Real Estate Photographer in Helotes, TX

Slim Chickens will officially serve the last of its chicken tenders at the restaurant's Helotes location on Monday, August 24, according to a notice posted on the fast-casual eatery's door.

Located at 12530 Bandera Rd, Helotes, TX 78023, the business opened in 2017. It was the then-regional brand's first-ever launch in the San Antonio area.

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"We've truly enjoyed serving this neighborhood," the sign reads. The posted signage, written on letterhead that reads "A Message to Our Guests," appears to indicate that the company is closing to relocate — though no new address is listed.

Dan Mcgrath, president of Big Star Hospitality, the franchise ownership group behind Slim Chickens, tells MySA that, while unfortunate, the restaurant's departure was part of a planned closure that came about as the company's building lease term came to an end, and the company will continue to grow its footprint across the area.

"We are currently seeking alternative sites to relocate this location and build our larger updated prototype. We have several future sites planned and look forward to continuing our rapid growth in San Antonio and surrounding markets," Mcgrath shared in an August 24 email.

The sign thanked customers for their support and is currently directing hungry chicken-seekers to two nearby locations — one on Culebra Road and another on North Loop 1604 East.

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Slim Chickens is known for its made-to-order fried chicken tenders, Texas toast and a variety of dipping sauces. It also serves chicken sandwiches, wings, wraps, salads, chicken and waffles and desserts in Mason jars. Popular side dishes include its mac and cheese, fried pickles, fried mushrooms, fried okra and coleslaw.

The national chain recently opened its sixth location in the Alamo City last year, adding more than 100 jobs to the growing area along Potranco Road.

Founded in 2003 by Texas Christian University alum Tom Gordon in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the company is expanding and now has more than 300 locations nationwide.

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Stephanie Brelsford, who lives near the closing store, told MySA that she and her family were saddened by the update and fear it's part of a growing trend of closures.

"It seems like several area restaurants both chain and mom and pop seem to be leaving Helotes abruptly! We are crossing our fingers for a replacement spot that will stay long term and one that wants to invest in our community," she wrote to MySA.

The Snohomish Little League All Stars softball team, representing the Northwest Region at the Little League World Series (LLWS) in Greenville, North Carolina this week, kept their run alive with a 7-3 Tuesday win over Southwest champion Greater Helotes Little League of Helotes, Texas.

Snohomish trailed 2-1 after the first inning and carried that deficit into the fifth, where it scored two runs to go ahead. The All Stars then piled on four runs off a pair of two-out doubles in the sixth to close things out.

The win comes two days after Snohomish was dropped to the Purple Elimination Bracket after a 14-0 loss to the Southeast, meaning the All Stars would need three straight wins to reach the purple championship game. With the result, Snohomish advanced to a second loser-out game at 10 a.m. on Wednesday on ESPN2.

Pitcher Maddie Locke did her part to get Snohomish a third of the way on Tuesday, going 3-for-3 with three runs and four RBI off a double and a homer. In the circle, Locke went all six innings to strike out four hitters while allowing two hits and three earned runs with three walks. Shortstop Joceylnn Day (RBI) also doubled to bring in a run in the win.

Southwest pitcher Avery Cox struck out 12 in six innings, holding Snohomish to 5-for-22 at the plate, but the All Stars saved their best for last to move on.

Locke set the atmosphere in the first inning, taking on two balls in her first at-bat before lofting a fly ball to Stallings Stadium’s center field for an early Northwest solo homer.

The Southwest, however, leveraged a crafty first inning to take the lead. After stealing third, Cox (run, 2 SB) stole home on a strikeout to even things. A sacrifice bunt from Southwest second baseman Bailey Briseno (RBI) made it 2-1.

Greater Helotes, which had dropped to the elimination bracket courtesy of 2-1 loss on Monday to North Carolina, proceeded to hold Snohomish off the board for three consecutive frames. Snohomish sent the minimum three batters to the plate in each scoreless frame, as an inning-ending double play erased a drawn walk in the third.

Meanwhile, Locke and the Northwest defense went on a run of their own. The Southwest got two leadoff walks in the second and third, but two Ks from Locke and some strong turns from the infield kept goose eggs on the board in each frame.

