 Janet Kwak has joined News 4 WOAI and her debut in the San Antonio market came off without a hitch and with excellent delivery and professionalism. Janet comes to San Antonio from Abilene, Texas where she anchored the 5 pm newscast. A graduate of University of California at Berkely, she majored in Political Science and Mass Communications.  StormTracker 4 Chief Meteorologist Jennifer Broome came to News 4 almost eight years ago and has many faithful viewers day after day.  Beautiful and talented Sarah Lucero from Ken 5 continues to built on her high popularity on evening news in San Antonio.  Deborah Knapp is a seasoned television news reporter that also anchors KENS-TV afternoon news cast and has received countless awards for her work.          |
SouthSaToday.Com February 19, 2010 There were no crowd estimates provided by organizers of this years 113th Annual Washington Birthday Celebration Grand Parade, but the streets of Laredo, Texas were lined six rows deep with spectators and their families. Many arriving hours earlier to claim the best vantage locations. Like in previous years, people had to park on the off ramps of IH-35 in order to get close to the morning event. The parade started at 9 am and had over 180 entries including the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales who won this year's Washington Birthday parade trophy. The WBCA parade has grown each year and is considered one of the most colorful and diversified event throughout the State. U.S. Representative, Henry Cuellar and Senator Judith Zaffirini were among many other public officials taking part. Mayor Julian Castro was another participant riding on a decorated flatbed float with the symbolic replica of the Alamo. Slated for Saturday night was the Jalapeno eating contest and additional entertainment which brought this year's successful celebration to a close.  Stock Show & Rodeo - Sets Up SouthSaToday.Com January 30, 2010 Although the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo does not officially get underway until this coming Thursday, there is plenty of activity on the Joe Freeman Coliseum grounds. This year's event marks sixty years that San Antonio has been celebrating eighteen days of excitement which includes, livestock expositions, star studded concerts, games, carnival rides and hundreds selling their wares. The first exposition took place on February 17, 1950. Expectations are strong that more than a million will visit the grounds, surpassing the attendance record of 2009. Jack Pyland, owner of Jack's French Frys concessions will be operating a breakfast concession stand primarily for the livestock exhibitors, something he has done for the past three years. He will be located away from the midway area and closer to the animal handlers and exhibitors. MORE  SouthSaToday.Com January 18, 2010 On Monday, January 18th they came by the thousands to celebrate the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The celebration was one of hundreds taking place all over the nation, commemorating the achievements and death of civil rights leader Dr. King. In San Antonio, the Martin Luther King Jr. March has been held since 1968 making today's the 32nd such event. With no exact number of participants known, a staffer of the San Antonio MLK Commission estimated the number to be over 100,000 which continues to give San Antonio national recognition as the largest march for the civil rights leader. It was in the cold and misty morning that many came to set up food booths near the final destination at Pittman-Sullivan Park. The choices were varied from turkey legs to hot fajita tacos at Lupe's Gorditas stand which sold for $3 each. Many others were distributing printed material about programs and learning facilities. The row of portable potties lined the sidewalk. Edwin Pope stood in the middle of the crowd with his five children. He had brought them to the celebration for the first time because he felt they should be aware about their history and especially what Dr. Martin Luther King had done that made things possible for him and now his family. "I brought my children for the first time to celebrate Dr. King's achievements but also to let them know that the reason why they have access to so many things in American is because of what Dr. king and others did for them," Pope said." "Because they are so young, I think this is going to take time for them to realize it but being here is a first step." Seventy-four year old Leslie Foster came early for a good seat along with his wife Mattie. Both have lived in San Antonio for many years. " I feel real good about everything especially the movement and the accomplishments that we have made with Barrack Obama being the first African American to be President and I think that has drawn many young people to this event," Foster added. "What you hear from the older African American is that they never thought it would happen." "My intuition tells me that there are going to be a lot more achievements and accomplishments in the years to come although it won't happen overnight, its going to take some time, Foster said. The two mile march from the MLK Freedom Bridge in the 3500 block of Martin Luther King Drive ended with the largest concentration of participatants at the Pittman-Sullivan Park, 1101 Iowa, with plenty of visible security. Early during the event, the growing crowd was told that the nation was watching and asked that they remain civil and orderly in the memory of Dr. King. Security has high and no incidents were reported as more than 100,000 remembered Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Riverwalk
