Weather Works: Flooding rainfall biggest threat to San Antonio area during a coastal hurricane threat

Hurricane season will officially start on June 1. SAN ANTONIO — It starts over the open ocean, where a specific recipe is required: warm water for fuel, deep moisture and weak upper-level winds. Instead of just a single thunderstorm, a hurricane is a highly organized, self-sustaining system. It continually draws moisture and energy upward from … Read more

Democratic runoff for Bexar County DA pits experienced prosecutor against former appellate judge

Jane Davis and Luz Elena Chapa bring different perspectives to their campaigns for the county’s top criminal prosecutor. SAN ANTONIO — While the Republican Primary runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate contest is drawing statewide attention as next week’s election approaches, another nomination will be clinched in the most high-stakes Bexar … Read more

Flood watch looms as thousands expected to pack New Braunfels Memorial Day Weekend

Tubing businesses are prepared for the tourism traffic with a big chunk of traffic coming from Houston, Dallas and Fort Worth. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — With a flood watch set to go into effect starting Friday evening, thousands of people are expected to pack New Braunfels this Memorial Day weekend.  Tourism leaders and river outfitters … Read more