San Antonio is growing fast, and our energy needs are growing with it.

In this episode of Greater 210, Jeff Webster sits down with CPS Energy CEO Rudy Garza to talk about how the nation’s largest municipally owned electric and gas utility is preparing for the future. From nuclear, wind, and solar to battery storage and grid upgrades, CPS Energy is balancing reliability, affordability, and long-term growth.

Rudy shares his journey to leading the organization, the investments being made to support new businesses, and how CPS continues to deliver strong returns to the City of San Antonio while maintaining competitive rates.

If you care about economic development, infrastructure, and the future of our city, this conversation offers a clear look at how San Antonio is being powered for what’s next.

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Texas is growing at an unprecedented pace, and infrastructure is at the center of it all.

In this episode, Chamber President and CEO Jeff Webster sits down with Texas Transportation Commissioner Alex Meade to discuss how TxDOT is managing more than $100 billion in transportation investments while keeping up with rapid population growth across the state.

From the $5 billion in active projects in the San Antonio region to the long-term vision for the Texas Triangle, Commissioner Meade shares how transportation fuels economic development, supports commerce, and positions Texas for continued growth. The conversation covers funding challenges, border trade impacts, regional project prioritization, and why building consensus is just as important as securing funding.

As San Antonio continues to grow at the heart of Texas, this episode highlights how strategic infrastructure investments will shape the future of our city and strengthen the state as a whole.

🎧 Listen to learn how transportation policy drives opportunity across Greater San Antonio and beyond.

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San Antonio’s downtown is being reimagined, and Hemisfair Park sits at the center of it.

On this episode of Greater 210, Chamber CEO Jeff Webster talks with Melissa Robinson, Interim CEO of the Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation, about the vision guiding one of the city’s most important redevelopment efforts. Melissa shares how Hemisfair is honoring its history while creating vibrant public spaces, new neighborhoods, and long-term economic opportunity.

They discuss the master plan for Hemisfair, partnerships tied to major downtown projects, and what this transformation means for residents, businesses, and visitors. It is a behind-the-scenes look at how collaboration, thoughtful design, and community focus are shaping the future of downtown San Antonio.