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Homeless artist captures San Antonio's skyline, sells paintings to survive
SAN ANTONIO - A local homeless man, Blake Gilliam, captures the heart of the city on canvas - painting the skyline of Downtown San Antonio. I've seen downtown from every angle of the city but I had never noticed this one I guess. I looked over there and I saw it and I said, man that's a perfect view of downtown, I can try to paint that," says Gilliam.
San Antonio Botanical Garden will offer free admission this Saturday
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Botanical Garden will offer free admission to all visitors on Saturday, July 27. In addition to the offer, the Garden is hosting “Dog Daze” during July and August, where visitors can bring their dogs to enjoy time in nature for free from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Acadiana Cafe’ to close restaurant on San Antonio’s West Side in August
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A restaurant that’s been serving up Cajun and Southern style favorites for 38 years will be closing its doors soon. The owner of the Acadiana Cafe’ says their property at 1289 Southwest Loop 410 has been sold. A press release sent out...
Free backpacks and fun: school supplies to be given away at northwest side trampoline park
SAN ANTONIO - Getting ready for the upcoming school year? An upcoming free pack giveaway could help your kids get exactly what they need to succeed!. On Thursday, July 25, A free backpack giveaway will be hosted from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Urban Air Trampoline Park, near the corner of Loop 1604 and Bandera Road on the Northwest Side..
Nominees Announced for Inaugural Texas Pura Vida Awards 2024
The anticipation is building as the nominees for the inaugural Texas Pura Vida Awards 2024 have been announced! The Top 5 nominees in each category were revealed on Monday by the organizers during the “Three Amigos Podcast“. Leading the pack is the legendary Jay Perez, who has garnered an impressive eight nominations, including Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year.
As seen on SA Live - Tuesday, July 23, 2024
SAN ANTONIO – Today at 1 p.m., we chat with the stars of “The Ark”. Plus, Tequila Week, fitness tips and more. What would your pet’s royal title be? Click here to generate a royal name. Let us know the results and share photos of your pampered pets here. Look for your answer today on the show!
Watch Restored Footage of 1940s Downtown San Antonio, Texas Life
Step Back in Time: The Glamour and Innovation of 1940s San Antonio Captured on Film. Imagine walking through the bustling streets of San Antonio in the 1940s, where cutting-edge technology and effortless elegance blend seamlessly. Thanks to a recently restored film, we can now experience the charm and sophistication of...
We Could Watch This Baby Texas Horned Lizard Snack For Hours
Get Ready to Fall in Love with the San Antonio Zoo's Adorable Baby Texas Horned Lizard. The San Antonio Zoo recently shared the most adorable video that has captivated animal lovers everywhere: a baby Texas-horned lizard enjoying a snack. This delightful footage showcases the little reptile munching away, and it's...
Baby boom continues! Second baby dolphin born at SeaWorld San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — For the third time in two weeks, SeaWorld San Antonio experienced the birth of a new member of its whale and dolphin family. Arriving on the heels of the births of a beluga whale and a Pacific white-sided dolphin in late June, the new calf, another Pacific white-sided dolphin, was born under the watchful eyes of animal care specialists and the park’s veterinary team. Upon birth, the calf instinctually swam to the surface of the water for its first breath of air and began swimming alongside its mother.
Food festival at SeaWorld San Antonio offers 5 different kinds of barbecue from across the country
SAN ANTONIO – Barbecue food enthusiasts can sample a variety of flavors from around the United States during SeaWorld San Antonio’s new festival, which begins this August. The “Red, White and BBQ: Tastes of America Festival” is taking place from Aug. 9 through Sept. 2. Guests of the park can enjoy five different barbecue styles from Kansas City, the Carolinas, Texas, Memphis and Hawaii, all while enjoying the rides and animal attractions.
Swanky San Antonio resort fires up new Neapolitan pizza joint
It’s been a very long time since San Antonians needed to shelter in ice homes to flee the blistering solar, however the custom nonetheless lives on. Now, a brand new idea is taking over the mantle within the metropolis’s bustling River North District. River North Icehouse debuted July...
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