🌱 Balcones Heights crews rescue family dog from serious Bobbies Lane house fire

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• Balcones Heights crews rescue family dog from serious Bobbies Lane house fire

Today's riddle: Why does a cow wear a bell ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Firefighters battle major residential fire, family dog saved from the blaze (news4sanantonio.com) — A house fire on the 200 block of Bobbies Lane in Balcones Heights this afternoon drew a multi-agency emergency response, but the homeowner’s dog was safely rescued and both are stable. Balcones Heights firefighters, police, and neighboring departments worked together to contain the blaze, which remains under investigation, while officials praised the strong regional partnerships that support local public safety.
   

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📸 Around Balcones Heights

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Balcones Heights

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Wednesday May 20

• Voces de San Antonio – A trio exhibition of feminine indi
  San Pedro Library, 1315 San Pedr, Balcones Heights
• GARDEN GROOMERS
  Castle Hills El San Antonio, TX 78213
  7:30 am
• Baby Story Time at Landa
  Landa Library, 233 BushnellSan, Balcones Heights
  10:10 am
• Smartphone Basics
  Westfall Library, 6111 Rosedale, Balcones Heights
  10:15 am
• Toddler Story Time at Landa
  Landa Library, 233 BushnellSan, Balcones Heights
  11:15 am
• Mission Academy Choir Concert
  Agnes Cotton Academy San Antonio, TX 78212
  5:30 pm

Thursday May 21

• Voces de San Antonio – A trio exhibition of feminine indi
  San Pedro Library, 1315 San Pedr, Balcones Heights
• Advanced Chess for Kids
  Westfall Library, 6111 Rosedale, Balcones Heights
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday May 19

• Senior Walk
  Northwood El San Antonio, TX 78209
  8:00 am
• Speed Networking Meet & Greet | May 2026
  Anne Marie's Catering, 12475 Starcrest Dr, San Antonio
  8:30 am
• 5th grade Awards Ceremony
  Ft Sam Houston El San Antonio, TX 78234
  8:30 am
• Pre-K Stepping up Ceremony (Ms Soliz)
  Ft Sam Houston El San Antonio, TX 78234
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

San Antonio

• San Antonio Zoo to host $8 locals day for Bexar County residents on Tuesday! (foxsanantonio.com)
• Several San Antonio pools are opening this weekend (expressnews.com)
• Best place in San Antonio for puffy tacos, according to locals (mysanantonio.com)

Helotes

• Nashville-style chain Dave's Hot Chicken prepares to take flight in Helotes (statesman.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because its horns doesn't work! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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