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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

By Caleb Downs, mySanAntonio.com Published 7:55 am CST, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Heavy showers could cause minor flooding in Bexar County on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy showers could cause minor flooding in Bexar County on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 Heavy showers could cause minor flooding in Bexar County on Friday,…

One month after the destructive flooding of Texas Hill Country rivers led to multiple deaths and tens of millions of dollars in property damage, scientists, regional water management leaders, and academics are still weighing the consequences and the prospect of future severe weather events in Texas. The frequency and severity of weather events ranging from the recent flooding along the Llano, Colorado, Trinity, and Blanco rivers, as well as devastating flooding from Hurricane Harvey, have…

In the early morning light Monday, six fire trucks gathered in a Bass Pro Shops parking lot in Northwest San Antonio, preparing to drive to California to respond to the deadly wildfires that have already claimed 31 lives. “The plan is to be there by tomorrow night,” San Antonio Fire Department Captain Brian Stanush said. “We got 1,400 miles to go, six trucks in our task force, and when we get there we will receive our…