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Five-year-old Alyssa Layman and 52-year-old Esther Rodriguez-Conde didn’t survive. The two were in separate cars when the floodwaters swept them away. SAN ANTONIO — Questions continue to linger after floodwaters killed two people last week in east Bexar County.  Five-year-old Alyssa Layman and 52-year-old Esther Rodriguez-Conde didn’t survive. The two were in separate cars when the floodwaters swept them away.   Elisa Durda, Esther’s older sister, and Izaiah Rodriguez-Conde, her son, spoke to KENS 5…

A teacher with Union Valley Christian Academy said several laptops and TVs were stolen Thursday morning. NIXON, Texas — Teachers and staff at Union Valley Christian Academy are feeling uneasy as they prepare to return to school Monday. They say someone broke into the school recently, and stole several computers. Videos taken on a phone show cabinet doors thrown open and classroom furniture strewn about. Dona Ruiz is a kindergarten teacher at the school, and…

Priscilla Aguirre Oct. 15, 2021Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 4:32 p.m. Emergency flash flood warning sent out by NWS. Sadie Layher/MySA/ TOM REEL/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS The National Weather Service wants you to stay home for the next few hours.  At around 4 p.m. on Friday, October 15, the NWS sent an emergency alert for the west central Bexar County area about a flash flood warning in effect until 7 p.m.  “This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation,”…

“Water started filling up the car and I’m like, ‘OK, Lord, if this is my way to go… thy will be done,’” said Serena Hood Flowers, a passenger rescued Wednesday. SAN ANTONIO — Water rescue teams saved at least seven people who lost control of their cars to a flooding Olmos Creek Wednesday night as storms drenched San Antonio.  At least five cars remained, flooded and stalled, in the creek Thursday afternoon.  “We can replace…

“Water started filling up the car and I’m like, ‘OK, Lord, if this is my way to go… thy will be done,’” said Serena Hood Flowers, a passenger rescued Wednesday. SAN ANTONIO — Water rescue teams saved at least seven people who lost control of their cars to a flooding Olmos Creek Wednesday night as storms drenched San Antonio.  At least five cars remained, flooded and stalled, in the creek Thursday afternoon.  “We can replace…

Several trailers were damaged and one was completely swept down the river. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — Several people spent Thursday cleaning up the damage after flooding swept through an RV park in New Braunfels. “The water just gushed through here,” Don Long said, pointing towards the wooden framing and big hole that used to be his trailer’s living area. “My neighbor’s thinking the water washed through the window.” Despite all the damage, Long can’t help…

Authorities said fast-moving currents made it impossible to recover the second, 52-year-old victim on Thursday. SAN ANTONIO — A 5-year-old girl’s body was pulled from a submerged vehicle on a roadway south of Schertz by first responders after severe flooding hit the area early Thursday morning, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar confirmed. Another 52-year-old woman’s remains are expected to be recovered Friday after attempts to pull her vehicle from fast-moving currents were unsuccessful.  Salazar said…

Char Miller, San Antonio’s foremost environmental historian, considers the city’s violent floods the most important natural force in its 300-year history. His research draws a line from deadly floods to the city’s current political makeup. “Floods reveal social structures,” Miller said. “They may power through a place and disappear, but what happens in those places is left behind.” Get our free newsletter The Daily Reach delivered to your inbox every morning. Processing… Success! You’re on…

Priscilla Aguirre Oct. 14, 2021 Rain closed some schools in the San Antonio area. Gettyimages Heavy rainfall overnight on Wednesday resulted in several schools closing in the San Antonio area.  Comal Independent School District announced on Facebook all schools and departments will be closed on Thursday, October 14, out of an abundance of caution. While the severe weather has moved out of the area, residual flooding and road debris are still making it unsafe for…

Priscilla Aguirre Oct. 14, 2021 Fall colors at a cold and solitary Raymond Russell Park off IH10 near Camp Bullis Rd earlier this month. GLORIA FENRIZ/STAFFGLORIA FERNIZ/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS Some parks in San Antonio are not open to the public following Wednesday night’s storms.  On Thursday, October 14, Bexar County tweeted that three local parks are temporarily closed due to flooding. There are park restrictions at Rodriguez Park, Raymond Russell Park, and Comanche Park.  The…

