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Video shows Jacob’s Well looking ‘gorgeous’ after recent rains; No promise of summer swim season yet
Read full article: Video shows Jacob’s Well looking ‘gorgeous’ after recent rains; No promise of summer swim season yetVideos and photos show water flowing from Jacob’s Well for the first time in many months.
Another Texas Hill Country swimming hole is closing as area experiences exceptional drought
Read full article: Another Texas Hill Country swimming hole is closing as area experiences exceptional droughtThe swimming area at Blue Hole Regional Park in Wimberley will be closed for the remainder of the year because the depth of the water is no longer safe, according to the city’s parks officials.
Before and after photos show dire conditions at popular swimming hole Jacob’s Well
Read full article: Before and after photos show dire conditions at popular swimming hole Jacob’s WellSwimming hasn’t been allowed at Jacob’s Well for the past two summers and newly posted photos of the spring-fed swimming hole make it clear why the Hill Country hot spot has been closed.
LGBTQ+ Texans move forward with Pride plans despite tense political environment and fears of violence
Read full article: LGBTQ+ Texans move forward with Pride plans despite tense political environment and fears of violenceOrganizers across Texas are balancing a focus on security and a celebration of community after state lawmakers pushed scores of bills that threatened to upend the lives of LGBTQ+ Texans.
Swimming at Jacob’s Well is canceled ‘for the foreseeable future,’ park officials say
Read full article: Swimming at Jacob’s Well is canceled ‘for the foreseeable future,’ park officials sayOne of the most popular swimming holes in Texas will remain closed “for the foreseeable future” due to low water levels and spring flow, according to Hays County Parks officials.
Jacob’s Well area needs ‘significant rainfall’ in order to reopen for swimming in 2023
Read full article: Jacob’s Well area needs ‘significant rainfall’ in order to reopen for swimming in 2023One of the most popular swimming holes in Texas could be closed for the second year in a row after the second driest year on record.
Boerne crushes Tyler Chapel Hill, clinches first UIL State appearance; Wimberley outlasts Cuero in epic semifinal clash; Bunn powers Poth to big win over Harmony
Read full article: Boerne crushes Tyler Chapel Hill, clinches first UIL State appearance; Wimberley outlasts Cuero in epic semifinal clash; Bunn powers Poth to big win over HarmonyBoerne, Wimberley and Poth will represent the greater San Antonio area in next week's UIL State Football Championship Games at AT&T Stadium after some thrilling state semifinal action on Friday.
Boerne cruises past Calallen, improves to 14-0; Poth edges Tidehaven; Wimberley set to face Cuero in State Semifinals
Read full article: Boerne cruises past Calallen, improves to 14-0; Poth edges Tidehaven; Wimberley set to face Cuero in State SemifinalsFour teams from the greater San Antonio area remain left alive in the hunt for UIL State titles, including undefeated Boerne, 14-0 Wimberley, Cuero and Poth.
Dubose, Brennan race past Lake Travis, will face Westlake next; Smithson Valley tops Fulshear; Boerne crushes Port Lavaca Calhoun
Read full article: Dubose, Brennan race past Lake Travis, will face Westlake next; Smithson Valley tops Fulshear; Boerne crushes Port Lavaca CalhounIt didn’t take long to get the tryptophan out of our collective system this past Friday!
Brennan crushes Los Fresnos, sets up rematch with Lake Travis; Alamo Heights takes down Gregory-Portland, faces Liberty Hill next; Falls City hands Sabinal first loss
Read full article: Brennan crushes Los Fresnos, sets up rematch with Lake Travis; Alamo Heights takes down Gregory-Portland, faces Liberty Hill next; Falls City hands Sabinal first lossAs we prepare for Thanksgiving, 16 teams from the greater San Antonio area are thankful to still be alive in the high school football playoffs, including Brennan and Alamo Heights who both get a chance at redemption in the third round.
