Boerne Neighborhood Meeting Reviews Scooter's Coffee Drive-through Special Use Permit for 31500 IH-10

The City of Boerne Planning Department held a neighborhood discussion on August 19, 2025 regarding a proposed drive-thru and special use permit for Scooter's Coffee for a location at 31500 IH-10 adjacent to the existing Bill Miller's restaurant. Joanne Marie Andrade, planner with the City of Boerne, opened the meeting by explaining that the special… Continue reading Boerne Neighborhood Meeting Reviews Scooter's Coffee Drive-through Special Use Permit for 31500 IH-10

The facade of 520 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan is nearing completion

Exterior work is nearing completion at 520 Fifth Avenue, an 88-story, mixed-use supertall skyscraper in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by Rabina, the 1,002-foot-tall structure will span 415,000 square feet and house 100 condominiums. The project also includes 25 floors of boutique office space, ground floor retail space and an extensive… Continue reading The facade of 520 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan is nearing completion

Bigg Boss 19 October 24 Episode Highlights: Amaal has a heated exchange while Tanya tries to balance constraints with Neelam

Bigg Boss 19 October 24 Episode Highlights: In the latest episode, Bigg Boss asked the contestants to nominate two players they would like to see as captain. Among them, Mridul Tiwari and Pranit More received the most votes, with the former being chosen as this week's captain. The bitterness between Tanya and Neelam continues After… Continue reading Bigg Boss 19 October 24 Episode Highlights: Amaal has a heated exchange while Tanya tries to balance constraints with Neelam

California officials are proposing to reduce fire-resistant landscaping requirements

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – After opposition from Southern California officials, California officials are considering making their proposed fire-resistant landscaping rules more flexible. What happened: The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection proposed in a new draft Thursday to exempt more plants from proposed requirements that property owners in fire-prone areas remove all combustible material, from wooden… Continue reading California officials are proposing to reduce fire-resistant landscaping requirements

Corn-based roof renovation is breaking new ground

Colorbiotics, a Sika company, has partnered with Roof Rejuvenate to offer a product designed to restore aging asphalt shingles. The solution is corn-based, free of harsh chemicals, and can extend the life of roofs on homes, condominiums, and businesses. Roof Rejuvenate is a bio-based asphalt shingle rejuvenator, not a coating or sealer. It penetrates the… Continue reading Corn-based roof renovation is breaking new ground

The 4 Vintage Rug Styles That Never Go Out of Style

The power of a rug is undeniable. Given their ability to transform a room in an instant, it's understandable that they've long been relied on to pull a design together. Although rug trends change every year, many vintage styles have long been valued for their character and charm. From the world-famous Persian carpet to the… Continue reading The 4 Vintage Rug Styles That Never Go Out of Style

Living Outdoors: 7 Noteworthy Private Equity Deals

Despite the economic uncertainties that marked the first half of 2025, private equity investment in the outdoor living and systems market was busy. Because local and regional operators dominate certain geographic regions, the fragmentation of the sector made it attractive to buyout companies. As more homeowners prefer outdoor living spaces and systems — a holdover… Continue reading Living Outdoors: 7 Noteworthy Private Equity Deals