Snohomish, with its run at the LLWS on the line, awoke in the fifth.

Locke singled to open the frame before first baseman Avery Calamusa (1-for-2, run, RBI) brought her home from second on a single to left field. A Snohomish walk loaded the bases with two outs, allowing Calamusa to score on a passed ball to make it 3-2 at the end of the inning.

With time suddenly running short on the Southwest, Snohomish’s defense doubled down. A fly out, ground out, and line out ended the fifth in just 11 Locke pitches.

Snohomish continued its offensive resurgence in the sixth and final inning, loading the bases off three walks with two outs. Locke stepped to the plate with the game in her hands, and delivered a double to center field to clear the bases and score second baseman Jaliyah Wright, outfielder Lucy Carpenter and Hannah Choiniere.

With Locke waiting at third, Day doubled to center on the fourth pitch of her at-bat to make it 7-2. A Southwest score off a wild pitch in the bottom of the sixth brought the game to 7-3 as the All Stars earned the right to keep dancing in Greenville.

Fresh off a successful Fourth of July celebration at Luckenbach Texas, is pleased to announce the supporting acts for the Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6, shows of Homecoming Weekend at Floore’s Country Store in Helotes, TX. As always, the weekend will cap off with Fan Appreciation Day on Monday, Sept. 7. For the fifth year in a row, this free event is Keen’s way of giving back to the fans who have given so much to him over the last 40+ years.

On Saturday, September 5, rising country star Coleman Jennings and Texas music legend Gary P. Nunn will open up the evening for the outdoor show at Floore’s, followed by a rare performance of Keen’s 2004 fan-favorite, #2 Live Dinner. Backed by his ace band, Keen will perform this generational record front to back for a special 30th anniversary tribute. Andrew Duhon will kick off the evening on Sunday, September 6, before Keen’s “Songs & Stories” guitar pull indoors at Floore’s, featuring legendary singer-songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard, the wild and wonderful Steve Poltz, country music royalty Suzy Bogguss, and Keen swapping songs and telling stories.

And on Monday, Sept. 7, Labor Day proper, Fan Appreciation Day’s doors will open at 2 PM, and music will go until the good folks at Floore’s kick everybody out after Keen and the band’s headline set. As it has been for the past five years, the all-day Labor Day fiesta will be a free event, featuring yet-to-be-announced guests and a Robert Earl Keen Band performance for those lucky enough to win the ticket lottery. More on that below.

The Fan Appreciation Day ticket lottery for the Sept. 7 show is live now. Enter at this link. All other tickets, including the aforementioned VIP packages, are on sale now, and can be found right here for Saturday and here for Sunday. A note for fans wanting to travel in from out of state: The purchase of a 3-Day VIP or General Admission ticket guarantees access to Monday’s main event.

A full list of Robert Earl Keen Band tour dates can be found below or at robertearlkeen.com.

Catch Robert Earl Keen On Tour:

Jul 31, 2026 - Minneapolis, MN - Dakota Aug 1, 2026 - Minneapolis, MN - Dakota Aug 2, 2026 - Minneapolis, MN - Dakota Aug 4, 2026 - Evanston, IL - SPACE Aug 14, 2026 - Lexington, VA - Lime Kim Theater Aug 15, 2026 - Lexington, VA - Lime Kim Theater Aug 16, 2026 - Wilmington, NC - Greenfield Lake Amphitheater Aug 18, 2026 - Winston-Salem, NC - The Ramkat Aug 20, 2026 - Richmond, VA - The National Aug 21, 2026 - Alexandria, VA - The Birchmere Aug 22, 2026 - Alexandria, VA - The Birchmere Aug 23, 2026 - Alexandria, VA - The Birchmere Sep 5, 2026 - Helotes, TX - Floore’s Country Store Sep 6, 2026 - Helotes, TX - Floore’s Country Store Sep 7, 2026 - Helotes, TX - Floore’s Country Store Oct 10, 2026 - Saint Jo, TX - Red River Station Dec 11, 2026 - Denver, CO - Grizzly Rose

For all tour dates and ticket information, please visit robertearlkeen.com/tour.