Texas Supreme Court to hear Native American groups' case on Brackenridge Park tree removals

Advocates for saving trees at Brackenridge Park for the sake of religious freedom could get another shot for a rehearing of their case depending on what the Texas Supreme Court decides. Lawyers for the plaintiffs from the Native American Church will make oral arguments in the new case to the Texas Supreme Court early next month to determine if their pleading can get a rehearing based on a 2021 state law. The City of San Antonio is arguing for the tree removal to proceed as part of a 2017 bond project for improvements to the park.