Beyoncé’s Texans halftime show announcement sparked hotel demand surge, data shows

HOUSTON — In just a week, Beyoncé will take over NRG Stadium for a “Cowboy Carter Christmas” halftime performance at the Texans game. Despite the heightened demand, travelers can still find affordable stays. Hotels.com data shows average nightly rates holding steady at $150 compared to last year. Overall, there’s a 210% increase in hotel demand … Read more

‘I hope it doesn’t scare people off’ | Blue Star Arts Complex to charge for parking in 2025

Property management confirmed with KENS 5 Blue Star Arts Complex will utilize Laz Parking’s “Text-to-Park” system to charge for parking in 2025. SAN ANTONIO — One of the last free parking lots in Southtown San Antonio will no longer exist come the beginning of 2025. The owners of the Blue Star Arts Complex told KENS … Read more

SA director Robert Rodriguez’s ‘Spy Kids’ and other Latino-led films among entries into National Film Registry

Congressman Joaquin Castro is celebrating the five Hispanic-led films that made the list of inductees, including four of his nominations. SAN ANTONIO — The Library of Congress announced on Tuesday the addition of 25 new films into the National Film Registry for Preservation. Among the list of inductees is the 2001 family action comedy “Spy … Read more

Mardi Gras Southeast Texas signs deal with Jefferson County to move to Dogget Ford Park

Mardi Gras is set to take place from Friday, February 28, 2025, through Sunday, March 2, 2025. BEAUMONT, Texas — It’s official now. Mardi Gras Southeast Texas will be held at Doggett Ford Park in 2025. Mardi Gras officials announced Monday morning that they had reached a deal with Jefferson County to hold the celebration … Read more

Mardi Gras Southeast Texas signs deal with Jefferson County to move to Doggett Ford Park

Mardi Gras is set to take place from Friday, February 28, 2025, through Sunday, March 2, 2025. BEAUMONT, Texas — It’s official now. Mardi Gras Southeast Texas will be held at Doggett Ford Park in 2025. Mardi Gras officials announced Monday morning that they had reached a deal with Jefferson County to hold the celebration … Read more

Leon Valley hosts first Blue Santa Softball Game so kids have gifts under the tree this holiday season

Beyond a win on the field, the real winners are children receiving gifts for the holidays. LEON VALLEY, Texas — Saturday, batters stepped up to the plate in Leon Valley’s first annual Blue Santa Softball Game. The teams were made up of all teachers and staff from two different Northside ISD schools. The big game … Read more

Six Flags Fiesta Texas rollercoaster rebranded the Chupacabra

The Thrill Capital of South Texas announced one of its steel inverted coasters is getting a thematic transformation, one inspired by the mythic cryptid. SAN ANTONIO — Six Flags Fiesta Texas says that their steel inverted roller coaster Goliath is getting a “ride theme transformation,” naming it Chupacabra. Few legends strike as much fear and … Read more