Swimming not allowed at Jacob’s Well for the rest of the year, officials say
Read full article: Swimming not allowed at Jacob’s Well for the rest of the year, officials sayOne of Texas’ most beloved swimming holes, Jacob’s Well Natural Area in Wimberley, will be closed for swimming for the remainder of the year.
Swimming not allowed at Jacob’s Well for ‘foreseeable future,’ officials say
Read full article: Swimming not allowed at Jacob’s Well for ‘foreseeable future,’ officials sayOne of Texas’ most beloved swimming holes, Jacob’s Well Natural Area in Wimberley, will not allow swimming for the foreseeable future.
List: San Antonio area hotspots that are opening for the spring and summer season
Read full article: List: San Antonio area hotspots that are opening for the spring and summer seasonMany of the seasonal activities are starting to open so I’ve compiled a list to make it easier for you to figure out where you want to go.
Son charged with murder after mother found dead in Wimberley home, deputies say
Read full article: Son charged with murder after mother found dead in Wimberley home, deputies sayA man is in custody and charged with murder after Hays County deputies said they found his 60-year-old mother dead inside of their Wimberley home.
SWIMMING: Alamo Heights’ Foote, Boerne Champion girls shine at UIL Class 5A State Championships
Read full article: SWIMMING: Alamo Heights’ Foote, Boerne Champion girls shine at UIL Class 5A State ChampionshipsHighlights and reaction from the UIL Class 5A State swimming and diving championships in Austin, as Alamo Heights senior Connor Foote breaks a pair of state records and strikes gold in two individual events, while the Boerne Champion girls win another relay title for the second straight season.
SPRING SEASON PREVIEW: What to know as San Antonio-area high school sports teams prepare for tournament season
Read full article: SPRING SEASON PREVIEW: What to know as San Antonio-area high school sports teams prepare for tournament seasonWith the high school football season officially in the rearview mirror, KSAT 12's Big Game Newsletter is mixing things up as we transition to the spring sports season.
Texas’ ban on mask mandates in public schools back in place after federal appeals court ruling
Read full article: Texas’ ban on mask mandates in public schools back in place after federal appeals court rulingThree-judge panel finds no "concrete, or actual or imminent, injury" caused by Abbott's ban on mask mandates.
Brennan scores 59 in rout of Austin Bowie; Alamo Heights edges Marble Falls late; Navarro stuns Sinton in overtime
Read full article: Brennan scores 59 in rout of Austin Bowie; Alamo Heights edges Marble Falls late; Navarro stuns Sinton in overtimeRound 3 of the high school football playoffs featured plenty of standout performances, including Brennan's demolition of Austin Bowie and Navarro's dramatic overtime victory over Sinton.
No. 3 Johnson opens playoff run against No. 8 New Braunfels; BGC Roadtrip features Somerset vs. Fredericksburg; Three games to watch in Bi-District round
Read full article: No. 3 Johnson opens playoff run against No. 8 New Braunfels; BGC Roadtrip features Somerset vs. Fredericksburg; Three games to watch in Bi-District roundKSAT 12's Big Game coverage kicks off the 2021 playoffs with some great matchups in the Bi-District round, including No. 3 Johnson vs. No. 8 New Braunfels.
No. 3 Johnson rallies to defeat Reagan in overtime, claim 28-6A title; O’Connor stuns No. 7 Taft; Champion tops Floresville in seesaw battle
Read full article: No. 3 Johnson rallies to defeat Reagan in overtime, claim 28-6A title; O’Connor stuns No. 7 Taft; Champion tops Floresville in seesaw battleJohnson's remarkable rally over Reagan to claim the District 28-6A title and O'Connor's stunning upset of Taft on Saturday night are just two of the best games from Week 10 of KSAT's Big Game Coverage.
