Imminent threat: San Antonio braces for rain, sleet, snow - and extreme cold
Taylor Pettaway, Liz Hardaway, Madalyn Mendoza, Staff writers
Feb. 12, 2021
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Michelle Manuel, 53, waits in the intake area of Haven for Hope on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. The center is opening up an area as an emergency shelter area during the expected extreme cold weather in the area. Manuel has been on the streets for seven months, she said.Jerry Lara /Staff photographer
The San Antonio region was bracing for up to 2 inches of snow Sunday night and Monday morning, along with freezing rain, treacherous driving conditions and sustained low temperatures.
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In an area where 90% of students are economically disadvantaged and are learning English as a second language, San Antonio Independent School District knew moving to remote learning at the start of the pandemic could disproportionately impact their students.
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Family of fallen SAISD officer raising money for scholarship
2010 Chevrolet Camaro will be raffled off on Feb. 21
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SAN ANTONIO – The family of a San Antonio Independent School District officer who was killed more than one year ago is continuing his legacy by raising money for a scholarship.
The Cliff Martinez Memorial Scholarship for SAISD students honors the detective who worked in the district’s police department for 28 years. It was created after his death for students enrolled in police explorer programs and pursuing a career as a police officer.
His family is hoping to raise funds for the scholarship by raffling off a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro on Feb. 21.
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