length, club

face style and lie and loft angles which determine the direction and distance a ball can travel, according to Becker. In each outtting session, Becker said customers use professional golng simulators to track ball speed, club face angle and swinging form to gure out which club works best. “As a tter, I really want to know what’s hap- pening to the golf ball,” Becker said. “We can have sessions that last anywhere from 30 minutes to three hours.” In addition to outtting services, Becker said the business also helps with club repair on newer models from all major brands like PING, Wilson and Callaway. Rather than buying an entirely new set of clubs, customers can replace individual elements of their own set of clubs, according to Becker. “We also do free club bending,” Becker said. “You don’t even have to be a customer to come in and get it done.” MK Golf Tech has been recognized by several leading golf brands, including PING, as one of the nation’s top outtters. The local impact “We have created a great environment for people to get better at golf,” Becker said. “This is what makes me happy.”

MK Golf Tech has been recognized by several top golng brands like PING as being one of the nation’s top outtters.

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Dining

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Jose Hernandez (right), his wife Neree and daughter Danna moved to San Antonio and opened Taco210Mexico in October 2025.

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Locally-owned Taco210Mexico brings authentic, bold flavors from Monterrey to North San Antonio

Chips and guacamole are standard for all customers dining at Taco210Mexico.

Jose Hernandez said he wanted to bring the cuisine of his hometown of Monterrey, Mexico, to San Antonio after moving to the area ve years ago with his family. “We wanted to make something for ourselves,” Hernandez said. Originally, Hernandez said the idea for the eatery was from his wife, Neree Hernandez, who had years of experience cooking dishes in Mexico. While the dream took longer than he expected, Hernandez ocially opened his new restaurant, Taco210Mexico, in October 2025. It’s nestled inside the Cadillac Plaza shopping center at 14357 Blanco Road. On the menu The taco spot oers a selection of traditional Tex-Mex dishes, from street tacos to burrito bowls, all with a twist. Hernandez said what sets the restaurant apart in San Antonio is its selection of dishes, which are popular in Monterrey and throughout the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. “The best dishes are carne asada, machacado and chilaquiles,” Hernandez said. Combining the popular San Antonio-style break- fast taco with breakfast options from Monterrey, the restaurant oers machacado and chilaquiles tacos all day.

Machacado is a mix of shredded beef cooked and scrambled with eggs, onion, peppers, spices and cheese; while chilaquiles are crispy tortillas simmered in salsa and topped with crema, corn and a choice of protein. Learn more Hernandez said his favorite part about being a rst-time restaurant owner is making sure people in the community are well fed. “I like to be the one talking directly to the cus- tomers,” he said. “Seeing them smile and enjoying what we’ve made is important.” By bringing together avors from both Monter- rey and South Texas, Hernandez said he hopes to appeal to the appetite of all San Antonians. The future As the future looms, Hernandez said he wants to continue working to ensure the restaurant becomes a community staple. While the menu may change and shift over time, Hernandez said the core elements of Texas and Mexican cuisines will remain. “People can come enjoy us whenever they want to,” he said. “It’s a good place to gather and commune.”

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The Tacos #210 ($21) is a plate of twelve street tacos packed with a protein of choice and served with onions and cilantro.

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The average number of days homes were on the market decreased in the 78258 ZIP code from 2025 to 2026, but increased in every other North San Antonio ZIP code, data shows. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

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January 2026

$400,000-$599,999

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-5.56%

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