From Boerne ISD bond debt to a Shavano Park alderman candidate questionnaire, check out these top six stories from March 9-13.
​​Boerne ISD pays off $45.6 million in bond debt in an effort to reduce interest payments
In early February, Boerne ISD crossed a milestone: paying off $45.6 million on the 2022 bond, years ahead of schedule, district staff said.
The $165.64 million bond authorized by voters funded the construction of Viola Wilson Elementary School, additions to both district high schools, library renovations at four elementary schools, the construction of an Aquatic Learning Center and other district improvements. Staff said 32 total projects have been completed over the past three years.
According to a Feb. 17 news release, the district has been able to structure repayments and refinancings to save significant taxpayer dollars on all bonds, not just the 2022 bond projects.
Read more by Reporter Jarrett Whitener.
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark Resort to open new ride
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark Resort, located at 400 N. Liberty Ave., will have a new ride for visitors this summer.
The waterpark and its parent company, Six Flags Entertainment Corp., will be opening a new ride called Wasserbahn Racers on May 2, according to a news release.
The ride will feature three face-first water slides, which will pit riders head-to-head in a timed drop to see who can get to the bottom fastest, said Cyle Perez, regional manager of public relations of Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
Read more by Reporter Ethan Thomas.
Locally owned vintage store with over 50 vendors opens in San Antonio
Head down Wurzbach Parkway from North San Antonio to check out this new hotspot for vintage goods and antiques.
The Staging Post—locally-owned by duo Pamela Faver and Jessalyn Smith—celebrated its grand opening Feb. 28. It is located at 6150 Wurzbach Road, inside the Rio’s Crystal Mall shopping center near Leon Valley.
Smith said the business is a place for the community to come together and discover local businesses.
Read more by Reporter Andrew Creelman.
Hyatt Regency Hill Country opens 2.2-acre swimming lagoon as part of $100M renovation
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas unveiled its 2.2-acre swimming lagoon March 5 during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Completing a more than $100 million renovation of the resort over a three-year period, the ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completion of the Big Spring swimming lagoon, which features white sand beaches and offers water sport activities in the Hill Country. The ceremony also marked the completion of the resort’s multi-phase renovation.
Read more by Reporter Parks Kugle.
Local nonprofit to restore first stone home in New Braunfels
The Braunfels Foundation Trust has announced plans to restore the Hinman House, recognized as the first stone house built in New Braunfels, according to a news release.
Located at 161 S. Castell Ave., the Hinman House has served as the office for Communities In Schools of South Central Texas for the past 25 years, but with the organization’s move to the New Braunfels Youth Collaborative, the building became available. Following renovations, the home will be established as the Trust’s new permanent home, Braunfels Foundation Trust Director Emily Hoffmann said in the news release.
Read more by Reporter Ethan Thomas.
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Shavano Park alderman
Alex Kling, Christian Lyons, Vicky Maisel and incumbents Konrad Kuykendall and T. Lee Powers are running for Shavano Park alderman in the May election.
Community Impact reached out to the five candidates who will be on the ballot.
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.