FIRST ALERT: Tornado Watch in western counties; SA could see severe weather by daybreak

FIRST ALERT: Tornado Watch in western counties; SA could see severe weather by daybreak

San Antonio and south Texas are lined up for possible severe storm activity early Wednesday morning. KENS 5 meteorologist Jeremy Baker says you can expect a squall line of storms to roll through western counties from 3 to 6 a.m., central counties (including Bexar County) around 6 to 9 a.m., then tapering off in the eastern counties before noon. CURRENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALERTS: A Tornado Watch is in effect for Edwards, Kinney, Real and…

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NWS: Tornadoes, hail, 60+ mph winds possible as storm cell marches across Texas

NWS: Tornadoes, hail, 60+ mph winds possible as storm cell marches across Texas

A massive storm cell predicted to roll eastward across Texas tonight could produce tornadoes, hail and winds up to 70 mph, according to meteorologists with the National Weather Service. A massive storm cell predicted to roll eastward across Texas tonight could produce tornadoes, hail and winds up to 70 mph, according to meteorologists with the National Weather Service. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1…

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S.A. man's parents survive tornado with only home left standing

S.A. man's parents survive tornado with only home left standing

SAN ANTONIO — Last Sunday, a EF-4 tornado ripped through the small town of Beauregard. It’s located 60 miles east of Montgomery. Roughly 10,000 people live in the town. San Antonian Christopher Long said his parents, Richard and Sondra Widger, have lived in that community for 22 years. He said out of the 23 people killed, some of them were his parents’ neighbors. Beaureguard Community Christopher Long “It’s really devastating. Even to not live here…

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Cinderella season ends for Hurricanes

Cinderella season ends for Hurricanes

By Mike Considine, Correspondent Published 12:00 am CST, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Sam Houston lived on a knife’s edge in its first two playoff games, but couldn’t continue its balancing act in the third. The Hurricanes (24-13) defeated District 28-5A champion Harlan (24-9) by four points in overtime and state-ranked Austin Crockett (32-6) by a basket to reach the Region IV quarterfinals Feb. 19 at Paul Taylor Field House. That’s where Veterans Memorial (29-6), No. 7…

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2 years ago this week the San Antonio area saw a record number of tornadoes

2 years ago this week the San Antonio area saw a record number of tornadoes

By S. M. Chavey, mySA.com / San Antonio Express-News Updated 6:20 am CST, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Two years ago Tuesday, South Central Texas witnessed nine tornadoes from San Antonio to Thrall, the most ever in the area in February, according to the National Weather Service. Click through the slideshow to see photos from the days that followed.  less Photo: Caleb Downs Photo: Caleb Downs Image 1 of / 144 Caption Close Image 1 of 144…

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Craft Brewing Effort to Aid Wildfire Victims a Mash of Resiliency, Grit, Grist

Craft Brewing Effort to Aid Wildfire Victims a Mash of Resiliency, Grit, Grist

Years ago, the pioneering Sierra Nevada Pale Ale was just about the only craft beer available in many bars and stores across the nation. Today, with its Chico, California, community having been devastated by the Camp Fire of November 2018, the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is seeing an important return on that early investment in a nationwide presence. More than 1,400 craft brewers from Maui to Maine, and from Alaska even to Armbridge in the…

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Casinos in San Antonio? Texas lawmaker wants to legalize gambling for hurricane relief

Casinos in San Antonio? Texas lawmaker wants to legalize gambling for hurricane relief

Jay R. Jordan, Houston Chronicle Published 12:28 pm CST, Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Texas state Rep. Joe Deshotel, D–Beaumont, filed a bill in December that would guarantee casino licenses in Harris, Galveston, Jefferson, Nueces and Bexar counties. See the 17 biggest issues of the 2019 Texas Legislature >>> less Texas state Rep. Joe Deshotel, D–Beaumont, filed a bill in December that would guarantee casino licenses in Harris, Galveston, Jefferson, Nueces and Bexar counties. See the 17 biggest issues…

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San Antonio's Roland Gutierrez Files Bill to Study Potential Flooding from Trump's Border Wall