Hill Country flower farm keeps Day of the Day tradition strong
Read full article: Hill Country flower farm keeps Day of the Day tradition strongAlthough marigold flowers originate in Mexico, there’s a special flower farm that for years has helped make Día de Muertos even more special for families in and around San Antonio.
Judson upsets No. 3 Smithson Valley on late TD; Madison knocks off No. 7 Brandeis in OT; Memorial tops Sam Houston in 13-5A-I shootout
Read full article: Judson upsets No. 3 Smithson Valley on late TD; Madison knocks off No. 7 Brandeis in OT; Memorial tops Sam Houston in 13-5A-I shootoutJudson's dramatic victory over Smithson Valley and Madison's overtime win against Brandeis were two of the best games from a wild Week 9 of KSAT's Big Game Coverage.
TEAM TENNIS: Wimberley defeats Boerne, advances to UIL State Tournament
Read full article: TEAM TENNIS: Wimberley defeats Boerne, advances to UIL State TournamentAfter falling behind 4-3 in doubles competition, Wimberley rallies to win eight of the 12 singles matches contested to defeat Boerne 11-5 in the Class 4A Regional Final and advance to this year's UIL State team tennis tournament.
Undefeated Floresville, Alamo Heights meet in 15-5A-II clash; Carrizo Springs vs. Devine headlines Road Trip; Johnson, Taft off to impressive 6-0 starts
Read full article: Undefeated Floresville, Alamo Heights meet in 15-5A-II clash; Carrizo Springs vs. Devine headlines Road Trip; Johnson, Taft off to impressive 6-0 startsA pair of undefeated showdowns headline Week 7 of KSAT 12's Big Game Coverage, as Floresville battles Alamo Heights and Taft takes on Brennan.
Texas families with students receiving free or reduced lunches could be eligible for up to $1,200 in food aid
Read full article: Texas families with students receiving free or reduced lunches could be eligible for up to $1,200 in food aidTexas HHSC will allocate around $2.5 billion in food benefits to all eligible families. School districts will notify families about eligibility by June 2.
UIL State Track & Field Championships Recap: Class 3A, 4A Thursday
Read full article: UIL State Track & Field Championships Recap: Class 3A, 4A ThursdayAfter a year hiatus, Class 3A and 4A athletes return to Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin for the first day of competition at the UIL State Track & Field Championships.
Cuero boys complete second-half comeback, defeat Wimberley in Class 4A Bi-District round
Read full article: Cuero boys complete second-half comeback, defeat Wimberley in Class 4A Bi-District roundAndrew has covered athletics of all levels for more than five years and is dedicated to shining a spotlight on local San Antonio athletes and their stories.
KSAT 12’s Top 12: Week 13
Read full article: KSAT 12’s Top 12: Week 13SAN ANTONIO – See what teams made the cut in KSAT 12′s Top 12 for Week 13 of high school football. CLASS 1A-4ARank Team Record 12 Antonian 6-1 11 Devine 8-3 10 Wimberley 9-3 9 Falls City 8-2 8 Hondo 10-1 7 Navarro 8-2 6 Cornerstone 8-1 5 D’Hanis 7-0 4 Boerne 8-2 3 Shiner 9-0 2 Jourdanton 10-1 1 Poth 9-0CLASS 5A & 6ARank Team Record 12 Highlands 2-0 11 Roosevelt 5-2 10 Brackenridge 3-0 9 Champion 4-2 8 Alamo Heights 4-2 7 Steele 5-2 6 Southside 7-0 5 Brennan 6-1 4 Reagan 6-1 3 Smithson Valley 5-1 2 Judson 4-1 1 Johnson 7-0WEEK 12 HIGHLIGHTS
