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Pre-historic rock art in Val Verde County at center of border wall pushback
Read full article: Pre-historic rock art in Val Verde County at center of border wall pushbackArcheologists and landowners worry that pre-historic Lower Pecos rock art could be damaged should a physical border wall be built through a portion of Val Verde County.
Water returns to Lake McQueeney, Lake Placid after years of repair
Read full article: Water returns to Lake McQueeney, Lake Placid after years of repairWater is flowing again into Lake McQueeney, marking a major milestone in the long-awaited restoration of two popular Guadalupe River lakes that have sat largely empty for years due to aging dam failures.
Neighbors worried about safety, water quality at Heritage Duck Pond Park
Read full article: Neighbors worried about safety, water quality at Heritage Duck Pond ParkDucks have been a Heritage community staple for years, but the growing number of birds at the park has raised safety and health concerns.
Corpus Christi could run out of water. How would it impact San Antonio?
Read full article: Corpus Christi could run out of water. How would it impact San Antonio?A growing water crisis in Corpus Christi is now drawing threats of a state takeover, as leaders warn the coastal city is running out of time to secure a long-term water supply.
Heading to a beach for spring break? These are areas in Texas that have elevated levels of fecal matter
Read full article: Heading to a beach for spring break? These are areas in Texas that have elevated levels of fecal matterIf you’re planning on heading down to the Gulf Coast for your spring break, you’ll want to check this list.
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels unveils new mat racing attraction Wasserbahn Racers
Read full article: Schlitterbahn New Braunfels unveils new mat racing attraction Wasserbahn RacersSchlitterbahn New Braunfels unveiled Wasserbahn Racers on Wednesday, a new three-lane, face-first mat racing slide that will headline the park’s 2026 season.
🍀 Things to do in March: St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Monster Jam, Carlos Santana
Read full article: 🍀 Things to do in March: St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Monster Jam, Carlos SantanaLooking for something fun to do this March? The Alamo City offers an exciting lineup of events this month, from St. Patrick’s parades to live music.
Road closures expected Sunday for Run the Alamo full, half marathons
Read full article: Road closures expected Sunday for Run the Alamo full, half marathonsDrivers should expect major road closures Sunday as the Run the Alamo full and half marathons will route through downtown and parts of the South and Southeast sides.
Trump administration ends protections for rare dancing prairie bird
Read full article: Trump administration ends protections for rare dancing prairie birdThe crow-sized birds once numbered in the millions. Habitat loss from energy and agriculture development has shrunk their population to about 30,000 across parts of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
North Texas to see new 4,000-acre state park open, first in more than 24 years
Read full article: North Texas to see new 4,000-acre state park open, first in more than 24 yearsThe long-awaited Palo Pinto Mountains State Park will open for visitors in North Texas on March 1, according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD).
‘Big Bend is no place for a border wall’: Advocates decry intent to waive regulations to build wall
Read full article: ‘Big Bend is no place for a border wall’: Advocates decry intent to waive regulations to build wallPark conservation advocates are raising concerns this week after Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials have signaled intent to waive environmental regulations for border wall-related construction in far West Texas.
District 5 Councilwoman tapped to lead sixth annual Fiesta Bike Ride in San Antonio
Read full article: District 5 Councilwoman tapped to lead sixth annual Fiesta Bike Ride in San AntonioDistrict 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo was selected to lead ActivateSA's annual Fiesta Bike Ride, which will ride through the West Side district on Saturday, April 11.
Proposed high-voltage power line sparks pushback across Texas Hill Country
Read full article: Proposed high-voltage power line sparks pushback across Texas Hill CountryOpponents said the proposed 765-kilovolt power line could cause irreparable damage to spring-fed rivers, aquifer recharge zones and untouched ranch land.
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.