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The jobs lost could impact the weather forecasts you get at home. SAN ANTONIO — As the federal government continues with firings and layoffs, one specific cut could impact the weather forecasts you get at home. It is NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration. They are key in shaping ocean, fisheries, climate, space and weather policies. It’s data is the invisible backbone of almost all weather forecasts, including hurricanes.  “There were important cuts at…

The Duke and Calaveras fires burned dozens of structures south of San Antonio, on a day when the flames were fanned by whipping winds. SAN ANTONIO — Lives were upended and homes reduced to rubble when a perfect storm of extreme winds and extremely dry conditions sparked a pair of fast-moving wildfires in far south and southeast Bexar County, challenging firefighters and the neighbors who rushed to help them.  The Calaveras and Duke fires burned…

The Duke and Calaveras fires burned dozens of structures south of San Antonio, on a day when the flames were fanned by whipping winds. SAN ANTONIO — Lives were upended and homes reduced to rubble when a perfect storm of extreme winds and extremely dry conditions sparked a pair of fast-moving wildfires in far south and southeast Bexar County, challenging firefighters and the neighbors who rushed to help them.  The Calaveras and Duke fires burned…

Fire crews continue to work on putting out two separate wildfires on the South Side of Bexar County on Wednesday. Never miss San Antonio Report’s biggest stories. Sign up for The Recap, a newsletter rundown of the most important news, delivered every Monday and Thursday. The fires were boosted by extreme winds on Tuesday, which caused officials to call for mandatory evacuations and the opening of an emergency shelter. County officials said that more than…

Another active wildfire is blazing in a small Central Texas town on Wednesday, March 5. The Hays County Office of Emergency Services is responding to and monitoring an active wildfire in Wimberley. The fire is located at 3777 Longhorn Trail in the northwest Wimberley area. This comes after two wildfires erupted in Hays County following extreme winds and dusty conditions across the central and south Texas region on Tuesday, March 4.  According to the Texas A&M…

There are plenty of red flags to look out for when a contractor knocks on your door. SAN ANTONIO — Homeowners all across south Texas are in need of repairs to their home after yesterday’s high winds. But finding a reputable company to do the work is a must to avoid weather damage scams. Natural disasters bring out the worst in criminals trying to take advantage of homeowners dealing with a storm aftermath, leading to…

While most of them are in rural areas, air quality will be reduced for several Texas Wednesday. SAN ANTONIO — Several fires rage across South Texas Wednesday! While most of them are in rural areas, air quality will be reduced for several Texas today. In fact, our air quality monitors are indicating “Unhealthy for sensitive groups.” For those who suffer from any respiratory illness like COPD or Emphysema need to limit time outdoors over the…

Ana Ortiz arrived at Mission Espada on Tuesday evening at a loss for words. She had her three family dogs and four daughters, two of whom have asthma, sought safety at the Red Cross emergency shelter amid the rapidly spreading wildfires. Never miss San Antonio Report’s biggest stories. Sign up for The Recap, a newsletter rundown of the most important news, delivered every Monday and Thursday. Ortiz said she was sent to the shelter because…