The City of San Antonio has three proposals to control flooding along Highway 90 east of I-35 but all proposals would include the buyout of properties, some homeowners are
– Property owners in the Thompson Neighborhood area are worried a flood draft proposal by the City of San Antonio could cost them their homes.to address flooding around Highway 90 west of I-35. But it would cost the removal of more than 100 homes, if nothing is done it could cost thousands of other homeowners their homes.
Sara Cervantes has lived in her home for nearly 70 years. Her home is along the Concepcion Creek along Highway 90 and General Hudnell Drive. If the city approves the first plan, her home and that of about 100 others could become a 52-acre park and pond to control flooding.Each of the three proposals has different phases, costs, and communities that it would impact.
“We understand there’s a big impact, for these neighborhoods. So this is not an easy decision this is something we all need to make together,” Said Reyna. Any proposal would need to be approved by city council before it’s placed in the 2027 bond for taxpayer vote. There have been several meetings regarding this plan, the next meeting is Wednesday, March 27 at Brentwood Middle School from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Patty Santos joined the KSAT 12 News team in July 2017. She has a proven track record of reporting on hard-hitting news that affects the community.Gavin Nesbitt is a photojournalist and video editor who joined KSAT in September 2021.
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