Texas News

Officials say 11 bodies have so far been recovered in the area of Austin Highway and Perrin Beitel, where fast-moving floodwaters struck early Thursday morning. SAN ANTONIO — Several San Antonio families are grieving after a fast-moving flash flood swept away over a dozen cars early Thursday morning, carrying them into a nearby creek bed.  Eleven bodies have been recovered, and search efforts are expected to continue this weekend for more who remain missing.  We’re…

San Antonio leaders demand answers following deadly flooding as infrastructure concerns grow. SAN ANTONIO — As San Antonio mourns the lives lost in this week’s deadly flooding, city and county leaders are demanding answers. Was it simply too much rain in too short a time—or are deeper issues with infrastructure and flood control to blame? Officials say it’s still unclear whether the tragedy was solely the result of the storm or if something manmade failed….

Family confirms the discovery of Rudy Garza’s body after devastating flooding on the northeast side. SAN ANTONIO — It’s the heartbreaking news the family of 61-year-old Rudy Garza knew was coming. His daughter, Brittany Guerrero, told KENS 5 officials that they found her father’s body in the aftermath of the floods that took 15 cars down Perrin Beitel. The family last heard from Garza when he called for help. “He said ‘oh my God, Sylvia…

The Bexar County medical examiner has so far identified three of the victims, saying they were 28, 51 and 55 years old. SAN ANTONIO — The death toll from Thursday morning’s flash flood that overwhelmed numerous cars in northeast San Antonio – pushing them off the roadway and into a nearby creek bed – has grown to 11 as crews continue to look for victims, officials said.  The San Antonio Fire Department says it continues…

On Friday, San Antonio Fire Department officials reported more deaths have been confirmed at the location off Perrin Beitel and Austin Highway. SAN ANTONIO — Officials confirmed the death toll has increased to 11 people after flash flooding early Thursday morning swept numerous cars off city roadways. Just five deaths had been reported through Thursday evening.  San Antonio Fire Department officials say they are looking for at least four more people who are unaccounted for…

click to enlarge TikTok / @valmartinez88 Washed-out cars litter Beitel Creek in Northeast San Antonio after this week’s flooding. The death toll from this week’s flash flooding in Northwest San Antonio has risen to 10, the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office said Friday. Moreover, several people remain missing. As of press time, only three of the deceased have been publicly identified. They are Martha De La Toree, 55; Victor Manuel Macias Castro, 28; and Mathew Angel…

At least nine people died Thursday morning because of the severe storms and flash flooding on the Northeast Side. 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 heavy rain and high water caused 15 vehicles to be swept away from the Loop 410 and Perrin Beitel access road into the creek below. San Antonio Fire Department reports that…

At least ten people died Thursday morning because of the severe storms and flash flooding on the Northeast Side. 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 heavy rain and high water caused 15 vehicles to be swept away from the Loop 410 and Perrin Beitel access road into the creek below. San Antonio Fire Department reports that…

At least 11 people have died because of severe storms and flash flooding in San Antonio creeks on Thursday, according to officials. 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 heavy rain and high water caused 15 vehicles to be swept away from the Loop 410 and Perrin Beitel access road into the creek below on the city’s…