Flooding and road debris is making it unsafe for buses to travel, one district spokesperson said. COMAL COUNTY, Texas — Several school districts – including Seguin, Navarro, Comal, Gonzales ISD –announced schools will be closed for Thursday, October 14, following severe flooding. Initially, Comal ISD had said there only would be a 2-hour delayed start, but then the district released new information around 7:20 a.m. Gonzales ISD announced its decision just before 8 a.m. In…

COMAL COUNTY, Texas — Several school districts – including Seguin, Navarro, Comal, Gonzales ISD –announced schools will be closed for Thursday, October 14, following severe flooding. Initially, Comal ISD had said there only would be a 2-hour delayed start, but then the district released new information around 7:20 a.m. Gonzales ISD announced its decision just before 8 a.m. In a news release posted to social media, Comal ISD said: “Throughout the morning, our transportation supervisors…

Dozens of low water crossings are closed across Bexar County. Drivers should be careful on roads this morning. SAN ANTONIO — A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for numerous counties after several inches of rain fell in just a few hours. Flash Flood Warning until 8:45 a.m.: Southeastern Comal County Central and southeastern Guadalupe County Gonzales County Wilson County Flash Flood Warning until 12:30 p.m.: DeWitt County Karnes County Lavaca County As of 75…

Dozens of low water crossings are closed across Bexar County, and power remains out for some local customers. Drivers should be careful on roads this morning. SAN ANTONIO — A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for numerous counties after several inches of rain fell in just a few hours. The Flash Flood Warning lasts until 6:45 a.m. for portions of Caldwell, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes, Lavaca and Wilson counties. An earlier Flash Flood Warning lasts…

Dozens of low water crossings are closed across Bexar County, and power remains out for some local customers. Drivers should be careful on roads this morning. SAN ANTONIO — A TORNADO WARNING is in effect for EAST CENTRAL GONZALES AND NORTHWESTERN LAVACA COUNTIES until 4:15 a.m. Take cover now if you live in these areas! A Flash Flood Warning remained in effect for numerous counties after several inches of rain fell in just a few…

The latest warning was issued due to the two to five inches of rain that has already fallen, leading to multiple low water crossings inundated with water SAN ANTONIO — A TORNADO WARNING is in effect for EAST CENTRAL GONZALES AND NORTHWESTERN LAVACA COUNTIES until 3:15 a.m. Take cover now if you live in these areas! As of 3 a.m., just over 1,000 San Antonio residents were without power due to the ongoing storms. CPS…

Parts of South Texas may get more than four inches of rain, which could lead to flooding. SAN ANTONIO — A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for parts of Bexar and Comal counties, including San Antonio, until 1 a.m. Thursday as storms caused by Tropical Depression Pamela continue to push through South Texas. A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for parts of Kendall and Blanco counties where an estimated three inches of rain…

Parts of South Texas may get more than four inches of rain, which could lead to flooding. SAN ANTONIO — A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for parts of Kendall and Blanco counties where an estimated three inches of rain has fallen and two additional inches are possible.   A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Gillespie, Kerr and Bandera counties expired at 6:30 p.m. Previously, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of…

Parts of South Texas may get more than four inches of rain, which could lead to flooding. SAN ANTONIO — An intense thunderstorm with frequent lightning, heavy rain, and strong wind is moving toward western Kendall and southeast Kerr counties from Bandera County as of 6:45 p.m. KENS 5 Meteorologist Andrew Wilson says to head indoors if you are in this region. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Gillespie, Kerr and Bandera counties expired…

A Flash Flood Watch goes into effect Tuesday nights for parts of the Edwards Plateau and Rio Grande Plains. On Wednesday morning, the watch expands to include the Hill Country and San Antonio.  Forecasters predict areas could see two to fives inches of rain, with higher totals possible. “The greatest threat for this is currently forecast to be across the Hill Country, southern Edwards Plateau, and Rio Grande,” the National Weather Service says.  San Antonio…

Candice Avila-Garcia, mySanAntonio.com Oct. 11, 2021 Graphic shows wind speeds associated with Tropical Storm Pamela.  National Hurricane Center San Antonio could see heavy rain with a risk for flooding, forecasters say. According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Pamela will likely gain strength and turn into a major hurricane before hitting land in Mexico late Wednesday. The storm is forecast to move through Texas on Thursday. As it weakens, it’s expected to combine with moisture…