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Historic Scenic Loop Road drawing more congestion, drivers as development explodes near Grey Forest
Read full article: Historic Scenic Loop Road drawing more congestion, drivers as development explodes near Grey ForestThe location, landscape and wildlife are what draws newcomers to the area. But with growth comes new issues, including a long line of construction crews waiting outside neighborhoods every morning to start their work.
Aue Elementary School students share once in a lifetime event with families
Read full article: Aue Elementary School students share once in a lifetime event with familiesAlthough the skies were cloudy and blocked the sun, students and families were thrilled to experience the darkness that came with totality.
Pilot, 85, loses control of single-engine aircraft while landing at Boerne Stage Airfield, crashes into hangar
Read full article: Pilot, 85, loses control of single-engine aircraft while landing at Boerne Stage Airfield, crashes into hangarAn 85-year-old pilot was taken to the hospital after he crashed a single-engine aircraft into a hangar at a Boerne airfield on Thursday morning.
Fire chiefs across Bexar County develop strategy to combat wildfires
Read full article: Fire chiefs across Bexar County develop strategy to combat wildfiresFire departments from Selma to Wilson County and Leon Springs to Helotes formed an east and west strike team of state-certified firefighters who are experts in extinguishing wildland fires.
‘If life allows it, we will be back’: Owner of long-standing Leon Springs restaurant hopes to serve community again following devastating fire
Read full article: ‘If life allows it, we will be back’: Owner of long-standing Leon Springs restaurant hopes to serve community again following devastating fireThe Grill at Leon Springs has a long-standing history with the community. However, the beloved restaurant was destroyed following a fire early Thursday morning.
12 animals at San Antonio sanctuary die during deep freeze
Read full article: 12 animals at San Antonio sanctuary die during deep freezeA woman walks through falling snow in San Antonio, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Primarily Primates on Wednesday said the animals, including monkeys, lemurs and one chimpanzee, died, as the 78-acre sanctuary has been without electricity since Monday morning. Officials said she “was young at heart, outgoing and spirited.”The sanctuary houses hundreds of animals, including 32 chimpanzees, for life. The animals, the majority of them being primates, were rescued from research and entertainment industries. Since then, staff and volunteers worked around the clock to evacuate animals from the sanctuary and keep the ones that remained safe and warm.
San Antonio Zoo seeking necessities for animal sanctuary as severe winter weather continues
Read full article: San Antonio Zoo seeking necessities for animal sanctuary as severe winter weather continuesSAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Zoo is asking the community for help in gathering items needed for the Primarily Primates Animal Sanctuary. The nonprofit sanctuary, located in Leon Springs, has had power outages due to the severe winter weather, which has had devastating effects on the animals in its care. The sanctuary is looking for donations that include:BlanketsFlashlightsPropane TanksGeneratorsHeatersDog and cat carriersOfficials with Primarily Primates is asking that donations be brought to 26099 Dull Knife Trail only if it is safe for drivers to do so.
Shrimp stored on ice in sink leads to re-inspection at far NW Side restaurant
Read full article: Shrimp stored on ice in sink leads to re-inspection at far NW Side restaurantSAN ANTONIO – A restaurant on the far Northwest Side was ordered to go through a re-inspection last month after shrimp was being stored on ice inside a hand sink. Staff of Mariscos La Laguna, located in the 23000 block of Interstate 10 West near Leon Springs, was instructed to use the sink only for washing hands. The establishment, which received a score of 80, was also cited for having no hot water and for having other plumbing issues, city health records show. To see more health inspection scores and to go Behind the Kitchen Door with Dillon Collier, click HERE for our special section. AdCheck out more restaurant scores by clicking here.
As seen on SA Live - Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Read full article: As seen on SA Live - Wednesday, May 20, 2020We love our furry friends and we’re showing the love on National Rescue Dog Day! We’ll hear from some of our favorite dog rescue organizations, including Animal Defense League of Texas, Texas Chihuahua Rescue, God’s Dogs Rescue and The Lucky Spot Dog Rescue. We’ll take a look at how they’re helping food trucks and local breweries during this difficult time. That’s all today at 1 p.m. on SA Live. Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, your smart TV or your smartphone.
This Day in Weather History: March 31st
Read full article: This Day in Weather History: March 31stIt was a busy, Spring day in South Texas as storms erupted along a cold front. While storms can generally produce hail this time of year, this event was unusual because so many received large hail. Places like Crystal City and Knippa saw damage, after baseball size hail pounded the area. Around San Antonio, Alamo Heights, Leon Springs, and Castle Hills also reported large hail.