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February 22, 2024

By Steve Spriester, Priscilla Carraman, Myra Arthur, Daniela Ibarra, Jessie Degollado, Justin Horne, Marilyn Moritz, Patty Santos, Adam Barraza, Adam Higgins, Alex Trevino, Andrew Wilson, Azian Bermea, Eddie Latigo, Ken Huizar, Matthew Craig, Robert Samarron, William Caldera, Henry Keller, Rebecca Salinas

Dealing With Differences

Shearer Hills/ Ridgeview

Neighbors call it one of the city’s best-kept secrets, a gem. They have the iconic North Star Mall boots in their boundary and a slice of San Antonio nostalgia at the Rollercade. It’s also where political division and humanity meet, as it is the site of the San Antonio Migrant Resource Center. But chances are you have driven through this neighborhood without ever knowing its name. Well, that’s about to change. Just off San Pedro Avenue sits Shearer Hills/Ridgeview, a neighborhood dealing with differences. In this episode, we talk to the people who make this midtown neighborhood a mecca for foodies and shopping, and the controversy that comes with being one of the hotspots of the country’s immigration issue. It hasn’t always been that way. This was once farmland that had a great view of what was a much smaller San Antonio. It has grown and changed with the city, and we explore the issues that come with that, and how this neighborhood blazes its trail. This episode of Know My Neighborhood centers on Shearer Hills/Ridgeview, and its sacred places and sudden challenges.

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Its 1950s and 60s vibe permeates Shearer Hills; it's one of the first developments during San Antonio's post-war building boom. Back then, the area was considered to be outside the city limits. Yet it was created during a time of racial segregation by developer H.J. Shearer, who had a racial covenant in the deed restrictions, a common practice at the time.

History of Shearer Hills reflects San Antonio’s post-war housing boom

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It’s a humanitarian issue unfolding behind Shearer Hills/Ridgeview homes. Thousands of migrants seeking asylum stay at the Migrant Resource Center on San Pedro Avenue as they transition to their final destinations. It’s a topic that garners mixed feelings; residents told KSAT they are divided on the impact of the city facility and the presence of their temporary neighbors.

Shearer Hills/ Ridgeview neighbors weigh in on Migrant Resource Center

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The Shearer Hills/Ridgeview neighborhood has long been threatened by floodwaters, but it was never more evident than on May 25, 2013, when nearly 10 inches of rainfall fell in San Antonio. It was on that day that a heroic rescue took place by neighbors, likely saving the lives of a family. The floods also prompted city officials to act, spurring a flood control project that has spanned many years. Those who live there, however, say more still needs to be done.

Flood risk remains high for parts of Shearer Hills/ Ridgeview neighborhood

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Community members in the Shearer Hills/Ridgeview community want north-to-south bike lanes — a request that’s more than a decade old. It’s not a desire, it’s a need. They said it's a life-or-death issue, as they take a chance every time they dare ride along a major road.

Residents frustrated as bike lane project in Shearer Hills/Ridgeview remains stagnant

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The houses, built in the 1950s and 1960s, are architectural and cultural time capsules with their big windows, nearly flat roofs, and even retro pink bathroom tile. But for the residents, these 70-year-old houses feel like home.

Mid-century modern homes are time capsules

Mid-century

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Residents frustrated as bike lane project in Shearer Hills/Ridgeview remains stagnant

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Flood risk remains high for parts of Shearer Hills/ Ridgeview neighborhood

The Shearer Hills/Ridgeview neighborhood has long been threatened by floodwaters, but it was never more evident than on May 25, 2013, when nearly 10 inches of rainfall fell in San Antonio.

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History of Shearer Hills reflects San Antonio’s post-war housing boom

Its 1950s and 60s vibe permeates Shearer Hills; it's one of the first developments during San Antonio's post-war building boom.

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Dealing With Differences

By Steve Spriester, Priscilla Carraman, Myra Arthur, Daniela Ibarra,

February 22, 2024