Environment & Nature
Invasive Zebra Mussel Threat Growing in Canyon Lake
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Zebra mussels have appeared just north of San Antonio in Canyon Lake, the furthest south the invasive invertebrates have been found.
In Memoriam
Larry Butler, South Texas Urban Farming Leader, Dies at 70
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Larry Butler, co-founder of Boggy Creek Farm, the oldest operating urban farm in Austin, died Thursday at age 70.
Gov & Politics
City Council Hears Proposed Changes to Free-Speech Permitting Process
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The City Attorney is proposing changes to rules governing protests, parades, and processions that would create an online tool for requesting permits for demonstrations, designate a protest area at the airport, and streamline the permitting process.
Commentary
New Laws on Chicken Ownership Could Help Reduce Food Insecurity in San Antonio
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On Thursday, City Council raised the number of backyard chickens that San Antonians can own without a permit from three to eight.
Business & Tech
Sunday Farmers Market Returns to the Quarry
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The Alamo Heights Farmers Market was a familiar sight to some, as a market had operated at the Quarry for years, but was discontinued in late 2014.
Gov & Politics
Texas Legislature Extends State’s Reach into County, Municipal Affairs
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The recent legislative session featured several defeats for local control, and the special session in July could mean more of the same.
Commentary
Taylor and Nirenberg Find Common Ground: San Antonio Needs to Eat Better
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Both mayoral candidates explicitly and enthusiastically endorsed our policy proposals, some of which will require city funding.
eats
Chef-Driven Fundraiser Could ‘Save the Swine’
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With its current lease terms expiring, South Texas Heritage Pork is looking to permanently plant its business roots on a long-term ranch property.
Gov & Politics
Legislature May Put Sid Miller’s ‘Hog Apocalypse’ on Hold
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The Texas House and Senate both have bills in committee that would prevent the legal use of a warfarin-based poison in traps designed for wild hogs.
sustainability
New Council Measure May Slow Oak Wilt
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City Council passed an ordinance this month that is intended to reduce the spread of oak wilt throughout the city, which is killing thousands of San Antonio trees a year.