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Here lies a master plan: City looks to bring life to some of San Antonio’s oldest cemeteries

by Shari Biediger June 2, 2024June 3, 2024

A master plan completed in 1990 could be updated to improve maintenance and the condition of San Antonio’s historic Eastside cemeteries.

The Healy Murphy Park to be transformed into an Art Park by Street Art Initiative incorporating revolving mural walls, breakdancing and skateboard areas, and space for events.

San Antonio Street Art Initiative to transform Healy Murphy Park

by Nicholas Frank November 3, 2023November 3, 2023

Feral hogs like these at Roger McMillin's ranch near Stephenville, Texas, cause millions of dollars of damage each year in Texas. (Photo by Rodger Mallison/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

A hog-gone problem: City hires contractor to get rid of feral hogs

by Lindsey Carnett August 7, 2023August 8, 2023

Drake White, founder of The Nectar Bar, arranges plants ahead of opening day of the native plant nursery.

Here’s where to celebrate Earth Day the SA way this Saturday

by Lindsey Carnett April 21, 2023April 21, 2023

The historic pump house and Lambert Beach at Brackenridge Park are flanked by retaining walls that are crumbling due to encroaching tree roots and other factors. Some trees mislabeled by activists to be removed sit across the river.

Brackenridge Park plan comes full circle, seeking HDRC approval once again

by Lindsey Carnett April 17, 2023April 17, 2023

Amy Bohmann, and her husband Jonathan Bohmann go for a Saturday morning sail in Woodlawn Lake last June. Kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals will soon be available at both Woodlawn and Elmendorf Lakes.

Woodlawn, Elmendorf lakes to offer paddling rentals this spring

by Lindsey Carnett February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Sovia Lauriano wears a patriotic costume to celebrate Fourth of July in Woodlawn Lake Park on Monday.

‘It’s a dream’: San Antonio families celebrate Independence Day at Woodlawn Lake Park

by Raquel Torres July 4, 2022July 4, 2022

Employees with the city clap wooden blocks together to deter birds from nesting in trees in Brackenridge Park. They say this is part of an effort to reduce bird droppings in the area, which is near a footpath and playground.

Is San Antonio a ‘Bird City’ or a city at war with birds?

by Lindsey Carnett March 6, 2022April 28, 2022

A bicyclist rides on the Salado Creek Greenway trail in 2021.

San Antonio posts growth in green space access as rated by national index

by Lindsey Carnett June 9, 2021June 10, 2021

The West End Park Senior Center located directly next to the Google Fiber hut.

City of San Antonio to open more in-person services starting Monday

by Jackie Wang April 8, 2021April 8, 2021