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click to enlarge Publicdomainpictures.net Experts and company executives are warning that the power grid that covers most of the state is at risk of another crisis this summer, when demand for electricity typically peaks. Electricity outages in Texas could occur again this summer — just a few months after the devastating winter storm that left millions of Texans without power for days — if the state experiences a severe heat wave or drought combined with…

Candice Avila-Garcia, mySA.com / San Antonio Express-News April 12, 2021Updated: April 12, 2021 8:51 a.m. 1of5 There is a marginal risk for severe weather in the San Antonio area Monday evening. National Weather ServiceShow MoreShow Less 2of5 Rain chances will continue for the rest of the week as a cold front arrives in the area. National Weather ServiceShow MoreShow Less 3of5 4of5 San Antonio will see a high close to 90 degrees, forecasters say. National Weather ServiceShow…

A large wildfire has closed portions of Big Bend National Park. Officials first received reports of a column of smoke on the southern edge of the South Rim of the Chisos Mountains around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, according to a news release from National Park Service. By Friday morning, authorities said the fire had spread across 15-20 acres of the West Texas national park. The forecast shows the winds will blow westward on Friday,…

A large wildfire has closed portions of Big Bend National Park. Officials first received reports of a column of smoke on the southern edge of the South Rim of the Chisos Mountains around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, according to a news release from National Park Service. By Friday morning, authorities said the fire had spread across 250 acres of the West Texas national park. The forecast shows the winds will blow westward on Friday,…

Hurricane experts shared their predictions on April 8 for what is expected to be a “well above average” hurricane season this year. Dr. Phil Klotzbach presented his team’s research this morning at the National Tropical Weather Conference, where he announced a prediction of 17 named storms during the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. Klotzbach broke down the 17 named storms, which he considers a “well above average” hurricane season, predicting eight will become hurricanes and four…

News // Weather Teresa Velasco March 23, 2021Updated: March 23, 2021 5:07 p.m. Some San Antonians had an early start to the day hearing rumbles of thunder and hail near their homes as thunderstorm activity began as early as  1:40 a.m. Tuesday. San Antonio received a measurable amount of rainfall with areas near the AT&T Center receiving over one inch, according to CoCoRaHS. Reports of quarter-size hail were also spotted in Bexar County on the West…

Candice Avila-Garcia, mySA.com / San Antonio Express-News March 16, 2021Updated: March 16, 2021 9:37 a.m. San Antonio could see severe weather on Wednesday including damaging winds and hail, forecasters say. National Weather Service Severe weather is on the way this week. Forecasters say the San Antonio area could see severe weather tonight through the early morning.  According to the National Weather Service, there is a risk for severe thunderstorms, though for a majority of the San Antonio…

click to enlarge Michael Stravato / The Texas Tribune Refinery complexes along the Houston Ship Channel in 2016. The bulk of the emissions released during the winter storm and power crisis in Texas last week were from the Houston region, according to an analysis by Texas environmental groups. Oil refineries, chemical manufacturers and petrochemical plants across Texas — mostly in the upper Gulf Coast — warned state regulators that they may have released millions of…

Some people posing as contractors are looking to take your money and leave you without repairs. SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The snow and ice created complications including plumbing problems, roof damage and electrical issues for many of us. The wait time for a repair person can be lengthy, but maybe worth that wait.   “Scam attempts will be made whether in person, door to door, over the phone or email. They’ll be posing many times…

SAN ANTONIO — Comal ISD announced Monday that they’d be making some changes as the district continues to recover from winter storm damage. The release said that Specht Elementary suffered heavy water damage, and students there will temporarily be relocated to four other schools while repairs are made over the course of the next few weeks. There was damage at schools across the district, but officials said maintenance crews have made sure the buildings are…

SAN ANTONIO — A possible water main break is causing a big mess on the south side. A police officer noticed the problem overnight on Tuesday. Some flooding could be seen on South Presa near Koehler Court around 3:30am. The water was beginning to seep into some buildings in the area.

Senior Night can be kind of a mixed blessing for girls’ basketball teams. With emotions running high as the soon-to-be outgoing seniors are honored, on-court performances can be uneven. That was the hurdle Sam Houston (10-7, 8-4) had to clear in order to defeat pesky Kennedy (8-12, 6-7) Jan. 19 in a District 27-5A game. With contributions from each of their six seniors, the Hurricanes were able to hold off the Rockets for a 51-48…

“It is important for us to step up and just be part of the community,” the organizer said. SAN ANTONIO — They say after the storm comes the calm, but peace is the last thing many Central Americans are feeling. “A lot of families have been misplaced,” Martha Gutierrez said. “It’s been devastating.” For the San Antonio resident, seeing the ruin Hurricane Eta left in its path are images that hit far too close to…

click image With Hurricane Delta closing in, Port Aransas will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8 p.m. on Thursday to 9 a.m. on Saturday, MySA reports. The National Hurricane Center has classified Delta as a category 2 storm with 100 mph winds, and it’s expected to strengthen as it moves up the Gulf Coast. According to the Weather Channel, the NHC has issued a hurricane warning for High Island, Texas, to Morgan City, Louisiana, which includes…