Insurance agencies pounded with claims after hail storm

Insurance agencies pounded with claims after hail storm

KENS 5 witnessed an assembly line of storm victims roll in and out of a Progressive Insurance claim center on Wednesday morning. Some cars had tarp-covered windows and sunroofs, dimpled doors, and shattered windshields. Tania Cuellar was one of the Helotes storm victims who took her car in first thing in the morning. “It was baseball size,” Cuellar said. “Every back window in my home is shattered and the sunroof of my vehicle. It was…

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Storms bring baseball-size hail, at least one tornado to South and Central Texas

Storms bring baseball-size hail, at least one tornado to South and Central Texas

At least one Tornado touched down in Gillespie County and Del Rio was battered by baseball-size hail, but San Antonio was spared any severe weather Easter Sunday. Brett Williams, a National Weather Service meteorologist, said the tornado was confirmed via radar at about 4:45 a.m. just southeast of Willow City, about 85 miles north of San Antonio. “We were able to see from radar data what would be debris,” Williams said about detecting the vortex….

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NWS: Severe thunderstorms Friday could bring large hail, damaging winds to San Antonio

NWS: Severe thunderstorms Friday could bring large hail, damaging winds to San Antonio

The San Antonio area could face severe thunderstorms on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The San Antonio area could face severe thunderstorms on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 The San Antonio area could face severe thunderstorms on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The San Antonio area could face severe thunderstorms…

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WEATHER MINDS CLASSROOM: Severe Weather 101

WEATHER MINDS CLASSROOM: Severe Weather 101

SAN ANTONIO — Severe weather can occur often in South Texas, especially during the spring months. When severe weather threatens the area, it is important to know what risks a storm can bring and what you should do to stay safe. One of the most important things to know is where you are located on a map, so when a watch or warning is put into place, you can identify if you are at risk….

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NWS: Severe thunderstorm watch for San Antonio with heavy rain, hail and tornadoes possible

NWS: Severe thunderstorm watch for San Antonio with heavy rain, hail and tornadoes possible

By Taylor Pettaway, mySA.com / San Antonio Express-News Updated 7:12 am CST, Wednesday, March 4, 2020 The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for San Antonio as the city gets pounded with rain Wednesday morning. The watch is in effect until 8 a.m., and may bring pockets of heavy rainfall and flooding in the area. Winds up to 40 miles per hour, pea-sized hail and even an isolated tornado are also possible as…

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Texas Tornado Roland Gutierrez Keeps Up His Fight to Legalize Cannabis

Texas Tornado Roland Gutierrez Keeps Up His Fight to Legalize Cannabis

Editor’s Note: Jade Esteban Estrada is the writer of Glitter Political, a series of articles detailing San Antonio’s political scene. It’s a rainy Friday morning when I meet Texas State Rep. Roland Gutierrez in his Southwest campaign office. He’s just returned from a trip to Colorado, where he continues his research on cannabis legalization, a primary issue of his second campaign for Texas Senate.…

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Alamo Heights High grad dies fighting wildfires in Australia

Alamo Heights High grad dies fighting wildfires in Australia

Paul Clyde Hudson, a 1995 Alamo Heights High School graduate, was one of three American firefighters killed in a plane crash while battling wildfires in southeastern Australia. Paul Clyde Hudson, a 1995 Alamo Heights High School graduate, was one of three American firefighters killed in a plane crash while battling wildfires in southeastern Australia. Photo: Coulson Aviation Photo: Coulson Aviation Image 1 of / 15 Caption Close Image 1 of 15 Paul Clyde Hudson, a…

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Alamo Heights graduate among three killed fighting Australian wildfires

Alamo Heights graduate among three killed fighting Australian wildfires

Paul Clyde Hudson, a 1995 Alamo Heights High School graduate, was one of three American firefighters killed in a plane crash while battling wildfires in southeastern Australia. Paul Clyde Hudson, a 1995 Alamo Heights High School graduate, was one of three American firefighters killed in a plane crash while battling wildfires in southeastern Australia. Photo: Courtesy Photo /Coulson Aviation Photo: Courtesy Photo /Coulson Aviation Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close Image 1 of 12…

