SUMMARY: San Antonio is witnessing a high-tech revolution in indoor farming with the opening of a 140,000 sq ft soil-based vertical farm at Brooks. Led by CEO Matthew Ryan, this facility aims to make organic farming cost-effective while using 90% less water than traditional methods. The farm, which employs about 100 people, cultivates leafy greens like lettuce and spinach, taking just 17 days from seed to shipment. Operating in a controlled environment, this innovative approach allows for year-round production, providing fresh and affordable organic options for customers. Challenges include reliance on electricity and the need for sustainability in energy sources.

Earlier this summer, Soil Organic opened its first indoor elevated organic farm in San Antonio. The technique used has been nearly perfected to be duplicated at other facilities.

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SUMMARY: Residents of the Gateway Estates mobile home park received a $50,000 check from the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation, serving as a buyout amidst looming evictions due to redevelopment plans in Dripping Springs. Chris Kelker Nulan, from the nonprofit Hometown Missions, emphasized their efforts to provide services for moving and reconnecting utilities for affected families. Approximately 100 low-income, non-English-speaking residents face challenges, as moving costs range from $3,000 to over $10,000, with some homes too old to relocate. While 34 homes remain on-site, some families have negotiated extensions for eviction, highlighting the broader affordable housing crisis in Central Texas.

Families who are being evicted from a mobile home park in Dripping Springs got some much needed assistance. The help came …

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SUMMARY: Breaking news from Lakeway: a small plane has crashed into a home’s backyard near Lakeway airport. Two people were on board; one was taken to the hospital with potentially serious injuries but is expected to recover, while the other passenger refused treatment. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.

A small plane crash has injured one person in Lakeway

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