Some San Antonio residents still wanting for water
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Eddie Gomez waits for his 5-gallon buckets to fill with water at one of the San Antonio Water System’s water distribution locations on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. SAWS opened seven bulk water pickup sites after severe cold and snow disrupted water service to many customers. Some lost service altogether; others need water because their pipes froze and split, causing leaks.William Luther /Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Eddie Gomez waits Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 for his five gallon buckets to fill with water at one of the San Antonio Water System’s free water distribution locations.William Luther, Staff / William LutherShow MoreShow Less
San Antonio firefighters slammed with weather-related calls
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San Antonio firefighters responded to three times more calls than usual on Monday as winter weather seized the city.
There were 2,608 calls over the 24-hour period, according to SAFD spokesperson Joe Arrington, and the emergencies showed no signs of slowing Tuesday as temperatures remained below freezing. More than 250 of the calls were for broken water lines. We re doing a great job so far but it s taxing. Our crews are extremely exhausted, Arrington said. They re making three times the number of calls they usually make and we re a very busy department to begin with.
Take a public art tour of San Antonio s North Side parks, libraries and more
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Images of the Maury Maverick branch library which features artwork created by Henry Rayburn. MAP Guide to the public art on the northside, including the art blinds created for the new Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge at Phil Hardberger Park.Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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James Heaterington s Elements, greets visitors at the John Igo Library, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021.Jerry Lara, Staff / San Antonio Express-NewsShow MoreShow Less
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Jon Ishwerwood’s “Sotol Duet,” granite sculptures greet visitors at Panther Springs Park off Wilderness Oaks, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021.Jerry Lara, Staff / San Antonio Express-NewsShow MoreShow Less