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One of San Antonio's own just became a multimillionaire overnight, and its all thanks to a Central Texas retailer. According to a recent news release from the Texas Lottery Commission, a lucky player from the 210 snagged the winning scratch ticket of the popular game, "500X Loteria Spectacular."

The patron purchased the jackpot-bearing card from an AR Novelties & Service #6, located at 6103 Pecan Valley Drive, according to the news release. Its address places it within the iconic La Fiesta Supermarket, which offers a range of produce, Mexican cuisine and household items.

While the winner opted to keep their identity a secret, the Texas Lottery website reports they claimed their earnings on Friday, May 16. So, if your buddy took you out to a ritzy dinner that weekend, it may be a good time to check on how lucky their month's been so far.

Playing the game "500X Loteria Spectacular" doesn't come without a high price. A customer must pay $50 for the ticket for a chance to win anywhere from $50 to $3 million in prizes. While we can carry high hopes, the comission urges folks to play responsibly. The odds of winning any prize in the game are one in three, including for break-even prizes.

To win, a customer must reveal matching symbols in the bonus area of the card. In that section, they can win $100, $200, $500, or $1000. Players can also scratch the caller's card to reveal 27 symbols and check if they match any items on their playboard. If they reveal a complete row, column, or diagonal line, they win the award for that line, the company's website states.

Another section of the ticket also offers customers a chance to multiply their prize by two, five, 10, 50, or 500. They must reveal two matching symbols in the same multiplier box to be eligible, the company website states.

The San Antonian is the second person to win the $3 million top prize awarded in this scratch-off game. "500X Loteria Spectacular"offers four top prizes worth this amount and more than $309.5 million in total prizes.

The announcement comes the same month a Grapevine resident secured a $1 million prize from the scratch ticket game "X." Other games offered via the Texas Lottery include the Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto Texas and Texas Two Step.

Several neighborhood H-E-Bs are getting a whole new look in Central Texas. In 2024, H-E-B started setting plans for new stores and upgrades to existing stores within the Austin area. Now, the San Antonio-based grocer is adding another store from the region to its renovations list.

The H-E-B at 7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd., Suite 125, Austin, TX 78723, is getting a $13 million remodel and expansion, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. This comes as H-E-B continues to make progress this year on its latest Austin-area developments, two of which were delayed until 2026.

The filing labels the new project name as, "HEB Austin 13 Remodel & Expansion." The expansion will bring the H-E-B Bluestein store to 52,487 square feet, according to the TDLR. MySA has reached out to H-E-B for more details on the remodel.

Construction on the project is expected to begin in March 2026 and be completed by February 2027, according to the TDLR. The H-E-B at Ed Bluestein is located in the University Hills neighborhood slightly north of downtown Austin, right off the U.S. Highway 183 Toll in the Springdale Shopping Center.

Other Austin-area H-E-B stores have received or are in the process of receiving major renovations including Bastrop, Georgetown and Round Rock. H-E-B's $17.5 million Hancock store remodel was pushed back to mid fall 2025 and its $28 million Kyle expansion, initially planned for November 2025, is now expected to be finished by 2026.

Find it: 7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd., Suite 125, Austin, TX 78723

Fast-casual poke brand Pokeworks has announced a ten-unit franchise deal in the city of San Antonio, Texas, and the sell-out of available franchise territories in Houston.

Poke is a traditional dish from Hawaii made with diced raw fish, typically tuna, marinated in a sauce and served in a bowl. It is often served over rice or with other toppings.

Agustin Guzman, an experienced entrepreneur and former Olympic swimmer, is set to develop the greater San Antonio market and the Rio Grande Valley.

Guzman operates Pokeworks’ McAllen location, is opening a second in Mission, Texas, and is committed to opening ten stores within two years. His extensive experience across various industries and belief in Pokeworks’ performance and potential fuel this planned expansion.

“I’ve experienced success across varying industries, but what sets Pokeworks apart is their momentum – it’s a high-performing brand that’s constantly improving, innovating and growing,” stated Guzman. “The brand’s alignment with my values, alongside their strong unit economics and continued expansion, makes the decision to expand into San Antonio a clear one.”

The brand’s strategic growth is also evident in Houston, where all available franchise territories have been claimed.

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The city’s strong market performance and franchisees’ continued investment underscore the brand’s ability to succeed in competitive environments.

Pokeworks co-founder and chief development officer Peter Yang expressed pride in the brand’s Texas achievements. “Texas has always remained a key market for our growth plans, and selling out its largest city while locking in a major development deal in San Antonio is an incredible accomplishment,” he said.

