UTSA engineering students launch Halloween pumpkins for annual educational competition

In the annual Monster Mash Pumpkin Smash, students compete to see who can launch the furthest pumpkin for a chance at $1,000. SAN ANTONIO — Leftover Halloween pumpkins were put to good use in the University of Texas at San Antonio’s (UTSA) annual Monster Mash Pumpkin Smash. The festive and educational competition involves engineering students … Read more

5 things to do in SA this weekend: Ring in November with these Day of the Dead celebrations and more

As spooky season comes to an end, there’s a whole new lineup of festive events across town that you won’t want to miss. SAN ANTONIO — As we put away the Halloween decorations, the start of November brings a plethora of citywide Dia de los Muertos events and more that await in the weekend ahead. … Read more

Walmart donates $35,000 to San Antonio’s ‘Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner’

The organizers of the 45th annual dinner also says it’s now considered the largest Thanksgiving dinner in the country. SAN ANTONIO — Organizers came together Tuesday morning to celebrate 45 years of serving others at the annual “Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner.” During the press conference, organizers said that the event is now considered the largest … Read more

45 Cheers to 45 Years: City of San Antonio to announce changes to annual ‘Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner’

The special press conference will take place Tuesday with special announcements for a new approach to serve more in the community. SAN ANTONIO — Organizers are coming together Tuesday morning for a press conference to celebrate 45 years of serving others at the annual “Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner.” The dinner serves 25,000 people with the … Read more

Residents gather for Halloween block party aimed at shining positive light on San Antonio’s east-side community

Organizers said the event is not only a great way for families to connect but also to showcase the great, yet often misunderstood side of San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — Hundreds gathered for a block party on San Antonio’s east-side on Sunday. The annual Hallo-east Community Block Party is hosted by the group San Antonio … Read more

9th Annual Texas Kosher BBQ Championship will be held on Sunday

The winning teams will receive a coveted belt buckle memorializing the BBQ, a grand prize check of $2,000 and bragging rights for a year. SAN ANTONIO — The 9th Annual Texas Kosher BBQ Championship is back for another year of food and family fun! Each year, Congregation Agudas Achim presents the largest Kosher BBQ Championship … Read more

‘This is a big change in Texas’ | Diwali celebrations take over Houston as fireworks sales for the festival kick off for the first time

Harris County officials approved fireworks sales for the Festival of Lights from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1. HOUSTON — For Diwali celebrations in Harris County, an extra flare is being added to the festivities this year. In September, the Harris County Commissioners Court approved fireworks sales for Diwali — the “Festival of Lights” — celebrated … Read more