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157. Grassroots Carbon is the San Antonio Startup Reinventing the Ranch Economy

This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine Grassroots Carbon—a San Antonio-based company working at the intersection of ranching, environmental stewardship, and carbon markets. Founded in 2021 by Lew Moorman and Ed Byrne, Grassroots Carbon partners with ranchers across Texas and b ...  Show more

156. Sustaining the Arts: The Orchestra San Antonio’s Plan to Merge Performance and Education

This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the future of professional classical music in San Antonio in the wake of disruption, dissolution, and ongoing uncertainty for long-standing arts organizations. San Antonio native Paul Montalvo, a former firefighter who now leads The Orche ...  Show more

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