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Cold & flu season keeps medical staff in emergency rooms, urgent care clinics busy
Read full article: Cold & flu season keeps medical staff in emergency rooms, urgent care clinics busyUrgent care clinics and emergency rooms are busy taking care of patients dealing with upper respiratory illnesses during the peak of cold and flu season.
February 2021 winter storm prompts some San Antonio residents to better prepare for severe weather
Read full article: February 2021 winter storm prompts some San Antonio residents to better prepare for severe weatherThe San Antonio community wonāt soon forget the winter storm in February 2021 that shut down the area for days. Still, it helped many become better prepared for severe weather after days of uncertainty.
Power outages for San Antonioās North Side improve, last rounds of freezing rain expected in the Hill Country through the overnight
Read full article: Power outages for San Antonioās North Side improve, last rounds of freezing rain expected in the Hill Country through the overnightPhotos sent in via KSAT Connect show that freezing rain accumulation overnight resulted in tree limbs coming down, and subsequently powerlines falling across northern parts of San Antonio and Bexar County Wednesday morning. Remember that downed powerlines are dangerous and should be avoided. Those who live generally north of Loop 410 managed to find this ice accumulation overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday morning.
Property tax deadline extended for Bexar County due to office closures, icy weather
Read full article: Property tax deadline extended for Bexar County due to office closures, icy weatherThe tax payment deadline for residents in Bexar County has been delayed, as county offices are closed Wednesday due to icy weather.
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Greg Abbott to hold news conference on winter storm in Texas
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Gov. Greg Abbott to hold news conference on winter storm in TexasTexas Gov. Greg Abbott will hold a news conference on Tuesday morning as winter weather continues to disrupt flights, schools, roads and businesses.
Boerne police urges drivers to stay off icy roads after officer injured in crash
Read full article: Boerne police urges drivers to stay off icy roads after officer injured in crashThe Boerne Police Department is urging drivers to use caution on icy roads after one of their officers was injured in an accident on Tuesday morning.
Need to report a traffic light thatās out or a fallen tree in the road? Call 311 to report in San Antonio.
Read full article: Need to report a traffic light thatās out or a fallen tree in the road? Call 311 to report in San Antonio.If you come across a traffic light that isnāt working or a fallen tree that is blocking the road, city leaders say you should call 311.
Shelters and community nonprofits warmly welcome winter clothing donations
Read full article: Shelters and community nonprofits warmly welcome winter clothing donationsSan Antonio nonprofits that serve the homeless community are ready to receive the gently used coats, sweaters and blankets taking up space in your home.
San Antonio animal shelter in need of blankets, towels amid cooler weather
Read full article: San Antonio animal shelter in need of blankets, towels amid cooler weatherFinally, San Antonio is starting to feel some cooler weather. As temperatures are expected to drop into the 40ā²s this weekend, many will be pulling out the sweaters and blankets.
Having your home inspected every 2-3 years can be very beneficial, experts say
Read full article: Having your home inspected every 2-3 years can be very beneficial, experts sayHaving a comprehensive check-up of your home during the cooler months can be very beneficial. in fact, this may even be a good time to have a formal home inspection. Although many of us only have our house inspected when we purchase it, itās a great habit to have an inspection every 2-3 years. Mother Nature isnāt the only one creating potential hazards during the winter months. āStudies have shown that the winter months run the highest risk for electrical fires in the homes.
After snow overnight, San Antonio will see a frigid Monday
Read full article: After snow overnight, San Antonio will see a frigid MondaySAN ANTONIO ā Snow is blanketing San Antonio. Hereās what you need to know:Winter WonderlandSunday night into Monday, San Antonio and the surrounding area saw 3-6 inches of snowfall -- the most the area has seen since 1985. If you have snow pictures, please feel free to drop them in the āpinsā section of the KSAT Weather Authority App. AdMorning flights at the San Antonio International Airport have been canceled due to the inclement weather. The city of San Antonio and WellMed have both decided to reschedule vaccination appointments on Monday.
More than 30 dogs euthanized at ACS due to influx of animals
Read full article: More than 30 dogs euthanized at ACS due to influx of animalsSAN ANTONIO ā Cold weather has left San Antonioās Animal Care Services with a sudden influx of animals, forcing them to euthanize more than 30 dogs this week. The shelter euthanized 23 dogs Tuesday and 11 dogs Wednesday due to lack of space, public relations and outreach manager Lisa Norwood said. The dogs that were euthanized were not rescued, adopted or placed in a foster home. Norwood said every day, ACS sends rescue partners a list of animals in need of adoption. An ACS partner, San Antonio Pets Alive!, waived adoption fees Wednesday because it reached maximum capacity.