Military City and the Edwards Aquifer
San Antonio & South Central
San Antonio and the South Central counties — the Edwards Aquifer, Spanish colonial history, and a deep military footprint.
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Atascosa County · Property tax
How to file for a homestead exemption in Atascosa County
If you own and live in your home in Atascosa County, filing a homestead exemption can lower your taxable value and cap how fast it can rise.
Bexar County · Property tax
How to file your homestead exemption in Bexar County
Texas homeowners who live in their home as a primary residence can reduce their taxable value by filing a homestead exemption with the Bexar Central Appraisal District.
Bexar County · Flood safety / Driving
Low water crossings and flash floods are a real danger in Bexar County
San Antonio and Bexar County have many low water crossings that can flood with little warning—12 to 18 inches of moving water can sweep away most vehicles.
Bexar County · History
The Battle of the Alamo in 1836 became the defining event of the Texas Revolution
The 13-day siege at the Alamo in February and March 1836, where roughly 200 Texian defenders faced the Mexican Army under Santa Anna, became a rallying symbol for Texas independence.
Bexar County · Agriculture / Nuisance law
Livestock and farming operations near Bexar County's edge get legal protections from complaints
Texas's right-to-farm law protects long-running agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits—including from new residents who move next door and then object to farm odors, noise, or dust.
Comal County · Edwards Aquifer
Building Near the Edwards Aquifer Has Extra Rules
Parts of Comal County sit over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, where construction sites face stricter environmental rules.
Comal County · Local History
Canyon Lake Was Finished in 1964 After Decades of Planning
Canyon Lake was created by a federal dam project to protect downstream communities from Guadalupe River floods.
Gonzales County · Fishing
Lake Gonzales Offers Good Bass and Crappie Fishing
Lake Gonzales is a 696-acre reservoir on the Guadalupe River watershed with publicly accessible fishing for bass, crappie, and catfish.
Guadalupe County · State Park
Guadalupe River State Park: Swimming and Camping Near the Hill Country
Guadalupe River State Park offers four miles of river frontage for swimming, tubing, fishing, and camping about 30 miles from San Antonio.
Guadalupe County · Travel
There Is a TxDOT Safety Rest Area in Guadalupe County
TxDOT operates a safety rest area in Guadalupe County on I-10 for travelers driving between San Antonio and Houston.
Medina County · Hunting Regulations
Deer Bag Limits in Medina County Depend on Which Side of US 90 You Hunt
US 90 divides Medina County into two deer hunting zones with different buck limits and season-end dates.
Uvalde County · Vehicle Registration
Register your vehicle at the county tax office
Uvalde County residents renew vehicle registrations through the county Tax Assessor-Collector office.
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