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Renaissance festival set for this weekend in San Antonio will have strict social distancing measures
A two-day renaissance festival will go on as planned this weekend with social distancing measures as the San Antonio area experiences a surge in coronavirus cases.The organizers of the fourth annual Masked Spring Renaissance Festival, which had to be rescheduled from May in response to the pandemic, said safety measures and capacity restrictions will be in place to ensure social distancing.The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Jackson Ranch located at 8910 Callaghan Rd. The festival will monitor capacity to follow city and county orders that forbid...…A two-day renaissance festival will go on as planned this weekend with social distancing measures as the San Antonio area experiences a surge in coronavirus cases.The organizers of the fourth annual Masked Spring Renaissance Festival, which had to be rescheduled from May in response to the pandemic, said safety measures and capacity restrictions will be in place to ensure social distancing.The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Jackson Ranch located at 8910 Callaghan Rd. The festival will monitor capacity to follow city and county orders that forbid...WW…
Former DA Nico LaHood now representing man cited in incident with County Judge Nelson Wolff
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateThe man accused of physically assaulting Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff over a face mask mandate at a local Lowe's was issued a citation for disorderly contact for using profanity in a public place, Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales said in a statement Thursday.Terry Toller, 47, turned himself into local authorities Thursday morning and was originally charged with assault on a peace officer/judge, a second-degree felony, according to Gonzales. Those charges have since been reduced to a disorderly conduct charge, a...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateThe man accused of physically assaulting Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff over a face mask mandate at a local Lowe's was issued a citation for disorderly contact for using profanity in a public place, Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales said in a statement Thursday.Terry Toller, 47, turned himself into local authorities Thursday morning and was originally charged with assault on a peace officer/judge, a second-degree felony, according to Gonzales. Those charges have since been reduced to a disorderly conduct charge, a...WW…
H-E-B: More than 100 San Antonio employees tested positive for the coronavirus in July
Twenty-two in-store H-E-B employees in San Antonio have tested positive for COVID-19 since July 22, according to the grocery store chain's website.In total, 108 employees tested positive for the disease in the Alamo City last month, down from the more than 120 who contracted the coronavirus in June.READ ALSO: Since March, the grocery store chain has regularly announced on its website when one of its employees test positive for the virus. The San Antonio chain has done so because it believes "transparency is important," according to an email response.H-E-B does not reveal the employee's...…Twenty-two in-store H-E-B employees in San Antonio have tested positive for COVID-19 since July 22, according to the grocery store chain's website.In total, 108 employees tested positive for the disease in the Alamo City last month, down from the more than 120 who contracted the coronavirus in June.READ ALSO: Since March, the grocery store chain has regularly announced on its website when one of its employees test positive for the virus. The San Antonio chain has done so because it believes "transparency is important," according to an email response.H-E-B does not reveal the employee's...WW…
Study: San Antonio among top 10 U.S. cities with residents looking for threesomes during pandemic
San Antonio is among the top 10 cities in the U.S. for residents in search of a threesome during the pandemic, according to a report from an online dating app.3Fun describes itself as the leading threesome dating app used by "open-minded" people who desire a swinger-type relationship. Last week, 3Fun released ranking the cities that have used its app the most since the beginning of the pandemic in March.According to the app, 5,375 San Antonians have used the app during that timeframe, which comes in at No. 6 nationally. New York had the highest rate of active swingers over the last four...…San Antonio is among the top 10 cities in the U.S. for residents in search of a threesome during the pandemic, according to a report from an online dating app.3Fun describes itself as the leading threesome dating app used by "open-minded" people who desire a swinger-type relationship. Last week, 3Fun released ranking the cities that have used its app the most since the beginning of the pandemic in March.According to the app, 5,375 San Antonians have used the app during that timeframe, which comes in at No. 6 nationally. New York had the highest rate of active swingers over the last four...WW…
Spurs coach calls Greg Abbott, Texas leaders 'cowards'
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has never been one to shy away about his political opinions. On Wednesday, he voiced his concerns about the way Texas leaders are handling the coronavirus pandemic.Popovich, who was wearing a shirt that said "Vote. Your life depends on it," called Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick "cowards" and said they are "afraid" of President Donald Trump in response to a question by Kens 5' Tom Petrini during a session with reporters.He also expressed his disappointment in , the nation’s top infectious disease doctor. Patrick told Fox News reporter Laura...…San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has never been one to shy away about his political opinions. On Wednesday, he voiced his concerns about the way Texas leaders are handling the coronavirus pandemic.Popovich, who was wearing a shirt that said "Vote. Your life depends on it," called Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick "cowards" and said they are "afraid" of President Donald Trump in response to a question by Kens 5' Tom Petrini during a session with reporters.He also expressed his disappointment in , the nation’s top infectious disease doctor. Patrick told Fox News reporter Laura...WW…
Texas Testicle Festival is returning to Fredericksburg. Here’s what you need to know.
