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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…

On Tuesday, Port Aransas officials announced the beach will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8 p.m. Thursday to 9 a.m. Saturday due to possible flooding from Hurricane Delta. Bob Owen On Tuesday, Port Aransas officials announced the beach will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8 p.m. Thursday to 9 a.m. Saturday due to possible flooding from Hurricane Delta. Delta, a Category 2 storm with 100 mph winds, made landfall on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula…

Fighting fires in the California wilderness are Schertz firefighters Carl Schultze (from left), Myron Boerger, Mack Melancon and Justin Schwersinske. Fighting fires in the California wilderness are Schertz firefighters Carl Schultze (from left), Myron Boerger, Mack Melancon and Justin Schwersinske. Photo: Photo Courtesy Schertz Fire Department Photo: Photo Courtesy Schertz Fire Department Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Fighting fires in the California wilderness are Schertz firefighters Carl Schultze (from…

On Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi aircrew rescued a man who was caught in rough waters from Tropical Storm Beta off the Port Aransas coast. On Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi aircrew rescued a man who was caught in rough waters from Tropical Storm Beta off the Port Aransas coast. Photo: U.S. Coast Guard Sector / Air Station Corpus Christi Photo: U.S. Coast Guard Sector / Air…

San Antonio will likely see precipitation Monday into Tuesday from Tropical Storm Beta as the storm continues through the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Weather Service. San Antonio will likely see precipitation Monday into Tuesday from Tropical Storm Beta as the storm continues through the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Weather Service. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3…

In this Sept. 9, 2020, file photo, taken with a slow shutter speed, embers light up a hillside behind the Bidwell Bar Bridge as the Bear Fire burns in Oroville, Calif. In this Sept. 9, 2020, file photo, taken with a slow shutter speed, embers light up a hillside behind the Bidwell Bar Bridge as the Bear Fire burns in Oroville, Calif. Photo: Noah Berger, AP Photo: Noah Berger, AP Image 1 of / 1…