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SeaWorld San Antonio sets opening date for tallest inverted family coaster in North America
Read full article: SeaWorld San Antonio sets opening date for tallest inverted family coaster in North AmericaSeaWorld San Antonio’s newest and tallest inverted family roller coaster will officially open to the public in March.
Oak wilt season underway in Central Texas: How to spot it, stop it and receive federal assistance
Read full article: Oak wilt season underway in Central Texas: How to spot it, stop it and receive federal assistanceIn South Central Texas, oak trees aren’t just trees: they’re infrastructure, history and climate protection. Between February and June, those trees face an increased risk from oak wilt, a fast-moving disease that can spread quickly and kill entire clusters of oaks.
A California photographer is on a quest to photograph hundreds of native bees
Read full article: A California photographer is on a quest to photograph hundreds of native beesCalifornia photographer and conservationist Krystle Hickman is on a quest to document hundreds of species of native bees, which are under threat by climate change and habitat loss, some of it caused by the more recognizable and agriculturally valued honey bee.
Developer pays City of San Antonio $3.3 million to clear land where endangered species lives
Read full article: Developer pays City of San Antonio $3.3 million to clear land where endangered species livesNorthwest Side residents fighting a proposed housing development said what they believed was a major victory at City Hall was quickly overshadowed.
Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park Service
Read full article: Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park ServicePresident Donald Trump has nominated for director of the National Park Service an executive from a hospitality company that has extensive contracts with the agency he would lead.
Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change
Read full article: Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate changeThe Environmental Protection Agency has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U.S. regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.
San Antonio’s newly formed pedestrian and transportation safety commission names leadership team
Read full article: San Antonio’s newly formed pedestrian and transportation safety commission names leadership teamThe leadership outfit of San Antonio’s newly formed multimodal transportation commission comprises several leaders central to the city’s architecture and advocacy spaces.
Council approves $8.6M grant submission to support southwest greenway trail expansion
Read full article: Council approves $8.6M grant submission to support southwest greenway trail expansionThe San Antonio City Council has taken a major step toward expanding outdoor connectivity on the city’s Southwest Side by approving the submission of a grant application totaling up to $8.6 million in state funding.
☕ Things to do this weekend: San Antonio Coffee Festival, Western Heritage Weekend, Super Bowl Sunday
Read full article: ☕ Things to do this weekend: San Antonio Coffee Festival, Western Heritage Weekend, Super Bowl SundayGot any plans this weekend? From a coffee festival to early Mardi Gras celebrations, there’s plenty to check out in the Alamo City.
🏇 Things to do in February: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, San Antonio Coffee Festival, Crawfish Festival
Read full article: 🏇 Things to do in February: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, San Antonio Coffee Festival, Crawfish FestivalFrom rodeo thrills to Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, San Antonio has a busy lineup of February events.
Big Bend’s in-park hotel closes as critical water shortage continues
Read full article: Big Bend’s in-park hotel closes as critical water shortage continuesThe only hotel in Big Bend National Park has temporarily closed, as officials continue to navigate a critical water shortage in the Chisos Basin.
San Antonio’s all-female Paintball Ladies aims to foster empowerment, community
Read full article: San Antonio’s all-female Paintball Ladies aims to foster empowerment, communityA group of women, brought together by the excitement of paintball, is hoping to grow their community to spread more encouragement, empowerment and togetherness among women in this male-dominated sport.
Staffing shortages cited by San Antonio park police after string of vehicle break-ins at McAllister Park
Read full article: Staffing shortages cited by San Antonio park police after string of vehicle break-ins at McAllister ParkThe San Antonio Park Police Officers Association (SAPPOA) is calling on city leadership to address what the association called a “staffing crisis.”
New drone video shows San Antonio River refilled with water after maintenance draining
Read full article: New drone video shows San Antonio River refilled with water after maintenance drainingThe San Antonio River is flowing once again after it was drained for maintenance as a part of the River Walk Maintenance Program.
‘We’re all united’: Sights and sounds from San Antonio’s 39th annual MLK March
Read full article: ‘We’re all united’: Sights and sounds from San Antonio’s 39th annual MLK MarchSan Antonio’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March, which honors King’s life and legacy, is touted as the largest in the nation.
Inaugural ‘Freedom Bike’ event draws more than 100 riders, promotes safety and empowerment
Read full article: Inaugural ‘Freedom Bike’ event draws more than 100 riders, promotes safety and empowermentThe East Side celebrated its inaugural “Freedom Bike” event Saturday morning, drawing more than 100 riders for a fundraising race through Martin Luther King and South Side Lions parks.