KSAT 12’s Top 12: Week 12
Read full article: KSAT 12’s Top 12: Week 12SAN ANTONIO – See what teams made the cut in KSAT 12′s Top 12 for Week 12 of high school football. CLASS 1A-4ARank Team Record 12 Wimberley 8-3 11 Falls City 7-2 10 Poteet 8-2 9 Devine 8-2 8 Hondo 9-1 7 Navarro 7-2 6 Cornerstone 8-1 5 D’Hanis 6-0 4 Boerne 7-2 3 Shiner 8-0 2 Jourdanton 9-1 1 Poth 8-0CLASS 5A & 6ARank Team Record 12 Memorial 2-0 11 Steele 4-2 10 Brackenridge 2-0 9 Champion 4-2 8 Alamo Heights 4-2 7 Southside 5-0 6 Brennan 5-1 5 Warren 5-1 4 Reagan 5-1 3 Smithson Valley 5-1 2 Johnson 6-0 1 Judson 4-1WEEK 11 HIGHLIGHTS
Wimberley man arrested after setting fire to three vehicles, officials say
Read full article: Wimberley man arrested after setting fire to three vehicles, officials sayWIMBERLY, Texas – A Wimberley man has been arrested and charged with three counts of Felony 2 Arson after setting fire to three vehicles, Hays County officials say. Kirill O. Belchenko, 32, was arrested and booked into the Hays County jail on Sept. 21, following an investigation by the Hays County Fire Marshal and Hays County Sheriff’s Office. Fire Marshal Nathan Mendenhall said the vehicle arson occurred in the 3400 block of Ranch Road 32 on Sept. 21. In a statement, Mendenhall said Belchenko set fire to three of his uncles’ vehicles and also claimed that he placed a pipe bomb on the property. Additionally, Belchenko told fire and law enforcement investigators that he set fire to a utility pole on the property.
KSAT 12’s Top 12: Week 11
Read full article: KSAT 12’s Top 12: Week 11SAN ANTONIO – See what teams made the cut in KSAT 12′s Top 12 for Week 11 of high school football. CLASS 1A-4ARank Team Record 12 Wimberley 7-3 11 Falls City 7-2 10 Poteet 7-2 9 Devine 7-2 8 Hondo 8-1 7 Navarro 7-2 6 Cornerstone 8-1 5 D’Hanis 6-0 4 Boerne 7-2 3 Shiner 8-0 2 Jourdanton 8-1 1 Poth 7-0CLASS 5A & 6ARank Team Record 12 Steele 3-2 11 Roosevelt 4-1 10 Brackenridge 1-0 9 Brennan 4-1 8 Southside 4-1 7 Wagner 2-1 6 Warren 4-1 5 Reagan 4-1 4 Smithson Valley 4-1 3 Champion 4-1 2 Johnson 5-0 1 Judson 4-1WEEK 10 HIGHLIGHTS
Texas woman charged after being found with 70+ forms of stolen identity
Read full article: Texas woman charged after being found with 70+ forms of stolen identityWIMBERLEY, Texas – A suspicious vehicle call led to multiple charges for an Austin woman who was found sleeping around 4 a.m. inside a stolen vehicle in Wimberley Square on Oct. 15. Dionne Episcopo, 38, has been charged with fraudulent use of identifying information, forgery of a financial instrument, tampering with a government record, and possession of a controlled substance. According to Hays County Sheriff’s Office, Episcopo was found with numerous items fitting the description of items that had been stolen the night before in the Wimberley area. After she was taken to Hays County Jail, deputies obtained a search warrant for the vehicle and discovered more than 70 forms of identification including W-2s, driver’s licenses, social security cards and passports belonging to numerous different victims. Deputies also found narcotics and forged checks inside the vehicle which had been reported stolen out of Austin.
