SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – More than 100 Sailors within Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) took part in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading the Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC).
The wait is over for Longmont fans of La Mariposa Mexican Restaurant, as Tuesday marked the grand opening of the business’s new location in the city.
Two people were killed and four others wounded after two men opened fire on each other just after midnight Sunday in San Antonio.
One of the largest retailers of used trucks in North America, SelecTrucks, announced the opening of its newest locations in Amarillo.
New homegrown burger spot Smash'd has begun serving inside the former home of Pearl-area casual concepts Hello Paradise and Summer Camp, the business' owners revealed in social media posts. Smash'd opened quietly at 520 E. Grayson St. about two weeks ago under the leadership of Brandon Peterson, known for his work at now-shuttered south-of-downtown barbecue joint Bandit BBQ. Tiki-inspired Hello Paradise and casual burger-and-coney Summer...
Fiesta may be going full swing, but there's no letup in San Antonio's live music scene. This week, fans will be able to check out the resurrection of the La Semana Alegre festival, have their ears punished by high-volume experimental rock band Swans or take in Saint Motel's more sedate indie-pop at Stable Hall.
Select San Antonio-area Chick-fil-A locations are saying, "Viva Fiesta!" with free nuggets while the city-wide celebration lasts. Through April 27, Chick-Fil-A app users can claim a free five-count box of nuggets at participating locations in honor of Fiesta San Antonio. The chain shared the news Monday via social media.
A multi-concept venture touted by the owners of San Antonio's Pearl complex as largest culinary market in the Southwest will make its debut Tuesday. The 40,000-square-foot Pullman Market, announced in December, will include a specialty grocer selling Texas-based produce along with goods from more than 150 suppliers from throughout the state, Pearl officials said. A whole-animal butcher, a sourdough bakery and five quick-service eateries serving burgers, tacos, ceviche, sandwiches, coffee...
Looking to make some dough? Panera Bread is hosting a hiring event ahead of opening its new location in Middleburg Heights.
Amarillo Angels, a local nonprofit focused on supporting youth and families experiencing foster care in the community, announced that it will celebrate its seventh anniversary on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new downtown Amarillo location.
San Antonio-raised drag performer Jorgeous is among the eight queens competing on Season 9 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, according to details released Tuesday by streaming service Paramount+. As with past seasons, the show's competitors are drawn from the ranks of RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni. Jorgeous — who's now based in Nashville but got her start performing at bars in her native San Antonio — was billed for her Season 14 debut as a "Tex-Mex Latina showgirl" who "might be small but...
New Zealand is high on many travelers’ dream destination lists for several reasons. The island nation boasts unmatched natural beauty, from endless green landscapes and volcanoes to idyllic beaches, diverse wildlife and, of course, the wine. The only downside to visiting New Zealand from the U.S. is the long and often expensive flight you must …