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Local developer’s Hemisfair apartment project canceled
SAN ANTONIO – One of the three high-profile developments planned for Hemisfair’s next phase is no longer moving forward. Local developer AREA Real Estate terminated its agreement with the Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corp. (HPARC) to build a 17-story mixed-income apartment tower on the complex earlier this year, a Hemisfair spokesperson confirmed to the Business Journal. AREA had been aiming to break ground on the 200-unit project in 2025.
Ralph Macchio, William Zabka join Charlie Hunnam at Big Texas Comicon this October
SAN ANTONIO - The celebrity lineup for the Big Texas Comicon, one of the most anticipated fan conventions in the Lone Star State, just got even more epic. Event organizers announced that Cobra Kai stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, as well as Charlie Hunnam of Sons of Anarchy are set to attend the convention, which takes place Oct. 11-13 at the San Antonio Convention Center.
La Prensa Texas Unveils a New Era in Bilingual Media, Announces 2024 Gala
It is no surprise that San Antonio is among the nation’s leading bilingual cities, where providing information and news in both English and Spanish is critical to success. This responsibility is one we share to communicate effectively with the next generation of Hispanic families who will ultimately shape what it means to live in the Alamo City.
Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival reveals new location and lineup for 2024
SAN ANTONIO — Luminara announced Friday their new location and list of featured artists for the 2024 Luminara Contemporary Arts Festival. This arts festival celebrates the arts by allowing various artists to perform and show off their work in a vibrant outdoor setting in San Antonio. The festival this...
Texas Department of Public Safety Director Announces Retirement After 15 Years
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven C. McCraw announced his retirement in a letter to over 11,000 DPS officers and employees this morning. “There is no more important responsibility in government than ensuring the safety and security of our citizens,” McCraw wrote in the...
Spurs must right ship against the team that's had their number for years
Last season, the Spurs snapped their longest-running losing streak to the Grizzlies. The number sat at 13 games, as Memphis seemed to have an answer for anything San Antonio threw at them. There have even been games that the Silver and Black were winning, only to give up the lead and lose in the most agonizing ways. But that's over now, and the focus shifts to the next team with the longest win streak against the Spurs: the Los Angeles Clippers.
Rare Sighting: Black Bear Family Seen In Texas National Park
You don't really see black bears in the wild in Texas very often and it's even rarer to see the whole family out roaming around. A visitor snapped a few photos of a mama bear and two cubs foraging on the road in Big Bend National Park, less than 300 miles east of El Paso.
Watch: Texas Buc-ee’s Employee Chops Brisket at Warp Speed
A guy working at Buc-ee's in New Braunfels is incredibly dedicated. That, or he’s hopped up on something. Trust me, I’ve been to a lot of barbecue joints in my life and have never seen anyone chop brisket so fast. When I first came across the below video...
Two men hospitalized after alleged robbery attempt gone wrong
SAN ANTONIO - Two men are in the hospital after allegedly attempting to rob another man who shot them. The incident occurred around 3:50 Sunday morning near Old Valley Hi Dr and Ray Ellison Blvd. According to the San Antonio Police Department, the two suspects were attempting to rob a...
Labor Day Sale! Pogo Pass
The Labor Day Sale is one of the best times to get the Pogo Pass. Using the ROUNDTHEROCK code, you get the Round the Rock 50% discount, and for Labor Day, you get an additional $5 off per Pass. That’s just $45.99 per Pass for hundreds of dollars’ worth of fun. You can buy now and activate your Pass when you’re ready!
Texas Lottery Officials Confirm Two New Texas Millionaires
The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing was $535 million. That top prize will now head north to $575 million because nobody matched all six numbers in the latest drawing. However, two Mega Millions players matched all five non-Mega Ball numbers. One was from Tennessee, while the other was...
BE ALERT: 17 Year Old Texas Girl Under Arrest For Possible School Shooting Attempt
Frightening news took place when according to KXAN reported that a Texas 17-year-old girl by the name of Giana Castillo allegedly attempted to prepare a shooting at an elementary school. It was reported that the 17-year-old allegedly made online threats against an Austin elementary school. Once the FBI received the information, it was quickly identified that Giana Castillo was making concerning statements online regarding the planning of an active shooter event at Graham Elementary School.
It’s A Felony Yet It Continues to Happen in Texas
If someone in Texas decides to break this law they are facing a felony charge, but for some reason it continues to increase and it needs to stop, immediately. For most people the idea of dumping an animal somewhere is a disgusting and horrible action, but it’s a serious problem here in the state of Texas.
Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Six Inches of Snow for Texas
Is another “snowpocalypse” in store for Texas?. The Great Texas Freeze of 2021 is still fresh on the minds of Texans. I’ll never forget the fact that there was a winter storm warning for the entire state. Talk about an unprecedented weather event. Here in North Texas,...
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