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Tornado Rips Through San Antonio's The Rim
16 Jul
Summary
- A tornado struck San Antonio on July 15th, causing significant damage.
- Businesses at The Rim, including restaurants and a movie theater, were impacted.
- Local restaurant Luxor Mediterranean Cuisine suffered visible damage and closed.
On Wednesday morning, July 15th, a tornado touched down in the San Antonio area, bringing destruction to businesses located at The Rim. The storm's intense winds and flying debris severely impacted the Santikos Palladium movie theater and various restaurants within the popular shopping center.
Among the visibly damaged businesses was Luxor Mediterranean Cuisine, which reported broken glass and furniture scattered outside. The restaurant's owner expressed sadness over the extensive damage, noting even outdoor televisions were blown away. He indicated that Luxor would remain closed until cleanup is complete and insurance claims are processed.
Other dining establishments such as Bluefin Sushi & Ramen, Bakudan Ramen, and Potbelly also appeared to have suffered physical damage. While management at The Rim worked to assist affected businesses with cleanup efforts, the full extent of the damage and recovery timeline remains under assessment.
