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Oakland Estates’ rural vibe is intentional. For decades, people in the neighborhood have fought to keep the area free of curbs and
sidewalks and full of natural plants.
Sue Snyder, who has lived in Oakland Estates for more than
40 years, is one of the neighborhood’s fiercest advocates.
She hopes her fellow neighbors continue to fight for the
area long after she’s gone.
Meet Oakland Estates’
local treasure and
champion of preservation
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The history of Oakland Estates can be traced back to a time before Texas was Texas. The first owner of the land fought in a famous battle to defend San Antonio from Mexican forces. In more recent years, it became a platted subdivision that city planners intended to keep rural. It's what neighbors there are fighting to keep today.
History of Oakland Estates has ties to Battle of Bexar
November 20, 2024
By: Steve Spriester, Myra Arthur, Priscilla Carraman,
Andrew Wilson, Adam Barraza, Azian Bermea, Luis Cienfuegos, Japhanie Gray, Justin Horne, Stephania Jimenez, Nate Kotisso, Gavin Nesbitt, Sal Salazar, Robert Samarron, Henry Keller, Rebecca Salinas
Country, but convenient
oakland
estates
City sprawl surrounds this tiny triangle of a neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
Oakland Estates is named for the numerous oak trees that line this area, which sits along Huebner Road, not far from the Medical Center, Interstate 10 and Babcock Road.
Lottie Millsaps has lived here since 1957. She is one of many who have fought to preserve this neighborhood
and slow progress.
In many neighborhoods, curbs, sidewalks and streetlamps are desired. In Oakland Estates, they’re shunned.
How long can residents fight to keep this area, as Millsaps puts it, “country with convenience”?
In this episode of “Know My Neighborhood,” the 94-year-old Millsaps and her neighbors explain what makes this neighborhood unique. They also discuss the challenges of dealing with development, the City of San Antonio
and Mother Nature.
Can trees, acre lots and diverse homes continue to thrive in a modern metro area? Yes, according to these neighbors.
Explore Oakland Estates with us in this episode of “Know My Neighborhood.”
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The beautiful, diverse culture of Oakland Estates comes with
several faiths that cross paths in the community.
From Christian to Sikh, Muslim and more,
the biggest takeaway for any house of worship is to serve the community of people from all over the world, providing a
home away from home in the Medical Center area.
Oakland Estates' melting pot of faiths creates
home away from home for families
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Oakland Estates is what the residents call “country with convenience.”
That sense of country comes with a love of animals and nature -
an idea the neighborhood fully embraces.
In Oakland Estates, residents celebrate their connection with nature
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A major drainage project could bring big changes to Oakland Estates, but not everyone is on board.
Community concerns rise
over Oakland Estates drainage project plans
