In Memoriam
In Business and Conservation, George C. ‘Tim’ Hixon Was a Force of Nature
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Hixon was instrumental in preserving Government Canyon State Natural Area. He passed away on July 18 at age 81.
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Gov & Politics
10 Seats Up For Grabs in November on Edwards Aquifer Authority Board
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The EAA manages groundwater pumping permits and other duties related to the Edwards Aquifer, the largest source of drinking water in San Antonio.
energy
Texas Heat Causes Record Power Demand Two Days in a Row
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Electricity demand on the Texas grid broke two all-time records on Wednesday and could set a new record this afternoon, according to the state’s grid operator.
Environment & Nature
Some Cheer EPA’s Move on San Antonio’s Air, While Others Cite Costs
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The move will likely slow the pace of transportation projects and increase costs on industrial businesses moving to or expanding in Bexar County.
Environment & Nature
Bexar County’s Air Officially Too Polluted To Meet EPA’s Ozone Standard
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The EPA’s decision means stricter regulation of San Antonio’s air quality.
Gov & Politics
CPS Energy Seeking Board Applicant to Represent Southwest Side
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The new board member would replace Homer Guevara Jr., whose term expires on Jan. 31, 2019.
Business & Tech
SA Nonprofit Aims to Stop Stuffing Landfills With Mattress Waste
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Re-Mat is a San Antonio nonprofit focused on recycling old mattresses – a product which currently has few recycling options in Texas.
Water & Energy
CPS Energy Partners with SwRI to Create Battery Storage for Solar Energy
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As renewable energy sources make up more and more of the utility’s power supply, CPS Energy needs to figure out how best to supply electricity when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing.
Gov & Politics
In Greenhouse Gas Inventory, San Antonio Measures Its Carbon Footprint
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Most of San Antonio’s global warming emissions are tied to energy use in buildings and vehicles, according to an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment & Nature
Dry San Pedro Springs a Sign That Drought Has Returned to San Antonio
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San Antonio got half its average amount of rain so far this year. That means dry springs and continued watering restrictions.