After catching criticism that its Fall Heritage Festival could turn into a “superspreader” event, the Conservation Society of San Antonio and city officials have pulled the plug on the gathering.
Muertos Fest returns with special television broadcast for its 8th annual celebration
Billed as the largest Day of the Dead festival in Texas, Día de los Muertos at Hemisfair — or Muertos Fest to those who prize brevity — will return virtually for its 8th annual installment.
The Pearl in San Antonio reimagines Día de los Muertos with online and on-site offerings
The Pearl is transforming its annual Día de los Muertos celebration into a virtual experience this year, though some in-person amenities will still be available.
Bexar County must open more Election Day polling sites, judge rules
A Bexar County district judge has ruled that the county’s elections department must open 18 additional Election Day voting locations and post all polling sites on its website.
Bexar County Judge Wolff says San Antonio bars can reopen at 50% capacity sometime next week
Most of the 3,000 bars in the county have already reclassified as restaurants, allowing them to reopen so long as they serve food.
San Antonio’s Ford Holiday River Parade officially canceled due to coronavirus pandemic
In what may foreshadow an oncoming wave of Christmas-themed cancellations, the River Walk association announced Tuesday this year’s Ford Holiday River Parade has been canceled.
New coffee trailer brings comfort, independence to asylum seekers in San Antonio
Café Cotidiano, a coffee and bakery trailer created by the San Antonio Mennonite Church in Southtown, opened last week to support asylum seekers who spend time at the church as they pass through.
Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner, a tradition for thousands in San Antonio, will switch to delivery
The Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner—a family-run charity event that annually feeds about 25,000 people—is getting a makeover due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Downtown San Antonio gallery Hopscotch reveals artist lineup and other details for October opening
Hopscotch has revealed the full list of participating artists as well as details on its food and beverage offerings.
The Covid-19 crisis also takes its toll on San Antonio’s day laborers
Before COVID-19 hit, day laborers routinely earned as much as $180 a day. But things have gotten tight, as they have for many of the people who would normally pay them for their work.