Bexar County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,714,773, and a 2019 estimate put the population at 2,003,554. It is the 16th-most populous county in the nation and the fourth-most populated in Texas. Its county seat is San Antonio, the second-most populous city in Texas and the seventh-largest city in the United States. Bexar County is included in the San Antonio&ndash;New Braunfels, TX metropolitan statistical area. Bexar County includes Government Canyon State Natural Area in the northwestern part of the county. Bexar County was created on December 20, 1836, and encompassed almost the entire western portion of the&nbsp;Republic of Texas. This included the disputed areas of eastern New Mexico northward to Wyoming. After statehood, 128 counties were carved out of its area.
The county was named for San Antonio de B&eacute;xar, one of the 23 Mexican municipalities (administrative divisions) of Texas at the time of its independence. San Antonio de B&eacute;xar&mdash;originally&nbsp;Villa de San Fernando de B&eacute;xar&mdash;was the first civil government established by the Spanish in the&nbsp;province of Texas. Specifically, the municipality was created in 1731 when 55&nbsp;Canary Islanders&nbsp;settled near the system of&nbsp;missions&nbsp;that had been established around the source of the&nbsp;San Antonio River. The new settlement was named after the&nbsp;Presidio&nbsp;San Antonio de B&eacute;jar, the Spanish military outpost that protected the missions. The presidio, located at the&nbsp;San Pedro Springs, was founded in 1718 and named for&nbsp;Viceroy Balthasar Manuel de Z&uacute;&ntilde;iga y Guzm&aacute;n Sotomayor y Sarmiento, second son of the Duke of&nbsp;B&eacute;jar&nbsp;(a town in Spain). The modern city of San Antonio in the U.S. state of Texas also derived its name from San Antonio de B&eacute;jar.
In 2016, for the third consecutive year, Bexar County increased the appraised value of businesses and residences. Most will hence find their&nbsp;property taxes&nbsp;will increase for the year, with higher payments for some beginning as early as November 1. The latest 7.5 percent increase in valuation follows an 11 percent rise in 2015, and a 7 percent jump in 2014. The 2016 total value for all property in the county is approximately $163 billion, or $13 billion more than in 2015. County residents express dismay to Mary Kieke, the deputy chief appraiser. "People are very upset. The tax system is absolutely broken," she said.

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Canyon Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Comal County, Texas, United States. The population was 21,262 at the 2010 census. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Canyon Lake CDP includes a number of small, unincorporated communities surrounding Canyon Lake, including Sattler, Startzville, Canyon City, Cranes Mill, and Hancock. Communities located on the fringes of the CDP are Fischer, Spring Branch, and Smithson Valley.

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Converse is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States, 15 miles (24 km) northeast of downtown San Antonio. As of the 2010 census it had a population 18,198.[4] It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2017, Converse proposed the annexation of twelve square miles of territory near Randolph Air Force Base in northeastern Bexar County. Several large commercial areas are included in the annexation. The additional land would be taken in a series of phased expansions until the year 2033. Once completed, the area of Converse would triple in size. Municipal services would become available to an often neglected part of the county.[5] The San Antonio City Council has unanimously approved the annexation; now the measure goes before the Converse City Council and the county commissioners.

Converse

Corpus Christi, Texas, is a vibrant coastal city located on the Gulf of Mexico, known for its beautiful beaches, rich history, and diverse cultural attractions. As a popular tourist destination, it offers a mix of outdoor recreation, including water sports and fishing, as well as landmarks like the USS Lexington and the Texas State Aquarium. With a thriving economy centered on oil, agriculture, and tourism, Corpus Christi blends laid-back coastal living with a bustling urban lifestyle.

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San Antonio&ndash;New Braunfels (or Greater San Antonio) is an eight-county metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Texas defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The metropolitan area straddles South Texas and Central Texas and is on the southwestern corner of the Texas Triangle. The official 2018 U.S. Census estimate showed the metropolitan area's population at 2,550,960&mdash;up from a reported 1,711,103 in 2000&mdash;making it the 24th largest metropolitan area in the United States. Austin&ndash;Round Rock lies about 80 miles northeast of Greater San Antonio.