Project at slower pace
The San Antonio River Improvements Project continues at a slower pace due to bad weather which has slowed the project's schedule development. This particular segment of the construction is known as the Mission Reach which is an eight mile section of the river which will extend from Lonestar Boulevard south to Loop 410. Photo by SouthSaToday.com.  The Rock n Roll San Antonio Marathon & 1/2 registered thousands of marathon runners from Texas and Throughout the country. There were also a few from outise the United States. The event started at 7:30 am from Mulberry and Broadway and ended on Cherry St. by the Alamodome. Some local celebs also participated. Photos by SouthSaToday.Com  Sponsors and organizers were pleased with the turnout at this year's Heart Walk held at Brooks City Base. The event got underway at 7:30am in the midst of foggy weather and a morning chill. The unexpected closure of the access road from IH 37 to Military Drive detoured many all the way to Loop 410 causing some delays. The sponsor's goal for this year's event was $600,000 which go towards bringing community awareness to heart disease. Assisting in this year's effort were countless corporate volunteers from IBC Bank, Health Net, Baptist Health Systems, Time Warner, Genesis, Valero, SA Air Live, Methodist Healthcare, Kindred Hospital, Subway and many more. Entertainment was also provided by the The San Antonio Roses, an independent professional cheerleader organization headed by Cynthia Trinidad, crowned Mrs. San Antonio 2009 United America and former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. Also performing were the ever energetic Kazamba, a percussion and dance ensemble that specializes in Carribbean, African and Brazilian rhythms. Among the group were Dora Sanchez, Elvira Rivas, Olga Villasenor , Mari Luna and eight others. Kamaza has been performing for five years and were last seen at the River Flambeau Parade during Fiesta Week. Also making their presence were Ashley Dixon, Queen of Soul and Faith Green, Miss San Antonio International 2010. The Spurs Coyote was the center attraction for many of the children that also participated in this year's walk. Photography by SouthSaToday.Com  St. James Pumpkin Patch St. James Parish is in the middle of their 1st Annual Pumpkin Patch and its taking place on the parish's parking lot. The actiivity is a three day event where volunteers are providing games, food, drink and plenty of fun for the kids. There are also plenty of photo opportunity settings thoroughout the grounds. The event started on Friday, October 16th from 9am thru 6pm. On Saturday, festivities will start at 12pm and end at 7pm with a costume contest to be held at 2pm. The last day will be Sunday, October 18th from 11am to 7pm. Parishioners are invited to bring the whole family and have a safe and enjoyable time at St. James 1st Annual Pumpkin Patch. Photography by SouthSaToday.Com  St. Leo The Great Catholic School held their 6th Annual Caliente Festival this Saturday, September 18th starting at 10:00 am with proceeds to help maintain their school and finance needed improvements. Food and drinks booths were available and DJ music provided all day. Other activities included a car show, baile folklorico and a salsa cook-off. As an added attraction, Los Desperadoz performed later in the evening. The event was held at the Mission Park #1 Pavilion, 6030 Padre. The school's volunteers thanked the community for supporting this worthwhile event.. Photo by Southsatoday.Com  Harlandale ISD Cultural Arts Parade Hundreds of southside parents lined Roosevelt Rd this morning in celebration of this year's Harlandale ISD's Cultural Arts Parade. Close to a hundred entries formed the parade in the morning hours of Saturday. The parade started near the missions and traveled south ending near the District's offices. Educator, Ernest Castaneda was named Teacher of the Year at Stonewall Flanders Elementary. Photo by SouthSaToday.Com Nov 1st Dia de los Muertos event: Vida Nuestra: Altar and Exhibit Show in honor and memory of Berta Almaguer, the instructor who started the Parks and Recreation Department dance program in 1934. A 75th Anniversary of Dance event co-hosted by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, 1300 Guadalupe Street. 3 p.m. Free. Multi-media to include a Video Documentary with interviews with family, students and friends of Miss Almaguer. An altar curated by local artist Leonardo Benavides will feature items contributed by family, friends and students. Past students who are now teachers will bring in their students to perform on a rotating basis. 207-3132. 
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