San Antonio West Side Residents Face Lingering Power Outages and Heat After Wind Storm
Residents on San Antonio's West Side are grappling with the aftermath of a wind storm that struck Friday night, bringing winds of 50 to 65 mph and causing widespread power outages. At its peak, 112,000 CPS Energy customers were without electricity. While power has been restored to many, thousands, including Leticia Tapia, were still without air conditioning through Sunday, enduring 100-degree heat. The storm caused significant damage, with one tree branch narrowly missing Tapia's roof. The community has shown resilience, with neighbors and local organizations stepping up to provide aid. Lanier High School students and teachers distributed water, chips, and ice cream, while another group provided sack lunches. Residents of the Ernest C. Olivares Senior Community also experienced outages, leading to spoiled groceries and medication, and mobility challenges for some due to non-functional elevators. Businesses, such as Las Delicias Tacos #1, are also severely impacted, facing structural damage and the risk of ...