“This is a true testament to our incredible franchisees, and a reflection of our continued commitment to support those in our franchise network and help them continue to grow and build within the brand. Seeing our recent performance, we look forward to seeing mirrored growth in other key Texas markets and across the nation.”

The restaurant chain achieved 11% same-store sales growth in March 2025.

Founded in 2015, Pokeworks offers a range of flavours of Hawaiian poke. With a focus on customisable and healthy options, including vegan and gluten-free, the brand caters to diverse dietary needs and offers convenience for guests on the move.

Pokeworks operates 72 locations across 20 US states, Taiwan and Canada.

The Texas measles outbreak increased by four cases on Tuesday, including the first in the San Antonio area, according to health officials.

The Texas Department of State Health Services has now reported 722 cases connected to the outbreak that is centered in the South Plains region. Roughly two-thirds of cases have been in children and teens. More than 95% have been in individuals who have not received the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, or whose vaccination status is unknown.

The four new cases reported on Tuesday include the first in Atascosa County, located just south of San Antonio. It’s also the first infection reported in South Texas.

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So far, 92 people have needed hospitalization for treatment amid the outbreak, according to the DSHS. Two children, an 8-year-old girl and a 6-year-old girl, died after contracting the virus.

The outbreak is the largest in the United States in at least 25 years, but Texas has been reporting fewer infections in recent weeks. Experts said they are cautiously optimistic the outbreak is subsiding, but that the state must stay vigilant to prevent a resurgence.

What the data shows

Health officials reported two new cases in El Paso County, which has reported a total of 54 infections associated with the outbreak. Lubbock County reported one new case, and has now reported 53 in total.

Gaines County did not report any new cases. The county has reported 406 cases in total, more than 56% of all infections associated with the outbreak.

The DSHS said there is ongoing measles transmission in seven counties: Cochran, Dawson, Gaines, Lamar, Lubbock, Terry and Yoakum.

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Of the 722 cases in Texas, 213 have been in children younger than 5 years old and 272 have been in children and teens between 5 and 17, according to the DSHS.

The DSHS estimated that fewer than 10 measles cases — about 1% of the statewide total — are actively infectious. Measles is contagious up to four days before a rash appears and up to four days after it’s gone.

What to know about measles

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory illness that is spread through coughing and sneezing. Up to nine in 10 people exposed to the virus will become sick if they are not protected, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The MMR vaccine offers the best protection against an infection, with one dose being 93% effective and two doses being 97% effective.

Symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes, and a rash that begins on the face before spreading down the body. Most cases are mild, but the virus can cause complications such as pneumonia or brain inflammation, particularly in children younger than 5 years old, according to the CDC.

May 20, 2025

Health Reporter

Texas Hill Country residents are still recovering from a major water loss that began Sunday night when crews discovered a main break.

Keith Marquart, general manager of the Kendall County Water Control & Improvement District 1, informed MySA that customers in Comfort, Texas, lost approximately 250,000 gallons of water, which is nearly 70 percent of their normal daily consumption of 370,000 gallons. The district will not determine if it exceeded its permit with its regulatory body, the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District, until the end of the month.

As of Tuesday morning, the water system is back online, but some users reported sediment in their water and low water pressure while crews worked to make critical repairs on Monday.

Comfort ISD high school students were released from school early Monday after administrators were informed that the water district needed to make repairs in the area. The campus experienced a loss of water pressure and released students at 10:30 a.m. for the "safety and well-being of students." The students returned to school on Tuesday.

The water issues occurred in an area where residents are opposing a home builder over development plans that include discharging sewage into creeks and streams, potentially affecting the Edwards Aquifer, the primary source of drinking water for the region. Additionally, the area is experiencing a prolonged drought.

"It was a significant amount of water," Marquart said regarding the loss Comfort has experienced since Sunday.

Operators were alerted to reduced pressure around 8 p.m. on Sunday and discovered the break shortly thereafter. By 9:30 p.m., the rupture was isolated. The cause was traced to a mechanical joint failure on a newly constructed water line, affecting the town's estimated population of 3,500 people.

Although water pressure has returned to normal and storage levels are being replenished, Marquart said that it may take several more days to fully recover.

Comfort is currently under no risk of a boil water notice, according to the general manager. While a few residents reported sediment in their household lines, there is no indication of contamination.

Micah Voulgaris, general manager of the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District, said that it is unlikely the community will exceed the district's permitted groundwater usage for the month. The final determination will be made when pumping totals are reported around June 10.

"We're in the process of trying to get back to where we want to be," Marquart explained. "But we're still in a prolonged drought, and conservation is key."