Greater San Antonio

The Medical Center boasts nine major medical institutions and hundreds of medical offices and is located in San Antonio, TX. San Antonio is a major city in south-central Texas with a rich colonial heritage. The Alamo, an 18th-century Spanish mission preserved as a museum, marks an infamous 1836 battle for Texan independence from Mexico. Following the San Antonio River, the miles-long River Walk is a landmark pedestrian promenade lined with cafes and shops. HemisFair Park&rsquo;s 750-ft. Tower of the Americas overlooks the city.

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New Braunfels is best known as a popular summer playground in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Favorite water activities, like tubing down the Guadalupe River or splashing in the cool waters of Schlitterbahn Waterpark, draw throngs of visitors during the warm summer months. The area also has a strong German heritage, evident in the many festivals, food, music and entertainment activities held throughout the year. New Braunfels is best known as a popular summer playground in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Favorite water activities, like tubing down the Guadalupe River or splashing in the cool waters of Schlitterbahn Waterpark, draw throngs of visitors during the warm summer months. The area also has a strong German heritage, evident in the many festivals, food, music and entertainment activities held throughout the year. Schlitterbahn Blast Back In fact, the motto for this idyllic Texas town is, &ldquo;Life is good in New Braunfels.&rdquo; Everywhere you look, you can see why. Happy families enjoying the many attractions and activities. Great food, from casual to fine dining. Wineries and breweries. Friendly people. And there are always the lovely landscapes of the Texas Hill Country.&nbsp; Yes, life is good in New Braunfels. There is so much to do, there is no way to cover it all. But here&rsquo;s a taste of some of the great things to do in New Braunfels. Schlitterbahn is not only the most popular water park in Texas &ndash; it has been voted the World&rsquo;s Best Waterpark 19 years in a row by Amusement Today. Schlitterbahn offers miles of water rides, slides and attractions, and The Falls is the world&rsquo;s longest waterpark ride. The park provides free parking and free tubes to all visitors. And, unlike most waterparks, people are welcome to bring in their own food and drinks. You can even stay onsite at the wonderful resort on the grounds. Walk out your front door and the park is all around you. Play, float, eat, drink, relax, and swim without ever leaving the park. Now, that&rsquo;s a vacation! New Braunfels is best known as a popular summer playground in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Favorite water activities, like tubing down the Guadalupe River or splashing in the cool waters of Schlitterbahn Waterpark, draw throngs of visitors during the warm summer months. The area also has a strong German heritage, evident in the many festivals, food, music and entertainment activities held throughout the year. In fact, the motto for this idyllic Texas town is, &ldquo;Life is good in New Braunfels.&rdquo; Everywhere you look, you can see why. Happy families enjoying the many attractions and activities. Great food, from casual to fine dining. Wineries and breweries. Friendly people. And there are always the lovely landscapes of the Texas Hill Country.&nbsp; Yes, life is good in New Braunfels. There is so much to do, there is no way to cover it all. But here&rsquo;s a taste of some of the great things to do in New Braunfels. Guadalupe and the Comal Rivers Every summer, thousands of locals and visitors hit the Guadalupe River riding canoes, kayaks, inner tubes, or some other flotation device. Whether it&rsquo;s a lazy river like float on calm, clear waters, or an exhilarating thrill ride through whitewater bubbling over limestone boulders, the Guadalupe delivers. There are many outfitters conveniently located on the river in and around New Braunfels where visitors can rent all types of water gear.&nbsp;

New Braunfels

San Antonio is a major city in south-central Texas with a rich colonial heritage. The Alamo, an 18th-century Spanish mission preserved as a museum, marks an infamous 1836 battle for Texan independence from Mexico. Following the San Antonio River, the miles-long River Walk is a landmark pedestrian promenade lined with cafes and shops. HemisFair Park&rsquo;s 750-ft. Tower of the Americas overlooks the city.

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