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Christmas in Venezuela kicks off in October, President Maduro has declared
Read full article: Christmas in Venezuela kicks off in October, President Maduro has declaredThe world’s attention on Venezuela has focused lately on the fallout from a highly contested presidential election that both the ruling party and its opponents claim to have won, the persecution of critics and the arrest warrant issued this week against the former opposition presidential candidate.
Coca-Cola Classic Christmas coming to Toyota Field this holiday season
Read full article: Coca-Cola Classic Christmas coming to Toyota Field this holiday seasonThe holiday season is still a few months away, but Toyota Field is already giving people something to be excited about come late November with the first-ever Coca-Cola Classic Christmas.
Send Mom two dozen colorful roses this Mother’s Day for just $49.99 and with free shipping
Read full article: Send Mom two dozen colorful roses this Mother’s Day for just $49.99 and with free shippingIf you feel like Christmas was just yesterday, you may be surprised that Mother’s Day is quite literally around the corner.
Recycle your Christmas tree at these City of San Antonio drop-off centers
Read full article: Recycle your Christmas tree at these City of San Antonio drop-off centersThe City of San Antonio's Solid Waste Management will be hosting four centers throughout January for customers to recycle their live Christmas trees.
Eurostar cancels trains due to flooding, stranding hundreds of travelers in Paris and London
Read full article: Eurostar cancels trains due to flooding, stranding hundreds of travelers in Paris and LondonEurostar services to and from London have been canceled after a tunnel under the River Thames became flooded, disrupting festive travel plans for scores of people.
‘We appreciate it’: Family of car crash victim finds strength in community support through holiday season
Read full article: ‘We appreciate it’: Family of car crash victim finds strength in community support through holiday seasonLatrevious Montrell Reed, 21, was killed in a crash on Loop 410 access road two weeks ago.
BCSO pushes patrol-by program as package thefts, vehicle break-ins are on the rise with holiday season
Read full article: BCSO pushes patrol-by program as package thefts, vehicle break-ins are on the rise with holiday seasonOne San Antonio family caught a man on camera stealing hundreds of dollars worth of Christmas decorations from their home. They reported it to SAPD.
Ukraine celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for the first time, distancing itself from Russia
Read full article: Ukraine celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for the first time, distancing itself from RussiaChristmas carries more than spiritual weight for many Ukrainians this year: for the first time, the country is observing it as a public holiday on Dec. 25, rather than the later date followed in Russia.
The NBA's annual Christmas slate awaits. Teams insist it's special to be picked
Read full article: The NBA's annual Christmas slate awaits. Teams insist it's special to be pickedErik Spoelstra was part of 12 Christmas games as a staff member, assistant coach or head coach in his first 20 seasons with the Miami Heat.
Hutto police cite rabbits as cause for ‘rampant crime sprees’ against Christmas lights
Read full article: Hutto police cite rabbits as cause for ‘rampant crime sprees’ against Christmas lightsThe Hutto police department is warning residents about the likely culprit for damaged Christmas lights across the city: the cottontail rabbit.
Grieving and often overlooked, Palestinian Christians prepare for a somber Christmas amid war
Read full article: Grieving and often overlooked, Palestinian Christians prepare for a somber Christmas amid warFrom Jesus' biblical birthplace of Bethlehem to New York City, many Palestinian Christians this Christmas season are gripped with helplessness, pain and worry amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Windcrest is famous for its Christmas displays. It started with one woman’s idea and a few strands of lights.
Read full article: Windcrest is famous for its Christmas displays. It started with one woman’s idea and a few strands of lights.Barbee Winn, one of the original developers of Windcrest, thought some lights could spread the word about a brand new neighborhood. She was right.
Military mass exodus adds to holiday hustle and bustle at San Antonio International airport
Read full article: Military mass exodus adds to holiday hustle and bustle at San Antonio International airportAbout 4,000 members of the military are flying out of San Antonio's airport this week as they head home for the holidays. This is in addition to the usual holiday crowds of travelers.
Convent-made delicacies, a Christmas favorite, help monks and nuns win fans and pay the bills
Read full article: Convent-made delicacies, a Christmas favorite, help monks and nuns win fans and pay the billsAs Christmas approaches, Catholic nuns and monks are busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal fan base even in rapidly secularizing countries.
Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus' traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued Christmas
Read full article: Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus' traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued ChristmasBethlehem is gearing up for a subdued Christmas without the festive lights and customary Christmas tree towering over Manger Square.
San Antonio nonprofit saved by Christmas miracle
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit saved by Christmas miracleFrom a major setback to a Christmas miracle. On Monday morning, the nonprofit Blessed Angels found their work vehicles vandalized and burglarized. By Tuesday, the nonprofit had received an outpouring of support.
1,000 turkeys and produce distributed to San Antonio families at mega food distribution event
Read full article: 1,000 turkeys and produce distributed to San Antonio families at mega food distribution eventAs Christmas approaches, the San Antonio Food Bank is making sure families have a special dinner with loved ones.
Pope Francis makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitis
Read full article: Pope Francis makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitisPope Francis has made his first public appearance outdoors since being stricken by bronchitis two weeks ago, which forced him to cancel a planned trip to the COP-28 climate conference in Dubai.
US mediators reject attempt by flight attendants to clear the path for a strike at American Airlines
Read full article: US mediators reject attempt by flight attendants to clear the path for a strike at American AirlinesThere will be no strike by American Airlines flight attendants around the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Palo Alto College kicks off free Winter Wonderland light display with community festival on Thursday
Read full article: Palo Alto College kicks off free Winter Wonderland light display with community festival on ThursdayThe Winter Wonderland light display will be open daily from 6-9 p.m. until Dec. 22.