KSAT 12’s Top 12: Week 10
Read full article: KSAT 12’s Top 12: Week 10SAN ANTONIO – See what teams made the cut in KSAT 12′s Top 12 for Week 10 of high school football. CLASS 1A-4ARank Team Record 12 Comfort 6-2 11 Devine 6-2 10 La Vernia 6-2 9 Hondo 7-1 8 Wimberley 6-2 7 Navarro 6-2 6 Cornerstone 7-1 5 D’Hanis 5-0 4 Boerne 6-2 3 Shiner 7-0 2 Jourdanton 7-1 1 Poth 7-0CLASS 5A & 6ARank Team Record 12 Stevens 3-1 11 Brackenridge 0-0 10 Warren 3-1 9 Southside 3-1 8 Reagan 3-1 7 Smithson Valley 3-1 6 Brandeis 3-1 5 Johnson 4-0 4 Champion 3-1 3 Brennan 4-0 2 Judson 3-1 1 Wagner 2-0WEEK 9 HIGHLIGHTS
KSAT 12’s Top 12: Week 9
Read full article: KSAT 12’s Top 12: Week 9SAN ANTONIO – See what teams made the cut in KSAT 12′s Top 12 for Week 9 of high school football. CLASS 1A-4ARank Team Record 12 Navarro 5-2 11 Devine 5-1 10 La Vernia 6-2 9 Hondo 6-1 8 Cornerstone 6-1 7 D’Hanis 4-0 6 Boerne 5-2 5 Yoakum 5-1 4 Comfort 6-1 3 Wimberley 6-1 2 Jourdanton 7-1 1 Poth 7-0CLASS 5A & 6ARank Team Record 12 Stevens 3-0 11 Brackenridge 0-0 10 Reagan 2-1 9 Smithson Valley 2-1 8 Southside 3-0 7 Veterans Memorial 2-1 6 Johnson 3-0 5 Champion 2-1 4 Brennan 3-0 3 Brandeis 3-0 2 Judson 2-1 1 Wagner 1-0WEEK 8 HIGHLIGHTS
KSAT 12’s Top 12: Week 8
Read full article: KSAT 12’s Top 12: Week 8SAN ANTONIO – See what teams made the cut in KSAT 12′s Top 12 for Week 8 of high school football. CLASS 1A-4ARank Team Record 12 La Vernia 5-2 11 Hondo 5-1 10 Devine 5-1 9 Fredericksburg 4-2 8 Cornerstone 5-1 7 D’Hanis 4-0 6 Boerne 4-2 5 Jourdanton 6-1 4 Comfort 6-1 3 Wimberley 6-1 2 Yoakum 5-0 1 Poth 5-0CLASS 5A & 6ARank Team Record 12 Johnson 2-0 11 Brackenridge 0-0 10 Southside 2-0 9 Smithson Valley 2-1 8 Clemens 1-1 7 Veterans Memorial 2-1 6 Reagan 2-0 5 Champion 2-1 4 Brennan 2-0 3 Brandeis 2-0 2 Judson 1-1 1 Wagner 1-0WEEK 7 HIGHLIGHTS
KSAT 12’s Top 12: Week 7
Read full article: KSAT 12’s Top 12: Week 7SAN ANTONIO – See what teams made the cut in KSAT 12′s Top 12 for Week 7 of high school football. CLASS 1A-4ARank Team Record 12 Randolph 4-1 11 Hondo 4-1 10 Devine 4-1 9 Cornerstone 4-1 8 D’Hanis 3-0 7 Boerne 3-2 6 Fredericksburg 4-1 5 Jourdanton 5-1 4 Wimberley 5-1 3 Yoakum 4-0 2 Comfort 6-0 1 Poth 5-0CLASS 5A & 6ARank Team Record 12 Johnson 1-0 11 Brackenridge 0-0 10 Southside 1-0 9 Veterans Memorial 1-1 8 Clemens 1-1 7 New Braunfels 2-0 6 Smithson Valley 2-0 5 Brennan 1-0 4 Brandeis 1-0 3 Judson 0-1 Wagner 0-0 1 Champion 2-0WEEK 6 HIGHLIGHTS
KSAT 12’s Top 12: Week 6
Read full article: KSAT 12’s Top 12: Week 6SAN ANTONIO – See what teams made the cut in KSAT 12′s Top 12 for Week 6 of high school football. CLASS 1A-4ARank Team Record 12 Sabinal 4-1 11 Poteet 4-1 10 Devine 4-1 9 Cornerstone 4-1 8 Hondo 4-0 7 Boerne 3-2 6 Fredericksburg 4-1 5 Jourdanton 4-1 4 Wimberley 4-1 3 Yoakum 4-0 2 Comfort 5-0 1 Poth 5-0CLASS 5A & 6ARank Team Record 12 Southside 0-0 11 Brackenridge 0-0 10 Veterans Memorial 0-1 9 Steele 0-1 8 Clemens 0-1 7 O’Connor 0-0 6 Madison 0-0 5 Brennan 0-0 4 Brandeis 0-0 3 Champion 1-0 2 Wagner 0-0 1 Judson 0-0WEEK 5 HIGHLIGHTS
