Written by Greg Harman on Sep 15, 2022
The following story was originally published at Deceleration News by Greg Harman.
Heat Island Effect means that temperatures across a city can vary widely due to differences in development, greenspace, transportation networks, and other factors.
A Deceleration analysis shows that greater downtown…
Written by Rebecca Espinoza on Jul 15, 2021
Where can you get vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus? This map has COVID-19 testing locations around San Antonio. Some locations require an appointment, others don't, the information for individual locations is provided below.
Written by Rebecca Espinoza on Feb 20, 2021
The City of San Antonio, Bexar County and the San Antonio Food Bank Bottle and Water distribution closed on March 4 at 5 p.m. after distributing more than 5,000 flats of water.
The City will continue to provide bottled water delivery to vulnerable residents including homebound seniors…
Written by Edward Olvera on Nov 16, 2020
Know the travel risk by finding any county in the U.S. on this map to see the chances that someone at an event there will be COVID-19 positive.
Written by Rebecca Espinoza on Jun 23, 2020
Where can you get tested for the COVID-19 virus? This map has COVID-19 testing locations around San Antonio. Some are free, some are not. Some sites are pop-up testing locations that last from 1-2 days. This map will change as more information becomes available.
The City of San Antonio announced…
Written by rudyarispe on Mar 19, 2020
Dozens of local restaurants have pivoted to offer curbside pickup or delivery service for food and alcohol after San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg ordered restaurants on March 18 to close their dining rooms to combat spread of the coronavirus.
When you call in your order and pick it up curbside, 100…
Written by CharlotteAnne Lucas on Mar 16, 2020
NOWCastSA made this map so students and families can pick up free meals while San Antonio area schools are closed for the coronavirus pandemic. It has been updated for the summer.
School districts are offering meals to pick up at curbside locations or at drive throughs and several are using school…
Written by Soren Vaughn on Jul 27, 2018
Where can you find a park designed just for dogs?
This map includes 14 dog parks: 11 in San Antonio, one in Alamo Heights, one in Schertz and one in Universal City. Click on a marker to see the hours. This map does not include parks that allow dogs on a leash. This map only includes parks designed…
Written by City of San Antonio on Jul 06, 2016
Updated for 2022: This map was created of local libraries, community centers, and senior centers that have been identified as cooling stations. Head to any of the locations on the map below during the noted site hours to get some relief from the heat!