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First responders climb Tower of the Americas in remembrance of 9/11
Read full article: First responders climb Tower of the Americas in remembrance of 9/11In remembrance of the lives lost during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 2001, first responders will climb the stairs at the Tower of the Americas twice in downtown San Antonio on Wednesday morning.
Road construction will close two major intersections in downtown San Antonio this fall
Read full article: Road construction will close two major intersections in downtown San Antonio this fallConstruction on Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard in downtown San Antonio will cause two intersections to close for several weeks this fall.
City of San Antonio will provide travel support for asylum seekers, officials say
Read full article: City of San Antonio will provide travel support for asylum seekers, officials sayThe City of San Antonio is partnering with the City of Austin to provide migrants transportation to their final destinations.
San Antonio opens bidding for millions in Tower of the Americas renovations
Read full article: San Antonio opens bidding for millions in Tower of the Americas renovationsThe Tower of the Americas, the centerpiece of the San Antonio skyline since its unveiling at the 1968 World's Fair, is slated to undergo major renovations in 2024.
9/11 Memorial Climb returns to Tower of the Americas on Sunday
Read full article: 9/11 Memorial Climb returns to Tower of the Americas on SundayThe San Antonio 110 9/11 Memorial Climb will pay tribute to 343 fallen firefighters, 70 law enforcement officers and nine emergency medical service technicians who died at ground zero.
These San Antonio companies made Forbes’ list of best employers in Texas this year
Read full article: These San Antonio companies made Forbes’ list of best employers in Texas this yearForbes’ has once again released its findings for best employers in each state, and several of the top companies in Texas this year are in San Antonio.
This is what the inside of a $2 million high-rise apartment looks like in San Antonio
Read full article: This is what the inside of a $2 million high-rise apartment looks like in San AntonioThere’s a nearly 3,500 square foot high-rise residence on the market at the prestigious Olmos Tower and video shared with KSAT lets you take a look inside.
Family-friendly foodie event at Tower of the Americas will have great view of Fiesta, Fiesta fireworks
Read full article: Family-friendly foodie event at Tower of the Americas will have great view of Fiesta, Fiesta fireworksThe Tower of the Americas is kicking off Fiesta with a newly announced foodie event in June called Taste at the Tower.
Now hiring! Job fair to be held Tuesday at Tower of the Americas
Read full article: Now hiring! Job fair to be held Tuesday at Tower of the AmericasSAN ANTONIO – If you’re looking for a new job, then you may want to head over to Tower of the Americas early next week. The Tower of the Americas is hosting a job fair Tuesday, March 30, from noon to 4 p.m.. There are job openings at the Tower of the Americas, Rainforest Café, Joe’s Crab Shack, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and GO RIO. Any applicants hired at the job fair will receive a $250 signing bonus, according to event planners. More on KSAT:Global company seeks to fill 100 positions at upcoming Brooks virtual job fair
Tower of the Americas is hiring: Job fair set for next week
Read full article: Tower of the Americas is hiring: Job fair set for next weekTower of the AmericasHave you ever thought about working at Tower of the Americas? A job fair is set for next Tuesday, March 9, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., if you’re interested. Open positions include servers, cooks, baristas, bussers, hostesses, cocktail servers, bartenders, parking attendants and dishwashers, along with jobs in admission, retail and facilities maintenance. Some positions require a valid driver’s license and a pre-employment background check. Anyone thinking about attending the job fair is advised to dress to impress.
Rare photos show construction of Tower of the Americas
Read full article: Rare photos show construction of Tower of the AmericasSAN ANTONIO – A man who helped build the Tower of the Americas shared photos of the construction of the tower as it was being built in 1966. Tower of the Americas opened to the public on April 6, 1968. Castillo worked as a second-year apprentice in San Antonio during the construction of the Tower, which took four months to complete. Castillo, who has two daughters, is a San Antonio native and has lived here all his life. This is why the family affectionately nicknamed the Tower of the Americas ‘the baby,’” Martinez said.
Pandemic forces 9/11 stair climb at Tower of the Americas to go virtual
Read full article: Pandemic forces 9/11 stair climb at Tower of the Americas to go virtualPandemic forces 9/11 stair climb at Tower of the Americas to go virtualPublished: September 11, 2020, 12:46 pmDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, only two first responders were able to make the climb this year, forcing the event to be mostly virtual.
Comal River reopens for recreation after Memorial Day Weekend storms
Read full article: Comal River reopens for recreation after Memorial Day Weekend stormsNEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – The Comal River in New Braunfels has reopened for recreation following Memorial Day Weekend storms that blew minor debris into the river, according to the New Braunfels Police Department. Storms traveled across South Texas over the weekend with a confirmed EF-1 tornado touching down in Bexar County. ‘If I get it, everybody else is going to get it': Crowds head to Comal River over Memorial Day weekendDebris from the storms has been cleaned up and “the clarity of the water on the Comal River is returning to normal,” according to officials with the NBPD. Update: Comal River Reopens for Recreation Effective immediately, the Comal River in New Braunfels is once again open... Posted by New Braunfels Police Department on Tuesday, May 26, 2020River-goers and tubers are being advised to exercise caution when in the river as some debris under the water’s surface may not be visible. The portion of the Guadalupe River that runs through New Braunfels was not affected by the storms and remained open for recreation.
Incredible video shows lightning strike Tower of the Americas in San Antonio
Read full article: Incredible video shows lightning strike Tower of the Americas in San AntonioSAN ANTONIO – Residents of the Alamo City watched a natural light show on display during Sunday night’s storms, but one man caught a glimpse of something special. Filming the city’s tallest structure at just the right moment, Rubio captured lightning striking the antenna atop the 750-foot Tower of the Americas. RELATED: Pictures, video show lightning and damage from storms in San Antonio, surrounding areasHis post garnered more than 100 retweets and several adoring reactions. Rubio said he was shooting from the Vidorra Condos, just a few blocks across Interstate 37 from the Tower of the Americas. MORE: Man captures heart-stopping video of San Antonio Thunderbirds flyover from top of 500-foot tower
Incredible video shows lightning strike Tower of the Americas in San Antonio
Read full article: Incredible video shows lightning strike Tower of the Americas in San AntonioIncredible video shows lightning strike Tower of the Americas in San AntonioPublished: May 25, 2020, 1:23 pmA San Antonio photographer captured amazing footage of lightning striking the 750-foot Tower of the Americas during thunderstorms on Sunday night.