Category Archives: Parks and Environment

The Parks and Environment Committee is responsible to address issues relating to development, maintenance, and regulation of public parks. The Committee also addresses issues relating to environmental concerns such as pollution, noise, erosion control, aquifer protection and tree preservation.
Parklands within SRCC include Little and Big Stacy Parks and pools, the Blunn Creek Greenbelt Trail connecting them, the Blunn Creek Nature Preserve which is being transformed steadily from an overgrown thicket back to native habitat. Other areas include the Heritage Oaks Park located at Parker Lane and Windoak Drive, and a wildflower trail between Academy Drive and Drake Avenue.

Why are my property taxes so high?

Posted on February 14, 2017 by President

Taxparency: the condition of being transparent with respect to taxpayer dollars. Many folks in our neighborhood are being pushed out of their homes due to high property taxes. One reason why we pay so much in property taxes is because … Continue reading →

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Update on Little Stacy Park renovations

Posted on November 16, 2016 by President

A recent update from PARD indicates that the planned changes to Little Stacy Park will be delayed until late 2017. It has taken far longer to iron out many of the details and complete the construction drawings than PARD anticipated. … Continue reading →

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SRCC: help with items or donations for Foundation Community in 78704

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Communications

Foundation Communities’ new  living center, Bluebonnet Studios, (located at 2301 S. Lamar) opens  in October and will provide 107 affordable housing units to low income families and individuals. A percentage of residents are formerly homeless.  If you are not familiar … Continue reading →

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Parkland Dedication Fees Rule Change

Posted on July 26, 2016 by President

The E. Riverside/Oltorf Combined Neighborhood Planning Area, EROC (which includes SRCC Areas 6 & 7 and Heritage Oaks Park), needs your help to save our Parkland Dedication Fees. (Most of EROC is a designated Parkland Deficient Area.) Comments deadline is … Continue reading →

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South Central Waterfront Talkabout #6

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Secretary

A Vision Framework Plan for the South Central Waterfront The SCW Vision Framework Plan is the result of a multiyear effort of planning and community engagement. The Plan sets aspirations and recommendations to help ensure that expanded park spaces, public … Continue reading →

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