It’s evident from the trees to the change in elevation — this is where a portion of the Hill Country begins, and that requires a balancing act.
In many neighborhoods, green space is a luxury. In the hills near Helotes, it’s expected.
The Scenic Loop Helotes Creek Alliance was formed to keep and preserve what they have. The lush green tree canopy and running creeks make this vital grounds for the Edwards Aquifer, but in an area that’s one of the most popular in Bexar County, there is evidence of both progress and preservation.
In this episode of “Know My Neighborhood,” KSAT explores the Scenic Loop and Helotes Creek neighborhood and speaks with locals who are “Concerned Over Conservation.”
The episode aired during a takeover of KSAT 12 News at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 23. The episode was anchored by Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur.
Watch the full episode in the video player above.
In this neighborhood, the idea of safeguarding the source of San Antonio’s drinking water is something neighbors openly talk about, along with the traffic problems along Scenic Loop Road and the apartment plans that threaten the delicate ecosystem of the Hill Country.
These are also properties that go back generations, where land and tales of history are handed down.
This episode features the largest neighborhood by square mile in the San Antonio area.
KSAT.com will also have an interactive page that presents the stories from the project.
Read next:
- Scenic Loop Helotes Creek Alliance: Preserving green space while balancing growth
- Scenic Loop: A neighborhood that plays a big role in water quality for the rest of San Antonio
- Historic Scenic Loop Road drawing more congestion, drivers as development explodes near Grey Forest
- The history of Scenic Loop Helotes Creek lies in its nature
- ‘Close to flying’: Thrill seekers soar above the Hill Country at Helotes zip line park
- All aboard! Two Scenic Loop homes boast peculiar treasures
Other episodes:
“Know My Neighborhood” began with Westwood Square in October and has since featured the following neighborhoods:
- Downtown
- Northern Hills/Valencia
- Shearer Hills/Ridgeview
- Harlandale McCollum
- Dignowity Hill
- Alamo Ranch
KSAT will feature other neighborhoods around the San Antonio area in the coming months.