Hello! Rebecca Salinas right here.
We’ve had per week of truly cool tales that I’m excited to percentage with you (should you haven’t observed them already)!
We’re speaking about cave unearths, an alligator on a seashore, a unprecedented rattlesnake and a hearth ant “raft!”
Now that I take into accounts it, we’re rolling with a spooky theme right here — best for the Halloween season. Dark areas, creepy critters, oh my. 😍
And in different news, we’ve a preview of the extremely expected opening of Civic Park in Hemisfair. I went jogging at the park this week, and I used to be inspired with how stunning and expansive it seems to be. If you talk over with, you should definitely add your photos to the Outdoor phase of Connect.
Get the hyperlinks to a majority of these tales underneath. Heading outdoor this weekend? Click right here for the most recent forecast.
Remnants of the town underneath Canyon Lake printed
The following was once written by means of virtual journalist Mary Claire Patton.
Canyon Lake has been making headlines all summer time for report low-water ranges, however extra just lately the receding water printed a cave that was once previously hidden underwater.
One guy who works at the lake went to seem inside.
JM Perez, who works at Canyon Lake Marina, spoke with on Wednesday and stated he’s been gazing the water drop daily.
“Lots of history being uncovered. It’s sad but interesting,” Perez stated.
Perez went to take a look at the cave on Tuesday afternoon and shared photos from inside, telling he simplest went again about 10 ft however he estimated the cave most probably went again about 30 ft.
Take a glance inside the cave here.
Civic Park at Hemisfair opens to public
The following was written by reporter RJ Marquez.
It’s a breath of fresh air for downtown San Antonio. Phase 1 of Civic Park at Hemisfair is now open to the public after months of construction. The park features a mix of waterways, walkways and green space.
“Now that people are actually walking and moving through the space, it feels like home,” said Meredith Balzen, director of external relations for Hemisfair. “It feels like the place that the people of San Antonio asked for.”
Civic Park sits on seven acres along East Nueva Street at Yanaguana Garden. It has more than 130 trees, a water channel and the great lawn, which will host events and concerts.
“The great lawn was made for people to come with their big picnic blankets and enjoy the beautiful green grass that we will have year-round,” said Balzen. “We also have a beautiful tree-lined promenade that takes you from the north into the south end of Civic Park. The Five Springs, which are big water features located on the south end of Civic Park, where people can dip their toes in, enjoy the water, have animals on leashes, just enjoy as a family.”
Read more about the opening weekend here.
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