Stretching over 100 miles in a loop around the city, the Howard W. Peak Greenway has over 50 major trailheads, with links to local parks and approximately 1,600 acres of green space near creeks and natural areas.

The big picture: District 9 council member Misty Spears said the greenway has revolutionized how San Antonians interact with their city.

“It’s one of the [greatest] quality of life investments we’ve been able to make for San Antonio, particularly in North San Antonio, to provide a safe place for recreation, unite neighborhoods and connect our communities with nature—all while protecting our drinking water supply by preserving land over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone,” Spears said.

The specifics: Ross said the greenway comprises multiple trail networks, such as the Medina River Greenway, Leon Creek Greenway and Salado Creek Greenway, with each offering a unique experience.

“Every one of these trail segments are a little bit different from each other,” Ross said.  

This San Antonio-based chain of CBD stores has expanded northward into the Hill Country with its newest location.

In case you missed it: Alamo Botanicals opened its 5th overall location in Boerne on Jan. 16, Owners Nancy and David Burrow told Community Impact.

It’s located at 228 W. Bandera Road, Ste. 228, next to the Smoothie King and south of downtown.

The pair first began the Alamo Botanicals venture back in 2017 when they opened the original location in the Stone Oak area of North San Antonio, Burrow said.

Now, the chain has locations from Alamo Ranch to the Medical Center area of San Antonio.

What’s special about it? Alamo Botanicals offers customers a variety of CBD and THCA products, including proprietary flower, gummies, topical lotions, prerolls, accessories and more.

• 228 W. Bandera Road, Ste. 228, Boerne

In the upcoming March 3 primary, voters will select the Democratic candidate in the race for Texas governor. Nine Democrats are seeking the nomination.

The big picture: Patricia Abrego, Chris Bell, Bobby Cole, Carlton Hart, Gina Hinojosa, Jose Navarro Balbuena, Faizan Syed, Zach Vance and Angela “Tia Angie” Villescaz will appear on the Democratic primary ballot for Texas governor.

Stay tuned: If no candidate receives more than 50% of the votes in the Democratic primary, a runoff election will be held between the two top vote-getters May 26.

The winning Democratic candidate will face the Republican nominee in November, and the winner of that race will be sworn in for a four-year term in January 2027.

In the upcoming March 3 primary, voters will select the Republican candidate in the race for Texas governor. Eleven Republicans are seeking the nomination.

The overview: Republican incumbent Greg Abbott is seeking a fourth term in the governor's office. He is challenged by ten Republican candidates: R.F. "Bob" Achgill, Evelyn Brooks, Pete “Doc” Chambers, Charles Andrew Crouch, Arturo Espinosa, Mark V. Goloby, Kenneth Hyde, Stephen Samuelson, Ronnie Tullos and Nathaniel Welch.

Stay tuned: If no candidate receives more than 50% of the votes in the Republican primary, a runoff election will be held between the two top vote-getters May 26.

The winning Republican candidate will face the winner of the Democratic nomination in November; the winner of that election will be sworn in for a four-year term in January 2027.