District 1 residents largely support proposed bike lane project on Cincinnati Avenue, office says
Read full article: District 1 residents largely support proposed bike lane project on Cincinnati Avenue, office saysResidents in District 1 along a stretch of Cincinnati Avenue largely approved of plans for a protected bike lane project on the roadway, according to an office spokesperson.
Restaurant chairs, shopping carts found in San Antonio River after maintenance draining
Read full article: Restaurant chairs, shopping carts found in San Antonio River after maintenance drainingThe city’s Public Works Department revealed what has been found in the San Antonio River this week after it was drained for maintenance.
San Antonio River to be drained for maintenance, city says
Read full article: San Antonio River to be drained for maintenance, city saysThe San Antonio River will be drained from Sunday, Jan. 11, through Monday, Jan. 19, as part of the River Walk Maintenance Program, according to the city’s Public Works Department.
Beloved San Antonio plant nursery closing, owners transforming property into free community garden
Read full article: Beloved San Antonio plant nursery closing, owners transforming property into free community gardenAs San Antonio continues to grow, green space across the city is becoming harder to find. A longtime local nursery is now closing — but instead of being sold or developed, its land will remain green for the community.
Plans moving ahead for new Northeast Side park and community center
Read full article: Plans moving ahead for new Northeast Side park and community centerThe San Antonio Housing Trust and City of San Antonio have plans to turn a 8.6-acre vacant lot at the corner of Midcrown Drive and Eisenhauer Road into a combination of affordable housing for seniors, a multi-generational community center, and park space.
Big Bend National Park faces critical water shortage, officials say
Read full article: Big Bend National Park faces critical water shortage, officials sayThe National Park Service said it is navigating a critical water shortage after the only water source for the Chisos Basin failed just before Christmas.
Celebrate the start of 2026 with a hike at these Texas State Parks within a day’s trip from San Antonio
Read full article: Celebrate the start of 2026 with a hike at these Texas State Parks within a day’s trip from San AntonioWant to start the new year off with a fresh start? Here are some parks that are within a day’s trip from San Antonio.
New public artwork ‘Kindred’ celebrates community and heritage along World Heritage Trail
Read full article: New public artwork ‘Kindred’ celebrates community and heritage along World Heritage TrailThe 20-foot-tall steel sculpture, featuring two hands emerging from rippling water, symbolizes unity and heritage, inspired by a Mission San José descendant.
📺 Things to do this weekend: Cinema Nights, annual Snowball 5K & 1K, ‘The Sound of Music’
Read full article: 📺 Things to do this weekend: Cinema Nights, annual Snowball 5K & 1K, ‘The Sound of Music’From historic theatre tours to festive light displays, San Antonio is packed with exciting events this weekend.
They finished last in the San Antonio Marathon 5K. Here’s why they’re still winners
Read full article: They finished last in the San Antonio Marathon 5K. Here’s why they’re still winnersIt’s not often that we cover stories about people who finish dead last in a race, but we’re making an exception for father-son duo, Rick and Eric Battersby.
Runners share their wellness journeys on KSAT Connect ahead of the San Antonio Marathon
Read full article: Runners share their wellness journeys on KSAT Connect ahead of the San Antonio MarathonRunners, joggers and walkers shared their health and fitness experiences on KSAT Connect in anticipation of the San Antonio Marathon this weekend.
🚂 Things to do this weekend: San Antonio Marathon, Holidays on Houston Street, ‘The Polar Express: The Musical’
Read full article: 🚂 Things to do this weekend: San Antonio Marathon, Holidays on Houston Street, ‘The Polar Express: The Musical’Runners, joggers and walkers, get ready — the highly anticipated San Antonio Marathon is finally happening this weekend!
Street closures to know about during the San Antonio Marathon
Read full article: Street closures to know about during the San Antonio MarathonThe inaugural San Antonio Marathon, along with a 5K and half-marathon, will draw over 18,000 participants to downtown San Antonio this weekend. Here's what to know about road closures.
Texas will unveil its newest state park with a guided hike on New Year’s Day
Read full article: Texas will unveil its newest state park with a guided hike on New Year’s DayPalo Pinto Mountains State Park in North Texas will open sometime next year. Visitors can reserve spots for a sneak peek on New Year’s Day.
What to know about the San Antonio Marathon: Street closures, routes, expo
Read full article: What to know about the San Antonio Marathon: Street closures, routes, expoOfficials with San Antonio Sports, San Antonio Police Department, Downtown Run Group and City of San Antonio will host a “Know Before You Go“ news conference at 2:30 p.m. on Monday. Watch it live in this article.