Texas Historical Commission clears way for San Antonio to fell 48 trees at Brackenridge Park

The Texas Historical Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to approve building permits for changes at Brackenridge Park, clearing the way for San Antonio to cut down dozens of trees in the historic green space. The commissioners, who met at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, delayed a decision on the

San Antonio's Alamo nominated as one of the Best Free Attractions in America in USA Today contest

While many longtime San Antonio residents walk past the Alamo's ancient walls without a second thought, looks like the 300-year-old structure remains a draw with visitors. This week, national newspaper USA Today nominated downtown's famous Spanish Mission as one of the Best Free Attractions in Ameri

Environmental groups sue EPA over water pollution standards

More than a dozen environmental groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for not revising its water pollution-control standards, which regulate the amount of harmful chemicals that can be dumped into rivers, lakes and streams. The groups claim the current standards haven’t been upda

San Antonio Sports invites the Alamo City to get moving at this weekend's Fiesta FitFest

Created by San Antonio Sports, the annual Fiesta FitFest celebrates fitness, fun and, obviously, Fiesta. Held the weekend before the kickoff to San Antonio's annual citywide party, the event lets participants engage in fitness-related training and activities ranging from line-dancing classes to Oran