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Brackenridge Park Conservancy breaks ground on $12 million playscape area
Read full article: Brackenridge Park Conservancy breaks ground on $12 million playscape areaThe Brackenridge Park Conservancy broke ground on a two-acre playscape on Tuesday, designed for families to enjoy the outdoor elements that the park has to offer.
Corpus Christi moves toward mandatory 25% cut in water use if emergency is declared
Read full article: Corpus Christi moves toward mandatory 25% cut in water use if emergency is declaredFinal approval of the curtailment plan is expected at a future City Council meeting. Experts predict that, without significant rainfall, a water emergency could arrive by September.
Upper Guadalupe River Authority prepares to install river warning sirens
Read full article: Upper Guadalupe River Authority prepares to install river warning sirensAudibility varies by conditions; the manufacturer estimates up to about a 1-mile radius. Sirens activate via National Weather Service flood warnings or manually by Kerr County emergency management.
San Antonio doctor, skin cancer survivor share sun safety tips ahead of summer
Read full article: San Antonio doctor, skin cancer survivor share sun safety tips ahead of summerSunshine feels great and comes with benefits, like boosting vitamin D, but dermatologists warn that sun damage can accumulate over decades and lead to skin cancer.
In parched Texas, a state fund to boost water projects falls almost $3 billion short of demand
Read full article: In parched Texas, a state fund to boost water projects falls almost $3 billion short of demandTen water projects received initial approval to split $1.28 billion in state money this year, but 13 others didn’t make the cut — including one that may supply drought-stricken Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi to begin talks on privately built desalinization plant
Read full article: Corpus Christi to begin talks on privately built desalinization plantA new Houston company hopes to build a $1.3 billion facility in the area and wants the city, which is on the brink of a water crisis, to commit to 30 years of purchases.
Síclovía returns to San Antonio after weather postponement, draws crowds to free event
Read full article: Síclovía returns to San Antonio after weather postponement, draws crowds to free eventSan Antonio’s annual Síclovía event closed the busy corridor to vehicle traffic Sunday, inviting bikers, runners, skaters and walkers to take over the road.
Locals can get into the San Antonio Zoo for $8 during the second weekend of Fiesta
Read full article: Locals can get into the San Antonio Zoo for $8 during the second weekend of FiestaIf you don’t have any plans this weekend, the San Antonio Zoo is offering discounted admission for Bexar County residents as part of Locals Day.
Edwards Aquifer rose 10 feet after recent rain. Is it enough to put a dent in drought conditions?
Read full article: Edwards Aquifer rose 10 feet after recent rain. Is it enough to put a dent in drought conditions?More rain has fallen in the past few days than the rest of 2026 combined, boosting the Edwards Aquifer more than seven feet since Friday.
Lockhart State Park expands 188 acres with acquisition of neighboring properties
Read full article: Lockhart State Park expands 188 acres with acquisition of neighboring propertiesLockhart State Park has expanded by an additional 188 acres following the acquisition of two neighboring properties, according to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) news release.
City Kids Adventures founders on 30 years of changing young lives, one adventure at a time
Read full article: City Kids Adventures founders on 30 years of changing young lives, one adventure at a timeA change of scenery can change a life. That's the idea behind City Kids Adventures — and it's the philosophy that earned the organization one of San Antonio's most prestigious honors.
Brackenridge Park Conservancy has big plans for funding from Texas Cavaliers
Read full article: Brackenridge Park Conservancy has big plans for funding from Texas CavaliersEach year, the Texas Cavaliers select a local organization as their charitable honoree — and this year, the entire city stands to benefit. The Brackenridge Park Conservancy has been named the 2026 honoree, a partnership aimed at keeping one of San Antonio's most beloved green spaces thriving for generations to come.
West Texas residents sue Trump administration over Big Bend border wall plans
Read full article: West Texas residents sue Trump administration over Big Bend border wall plansThe lawsuit says the Trump administration illegally waived environmental laws to speed up the process to build border barriers in the Big Bend area.
States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame
Read full article: States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blameNevada's largest utility company says it may not meet its 2030 clean energy goals due to the demands from data centers.
SeaWorld San Antonio extends free admission to preschoolers, teachers through end of 2026 season
Read full article: SeaWorld San Antonio extends free admission to preschoolers, teachers through end of 2026 seasonYoung students and teachers alike will have the opportunity to enjoy SeaWorld San Antonio free of charge through the end of 2026.
Families already staking claims in San Antonio parks for Easter weekend camping
Read full article: Families already staking claims in San Antonio parks for Easter weekend campingIt’s as much a part of the holiday tradition for some San Antonians as Easter baskets and chocolate bunnies. Camping out at city parks for the long weekend has become a staple for some local families.
Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling
Read full article: Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drillingOne of the world’s rarest whales, the Rice's whale, is in the way of the Trump administration's desire to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
Tropical fish are thriving in San Antonio creeks. Here’s why it matters.
Read full article: Tropical fish are thriving in San Antonio creeks. Here’s why it matters.A new study out of the University of Texas at San Antonio is shedding light on how climate change is already impacting local waterways, and what that could mean for people across South Texas.
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).