Shades of Christmas greet Thanksgiving travelers at San Antonio’s airport
Read full article: Shades of Christmas greet Thanksgiving travelers at San Antonio’s airportPeople heading out of San Antonio's airport during the busiest Thanksgiving season found themselves in the Christmas spirit, thanks to newly-placed decorations.
Hannah Waddingham takes viewers 'Home for Christmas' with holiday special featuring 'Ted Lasso' pals
Read full article: Hannah Waddingham takes viewers 'Home for Christmas' with holiday special featuring 'Ted Lasso' pals“Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham returned home to London to tape her first holiday special for Apple TV+.
H-E-B Christmas Tree Lighting kicks off holiday season in downtown San Antonio on Friday
Read full article: H-E-B Christmas Tree Lighting kicks off holiday season in downtown San Antonio on FridayA 50-foot Nordmann Fir Christmas tree will arrive in downtown San Antonio on Tuesday ahead of the 39th annual H-E-B Tree Lighting.
The White Stripes announce new book full of lyrics to all their songs just in time for the holidays
Read full article: The White Stripes announce new book full of lyrics to all their songs just in time for the holidaysIf someone bought me this for Christmas, I could tell that we’re going to be friends pretty quickly.
San Antonio company and elves ship Christmas magic in a box across the nation
Read full article: San Antonio company and elves ship Christmas magic in a box across the nationSeasonscapes workers started making the Christmas magic happen since the summer. Hundreds of Christmas trees have been shipped this year so far.
Local nonprofit bringing cheer to service members and veterans with holiday stockings
Read full article: Local nonprofit bringing cheer to service members and veterans with holiday stockingsEvery year, the organization collects stuffed holiday stockings from around the world and sends them to deployed service members and veterans in VA hospitals.
NBA releases its schedule for the coming season, with an eye on player rest and travel
Read full article: NBA releases its schedule for the coming season, with an eye on player rest and travelMaximizing player rest and limiting travel demands were again part of the NBA’s formula for the coming regular season.
Jewish community volunteer to feed homeless on Christmas morning
Read full article: Jewish community volunteer to feed homeless on Christmas morningPeople from all walks of life broke bread together at Travis Park Church as volunteers served hot meals to people in need on Christmas day and the eighth day of Hanukkah.
Fire destroys family’s home, belongings two days before Christmas, SAFD says
Read full article: Fire destroys family’s home, belongings two days before Christmas, SAFD saysA family lost their belongings and their home in a fire just two days before Christmas, and the San Antonio Fire Department is trying to figure out the cause.
Recycle your Christmas tree, get free mulch through City of San Antonio drop-off centers
Read full article: Recycle your Christmas tree, get free mulch through City of San Antonio drop-off centersCity of San Antonio Solid Waste Management will be hosting four centers throughout January for customers to recycle their live Christmas trees.
Robb Elementary shooting survivor surrounded by support this holiday season
Read full article: Robb Elementary shooting survivor surrounded by support this holiday seasonIt's the holiday season and a survivor of the Robb Elementary shooting is holding her family close and surrounding herself in love.
Christmas toy giveaway for refugee children could be ‘the biggest yet’
Read full article: Christmas toy giveaway for refugee children could be ‘the biggest yet’Now in its ninth year, the Christmas toy giveaway by the Center for Refugee Services has gone from several hundred children to what could be its biggest yet, said Jean Sherrill, the center’s assistant director.
WATCH: KSAT meteorologists’ video chat as first freeze moved through San Antonio, Texas, on Dec. 22
Read full article: WATCH: KSAT meteorologists’ video chat as first freeze moved through San Antonio, Texas, on Dec. 22Your KSAT Weather Authority meteorologists will be livestreaming starting at 1:30 p.m. Thursday as the arctic cold front moves through — ready to answer all your questions and get you prepared for South Central Texas’ first widespread freeze.
FRIGID FORECAST: Prepare for a hard freeze in South Central Texas ahead of Christmas weekend
Read full article: FRIGID FORECAST: Prepare for a hard freeze in South Central Texas ahead of Christmas weekendArctic, bitterly cold air will spill across Texas the Thursday (12/22) before Christmas weekend. This will bring the first killing freeze of the season to San Antonio, and a hard freeze is likely for a few mornings as temperatures plummet into the teens and 20s.
USPS workers see exponential increase of packages during holiday season
Read full article: USPS workers see exponential increase of packages during holiday seasonThe United States Postal Services’ packaging and processing centers are shipping out 310,000 to 320,000 items daily this holiday season, far more than the usual 170,000 to 180,000 seen typically during the year.
Santa’s helpers spread Christmas cheer during Salvation Army’s Angel Tree event
Read full article: Santa’s helpers spread Christmas cheer during Salvation Army’s Angel Tree eventWith less than a week left until Christmas, Santa’s sleigh is undoubtedly getting a final tune-up. But some helpers in San Antonio are already making some Christmas wishes come true.
Last-minute preps to do on your house before freezing temps arrive later this week
Read full article: Last-minute preps to do on your house before freezing temps arrive later this weekIt will be a chilly Christmas weekend, and hopefully, you have checked to ensure everything around your home is ready for the season’s first freeze.
‘Try not to isolate’: Experts share how to cope with grief during holidays
Read full article: ‘Try not to isolate’: Experts share how to cope with grief during holidaysWhat is referred to as the most wonderful time of the year can be the most difficult for others. Experts say the end of the year holiday season can possibly bring emotions of reoccurring sadness, depression, or anxiety.
UK sending 1,200 troops to fill in as ambulance crews strike
Read full article: UK sending 1,200 troops to fill in as ambulance crews strikeThe British government says it will dispatch 1,200 troops to fill in for striking ambulance drivers and border staff as multiple public sector unions walk off the job in the week before Christmas.