Cory is a naturalist, writer, and podcaster. He's also certified in Permaculture Design from the Permaculture Institute of North America and a member of the Native Plant Society of Texas.
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Hey y'all, Cory here. The holiday season rolls on in San Antonio, and the city is absolutely buzzing with festive lights, magical events, and plenty of ways to soak in the spirit of the season. Here’s your curated list of timeless and timely recommendations to help you
Editorial
In a little over a decade, Houston housed over 28,000 people who were experiencing homelessness. The U.S.’s 4th largest city and Texas’ largest has cut its total homelessness figures by more than 60% since committing to tackle this issue head-on in 2012. Representatives from cities nationwide, including
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With Thanksgiving weekend here, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate in San Antonio. This guide has everything you need to plan a memorable weekend. Whether you’re hosting out-of-town guests, looking for family-friendly fun, or just excited to dive into the holiday season, we’ve got you covered.
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Hey y'all, Cory here. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we’re making a small change to our schedule: next week’s email will arrive on Tuesday, November 26th instead of Thursday. We’ll then take a break on Thanksgiving Day to enjoy the holiday with family. My
Development
As San Antonio’s growth brings exciting opportunities, it also intensifies challenges, particularly in providing affordable and accessible housing—a critical issue that the city must address to ensure equitable progress for all its residents. In fall 2023, Ensemble Texas founder Cory Ames interviewed Marc Eichenbaum, Houston’s former Special
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Hey y'all, Cory here. Welcome to your Thursday Guide to Living in San Antonio. Here's this week's list of timeless and timely recommendations to help you get better connected to our city. Enjoy! ⭐️ Featured Recommendations of the Week: ⛪️ San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Water
With the Edwards Aquifer hitting critical lows and water restrictions tightening, the impact of a dwindling water supply is everywhere in San Antonio and Central Texas. However, hope lies in learning from others who have faced similar challenges worldwide. In a 2022 conversation I recorded with regenerative land expert Neal
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Hey y'all, Cory here. Welcome to your Thursday Guide to Living in San Antonio. Here's this week's list of timeless and timely recommendations to help you get better connected to the countdown city (2...1...0...). ⭐️ Featured Recommendations of the Week: San Antonio’s
Development
While I couldn’t attend the recent panel on the future of downtown San Antonio at the San Antonio Report's City Fest, I promptly tuned in to the recording published soon after and wanted to share some key themes from the conversation. This discussion, also recorded live for
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Hey y'all, Cory here–Happy Halloween! 🎃 And, maybe more importantly for San Antonio, happy Dia de Los Muertos! 💀 Welcome to your Thursday Guide to Living in San Antonio. Here's this week's list of timeless and timely recommendations to help you connect better with the
Development
On a warm early afternoon in October at Mission San Juan, San Antonio’s Certified Deconstruction Contractor Training was in full swing. Here, participants gathered to learn how to carefully dismantle a residential building instead of demolishing it, salvaging each component for future use. This method, called deconstruction, lies at
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Hey y'all, Cory here. Welcome to your Thursday Guide to Living in San Antonio. Here's this week's list of timeless and timely recommendations to help you connect better with the Alamo City. This weekend, San Antonio celebrates Dia de Los Muertos (although the actual