Central Texas couple celebrates 80 years of marriage with vow renewal and Thanksgiving feast

Edith and Elbert Maddox celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows on Thanksgiving, surrounded by five generations. BREMOND, Texas — While most families spent Thanksgiving gathered around the dinner table, one Central Texas couple celebrated something even more extraordinary than the holiday itself — their 80th wedding anniversary. Edith and Elbert Maddox, who … Read more

Meals on Wheels Central Texas serves Thanksgiving meals, joined by Texas’ first family

Meals on Wheels delivered about 900 meals on Thursday. AUSTIN, Texas — A nonprofit organization is keeping up with a long-standing Thanksgiving tradition to make sure families and homebound seniors have a hot holiday meal. Meals on Wheels Central Texas prepped and delivered about 900 meals with the help of over 200 volunteers, which included … Read more

‘An apocalyptic event’: Dead ducks and fish popping up at private San Antonio lake; state investigating

Neighbors near Northern Hills Lake report an alarming ecological crisis involving dying wildlife and deteriorating conditions, prompting a state investigation. SAN ANTONIO — Residents living near a private lake on the northeast side say they’re witnessing an ecological collapse: dead fish, dying ducks and geese, trees losing their leaves and a smell so strong they … Read more

Operation Home Cooking marks 50 years of community, comfort and connection

This year, 708 trainees lined up in anticipation, waiting to meet the 289 families who would host them for a Thanksgiving meal. SAN ANTONIO — More than five decades in, Operation Home Cooking continues to link the San Antonio community with the youngest members of the nation’s military. Col. Bill Ackman, commander of the 737th … Read more

Alamo launches four weeks of holiday fun with free ‘Christmas At The Alamo’ events

Get into the holiday spirit with these free, family-friendly activities starting this weekend! 🎄☃️🎅 SAN ANTONIO — The Alamo is bringing the holiday cheer to downtown San Antonio with four straight Saturdays of festive fun, kicking off this weekend as part of the annual “Christmas At The Alamo” celebration.  These family-friendly events are free and … Read more