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Photos, videos show damage caused by gusty winds in San Antonio area
Read full article: Photos, videos show damage caused by gusty winds in San Antonio areaAs San Antonio residents continued to experience gusty winds on Tuesday, some KSAT viewers shared photos of the weather — and the damage left behind.

📸 Capture nature’s beauty, win big with San Antonio River Authority’s annual photo contest
Read full article: 📸 Capture nature’s beauty, win big with San Antonio River Authority’s annual photo contestLove capturing the beauty of nature around the San Antonio River Basin? The San Antonio River Authority is hosting its eighth annual River Clicks Photo Contest for people who love to showcase the natural wonders around them.

Comal County taking steps to tackle water crisis amid growth boom
Read full article: Comal County taking steps to tackle water crisis amid growth boomComal Conservation is a community response to the rapid development of subdivision replacing natural areas critical to water conservation and aquifers.

Crackdown on illegal deer breeding activities results in 22 suspects, over 1K pending charges, TPWD says
Read full article: Crackdown on illegal deer breeding activities results in 22 suspects, over 1K pending charges, TPWD saysA recent investigation by the Texas Game Wardens has resulted in 22 suspects and approximately 1,200 total pending charges from across the state involved in a deer breeding industry and black-market wildlife trade, according to a news release.

While medians aren’t often a topic of conversation, they are a source of pride in Stone Oak
Read full article: While medians aren’t often a topic of conversation, they are a source of pride in Stone OakWhen you think about Stone Oak, beautiful homes, rolling hills and increased traffic may come to mind. Medians probably don’t. They are, however, top of mind for many residents who call the sprawling neighborhood home.

Hemisfair to unveil new Civic Park section with gathering spaces, walkway next month
Read full article: Hemisfair to unveil new Civic Park section with gathering spaces, walkway next monthHemisfair will open a new section of Civic Park next month, offering new gathering spaces and a walkway connecting Hemisfair to downtown.

Toddler inspires inclusive renovations at Boerne City Park
Read full article: Toddler inspires inclusive renovations at Boerne City ParkA visit to a local playground inspired a mother to spearhead a community effort to make the play areas at Boerne City Park more inclusive for children with disabilities, leading to significant renovations.

Highly contagious bird flu confirmed in vultures at popular New Braunfels park
Read full article: Highly contagious bird flu confirmed in vultures at popular New Braunfels parkThe bird flu has been confirmed in black vultures at Landa Park in New Braunfels, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Three people accused of using airboats, thermal optics to hunt exotic animals in South Texas, officials say
Read full article: Three people accused of using airboats, thermal optics to hunt exotic animals in South Texas, officials sayTexas Game Wardens arrested three people after revealing an illegal hunting scheme, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

🐎 Things to do in February: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, San Antonio Coffee Festival, Hello Kitty Cafe Truck
Read full article: 🐎 Things to do in February: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, San Antonio Coffee Festival, Hello Kitty Cafe TruckFebruary is here, which means its time to go over all the exciting events happening in the Alamo City.

New pedestrian bridges open at Pearl, marking latest step in expansion plan
Read full article: New pedestrian bridges open at Pearl, marking latest step in expansion planTwo new pedestrian bridges opened at Pearl this week, marking the latest step in a larger expansion plan that aims to double the Pearl’s footprint.

🤠 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Western Heritage Weekend, Pearl Lunar Year event, Latin Mafia
Read full article: 🤠 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Western Heritage Weekend, Pearl Lunar Year event, Latin MafiaThis weekend, San Antonio is buzzing with excitement as it kicks off rodeo festivities and celebrates the start of Black History Month.

San Antonio Botanical Garden celebrates 45th anniversary with new strategic master plan
Read full article: San Antonio Botanical Garden celebrates 45th anniversary with new strategic master planThe San Antonio Botanical Garden is celebrating 45 years in the Alamo City with the announcement of Phase I of their Strategic Master Plan.

Oak wilt season is upon us. Here’s how to protect your oak trees.
Read full article: Oak wilt season is upon us. Here’s how to protect your oak trees.Oak trees are the backbone of South Central Texas, but neighborhoods like Live Oak, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park and the Hill Country are threatened by oak wilt.

KSAT promotions producer shares her postpartum running journey
Read full article: KSAT promotions producer shares her postpartum running journeyAt KSAT, promotions producer Alyssa Medina is restarting her running journey after putting it "on pause" during her pregnancy. Now in her second week of training, Alyssa says she is taking it slow and focusing on a 12-week training program designed specifically for postpartum runners.

Here’s how you can start a running program safely this year
Read full article: Here’s how you can start a running program safely this yearKSAT talked to Dr. Timothy Palomera with Sports Medicine Associates about how you can get started safely and make sure you stick with your running journey throughout the year.
San Antonio Botanical Garden’s new ‘Reflections of Nature’ exhibition to debut in March
Read full article: San Antonio Botanical Garden’s new ‘Reflections of Nature’ exhibition to debut in MarchThe San Antonio Botanical Garden will unveil its upcoming exhibition, “Reflections of Nature,” in March 2025.

Fentanyl and other drugs found in dolphins along South Texas coast, study says
Read full article: Fentanyl and other drugs found in dolphins along South Texas coast, study saysA new study from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has revealed fentanyl and other pharmaceutical medications were found in common bottlenose dolphins along the Texas coastline.

Implementation of facilities in San Antonio’s Bike Network Plan could be influenced by revised national design guide
Read full article: Implementation of facilities in San Antonio’s Bike Network Plan could be influenced by revised national design guideA national bike infrastructure design guide revision out this week could influence the development of facilities through San Antonio's Bike Network Plan update, according to Transportation Department officials.

Texas Legislature issues: Investing in clean energy, combating plastic pollution
Read full article: Texas Legislature issues: Investing in clean energy, combating plastic pollutionThe 89th Texas legislative session kicks off next Tuesday. Thousands of bills will be filed, including some focused on state environmental concerns.

Drought, scarcity cited in water conservation notices issued by Enchanted Rock officials
Read full article: Drought, scarcity cited in water conservation notices issued by Enchanted Rock officialsOfficials at the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area closed 2024 with a water warning for the new year, citing ongoing drought and scarcity in Central Texas.

🏈 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: 32nd-annual Valero Alamo Bowl, Sheng Wang, The Spazmatics
Read full article: 🏈 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: 32nd-annual Valero Alamo Bowl, Sheng Wang, The SpazmaticsThis is the final “Things to Do this weekend” story of 2024 – but don’t worry, plenty more are coming your way in 2025!

Q&A: San Antonio Marathon organizers preview inaugural race in 2025, explain changes
Read full article: Q&A: San Antonio Marathon organizers preview inaugural race in 2025, explain changesRUNNING Q&A: San Antonio is set to host its own marathon in December 2025, following the conclusion of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series. Here's what runners should expect from the new race.