shirley parks: ~The Fountains of Deerfield~Zip Code 78248~
- 05/07/09 10:48 AM
~The Fountains of Deerfield is a small gated community in the Deerfield subdivision. It is located off Huebner Road just inside Loop 1604. ~The community is convenient to Stone Oak, La Cantera, Valero Energy, UTSA, USAA, and the South Texas Medical Center. ~There are currenty 5 homes for sale in the Fountains of Deerfield. They range in price from $349,900 for a home with 2729 square feet to $499,000 for a home with 4309 square feet:
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shirley parks: ~Home Affordability in San Antonio~
- 05/07/09 08:13 AM
Every year The Center for Housing Policy publishes a "Paycheck to Paycheck" report which provides information on how easy or difficult it is to purchase a house or rent an apartment in different cities. For home ownership costs, San Antonio ranked 119th out of 207, with 1 being the most expensive city (San Francisco) and 207 being the least expensive cities (Saginaw, Mich. and Youngstown, Ohio, tied for this spot). So that places our city at a very affordable spot for home ownership. San Antonio ranked 110 out of 210 on the rent affordability, with number 1 being the most expensive … (3 comments)
shirley parks: ~The Amazing Austin Skyline~
- 05/05/09 02:44 PM
Weekend before last, my husband and I had occasion to drive up IH-35 and through Austin. I don't remember the last time I was in Austin; it must have been 5 years ago. As we crossed the bridge over the Guadalupe River and the Austin skyline came into view, I was stunned by the breathtaking sight of all the construction cranes dotting the skyline of our state's capitol city. It reminded me of the skyline of Houston in Houston's heyday back in the late 1970's and early 1980's. I had noticed Jason Crouch's post, Austin was the Second-Fastest Growing City in the U.S. for 2007-2008, and thought of … (10 comments)
shirley parks: ~Cibolo Canyons~
- 05/02/09 04:52 PM
A couple of days ago I was out at Cibolo Canyons, a beautiful community I never get tired of viewing. Several months ago the Greater San Antonio Builders Association issued 12 awards at the 2008 "green" Parade of Homes in the Palacios at Cibolo Canyons. For their efforts on the $1 million-plus homes, these builders captured top honors. If they had the event today, I think the same honors would be given out: Best Front Elevation: Don Craighead Homes Best Floor Plan: Genesis Custom Homes Best Site Design: Mike Hollaway Custom Homes Best Landscaping: Uptmore Custom Homes Best Interior Design: Dale … (0 comments)
shirley parks: ~Hummingbird Gardens~
- 05/02/09 04:24 PM
Attract hummingbirds to your yard by planting a hummingbird garden. Don't use pesticides around hummingbird plants. Killing garden pests also kills the small insects hummingbirds rely upon for protein. The insecticide could also kill the birds or make them sick. Hummingbirds have little sense of smell but are attracted by bright colors. Here are some that should attract more hummingbirds to your garden. Plants to Attract and Feed Hummingbirds Trees and Shrubs Azalea Butterfly Bush Cape Honeysuckle Flame Acanthus Flowering Quince Lantana Manzanita Mimosa Red Buckeye Vines Coral Honeysuckle Cypress Vine Morning Glory Scarlet Runner Bean Trumpet Vine Flowers ~Perennials Bee Balm … (1 comments)
shirley parks: Cinco de Mayo
- 05/02/09 03:46 PM
Cinco de Mayo or the 5th of May is celebrated on, when else, May 5th every year in San Antonio. The celebration draws big crowds to historic Market Square and lasts all day. Admission is free. For anyone who doesn’t know, Cinco de Mayo honors the Mexican Army's defeat of the invading French army at the Battle of Puebla on 5 May 1862. The date is not a federal holiday but it is celebrated in the United States in areas where Mexican heritage and history is commemorated. Enjoy food and music at Market Square, 514 West Commerce San Antonio TX 78207.
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shirley parks: ~Roseheart~
- 05/02/09 03:26 PM
Roseheart is a gated community of beautiful garden homes located outside Loop 1604 off Bulverde Rd. in Northeast San Antonio. Amenities include a clubhouse, park, pool, tennis, and walking trails. It is located in the North East Independent School District and offers quick access to Loop 1604, IH-35, and Hwy 287. There are currently eleven homes listed on the MLS for sale in Roseheart.
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shirley parks: ~Swine Flu Reaction or Over-reaction?