San Antonio's Roland Gutierrez Files Bill to Study Potential Flooding from Trump's Border Wall

click to enlarge Twitter / epbusiness State Rep. Roland Gutierrez represents the South Side of San Antonio. A San Antonio lawmaker has filed a bill in the Texas Legislature that would require the state to study whether the Trump administration’s border would increase flooding and environmental damage. Rep. Roland Gutierrez’s House Bill 990 would direct the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to review the wall’s potential effect on South…

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NWS: Rainfall could cause minor flooding in Bexar County

NWS: Rainfall could cause minor flooding in Bexar County

By Caleb Downs, mySanAntonio.com Updated 10:55 am CST, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 The Hill Country may receive a “light glaze” of ice accumulation Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. The Hill Country may receive a “light glaze” of ice accumulation Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 13 Caption Close Image 1 of 13 The Hill Country may receive a “light glaze” of…

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Minor flooding possible for the San Antonio area on Wednesday

Minor flooding possible for the San Antonio area on Wednesday

There is a potential for heavy rain along and east of Interstate 35 on Wednesday and Wednesday night, but not enough for flood warnings, the National Weather Service said. In a bulletin and on its Twitter feed Tuesday afternoon, the weather bureau said 1 to 2 inches of rainfall are possible for South Central Texas, which could lead to minor flooding. “We don’t think we’ll get the rainfall rates to support significant flash flooding,” said…

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NWS: Severe thunderstorms may bring tornadoes, hail, flooding, heavy winds to San Antonio area

NWS: Severe thunderstorms may bring tornadoes, hail, flooding, heavy winds to San Antonio area

By Caleb Downs, mySanAntonio.com Updated 6:45 am CST, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 The National Weather Service said the thunderstorms expected to hit South Central Texas on Wednesday may bring tornadoes, hail, flooding and heavy winds. The National Weather Service said the thunderstorms expected to hit South Central Texas on Wednesday may bring tornadoes, hail, flooding and heavy winds. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 42 Caption Close Image 1 of…

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Owls’ halftime adjustment keeps Hurricanes at bay

Owls’ halftime adjustment keeps Hurricanes at bay

By Mike Considine, Correspondent Published 12:00 am CST, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Future Highlands opponents should keep one key trait the Owls showed against Sam Houston in mind. The Owls are comfortable at any tempo. Highlands (14-6, 1-0) established a 32-20 halftime lead in the District 27-5A game, mostly through executing well in the halfcourt. In the second half, the Owls responded when Sam Houston (10-6, 1-1) pushed the pace, piling up fastbreak points to close…

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San Antonio’s Big Wildfire Is Coming, Here’s How Firefighters and Communities Are Preparing

San Antonio’s Big Wildfire Is Coming, Here’s How Firefighters and Communities Are Preparing

Fog and mist enveloped the Roseheart subdivision nestled in the thick brush of northern Bexar County on December sixth, as firefighters gathered there to train for the kind of wildfire that could turn the neighborhood into a roaring inferno. Firefighters in full gear ran between houses and into backyards, some dragging hoses behind them, simulating real-life fire scenarios. Instructors came to the training event from around the country, including from California, where historic wildfires raged…

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NWS: Wildfires a risk in Bexar County due to heavy winds; possible snow in Hill Country

NWS: Wildfires a risk in Bexar County due to heavy winds; possible snow in Hill Country

The wintry weather could also bring snow: up to an inch in Burnet and Llano counties. The wintry weather could also bring snow: up to an inch in Burnet and Llano counties. Photo: NWS Photo: NWS Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 The wintry weather could also bring snow: up to an inch in Burnet and Llano counties. The wintry weather could also bring snow: up to an inch in…

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Flash flood watch issued for Bexar County in anticipation of heavy rainfall

Flash flood watch issued for Bexar County in anticipation of heavy rainfall

By Caleb Downs, mySanAntonio.com Updated 10:52 am CST, Thursday, December 6, 2018 The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Bexar County in anticipation of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms scheduled to hit the area on Friday. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Bexar County in anticipation of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms scheduled to hit the area on Friday. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1…

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