Oakland Estates residents met with San Antonio city officials on Wednesday to discuss environmental concerns about an ongoing drainage project that runs through the neighborhood.

Oakland Estates is named for the numerous oak trees that line this area, which sits along Huebner Road, not far from the Medical Center, Interstate 10 and Babcock Road.

Residents of Oakland Estates have long been vocal about issues affecting their community. What they did not anticipate was a shift in focus to a new and pressing matter: a large-scale drainage project in the area.

Some people are so involved in their community that they become synonymous with it. In Oakland Estates, that person is Sue Snyder.

In Oakland Estates, there’s room to breathe. Not just for the residents but for the wildlife, too. That might explain why you’ll find so many animals roaming the neighborhood.

The Oakland Estates community is made up of several different cultures, which means its diverse nature goes beyond people.

The history of the Oakland Estates neighborhood can be traced back to a land grant awarded to a man who fought in the Battle of Bexar to defend San Antonio and force Mexican forces to retreat.

Oakland Estates is named for the numerous oak trees that line this area, which sits along Huebner Road, not far from the Medical Center, Interstate 10 and Babcock Road.

KSAT explores Oakland Estates, a rural neighborhood in an urban setting. The neighborhood sits not far from San Antonio’s Medical Center along Huebner Road, Interstate 10 and Babcock Road.