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This San Antonio bar is selling a 'Koala Cocktail' to raise money for the Australia wildfires

This San Antonio bar is selling a 'Koala Cocktail' to raise money for the Australia wildfires

Published 7:05 am CST, Thursday, January 16, 2020 The Green Lantern, a speakeasy-style bar on the North Side, is selling a new drink through the end of February with the proceeds going to the Australian Red Cross and the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital. The Green Lantern, a speakeasy-style bar on the North Side, is selling a new drink through the end of February with the proceeds going to the Australian Red Cross and the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital….

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Hurricanes meshing veterans and newcomers to build success

Hurricanes meshing veterans and newcomers to build success

By Mike Considine, Correspondent Published 12:00 am CST, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Sam Houston was getting it all together as the District 27-5A season reached the halfway mark. The Hurricanes (13-13, 6-2) were never at full strength in their three tournaments before district, as senior captains Kaliyah Brown, Khadija Derry and Levolea Wallace each took their turns battling injuries. With a 42-37 decision over Jefferson (10-16, 4-4) Jan. 10, Sam Houston won its third-consecutive game and…

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Tornado damage versus straight-line wind damage | WEATHER MINDS

Tornado damage versus straight-line wind damage | WEATHER MINDS

SAN ANTONIO — The calendar shows January, but the weather brought spring-like storms to parts of South Texas last Friday. Storms moving through San Antonio Friday night KENS There were multiple wind, hail and damage reports across South Texas on Friday. Powerful wind gusts of 77 miles per hour blew through Stinson Airport before 8 p.m. Local storm reports in South Texas on Friday KENS As severe thunderstorms moved east, straight-line winds were the primary…

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Tornado damage versus straight-line wind damage

Tornado damage versus straight-line wind damage

SAN ANTONIO — The calendar shows January, but the weather brought spring-like storms to parts of South Texas last Friday. Storms moving through San Antonio Friday night KENS There were multiple wind, hail and damage reports across South Texas on Friday. Powerful wind gusts of 77 miles per hour blew through Stinson Airport before 8 p.m. Local storm reports in South Texas on Friday KENS As severe thunderstorms moved east, straight-line winds were the primary…

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Austin Artist Duo Raising Money for Australian Wildfire Relief with Adorable Koala Pin

Austin Artist Duo Raising Money for Australian Wildfire Relief with Adorable Koala Pin

click image Instagram / namepinding In the face of the nightmarish brushfires ravaging Australia, people worldwide are offering whatever help they can, from crafting pouches for orphaned kangaroo joeys to offering to send veterinarians to help care for injured wildlife. Artists and designers are getting in on the relief efforts as well, including Austin-based duo Name Pinding, who are known for their whimsical Texas-themed merch including Coach Pop and H-E-B prayer candle enamel pins. Last Wednesday,…

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Katy woman makes 'Joey Pouches' for animals affected by Australia wildfires

Katy woman makes 'Joey Pouches' for animals affected by Australia wildfires

KATY, Texas — A Katy woman is asking for donations of materials to help animals affected by the Australian wildfires. Amy Casto is a mother of two and is creating ‘Joey Pouches,’ which are like swaddling blankets for animals orphaned or displaced by the wildfires. “Someone shared a post about about American rescue crafters group on Facebook helping with the Australia catastrophe and I felt an urge to participate in the cause,” Casto told KHOU….

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'My homeland is burning'; Spurs player Patty Mills draws attention to Australian wildfires

'My homeland is burning'; Spurs player Patty Mills draws attention to Australian wildfires

SAN ANTONIO — Spurs player Patty Mills is using his social media platforms to raise awareness of Australian wildfires. On his Twitter feed are numerous posts pointing out various facts and consequences of the wildfires. He also points people to ways they can help the country in the battle against these fires.  He told KENS 5 on Monday that he wished he could be back in Australia to help. “As for Australia, it is still…

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