- 05/02/09 03:04 PM
Swine flu is inducing panic in some people. When I stopped by WalMart on Monday to pick up some surgical masks and an antibacterial hand washing product, there was none left. I still haven't bought any. The virus also induces a panic response from your immune system. For people in their twenties, it is your own immune system that is most affected and does you in. I'm well past my twenties but that doesn't mean my age group is safe. My plan is to use caution and not get infected. The advice given on tv and on the internet is to 1.) wash your hands … (6 comments)
shirley parks: Genome: The Secret of How Life Works at the Witte Museum
- 05/02/09 03:02 PM
Witte Museum's exhibition "Genome: The Secret of How Life Works." Bet you didn't know that: 90% of your DNA is the same as a mouse 50% of your DNA is the same as a banana 60% of your DNA is the same as a fruit fly (ewww) Pretty amazing stuff. Learn more facts and discover what make you you. Our genes make us who we are and influence who we might become. Our individual genome "is like an enormous recipe book." ~See The Cookie Factory - A visual presentation of protein production that children and adults alike can understand, with DNA, … (3 comments)
shirley parks: "Wild, Wild West" at the Witte Museum
- 05/02/09 01:33 PM
The Witte Museum is San Antonio's finest museum of South Texas history, culture, and natural science. The museum is now showcasing "Wild Wild West" and a true to life look at pioneer life in the American West and American Indians. Real-life stories of Western heroes such as Wild Bill Hickok, Sitting Bull and others are presented; everything from how they became famous out West to finding second careers performing in Wild West shows and on Broadway. Visitors will learn about life on the frontier and how its figures, both famous and infamous, became legendary figures. From the Witte's artifact collection as … (4 comments)
shirley parks: ~San Antonio Homes~Gardens of Hollywood Park~
- 04/30/09 02:27 AM
Currently there are 5 homes for sale in the Gardens of Hollywood Park, a community of garden homes located inside Loop 1604 near Hwy 281. These homes are perfect for the young professional or for baby boomers who may be downsizing; both may be looking for luxury amenities without the hassle of caring for a large yard. Each home has a nice patio and small yard large enough for when your doggie wants to go outside for awhile. Built by Prestidge Homes, the floorplans are open and provide lots of natural light.
shirley parks: San Antonio: Annual Spring Tour of Homes
- 04/28/09 02:20 PM
The Greater San Antonio Builders Association annual Spring Tour of Homes begins this Saturday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This event lasts for two weekends so if you can't make it this weekend, maybe you can plan to attend next weekend. The beautiful neighborhoods on the tour include include Anaqua Springs, Cibolo Canyons, Cordillera Ranch, Huntington at Shavano, Menger Springs, Rogers Ranch, Stone Creek Ranch, The Falls at Clementson Ranch and The Heights at Stone Creek. Visit 6 homes and get a chance to win $1,000. For more information and a map, click here.
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shirley parks: San Antonio: Air Force Village Retirement Community
- 04/28/09 02:08 PM
A $145 million expansion is planned for San Antonio's Air Force Village, a retirement community located off US 90 outside of Loop 1604. The first phase of the development, The Gardens at Air Force Village, will be built by Sitterle Homes. Construction on 45 ranch style homes will start in August. The development will offer residents two bedroom homes ranging from 1679 square feet to 2285 square feet. The cost to residents is a one time residency fee ranging from $100,000 to $345,000. There will also be a monthly fee ranging from $1600 to $4100. The fees provide all maintenance as well … (9 comments)
shirley parks: Changes Planned at USAA
- 04/25/09 02:32 PM
USAA is moving 240 jobs to San Antonio. USAA plans to close the Sacramento office and downsize it's office in Norfolk VA in a move to consolidate their real estate and reduce operating expenses. There are about 625 employees in Sacramento and 475 in Norfolk. Some of those decided not to make the move and will be given severance packages. About 550 people will remain with USAA and work at one of four USAA office centers, 240 to San Antonio, 75 to Colorado Springs, 145 to Phoenix, and 90 to Tampa, Florida. The USAA center in San Antonio is massive and … (6 comments)
shirley parks: High Speed Rail for Texas
- 04/25/09 02:30 PM
President Obama has unveiled new components of a plan to build a nationwide high-speed rail system that includes Texas. The plan would use $8 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and up to $5 billion over five years from the federal budget as a "down payment" to implement the program. The Federal Railroad Administration is projected to begin awarding the first round of grants by late summer of this year. There are 10 major corridors the administration is interested in. The corridors are in California, Washington-Oregon, Texas-Oklahoma-Arkansas, the Gulf Coast including New Orleans and Atlanta, Florida, the Great Lakes centered on Chicago, the … (2 comments)
shirley parks: Fortune's Top 500 Companies Includes 4 in San Antonio
- 04/23/09 11:10 AM
Fortune Magazine's latest list of the top 500 companies ranked by revenue include 4 San Antonio corporations. Valero Energy Corporation, an oil refiner, ranked 10th on the list, reporting $118.2 billion in revenues in 2008. Another refiner Tesoro Energy Corporation ranked 91st on the list with reported revenues of $28 billion. USAA, a financial services and insurance company, ranked 207th on the list with revenues of $12.9 billion. First timer NuStar Energy LP (NYSE: NS) ranked 485th on the list with reported revenue of $4.8 billion. NuStar owns and operates pipelines, crude oil storage units and asphalt refining assets. NuStar acquired … (0 comments)
shirley parks: ~Wind Power Coming to San Antonio~
- 04/23/09 10:52 AM
By the end of the year E.ON Climate & Renewables (EC&R) will have completed construction on its' Papalote Creek wind farm, located in San Patricio County north of Corpus Christi. The wind farm will have 109 wind turbines that will produce 179.85 megawatts of power and will be able to power over 50,000 homes. The city of San Antonio's CPS Energy, the nation's largest municipally owned energy company, provides both gas and electric service to our city. Last year EC&R and CPS Energy signed a fifteen year agreement to buy most of the energy output from the Papalote Creek wind … (4 comments)
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~The Fountains of Deerfield is a small gated community in the Deerfield subdivision. It is located off Huebner Road just inside Loop 1604.
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