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High-Impact Results For Palacio del Rio's Low-Tech Holiday Light Design

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Hilton Palacio del Rio in downtown San Antonio displays a Christmas tree with the word 'LOVE' written in lights across the building

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For Halloween, the Hilton Palacio del Rio downtown displayed a Jack O' Lantern in lights across the building to highlight hunger for the San Antonio Food Bank

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To pay tribute to Armed Forces fighting in Operation Desert Storm, the Hilton Palacio del Rio designed an American Flag to display across the building

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"Go Spurs" is a common theme on the Hilton Palacio del Rio downtown. It can't quite fit the last "Go" because of the size of the letters

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The Hilton Palacio del Rio displays the year "2000" for New Year's

By Ryan Loyd

While downtown businesses are currently in a spirited battle to win Mayor Julián Castro's Light Up Downtown holiday light contest, the Hilton Palacio del Rio seems to have risen above the challenge.

On the 12th floor of a rather plainly shaped Hilton hotel, the Director of Property Operations, Russell Hendricks, pulls back the drapes to open the balcony door where two light fixtures cradle a colored light bulb.

12:30 pm

Fri November 16, 2012

Mayor Castro And SA Business Leaders Make Economic Development Trip To U.K.

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Mayor Castro was a hit at the Democratic National Convention this year, and looks to extend his reach by developing economic interests in the U.K. following the election.

By Ryan Loyd

San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro is not finished jet-setting following the elections. He will now head to Great Britain to talk to politicians, business leaders and top government officials in hopes of strengthening business relationships.

As an invited guest of the British government, Castro’s main mission is economic development.

4:09 pm

Thu November 15, 2012

City Council Members Now Considering Pre-K 4 SA Board Members

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Dist. 6 Councilman Ray Lopez has named his pick for the Pre-K 4 SA board while others mull over the decision.

By Ryan Loyd

City staff members are busy putting together the program that will offer full day pre-kindergarten to thousands of four year olds next year.

The building selections are underway that will serve as the model education centers, the finances are being worked out, and perhaps the most important task is assembling the board that will oversee the program.

At Thursday’s city council meeting, Mayor Julián Castro said San Antonio is doing something it has never done before.

9:16 am

Tue November 13, 2012

Bush The Answer To GOP Latino Vote? George P. Files Paperwork For Run In Texas

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George P. Bush at the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

By David Martin Davies

After the Republican losses on Election Day it has been noticed that the GOP has a critical problem winning Latino votes. Some are wondering if George Bush might fix that problem – that’s George P. Bush.

George P. Bush is the nephew of former President George W. Bush and son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. His mother is a Mexican immigrant and he is fluent in Spanish.

2:54 pm

Fri November 9, 2012

Pete Gallego Watch Party, Castros Talk Latino Voting, And A Texas Election Wrap-up

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Congressman Charlie Gonzalez (right), who is retiring at the end of this term, shares a moment of elation with the new representative of Congressional District 23

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Election night was a blur for Congressman-elect Pete Gallego.

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Fighting until the very end, Francisco Canseco (right) and Sen. John Cornyn pass out pizza the week before the election at Canseco's campaign headquarters.

By David Martin Davies

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In what was one of the wildest rides in the Texas - Congressional District 23 - Democrat Pete Gallego beat incumbent Francisco Canseco in a race the GOP candidate finally conceded today (Friday). Republicans still control the Texas House, but Democrats gained seven seats to eliminate the Republican super-majority. The influential Latino vote is a hot topic, and both Castro brothers were on news networks this week to talk about the future. Sylvia Manzano from Latino Decisions talks about her thoughts going forward. Finally, Harvey Kronberg joins us to size up the Texas results.

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Holiday Lights In San Antonio

5:06 pm

Tue December 11, 2012