A day trip to Wimberley for gardening needs, BBQ and shops
Read full article: A day trip to Wimberley for gardening needs, BBQ and shopsWIMBERLEY – Whether you’re planning a Fall garden or need some landscaping tips and tricks, owners at Wimberley Gardens Matt and Jennie Horvath can help you with your planting needs. Nearly two years old, the former BBQ restaurant is now a go-to center for outdoor and indoor plants, landscaping and unique gift ideas. If you’re planning a trip from San Antonio, you’re looking at an hour to hour and a half drive through the hill country. Some other recommendations include:Sugar Shack Bakery - 111 River Rd., WimberleyInside you’ll find a selection of baked goods to choose form, including a raspberry croissant that will melt in your mouth. Creekside Cookers BBQ and Steakhouse - 500 River Rd., WimberleyFrom delicious brisket tacos and a brisket queso to colorful cocktails form their outdoor bar, this spot is a socially distant-safe outdoor settingfor families to enjoy some Texas BBQ.
KSAT 12’s Top 12: Week 5
Read full article: KSAT 12’s Top 12: Week 5SAN ANTONIO – See what teams made the cut in KSAT 12′s Top 12 for Week 5 of high school football. CLASS 1A-4ARank Team Record 12 Devine 3-1 11 Sabinal 4-0 10 Cornerstone 3-1 9 La Vernia 3-1 8 Hondo 4-0 7 Fredericksburg 3-1 6 Jourdanton 3-1 5 Boerne 3-1 4 Wimberley 3-1 3 Yoakum 4-0 2 Comfort 4-0 1 Poth 4-0CLASS 5A & 6ARank Team 2019 Record 12 Southside 7-4 11 Brackenridge 7-4 10 Veterans Memorial 9-3 9 O’Connor 8-3 8 Madison 9-3 7 Steele 8-3 6 Clemens 10-2 5 Brennan 9-3 4 Brandeis 13-1 3 Champion 13-2 2 Wagner 13-2 1 Judson 12-2WEEK 4 HIGHLIGHTS
Hays County man leads deputies on chase through Wimberley, officials say
Read full article: Hays County man leads deputies on chase through Wimberley, officials sayWIMBERLEY, Texas Hay County Sheriffs Office deputies attempted to stop a vehicle after a traffic violation on Tuesday, but they ended up on a chase through farm to market roads. Deputies tried to stop the vehicle on Old Ranch Road 12 in Wimberley. They were led on a chase through parts of Farm to Market 3237, Farm to Market 150, and Old Ranch Road 12. According to a statement by the Hays County Sheriffs Office, deputies were able to immobilize the suspects vehicle and ended the pursuit in the 18000 block of Ranch Road 12 in Wimberley. The sheriffs office said there were no injuries as a result of the discharge, and the case is under investigation.
Stunning swimming holes near San Antonio
Read full article: Stunning swimming holes near San AntonioSAN ANTONIO – 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, Jacob’s Well Natural Area and Blue Hole, are in Wimberley about an hour’s 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.