The famous shoes from “The Wizard of Oz” are the final piece of a auction that also includes the Wicked Witch’s hat and the hoverboard from “Back to the Future.” DALLAS — “The Wizard of Oz” has been back on everyone’s mind lately with the release of the hugely successful “Wicked,” which has already grossed … Read more
Kick off the month of December and get in the Christmas spirit with these family-friendly events. SAN ANTONIO — As we enter the final stretch of 2024, holiday events and activities are ramping up across the Alamo City. This weekend features a free food market with Latin flare, a classic Christmas time ballet performance and … Read more
The extravaganza is the largest running competition in the country with nearly 1,200 students. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio high school musicians from John Jay’s Mariachi Jalisco are putting on a show for the 30th Annual Mariachi Extravaganza. It’s the largest running competition in the country, with nearly 1,200 students, teachers and musicians coming to … Read more
Organizers want to bring the event back in the future, but local faith groups denounced it as an “evil” affair. SAN ANTONIO — After days of controversy, large crowds arrived in the Historic King William District on Thursday night to march in San Antonio’s first-ever Krampus Parade, an event some local Christian and Catholic groups … Read more
This is the first year of the parade and it has attracted both excitement and criticism as Christian and Catholic groups are calling the event “evil.” SAN ANTONIO — “Don’t cramp on our Christmas,” was the message from church leaders ahead of the controversial Krampus Parade kicked off in San Antonio on Thursday. This is … Read more
The parade is scheduled for Thursday night in the historic King William neighborhood. It is sponsored and organized by Hermann Sons Rathskeller Bar. SAN ANTONIO — Since the announcement of a San Antonio version of the traditional Krampus parade, multiple organizations have expressed their dismay at the event taking place. The parade is scheduled for … Read more
Last year, the parade was a sold out event that allowed the organization to donate more than $2.5 million to local children’s charities. SAN ANTONIO — On Tuesday, the Texas Cavaliers took to the Riverwalk in Downtown San Antonio to announce the theme, medal and grand marshal for their 2025 Fiesta event. Every year, the … Read more