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San Antonio’s air quality may be contributing to coughing, sneezing
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brian Kirkpatrick , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The city's air may be affecting residents' health.
San Antonio 's air quality is a concern, potentially causing respiratory issues such as coughing and sneezing. The city's air may be affecting residents' health. A plume of dust from the Sahara is expected to move into the area, covering parts of the gulf and South Texas.
This dust plume is anticipated to reach South Texas by Wednesday night. For more information on the current air quality and the impact of the Saharan dust, readers can refer to Texas Public Radio for further details and updates on the situation.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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