If you are coronavirus free, organizers of the Texas Testicle Festival say you are more than welcome to come out and have a ball at the Aug. 1 event in Fredericksburg.This is the second time this year festival organizers have brought the event to the Hill Country city to celebrate animal testicles, which are a delicacy to many. The previous event was held Jan. 18, two months before a pandemic would grip the world and lead to the cancellation of large gatherings like festivals and concerts.While some places now allow gatherings, it comes with challenges and social distancing measures. Best...…If you are coronavirus free, organizers of the Texas Testicle Festival say you are more than welcome to come out and have a ball at the Aug. 1 event in Fredericksburg.This is the second time this year festival organizers have brought the event to the Hill Country city to celebrate animal testicles, which are a delicacy to many. The previous event was held Jan. 18, two months before a pandemic would grip the world and lead to the cancellation of large gatherings like festivals and concerts.While some places now allow gatherings, it comes with challenges and social distancing measures. Best...WW…
What to expect at this year's Poteet Strawberry Festival
In what seems like the first popular festival to take place in the COVID-19 era, the Poteet Strawberry Festival is bringing back some normalcy to the San Antonio area with its three-day event.In 2020, organizers canceled the Poteet Strawberry Festival for the first time in 71 years due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In 2021, the show goes on this weekend, April 9-11.RELATED:The festival typically draws 100,000 guests to the small town south of San Antonio and promotes its most famous crop while raising money for scholarships."We are all aware there are risks associated with public...…In what seems like the first popular festival to take place in the COVID-19 era, the Poteet Strawberry Festival is bringing back some normalcy to the San Antonio area with its three-day event.In 2020, organizers canceled the Poteet Strawberry Festival for the first time in 71 years due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In 2021, the show goes on this weekend, April 9-11.RELATED:The festival typically draws 100,000 guests to the small town south of San Antonio and promotes its most famous crop while raising money for scholarships."We are all aware there are risks associated with public...WW…
Whataburger delivers $90 million in bonuses to employees
Whataburger thanked its employees with big bonuses during the coronavirus pandemic.The beloved fast-food chain announced in a news release Wednesday it awarded more than $90 million in bonuses to its employees in thanks for their service during the COVID-19 era and in the severe winter weather storm.Whataburger employees also received "Extra Mile" bonuses, emergency pay and a doubling of their 401(k) plan matching for 2020, the release added."The past year reshaped how we live, work, and play, with the restaurant and hospitality industry being heavily impacted by the pandemic and this...…Whataburger thanked its employees with big bonuses during the coronavirus pandemic.The beloved fast-food chain announced in a news release Wednesday it awarded more than $90 million in bonuses to its employees in thanks for their service during the COVID-19 era and in the severe winter weather storm.Whataburger employees also received "Extra Mile" bonuses, emergency pay and a doubling of their 401(k) plan matching for 2020, the release added."The past year reshaped how we live, work, and play, with the restaurant and hospitality industry being heavily impacted by the pandemic and this...WW…
Annual Cowboy Breakfast will be a private event this year in response to pandemic
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateSan Antonians will have to forgo their free tacos from the Cowboy Breakfast this year.The annual tradition that also serves as an unofficial kickoff to the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo will be a private event this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, a representative from the Cowboy Breakfast Foundation said Wednesday.READ ALSO:Chuck Christian, the vice chairman for the foundation, said organizers are concentrating on delivering the tacos to local non-profits who've helped the community during the pandemic.According to...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateSan Antonians will have to forgo their free tacos from the Cowboy Breakfast this year.The annual tradition that also serves as an unofficial kickoff to the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo will be a private event this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, a representative from the Cowboy Breakfast Foundation said Wednesday.READ ALSO:Chuck Christian, the vice chairman for the foundation, said organizers are concentrating on delivering the tacos to local non-profits who've helped the community during the pandemic.According to...WW…
Local dog gets 'emotional' reunion with owner after 7 years
A local dog was reunited with its owner after nearly seven years thanks to the "power of a microchip," according to a recent Facebook post from Animal Care Services (ACS).ACS stated in its Monday post that a stray named Honey entered the shelter last week. Employees found a microchip on Honey, showing him registered to someone who adopted him years ago.READ ALSO: ACS called the phone number registered to the microchip, letting the person know they had Honey. Not long after the phone call, a woman showed up to reclaim her pet.As intake employees walked Honey up to his former owner, the...…A local dog was reunited with its owner after nearly seven years thanks to the "power of a microchip," according to a recent Facebook post from Animal Care Services (ACS).ACS stated in its Monday post that a stray named Honey entered the shelter last week. Employees found a microchip on Honey, showing him registered to someone who adopted him years ago.READ ALSO: ACS called the phone number registered to the microchip, letting the person know they had Honey. Not long after the phone call, a woman showed up to reclaim her pet.As intake employees walked Honey up to his former owner, the...WW…