Opening Ceremony: Who is the hooded character with the Olympic torch?

The Paris Opening Ceremony heavily featured a mysterious character who took off with the Olympic torch and left viewers trying to figure out who they are. WASHINGTON — A mysterious torch bearer has captured the wonder of Opening Ceremony viewers, with many comparing the masked person to a popular video game franchise.  During the start … Read more

Olympics opening ceremony moments: Lady Gaga, Zinedine Zidane and a mysterious torchbearer

PARIS – The Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony got underway after a rough start to the Summer Games on Friday, with rainy skies over the Seine and suspected acts of sabotage targeting France’s flagship high-speed rail network. ZIZOU’S FLAME Recommended Videos French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane kicked off the opening ceremony with the Olympic flame in … Read more

Wait, are the Minions French?

The Minions, yes those Minions, appeared during the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. WASHINGTON — The Minions have made an appearance at the Olympics…yes, you read that right.  The characters were shown to broadcast audiences during the Opening Ceremony piloting a submarine underneath the River Seine while thousands of athletes floated by.  Who created the Minions?  … Read more

🦞 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Lobster Fest, Reggae Fest, Peso Pluma, kids fishing tournament

Welcome to the weekend! Can you believe it’s already late July? While some families may already be focusing on back to school, know that there are still fun summer events planned for this weekend around San Antonio. Recommended Videos People can visit a lobster festival at Market Square, a reggae festival at Rosedale Park, a … Read more

Botika at the Pearl closing after 8 years

SAN ANTONIO – Another San Antonio restaurant is closing up shop. Chef Geronimo announced on social media that Botika will close on Sunday, Aug. 4. Botika has been open for the last eight years at the Pearl, just north of downtown. Recommended Videos “Life sometimes brings new priorities and opportunities. For me, this means spending … Read more