A prolonged stretch of summer heat is settling into South-Central Texas, with temperatures trending hotter each day through the end of July.

Next week brings even more heat, with triple-digit temperatures likely. While the rain has stopped, flooding remains a concern along the Nueces and Frio Rivers; please avoid flooded roadways.

Gov. Greg Abbott toured La Salle County by helicopter after flooding washed out roads and damaged homes, including in the Cotulla area, where some families were blocked from returning home.

The weekend brings continued sunshine and rising temperatures, reaching the mid- to upper-90s, with no rain expected. Next week, the region will see typical late-July heat, with highs near or above 100°. Flooding persists along the Nueces and Frio Rivers, with Cotulla and downstream areas remaining at major flood stage through the weekend.

The victim was swept away while driving in Val Verde County, the governor said after assessing damage around Cotulla.

A third person has died as a result of the flooding in South Texas after floodwaters swept away a vehicle in Val Verde County, Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday.

San Antonio faces another day of high heat with temperatures near 100°, and humidity making it feel up to 110°, while there is only a small chance of showers locally. Tropical Storm Bertha is weakening as it approaches the Texas coast, expected to bring rain mainly to coastal areas before dissipating by Friday with minimal impact. Bertha poses no significant threats to travel and will be gone by the weekend. If you have beach plans, keep them.

San Antonio is expected to reach its first 100-degree day of 2026, with heat advisories across Texas and high humidity making conditions feel even hotter. Tropical Storm Bertha is weakening as it approaches the Louisiana coast and is expected to have minimal impact as it dissipates by Friday. Flooding continues along the Nueces and Frio Rivers, especially in Cotulla, where major flood stages persist. Local lakes and aquifers are at their highest levels in four years, with Choke Canyon and Lake Corpus Christi anticipated to rise soon from recent floodwaters.

La Salle County officials said hundreds of residents have decided to stay where they are as the Nueces River nears 29 feet.

After nearly 480 billion gallons of rain fell in the Hill Country last week, roughly 350 first responders were sent to La Salle County on Monday in preparation for significant flooding that could impact the area.

La Salle County officials activated an emergency response Thursday ahead of expected flooding along the Nueces River, deploying roughly 350 personnel from agencies across Texas and neighboring states.

The Cotulla city secretary was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily injury, according to the Frio County Sheriff’s Office.

KSAT Sports photojournalist Adam Barraza traveled south on Interstate 35 for the latest installment of the BGC Road Trip.

KSAT’s Nick Mantas and photographer Eddie Latigo hit the road to Cotulla, Devine and Natalia for Week 6 of the high school football season.

It hasn’t been easy, but the Cotulla Cowboys are used to handling adversity.

In his first year on the job, Nixon-Smiley head coach Paul Kirby hopes his football philosophy translates well for his players on and off the field.

A strong cold front came through San Antonio this morning and brought rain and storms to the area along with it.

A U.S. president was once a teacher in the South Texas town.

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