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Nowell family home demolished after Preston Hollow gas explosion left family hospitalized
By NBC affiliate at WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
Crews demolished the Nowells’ North Side home, site of April’s first natural gas explosion. A neighboring house was also torn down after a second blast and fire. Injured families are suing San Antonio and CPS Energy.
Key takeaway Injured families are suing San Antonio and CPS Energy.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The demolition of the Nowell family home marks a somber milestone in the aftermath of the devastating gas explosion that left them hospitalized. As the community continues to grapple with the consequences of this incident, concerns about public safety and infrastructure remain paramount. The fact that a neighboring house was also torn down due to a second blast and fire underscores the severity of the situation. The lawsuits filed by the injured families against San Antonio and CPS Energy will likely scrutinize the city's and utility company's maintenance and inspection protocols, potentially leading to changes in how gas lines are managed and monitored in Terrell Hills and surrounding areas. Residents will be watching closely to see how these entities respond to the lawsuits and what measures they will take to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Crews demolished the Nowells’ North Side home, site of April’s first natural gas explosion. A neighboring house was also torn down after a second blast and fire. Injured families are suing San Antonio and CPS Energy.
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