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San Antonio’s air quality may be contributing to coughing, sneezing
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brian Kirkpatrick , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This dust is anticipated to reach South Texas by Wednesday night.
Air quality in San Antonio may be causing respiratory issues such as coughing and sneezing. The cause of the poor air quality is not specified, but a significant factor is expected to arrive soon. A plume of dust from the Sahara is moving into the area, covering much of the gulf.
This dust is anticipated to reach South Texas by Wednesday night. For more information on the current air quality and the impending dust plume, readers can consult Texas Public Radio, the source of this information. Further details are available from TPR.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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