Cory is a naturalist, writer, and podcaster. He hosts Ensemble Texas, a podcast about sustainable development in San Antonio.
Early Voting is underway. It started this last Tuesday and will run through next Tuesday, June 3rd. Election Day is June 7th. Let’s get out and vote. Turnout was
🗳️ A quick note before we begin: It’s not typical for Ensemble Texas to include candidate endorsements—mostly because the opportunity hasn’t come up. But I care deeply about
Autumn Sage, or Salvia greggii, is a Texas native that brings vibrant color to gardens from spring through the first frost. While it’s most prolific in late fall, this
From food rescue to addressing systemic poverty, the San Antonio Food Bank works to reduce hunger and build long-term solutions for a stronger community. A Growing Crisis, A Committed Response
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
Mealy Blue Sage, also known as Mealy Sage or Mealycup Sage, is a beloved perennial herb in Texas landscapes. Known for its spikes of blue to lavender blooms, this hardy
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
Austin, Texas. A city that’s near and dear to my wife and I’s love story. It’s where we met. And in a short time after, it’s
The announcement of the Arboretum San Antonio marked a major step toward creating a sanctuary for trees and green space on San Antonio’s South Side. At a press event
Common Buttonbush, also known as Honeybells or Honeyballs, is a distinctive perennial Native Texas shrub that thrives in wetlands across the United States. Its unique, globe-like creamy white flowers bloom
The San Antonio River is more than just a body of water. Its water has shaped the history, culture, and development of the city for centuries. The river is the
Inland Sea Oats, commonly known as Indian Wood Oats, River Oats, or Wild Oats, is a versatile and ornamental perennial Texas native grass. Native to Central Texas and found eastward