Slowly working our way back to triple digits
Read full article: Slowly working our way back to triple digitsThe 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.
Near 100° for San Antonio this week, and Tropical Storm Bertha
Read full article: Near 100° for San Antonio this week, and Tropical Storm BerthaTemperatures are forecast to rise to near 100 this week, while we watch what unfolds with a tropical system in the Gulf. At this time, we believe impacts to South Texas will be minimal.
Seasonable with Heat indices near 100 as dry weather holds
Read full article: Seasonable with Heat indices near 100 as dry weather holdsRivers remain above flood stage from recent historic rainfall, while lake levels continue to rise as the Edwards Aquifer recharges; the week ahead will be dry and increasingly hot, with possible heat advisories by midweek.
Flood threat shifts downstream as rain ends, heat returns next week
Read full article: Flood threat shifts downstream as rain ends, heat returns next weekThe historic rainfall event is over, but the flood story is not. River flooding will remain the primary concern through the weekend and into next week as high water continues to move downstream. At the same time, South Central Texas is transitioning back to a familiar summer pattern, dry weather, increasing sunshine and building heat.
FLOOD RISK THIS WEEK: Rounds of heavy rain tonight through Friday morning
Read full article: FLOOD RISK THIS WEEK: Rounds of heavy rain tonight through Friday morningRainfall totals may reach 3-6 inches, with isolated areas near the Rio Grande and Edwards Plateau seeing more than 8 inches, potentially affecting the Frio, Nueces, and Rio Grande rivers.
Government shutdown contributes to service suspension for some Meals on Wheels San Antonio clients
Read full article: Government shutdown contributes to service suspension for some Meals on Wheels San Antonio clientsMeals On Wheels San Antonio currently provides meal service to around 3,600 clients in Bexar, Frio, and Atascosa counties, but that number will drop the week of Nov. 3.
Residents on alert after Frio River flooding causes disruptions in Concan, Knippa
Read full article: Residents on alert after Frio River flooding causes disruptions in Concan, KnippaParking spots along the Frio River at Garner State Park were partially flooded Monday night after heavy morning rain turned the river into rapids near Concan.
Frio County chase ends in standoff, woman shooting herself, DPS says
Read full article: Frio County chase ends in standoff, woman shooting herself, DPS saysA woman led law enforcement on a vehicle chase through Medina and Frio counties on Tuesday before barricading herself in a vehicle and shooting herself, a Texas Department of Public Safety official said.
Cattleman Square Lofts affordable housing project gets $38 million in state tax credits
Read full article: Cattleman Square Lofts affordable housing project gets $38 million in state tax creditsThe multifamily project is one of the rare, fully-affordable apartment buildings that will be on offer in the downtown area.
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Renderings show new downtown-area lofts in San Antonio with rent starting at $321
Read full article: Renderings show new downtown-area lofts in San Antonio with rent starting at $321SAN ANTONIO – As downtown San Antonio’s development boom continues to spread even during a pandemic, an affordable housing developer is slated to start construction on lofts at the beginning of next year. The Cattleman Square Lofts, developed by the Alamo Community Group, will be a 140-unit complex at the intersection of West Houston and Frio streets just west of downtown. Michael Shackelford, director of policy at the Alamo Community Group, said construction is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2021. The Cattleman Square Lofts at West Houston and Frio streets are expected to open in the first quarter of 2021. Image: Alamo Community Group (KSAT)