San Antonio, TX
Local City Rankings Article
San Antonio, TX: Building on a Broad Range of Strengths
In San Antonio you may find a scenic Riverwalk that runs through the heart of downtown, a great basketball team, and plenty of historic buildings (remember the Alamo?). One thing you won’t find, though? A USDA certified farmer’s market. Local food isn’t quite San Antonio’s strong suit. Using water wisely, on the other hand, most definitely is. The city relies on groundwater from the Edwards Aquifer, which is replenished by rainwater. Although the city had only six inches of rain in 2007, it never went into emergency conservation mode. One area that does need attenti
