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New Braunfels reminds river-goers about disposable container ordinance
Read full article: New Braunfels reminds river-goers about disposable container ordinanceThe City of New Braunfels is reminding residents and those visiting the Comal and Guadalupe rivers about its disposable container ordinance ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
San Antonio hosts Basura Bash, state’s largest waterway cleanup, on Saturday
Read full article: San Antonio hosts Basura Bash, state’s largest waterway cleanup, on SaturdayThe 29th annual Basura Bash is taking place on Saturday and organizers are asking for volunteers to help clean San Antonio waterways.
Army Reserve soldier killed in Jordan mourned by family and Georgia governor at funeral
Read full article: Army Reserve soldier killed in Jordan mourned by family and Georgia governor at funeralFamily and friends are gathering in Georgia this week as funerals begin for three Army Reserve soldiers killed in a recent drone attack in Jordan.
Saniya Rivers goes for a career-best 33 points as NC State stuns No. 2 UConn 92-81
Read full article: Saniya Rivers goes for a career-best 33 points as NC State stuns No. 2 UConn 92-81Saniya Rivers had a career-best 33 points to go with 10 rebounds and five assists to help North Carolina State stun second-ranked Connecticut 92-81 on Sunday, earning the program’s first win against the Huskies in more than a quarter-century.
Doc Rivers on his future: 'Do I miss coaching? Let the season go on, and I’ll find that out'
Read full article: Doc Rivers on his future: 'Do I miss coaching? Let the season go on, and I’ll find that out'Doc Rivers is set to begin his second stint with ESPN as the network's NBA analyst, though he says he doesn't know how long he will remain in the position.
‘Don’t Let Litter Trash Your River’: Local initiative working to keep rivers clean
Read full article: ‘Don’t Let Litter Trash Your River’: Local initiative working to keep rivers cleanThe “Don’t Let Litter Trash Your River” initiative intends to educate the communities throughout the basin and encourage the public to take part in helping keep area creeks and rivers clean by not littering and picking up trash when they see it on the ground.
Police: Illegal refinery blast in Nigeria kills at least 12
Read full article: Police: Illegal refinery blast in Nigeria kills at least 12The Nigeria Police Force says at least 12 people have died in an explosion and fire near an illegal oil refinery site in the country's oil-rich Niger Delta region.
City’s river basin grade for trash collection is an F. Here’s what the city is doing (and how you can help)
Read full article: City’s river basin grade for trash collection is an F. Here’s what the city is doing (and how you can help)A clean river is a happy river, and that’s been to goal for the “Don’t Let Litter Trash Your River” public outreach initiative.
How to staying safe from coronavirus while cooling down in rivers, pools
Read full article: How to staying safe from coronavirus while cooling down in rivers, poolsNEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – The Memorial Day weekend led to packed rivers in Comal County, which as of Friday had 81 confirmed cases of COVID-19. The number is relatively lower than those in the surrounding Bexar and Hays counties, but as more people head to Comal County to take a dip in the rivers, there is concern the virus could spike in the area. Comal County epidemiologist, Dr. Anil Mangla, is urging river-goers to wear masks as much as possible. So again, in a pool, you’re going to get more than 10. So your risk from low or no risk is going to shoot up to high risk,” Mangla said.
San Marcos reopening river parks ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Read full article: San Marcos reopening river parks ahead of Memorial Day weekendPublished: May 20, 2020, 11:52 am Updated: May 21, 2020, 8:44 amSAN ANTONIO – Riverfront parks in San Marcos will reopen Friday in time for Memorial Day weekend. Visitors are encouraged to distance themselves from people not in their household and wear face coverings when distancing isn’t possible. More than 100 people arrested at Jeep Weekend on Bolivar peninsula as Texas beaches reopenThe river will be open for tubing, kayaking, canoeing and swimming. Playgrounds, basketball courts, and pavilions at the parks will remain closed. “We know the community is excited to see our river parks reopen, but we strongly advise park goers to maintain personal responsibility when it comes to keeping themselves and those around them safe,” Mayor Jane Hughson said in the release.