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University Health moves 14,000-pound ‘Flor de Esperanza’ from Medical Center to new South Side hospital
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jerry Clayton , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The sculpture is quite large, weighing many pounds and standing over 20 feet tall.
A large steel sculpture has been relocated to a new hospital on the South Side. It was previously on display at a medical center. The sculpture is quite large, weighing many pounds and standing over 20 feet tall.
It is a bright yellow color and was created by an artist. Further information about the sculpture and its move is available from Texas Public Radio, including details about its design and former location in the medical center.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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