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Here are some organizations you can support to help those impacted by the hurricane. SAN ANTONIO — In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, people in other areas are wondering what they can do to help those impacted. We’ve rounded up a list of several organizations looking for help. The United Cajun Navy provides holiday meals, toys, medical supplies, generators and much more at no cost to those who need them. You can learn more here…

The San Antonio Humane Society has taken in more than 15 animals, meanwhile the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo is offering free horse boarding. SAN ANTONIO — As Hurricane Ida continues to make its way inland, residents are being asked to evacuate but several organizations are making sure no one gets left behind, especially animals. A chorus of barking can be heard outside Canine Pavilion Kennel D at the San Antonio Humane Society, as…

NEW ORLEANS — It’s the eerie quiet before the storm. Practically the only sound in the French Quarter in New Orleans is the wind blowing.  You can definitely feel it’s picked up since this morning.  Many people are on edge as Hurricane Ida approaches on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.  That’s because there is still plenty of PTSD from Katrina. Everyone is holding their breath to see if the new and improved levees hold this…

Showers and thunderstorms in the San Antonio area on Monday means that drivers’ commute may be impacted, especially if there is flooding. The National Weather Service is sending frequent updates on its social media pages as showers and thunderstorms make their way through San Antonio, the Hill Country, and surrounding areas. As of 7:30 a.m., heavy rain, accompanied by wind gusts up to 50 mph, was headed into western Bexar County and portions of San…

A local non-profit is now cleaning up a home that was flooded out—and they are looking for volunteers to help. SAN ANTONIO — The Leon Creek area is bouncing back from flash flooding earlier this month. A local non-profit is now cleaning up a home that was flooded out—and they are looking for volunteers to help. The flooding caused several families to be evacuated when the rains came down. We are currently assisting a family…

Editor’s note: This is San Antonio Report Editor Robert Rivard’s final summer travelogue. His regular column resumes Sunday. Rainfall in Taos and northern New Mexico, locals say, is the best in at least five years. Afternoon thunderstorms, some intense and prolonged, were a daily experience during our week of fly fishing, river rafting, hiking, and cultural exploration. Yet even on the clearest of days, the curtain of haze that enveloped the Sangre de Cristo mountains…

1of3 In this Aug. 29, 2017, photo, water from Addicks Reservoir flows into neighborhoods from floodwaters brought on by Tropical Storm Harvey in Houston. The estimated $125 billion in losses made Harvey the second-costliest natural disaster in U.S. history, according to Gov. Greg Abbott’s report on the storm’s impact. Associated Press file photoShow MoreShow Less 2of3 Drone footage from Kelsey Meyers shows flooding on Buffalo Bayou in Houston on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Kelsey MeyersShow…

News // Weather Priscilla Aguirre July 8, 2021Updated: July 8, 2021 1:27 p.m. 1of11 Local Carolyn Matthews shared photos of the flooding she’s encountered in Rockport. She says it’s rained most Wednesday night and continues to into Thursday morning.  Carolyn MatthewsShow MoreShow Less 2of11 Local Carolyn Matthews shared photos of the flooding she’s encountered in Rockport. She says it’s rained most Wednesday night and continues to into Thursday morning.  Carolyn MatthewsShow MoreShow Less 3of11 4of11 Local…

News // Weather Three area counties are expected to get quite a bit of rain Sarah Martinez July 8, 2021Updated: July 8, 2021 11:12 a.m. While San Antonio is not expected to get the worst of Thursday’s rain, residents should still be prepared for another round of wet conditions. National Weather Service More rain could be in our future, San Antonio. The National Weather Service says counties surrounding the Alamo City will see isolated to scattered…

Heavy rain quickly turned roads into dangerous traps this week. Here’s why bigger cities like S.A. are increasingly being hit harder by the storms. SAN ANTONIO — Heavy rain can quickly turn roads into dangerous traps. Severe flooding and debris can overtake nearly anything in its path. Here’s why bigger cities like San Antonio are increasingly being hit harder by the storms. The city of San Antonio experienced days of rain that caused severe flooding…

Smoke BBQ + Skybar is stepping in to give Comfort Café an extra boost after the top-rated San Antonio brunch spot was closed because of flooding Tuesday morning.  Hours before Kevin Fowler takes the stage at Smoke BBQ + Skybar on Wednesday evening, owner Adrian Martinez has decided to donate money from ticket sales for the concert to a fellow struggling business.  The original Bandera location of Comfort Café, which was recently named best U.S….

The fun, summer water activities should be placed on hold – for now – at the Guadalupe River. On Wednesday, the Guadalupe River State Park officials shared on Facebook they do not recommend swimming or tubing at this time. The advisory comes after heavy rainfall caused the river’s flow to reach about 700 cubic feet per second.  For reference, a nice tubing rate is about 200 CFS, the post states. River flow before the rain…

For one family, it’s the second time their home has flooded since they’ve lived there. SAN ANTONIO — Heavy rains moved through San Antonio Tuesday causing flash floods in many areas including one northside neighborhood. Darrol Hicks said the the rain moved in fast, and not even an hour later, water started rushing into his home off Dhaka View Lane near Leon Creek. “The water was all through the house,” said Hicks. “I looked out…