Donovan Burton Archives - San Antonio Report

San Antonio City Council unanimously rejects funding structure for Guajolote Ranch development

by Diego Medel February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

San Antonio City Council unanimously voted to deny a municipal utility district tied to the Guajolote Ranch development.

A wastewater permit, a dry creek bed and the dispute over Guajolote Ranch

by Diego Medel December 14, 2025December 15, 2025

Park Place at Tobin Hill town houses are under construction where a trend in this type of home is increasing.

Business & Development

Nirenberg: San Antonio, SAWS must refocus on water policies for developers

by Lindsey Carnett June 13, 2024June 13, 2024

As part of the 2024 Water Management Plan, SAWS says they will work to add water in its aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) system to keep up with climate changes and population growth impacting our region.

A new type of drought: SAWS’ updated water plan takes a changing climate into account

by Lindsey Carnett January 9, 2024January 9, 2024

Some windows are boarded up in the houses along E. Euclid Ave.

Predatory investors prompt new state law blocking residential water use data from public view

by Lindsey Carnett September 1, 2022September 1, 2022

A large brush fire burned about 500 acres of land and destroyed a few structures near Converse on Saturday. The fire started after a power transformer exploded, according to Bexar County Station 10 Fire Chief Robert Hogan.

Texas is facing longer, drier droughts and more wildfires. Is San Antonio ready?

by Lindsey Carnett April 10, 2022June 22, 2023

SAWS to pay groundwater district $75,000 to settle probe over Vista Ridge flushing

by Brendan Gibbons April 7, 2021April 7, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott makes his campaign announcement at Sunset Station.

Abbott Vetoes Bill Allowing Sale of Edwards Aquifer Water in Kendall County

by Brendan Gibbons June 24, 2019June 24, 2019

San Antonio Water System headquarters sign.

In Kendall County, SAWS Faces Questions on Export of Edwards Aquifer Water

by Brendan Gibbons April 4, 2019January 31, 2020

White pelicans sit above water level at Mitchell Lake.

In Southside Bird Paradise, A New Way To Address Lingering Pollution

by Brendan Gibbons February 17, 2018January 31, 2020