The Austin-San Antonio corridor was selected as the newest hub for a two-year climate accelerator program aimed at strengthening the region’s ability to safeguard communities and economies from climate-related threats.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and a city committee flipped on a no-action recommendation from staff to track heat-related deaths in San Antonio, approving the policy for a future Community Health committee meeting.
As fall approaches in South Texas, high school stadiums come alive with cheers, marching bands and the cadence of football. But it’s not just the opposing team athletes battling; it’s the brutal heat.
San Antonio’s Office of Sustainability and two community organizations are expected to utilize funding awarded this month to address extreme heat across the South San neighborhood.
What is the best heating and cooling business in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the SA Picks finalists.
The San Antonio Public Library has been busy welcoming families during the summer months. They offer a cool place for kids to cool off as August gets underway.
These free events will be hosted by the City’s Office of Sustainability and “aim to empower residents with tools and resources to help keep their homes and communities cool this summer,” according to a press release.
A series of six workshops promoting safe practices for hot weather will be held through the end of August
Scientists say 4 billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025.
As triple-digit temperatures continue to scorch San Antonio, outreach teams from Haven for Hope are hitting the streets to help those most at risk: people experiencing homelessness.
As triple-digit temperatures are expected across South Texas this week, it’s essential to know how to stay safe to prevent heat-related illnesses.
Jimmy Butler has been through these first-game-back matchups against former teams before.
This fall will mark the 10th anniversary of the NBA changing its playoff rules and not guaranteeing a division champion a top-four seed regardless of their record.
As cities, including San Antonio, continue to battle extreme heat exacerbations, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a strategy to curb heat’s effect on the housing system and offer clear guidance on active heat mitigation efforts.
San Antonio is one of 14 cities piloting a Google-powered artificial intelligence tool to understand better how tree coverage and reflective surfaces can mitigate the urban heat island effect.
A Council Consideration Request filed this year could create a pilot program to connect more people to SAWS water and sewer main lines.
The Texas heat is not only dangerous but also deadly.
United Way of San Antonio is collecting and giving fans to people in need in our community.
Pedernales Falls State Park has made 23 heat-related rescues this summer. They are warning people to be careful while visiting.
SA Life Academy runs a day program for adults with special needs and serves over 130 families in the area. A private pool provides more than just a way to cool off; it allows the group to socialize and have fun without being overwhelmed in a public setting.
The population of people experiencing homelessness in our area continues to grow, meaning more people are having to endure the elements.
It’s similar to the heat index, but factors in a few other parameters such as wind and sunlight
A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that around 7 in 10 Americans say extreme heat has had a major or minor impact on their electricity bills in the past year, and a majority have seen a similar impact on their outdoor activities.
El departamento de policía de San Antonio está enviando un mensaje al público después de que una madre fue acusada de un delito grave el 28 de junio por supuestamente dejar a su bebé y dos niños pequeños en un auto caliente durante casi una hora.
The program follows up on the city’s Cool Pavement Pilot Program, which launched last summer. In the first phase, city crews paved ten streets with a cooling treatment to reduce heat in neighborhoods. Now, in phase two, the city is looking to continue these paving projects and add other heat mitigation measures.
An investigation is underway in northwest Houston after a 4-year-old girl died after being left unattended in a pickup truck Wednesday evening.
SAPD is sending a message to the public after a mother was charged with a felony Friday for allegedly leaving her baby and toddlers in a hot car for almost an hour.
Angela Garza-Amador, 33, has been arrested on three counts of child endangerment. Strangers helped pull her children out of a hot car where they had been left alone for nearly an hour, according to San Antonio police.
Unbearable is how those living at Wheatley Park Senior Living describe their living conditions without working air conditioning.
Ben Godina and his partner, Amanda Casanova, are taking action to ensure the older community stays cool.
Tenants at Wheatley Park Senior Living say they’ve dealt with AC issues for two years.
A brush fire near Interstate 10 and Foster Road Sunday afternoon scorched the backyard fences of some homes nearby. Homeowners say the owner of the property where the fire started should make changes to prevent that kind of danger in the future.
Randy Gentry said at his ice cream shop in Schertz, he's got a line of freezers and fans as his first line of defense against the heat.
The report, which charts metrics related to climate and sustainability issues affecting the Alamo City, comes with several scannable QR codes and links.
A service professional with Jon Wayne reported seeing nearly double the calls this summer because of extreme and elongated heat.
With record-breaking heat and ongoing drought, business owners across Comal County were concerned about what tourism would look like in Summer 2023. But the Canyon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce said they still saw business.
CPS Energy has an overarching Sustainable Tomorrow Energy Plan to help customers save energy and help relieve the Texas power grid.
The Electrical Reliability Council of Texas issued a Weather Watch for Wednesday thru Friday due to forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves.
With more than 60 days of triple-digit temperatures and the hottest summer on record in the San Antonio area, businesses like Congelato! in Helotes said this summer has been a struggle.
The cities of San Antonio and Phoenix have seen unprecedented heat this summer. However, there are solutions to help residents get through record-breaking temperatures.
San Antonio has seen triple-degree temperatures for more than 60 days this year. So businesses are turning to technology to survive the heat amid the hottest San Antonio summer on record.
On another scorching summer day Thursday, the San Antonio City Council passed a new mandate requiring contractors on city job sites to provide shade, water, and breaks for construction workers.
On Sunday, August 27, the thermometer reached 100° or hotter in San Antonio for the 60th time in 2023 -- that’s the most on record for any given year!
More than a dozen people attending a Snoop Dogg concert in Houston were taken to the hospital for heat-related illnesses, media reports state.
Firefighters say a fire Wednesday morning destroyed a couple's North Side home. They say while battling the flames, crews also had to worry about live ammunition that was set off by the fire.
The farm at Mission San Juan at the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park produces fresh produce for the San Antonio Food Bank using acequias.
Arborist warn homeowners to have their trees inspected at least once a year by a professional, not only to keep the tree healthy but to protect people from accidents.
Bexar County fire officials announced a new collaboration with multiple agencies to help fight and respond to grass or wildfires.
The Electrical Reliability Council of Texas has extended a Weather Watch for a second consecutive week due to 100-plus-degree high temperatures, higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves.
Hundreds of cars line up the River City Community Center parking lot every Wednesday, waiting for a helping hand. The record-breaking heat is not stopping volunteers from helping people get the food they need.
High school football is back but under some extreme heat and temperatures. Hundreds of players and coaches across the state hit the field Monday for the official start of practice for the 2023 season.
The U.S. Drought Monitor reported that parts of South Central Texas have seen continuous drought for more than 680 days.
Pete Barrera stocks his pickup truck with food, water and supplies Monday through Saturday each week. He drives by encampments across San Antonio dropping these off to people without shelter.
One horseback riding center in Helotes is changing its scheduling to keep its horses safe in the extreme heat. Owners at the barn said they're training students on skills inside the barn during riding lessons too.
Congressman Greg Casar protested with a nine-hour hunger and thirst strike on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Tuesday against Texas House Bill 2127, calling for a federal workplace heat standard.
The last few weeks have been some of the most dangerous in terms of heat-related illnesses in San Antonio, according to the latest data from the city health department.
Heat illness during athletic practice or games is a leading cause of death and disability among high school athletes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Roberta Wright, who lives in Montgomery County, shared photos of herself pulling a delicious-looking loaf of bread from her mailbox. The post went viral with people using it as “proof” of just how hot it is in Texas. But, was it real?
The Electrical Reliability Council of Texas has issued a Weather Watch due to high temperatures, higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves