These fishing spots on the South Texas coast will be temporarily closed due to freezing weather
Bob Hall Pier is closed until further notice due to construction. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will temporarily close some saltwater fishing spots along the coast — including some on Padre Island and near Rockport, Fulton and Aransas Pass — due to freezing weather. The 21 fishing sites will close at midnight on Monday and stay closed until 11:59 p.m., TPWD said in a news release on Saturday. During that time, fishing will be off-limits in these areas in an effort to protect the wildlife and resources. You can get the very latest forecast anytime by bookmarking our weather page and downloading the KSAT Weather Authority App - available for both Apple and Android devices.
San Antonio Fire Department offers tips to community ahead of big cold front
SAFD offers some safety tips for heating your home during the upcoming cold weather. SAN ANTONIO – Cooler weather is on its way, but the San Antonio Fire Department warns things can quickly heat up and take a possible dangerous turn. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly over the weekend, and, according to SAFD, winter is one of the busiest times. Battalion Chief Michael Garcia said smoke detectors can be life-saving. Make sure they have batteries and that they are working properly as we head in to this cold front,” Garcia said.