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5 LOCAL BUSINESSES SUPPORTING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and many local businesses are going pink to show their support. One in eight women will develop breast cancer and while often less talked about, men are also susceptible to the disease. With so many people touched by the disease, here are 5 local businesses to visit during October that will donate profits and items to foundations for breast cancer patients, survivors, and families.
San Antonio Wall Crawl: A Tour of Street Art and Murals
San Antonio might not be known as the art capital of the country, or even Texas, but I think we deserve some serious credit. With a vibrant culture that is a unique blend of SA’s people, past, and future, we have a vibe that’s all our own. While I’m a fan of visiting art museums, there’s nothing like discovering a brightly-colored mural in the midst of pavement and cityscapes on a gloomy day. Keep reading to see a few of my current favorites.
Instagram dreams in full bloom at Flower Vault in Stone Oak
In life we are all searching for one thing— a good Instagram photo op. Alright… that might be an exaggeration but it’s pretty high up there on the list! Flower Vault, located at 20626 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 102, is a flower-themed pop up perfect for the Instagram pictures of your springtime dreams.
UTSA Libraries Special Collections Unveils Photo Exhibit in Honor of San Antonio’s Tricentennial Year
UTSA Libraries Special Collections presents an online photo exhibit, highlighting moments in San Antonio’s history. La Puerta: A Photographic Journey of San Antonio opens the door to the city’s past as part of its Tricentennial celebration.
Authorities: Man lands aircraft at Central Texas airport with 230 lbs. of marijuana
AUSTIN - A 64-year-old man has been charged this afternoon after landing his plane in Llano, Texas, with approximately 230 lbs. of marijuana on board, authorities said.
Federal authorities filed a criminal complaint against Wayne Douglas Brunet for possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
Viva Health campaign targets diabetes, obesity in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO - Hoping to motivate San Antonio residents to live healthier lives, the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District on Wednesday launched Viva Health.
The new health campaign targets diabetes and obesity, which officials said are the city’s biggest health threats.
Top 5 Instagram-worthy treats in San Antonio
If your food looks beautiful and didn’t get posted to Instagram, did it even exist? We are all guilty of snapping pictures of our food and putting them on Instagram; the picture-based social media platform has quickly become a resource to discover new places to eat, so we went on a quest (hard, but someone has to do it) to find the 5 most Instagram-worthy treats in San Antonio.
Shake Shack comes to San Antonio
Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme…if you’re from Texas, burger allegiance usually lies with the orange and white. Friends have been torn between declaring the best quick-service burgers since Texans are traditionally loyal to Texas-based businesses. But when Shake Shack announced it was moving to town, excitement ensued and lines began.