Commentary: Make neighborhood groups part of disaster response
Christina Wright and Cynthia Spielman, For the Express-News
March 3, 2021
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Community advocate Queta Rodriguez helps a man, who is legally bling, set his thermostat once power was restored at his apartment during last month’s freeze. The city of San Antonio should be better coordinating with neighborhoods to facilitate disaster response.Lisa Krantz /Staff photographer
We all knew it was coming: In the days leading up to the winter storm, neighbors advised neighbors on how to prepare for the cold weather and assisted those who needed an extra hand. We all watched the weather reports as the temperature dropped dramatically.
NFL pioneer s boyhood home may become historic San Antonio landmark, despite owner s opposition
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The 1921 Craftsman bungalow house at 1206 W. Agarita in Beacon Hill has been saved from demolition and may be declared a local historic landmark in the spring.Bob Owen /San Antonio Express-NewsShow MoreShow Less
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Damon Tassos poses for a picture in front of his boyhood home at 1206 W. Agarita St. in about 1945, shortly before he began playing for the Detroit Lions. The city of San Antonio has initiated a process to declare the house a historic landmark, in part due to its connection with Tassos and his family, which contributed to the local Greek American community.Courtesy photo /Show MoreShow Less