Texas called for energy conservation Tuesday as extreme heat spiked electricity demand
Texans were asked to conserve energy from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday as temperatures climb over 100 degrees for much of the state.
Keep it cool in the Texas heat at these swimming, splashing spots in San Antonio and surrounding areas
Cool off at these swimming and splashing spots in San Antonio and surrounding areas.
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9 swimming holes near San Antonio that have reopened amid coronavirus pandemic
SAN ANTONIO โ Many outdoor activities have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic but several swimming holes near San Antonio have reopened. The Hill Country is full of unexpected watering holes within driving distance of San Antonio that would be great for a daycation. Jacobโs Well Natural Area and Blue Hole are both in Wimberley, about an hourโs drive from downtown San Antonio, and are open for swimming. Krause Springs in Spicewood reopened May 21 and is approximately an hour-and-a-half drive from downtown San Antonio. Blanco State Park is a quick trip out of San Antonio, just an hour north of the city.
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Stunning swimming holes near San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO โ The Hill Country is full of hidden places to swim and cool off, including 10 unexpected watering holes within driving distance of San Antonio that would be great for a day trip. The first two, Jacobโs Well Natural Area and Blue Hole, are in Wimberley about an hourโs drive from downtown San Antonio. Krause Springs - Photo courtesy Josie LugoSchumacher Crossing in Hunt is also about an hour-and-a-half drive from downtown San Antonio. Blanco State Park is a quick trip out of San Antonio, just an hour north of the city. Guadalupe River State Park is less than an hour from San Antonio.