Solar Panels & Scams
How a hidden fee pushed the cost of Texas residential solar systems through the roof. Companies offering quick-approval online loans for rooftop solar systems didn’t tell customers about a lending fee of 30% or more, an Express-News investigation found. In
Neighborhood Fundraiser
How can neighbors raise money for our neighborhood beyond membership dues? The smartest way to get donations is by asking businesses to donate to our neighborhood (OHPNA) fund. In return, we offer businesses that donate advertising space in our printed
I have issues with my SAWS digital water meter
According to recent reports, San Antonio Water System (SAWS) customers are experiencing issues with their new digital water meters, primarily complaints about unexpected high water usage readings, potential leak alerts even when no leaks exist, and glitches with the online portal
Your Property Taxes Will Not Increase, If
According to recent updates from the Bexar Appraisal District, homeowners who successfully protest their property valuation in 2025 will not see an increase in their property value for the following year unless they make significant improvements to their property, meaning their
19 years later
We have lived in Oak Hollow Park for 19 years. I know several neighbors, some that are still here, and many that come and are gone. My wife and I have hosted over 20 coffee meetings with neighbors in our
Knowing Neighbors
Knowing Neighbors makes a neighborhood a happier place to live My wife and I have hosted monthly coffee & conversation meetings at our home since 2022. Neighbors are the people who live near us. Just like friends, they are important
Why Did You Move Here
What influenced you to move to your neighborhood in Oak Hollow Park? You probably looked at many other places before you decided to make this your home. But what were the factors that convinced you to say “This is where
Be Kind
I try to be kind, but my wife is kinder and much more observant. We were eating a burger at a local restaurant. My wife told me there was a guy, that was sitting at a table, and he was eating
Early Morning Walk
My Morning Walk … I’m a morning person. I like the freshness of a new day. Usually, I’m out of bed by 5:30am. After a small breakfast and coffee, and some morning news on TV, I am ready to start my
Pay it Forward
Pay it Forward … I am sure during tough times, there are wonderful stories of hope and kindness between our neighbors happening every day. For example, a couple days ago, I had 3 errands to run and a tight schedule. As
40 Year Old Home Maintenance
My OHP Home Maintenance Checklist for my 40-year-old OHP home. What am I missing? What maintenance do you do? When was the last time you walked around your home’s exterior? Homeowners should walk outside their homes, observe, and access anything that doesn’t
Finding Oak Hollow Park
Finding “Oak Hollow Park” on the map …. A couple years ago, I remember this very clearly, on my computer, I typed “Oak Hollow Park” on “Google”, and the results were Oak Hollow Park, in the North Huntingdon Township, Pennsylvania. I
Life has a way
Life has a way of humbling us. As we grow older, the drive to chase big dreams often fades, and we start to find more value in the little things. We come to savor the quiet moments, like the first
Backyard Flooded
On Monday afternoon, I heard a sound outside, like someone firing a fire hose against my master bedroom wall. I walked out of the bedroom, through the living room and looked out into my backyard. The patio was flooded, I thought
Talking to other neighborhoods
I had an opportunity to meet 3 people that reside in different nearby neighborhoods. We talked about how their neighborhood associations communicate with their neighbors. I heard the same story from all of them. Every year, during the Fall, their association
Slow Down
During my morning walk: Yesterday, between 7am and 8am, I noticed neighbors driving fast through the neighborhood. Most of the drivers seemed young and in a hurry. Too bad every resident doesn’t get a printed monthly newsletter reminding neighbors to “slow down” when