BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Somebody’s got to do it. That’s what Jenn Nottingham said when asked how she became a history expert in her neighborhood. We took a driving tour of the most notable, historic places with Nottingham, who has lived in this neighborhood most of her life, and Randy Neumann, the Historical Committee chairman … Read more
BEXAR COUNTY – Scenic Loop Road is a stretch of roadway in Northwest Bexar County with a deep history and importance for residents and drivers in and around Grey Forest. Amanda Rico is one of those drivers who uses Scenic Loop to travel between Interstate 10 near Leon Springs and Bandera Road. “It can be … Read more
BEXAR COUNTY – If you talk with residents along Scenic Loop and throughout Grey Forest, there’s a topic that is often brought up: water. People who live in the area are water conscious and for good reason. Many of the properties sit over the recharge zone of the Edwards Aquifer and lie along Helotes Creek, … Read more
BEXAR COUNTY – It’s evident from the trees to the change in elevation — this is where a portion of the Hill Country begins, and that requires a balancing act. In many neighborhoods, green space is a luxury. In the hills near Helotes, it’s expected. The Scenic Loop Helotes Creek Alliance was formed to keep … Read more
TEMPLE, Texas – The City of Temple has declared a disaster declaration following severe weather that left homes and buildings in ruins. A confirmed tornado carved a path of destruction on Wednesday in the town located about halfway between Austin and Waco. No injuries were reported, but videos show significant damage to homes, buildings and … Read more
The average high temperature from mid-May to early June is in the upper-80s. Needless to say, it’s been much hotter than that. Afternoon temperatures have consistently been above 95 degrees with heat index values well into the triple-digits. No doubt that it has been a rude awakening to the summer months ahead. But there’s one … Read more
Just over a week from the official start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season on June 1, forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have released their outlook for the upcoming season. In a press release Thursday morning, NOAA officials stated that there is an 85% chance for an above-normal season, a 10% … Read more