Texas Bicycling News – May 11, 2024
Arboretum San Antonio starts master planning process for 188-acre site
By Priscilla Aguirre | www.mysanantonio.com
Here’s what we know about the tree sanctuary.
The planning process for Arboretum San Antonio is underway. The group dedicated to turning an old golf course into a massive green space filled with trees announced its master planning firm during a press conference on Wednesday, May 8.
Design firm Sasaki and a team of local experts will lead the mission to create the 188-acre tree sanctuary on the land of the former Republic Golf Course on the city’s Southeast Side. Arboretum San Antonio will feature pedestrian and bicycle trails, a nursery to propagate native trees, nature-based programming for all ages, event spaces, and public art displays.
Arboretum San Antonio CEO Tom Corser said at the …
Ride2Recovery: Making a difference in the lives of injured Soldiers
Col. Bill Hill | cavazossentinel.com
The Ride2Recovery program focuses on helping injured Soldiers navigate through the challenges in their lives, as a result of an injuries. Some injuries are visible and some more subtle. Last week, I had the privilege to ride and participate in one leg of the six-day bike ride from San Antonio to Arlington.
The ride, and my participation with our wounded warriors and the incredible volunteers that made the program possible, was one of the most inspiring events that I have every participated in during my 26-year military career.
I first want to describe some of the experiences, and more importantly, challenge you to think about participating next year.
Last Wednesday, I arrived in Austin the night before the ride from Austin to Fort Hood, and …
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