Aquifer authority eases water restrictions for San Antonio region
Recent rains have boosted the Edwards Aquifer enough to allow water restrictions to be eased. The aquifer is a key source of water for cities, farms, and ranches.
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A plan to get more electricity to West Texas may come undone
Oil and gas companies have said the region needs more power. Environmentalists and a conservative think tank worry the state is moving too fast — and ratepayers will see the costs in their bills.
San Antonio has over 20 data centers. Officials worry about water and power usage.
San Antonio City Council members noted the jobs and property taxes data centers bring, while also pushing for new zoning regulations and discussing resource and infrastructure availability with local utilities.
Could new barriers help slow the San Antonio River’s invasive apple snail problem?
Invasive apple snails continue to spread in San Antonio’s River Walk. Officials are testing new barrier systems to curb reproduction.
How should San Antonio approach data center growth? District 6’s Ric Galvan weighs in.
District 6 Councilmember Ric Galvan digs into resident concerns, utility impacts and what the city needs as data centers continue expanding.
A wastewater permit, a dry creek bed and the dispute over Guajolote Ranch
A look at the Guajolote Ranch dispute, where a wastewater permit, a dry creek bed and aquifer science collide in northwest Bexar County.
San Antonio’s winter could be warmer and drier than usual, but SAWS, CPS Energy still prep for emergencies
Meteorologists say this winter could be warmer and drier than average. Local utilities are still preparing for winter weather emergencies.
‘Ag in the city’: Inside SAISD’s only agricultural science program
Close to downtown, Burbank High School has a 5-acre farm for agriculture students to get hands-on learning with animals, plants and welding.
TCEQ approves controversial wastewater permit for Guajolote Ranch, despite opposition
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved a wastewater permit for a controversial development, despite widespread opposition.
Can San Antonio’s long list of flood control projects compete with flashier development?
The city’s financial analysts are projecting the next infrastructure bond could be much smaller than in 2022 due to slowed economic growth.
Local environmental groups to host ‘Sun Day’ calling for clean energy deployment
Local groups will host a free family-friendly “Sun Day” event this Sunday, advocating for the deployment of renewable energy.
CPS Energy buys 4 new power plants for $1.4B, a move that could save customers money in the long run
CPS Energy officials say buying four natural gas facilities near Houston will save its customers up to $4 per month over the next 25 years.
San Antonio’s Tobin Land Bridge wins prestigious architects award
The land bridge at Phil Hardberger Park, the first with dual-purpose crossing for wildlife and humans, won a national award for design.
