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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….

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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….

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…

Twitter / @MikeBloomberg If it seems you can’t get away from seeing Michael Bloomberg’s mug on your television, that’s because he’s spending a lot of money to make sure you known he’s joined the presidential race. On Monday, the former New York mayor launched a flurry of television spots in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, El Paso, Harlingen-Weslaco and Houston. More than $3 million of the Democratic hopeful’s ad buys are in the Lone Star…

click image Twitter / NWSSanAntonio Thursday night’s severe weather rained down misfortune on San Antonio, from structural damage to a historic building to multiple floodwater rescues. Intermittent thunderstorms and heavy winds are likely to blame for a roof collapse at Travis Park United Methodist Church early Friday morning. Firefighters responded to the downtown church just after midnight and found that parts of the roof and a fire escape had fallen. According to KSAT, a pipe broke…