Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Celebration Teaches Latin American Service Members About Tradition

Ryan Loyd — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 07:45:37 +0000

A program unique to the United States Air Force and Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is the Inter-American Forces Academy where servicemen and women from countries like Bolivia, Colombia and Peru take classes to learn maintenance, leadership and technical skills.

Landmark Water Agreement, Latino Vote, Undocumented And Unafraid & Thanksgiving Memories

Crystal Chavez — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:00:00 +0000

The U.S. and Mexico have signed a landmark water use agreement. How Nevada and Arizona boosted Latino voter turnout in the recent election. A growing group of young undocumented immigrants aren't afraid to reveal their immigration status. Finally, in her commentary this holiday week, Yvette Benavides remembers childhood Thanksgivings in Laredo.

'Tis The Season: Holiday Lightings Across San Antonio On Friday And Saturday

Eileen Pace — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:44:47 +0000

Dozens of San Antonio parks, businesses and organizations are holiday lights beginning this weekend, and since holiday lighting ceremonies are scheduled all over downtown both Friday and Saturday, you can avoid heavy traffic and problems parking by going to some smaller celebrations.

In addition to Alamo Plaza, the city is lighting up Main Plaza and City Hall, Travis Park, Milam Park, Market Square, La Villita, and of course, the River Walk. Ford is sponsoring the big river parade, and the lights will be turned on the length of the river at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23.

Top Ten Thankful Classical Songs

John Clare — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:19:21 +0000

We love Top Ten lists just as much as the next guy, so here goes our Thanksgiving Edition! (click on the title to hear an example!)

#10. Leonard Bernstein: Turkey Trot (Divertimento)

#9. Trad, arr Carmen: Turkey in the Straw