Lindsey Carnett, Author at San Antonio Report https://sanantonioreport.org/author/lindsey-carnett/ Nonprofit journalism for an informed community Mon, 03 Jun 2024 22:03:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://sanantonioreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-SA_Report_Logo_512pxArtboard-1-32x32.jpg Lindsey Carnett, Author at San Antonio Report https://sanantonioreport.org/author/lindsey-carnett/ 32 32 172243930 Report: New law puts Edwards, Trinity aquifers at greater risk https://sanantonioreport.org/new-texas-state-law-edwards-trinity-aquifers-greater-risk-degradation/ Fri, 31 May 2024 19:56:38 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5370592 The Edwards Aquifer spans multiple counties and provides water to more than 2 million people.A report by the the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance finds a new law puts San Antonio's main source of water at greater risk for degradation.
Report: New law puts Edwards, Trinity aquifers at greater risk was first posted on May 31, 2024 at 2:56 pm.
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]]> 5370592 San Antonio prepares for another record-breaking summer of water main breaks https://sanantonioreport.org/saws-summer-2024-water-main-breaks/ Thu, 30 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5370400 Gilbert Santos, a SAWS manager of Northeast operations for distribution and collection demonstrates how a reed cutter is used on aging cast iron pipes found much of San Antonio's inner city.The city experienced the most breaks within pipes delivering its water supply ever in 2023 — and is bracing for another "main break season."
San Antonio prepares for another record-breaking summer of water main breaks was first posted on May 30, 2024 at 9:00 am.
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]]> 5370400 As San Antonio’s summer heats up, look inside the plant keeping downtown cool https://sanantonioreport.org/how-saws-district-cooling-system-helps-cps-energy-save-during-peaks/ Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5369270 Elroy Bishop walks by the cooling towers that shower recycled water down large columns at the Cooling Plant in San Antonio.In a modest 1960s building, millions of gallons of water are quickly chilled to go into AC systems of the largest buildings in San Antonio.
As San Antonio’s summer heats up, look inside the plant keeping downtown cool was first posted on May 30, 2024 at 5:00 am.
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]]> 5369270 Texas Parks and Wildlife approves new regulations for hunting mountain lions https://sanantonioreport.org/texas-parks-and-wildlife-regulations-hunting-mountain-lions/ Fri, 24 May 2024 22:56:25 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5369951 For the first time in state history, Texas policymakers have enacted regulations regarding the hunting and trapping of mountain lions.
Texas Parks and Wildlife approves new regulations for hunting mountain lions was first posted on May 24, 2024 at 5:56 pm.
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]]> 5369951 We’re in for another scorcher: What indoor activities can you do with your kids this summer? https://sanantonioreport.org/san-antonio-indoor-activities-with-kids-summer-free-low-cost/ Fri, 24 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5367947 Ethan Fagan leads a tour of Natural Bridge Caverns' two-hour adventure tour. He traverses a narrow ledge over a 30-foot-deep pit by clipping onto a rope anchored to the cave walls.From museums to e-sports to library programs, we round up activities for families and children during another scorching San Antonio summer.
We’re in for another scorcher: What indoor activities can you do with your kids this summer? was first posted on May 24, 2024 at 5:00 am.
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]]> 5367947 Nos espera otro fuerte calor: ¿Qué actividades en el interior puedes hacer contus hijos este verano? https://sanantonioreport.org/guia-actividades-interior-hijos-verano-san-antonio/ Fri, 24 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5369818 Ethan Fagan dirige un recorrido de aventura de dos horas en Natural Bridge Caverns.Desde museos hasta deportes electrónicos y programas bibliotecarios, aquí te ofrecemos actividades para familias y niños para otro verano abrasador en San Antonio.
Nos espera otro fuerte calor: ¿Qué actividades en el interior puedes hacer contus hijos este verano? was first posted on May 24, 2024 at 5:00 am.
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]]> 5369818 SAWS board approves new stricter drought rules https://sanantonioreport.org/saws-board-approves-new-stricter-drought-rules/ Thu, 23 May 2024 22:19:42 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5369721 Water flows into the street while sprinklers water a lawn in Alamo Heights Tuesday.The San Antonio City Council could sign off on the rule changes next month, including implementing a drought surcharge on high-use customers.
SAWS board approves new stricter drought rules was first posted on May 23, 2024 at 5:19 pm.
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]]> 5369721 Final ruling makes it official — SAWS will take ownership of its wastewater https://sanantonioreport.org/saws-will-take-ownership-of-its-wastewater-final-ruling-bexar-county/ Thu, 23 May 2024 18:51:24 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5369711 Treated water flows down the outfall of the SAWS Steven M. Clouse Water Recycling Center on Monday. The treated water feeds back into the San Antonio River and eventually into the Gulf of Mexico.SAWS will take ownership from the state for the billions of gallons of wastewater the utility releases into the San Antonio River every year.
Final ruling makes it official — SAWS will take ownership of its wastewater was first posted on May 23, 2024 at 1:51 pm.
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]]> 5369711 CPS Energy trustees clash over utility’s credit ratings, recent purchases https://sanantonioreport.org/cps-energy-trustees-clash-over-utilitys-credit-ratings-recent-purchases/ Thu, 23 May 2024 14:37:08 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5369564 CPS Energy trustee John Steen has expressed concern with the CPS Energy's expenditure to bring additional megawatts under its ownership.Despite improved credit rating outlooks, one CPS Energy trustee questioned recent spending by the utility on additional megawatts.
CPS Energy trustees clash over utility’s credit ratings, recent purchases was first posted on May 23, 2024 at 9:37 am.
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]]> 5369564 CPS Energy warns customers to prepare for summer grid ‘days where it gets tight’ https://sanantonioreport.org/cps-urges-customers-to-prep-for-summer-there-are-going-to-be-days-where-it-gets-tight/ Wed, 22 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5369305 Children play in the splash pads at Civic Park.As another brutally hot summer starts its descent upon San Antonio, CPS Energy officials say the municipally owned utility is “ready to go” — even as the state’s grid operator readies for what will likely be another record-breaking season regarding energy demand. CPS Energy staff members briefed the utility’s five trustees Monday on the utility’s […]
CPS Energy warns customers to prepare for summer grid ‘days where it gets tight’ was first posted on May 22, 2024 at 6:00 am.
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