Librarians train to defend intellectual freedom and fight book bans at Chicago conference
The American Library Association's annual conference is underway in Chicago, where librarians are discussing topics including countering book challenges, fighting legislative censorship, and ensuring information access and the freedom to read.
You can get a free Krispy Kreme doughnut if youโve received your COVID-19 vaccine
Krispy Kreme is finding ways to be sweet as the U.S. continues to scale COVID-19 vaccinations. To show our support for those who choose to get vaccinated, starting Monday, 3/22, anyone who shows their COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card will receive a free Original Glazedยฎ doughnut. SAN ANTONIO โ Krispy Kreme is offering a sweet perk to anyone who has received their COVID-19 vaccine. The doughnut chain will give guests one free Original Glazed doughnut per day if they show their COVID-19 vaccination card, no purchase required. However, for those who have decided to not receive a COVID-19 vaccination, they can head to a Krispy Kreme on Mondays from March 29-May 24 for a free Original Glazed doughnut and a medium brewed coffee.
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San Antonio Botanical Garden giving free admission to teachers, school staff for limited time
SAN ANTONIO โ The San Antonio Botanical Garden is offering two days of free admission to teachers, school administration and support staff during the season of giving. The Botanical Garden said the staff can redeem the offer on Dec. 28 and 29. They must work in Bexar County, and the offer is for teachers in kindergarten through 12th grade. The offer is available online only. The Botanical Garden said the offer is a โthank you to the teachers and faculty who are working tirelessly to educate children and keep them safe during these challenging time.โAdmission for adults is normally $15.
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First responders can get free car washes at Wash Tub through the end of the year
SAN ANTONIO โ First responders who have been fighting on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic this year will have one less thing to worry about in the coming weeks - a dirty car. The Wash Tub is offering a free full-service car wash to all healthcare professionals, nurses, doctors, firefighters, EMS and police through Dec. 31. A valid employee ID is needed to redeem the free car wash offer. The full-service car wash includes a complete interior vacuum, soft cloth wash, towel dry, complete wipe-down of dash and console and all windows cleaned inside and out. According to a spokesperson for The Wash Tub, the promotion will be available at all 25 locations.
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Freebies + deals for people who voted
SAN ANTONIO โ Want a free taco? Bring your โI votedโ sticker! David Elder tells us about Holy Smoke BBQ Food Truckโs taco giveaway happening on Election Day at the AT&T Center. Be sure to show your โI votedโ sticker. Check it out:Remember to bring your sticker to get these deals.
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Get a free taco and sopapillas at San Antonio restaurant
SAN ANTONIO โ You can get free sopapillas during October at Sabor! Cocina Mexicana Restaurant as the restaurant celebrates its 6th anniversary. Customers who order a lunch plate in October will receive a free order of handmade sopapillas. The restaurant is also giving away one free bean and cheese taco with any taco purchase, for breakfast or lunch, on Saturday, Oct. 24, only. Cocina Mexicana is currently focusing on to-go and delivery orders through Uber Eats, with limited dine-in availability, according to restaurant officials.
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Whataburger giving away free Loteria set to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
SAN ANTONIO โ Whataburger is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by giving free access to download Loteria sets. Designs for the Whataburger-themed Loteria set were shared on Instagram over the weekend and show cards with names like โLa Doble Uโ and โEl Taquito.โIn total, 36 Whataburger Loteria cards are available for download. Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off on Sept. 15 and ends Thursday. It started as National Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 and was expanded to a month-long celebration in 1988, according to USembassy.gov. Download your Loteria tablas and cards here.
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Your childโs classroom can win a library of free books
SAN ANTONIO โ Three great organizations are teaming up so that 1,000 teachers will win an estimated 20,000 books. To win, you must be a Title 1 teacher, federally funded teachers that work with students who have yet to master math and reading skills. From there, 1,000 teachers will be selected to win a batch of free books for their classroom. Teachers who win will go to a website and select the books they would like to receive, so this can benefit any age range, from babies to teens. Teachers can send books home for students to read.
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Birthday freebies for those born in September
So we thought weโd celebrate all those September babies with a roundup of some things you can get for FREE during your birthday month. Arbyโs - Get a free, 12-ounce milkshake on your birthday after any purchase when you register with Arbyโs. Red Robin - Become a Red Robin Royalty member and youโll get a free birthday burger, not to mention rewards, including every 10th item for free (yum!). Texas Roadhouse - Sign up for the email club and youโll not only get a free appetizer, but youโll get a birthday surprise, as well. Look for more birthday freebies on SA Live, weekdays at 1 p.m. on KSAT 12, ksat.com and the KSAT TV app!
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Birthday FREEBIES for kids in August
SAN ANTONIO โ Whatโs better than birthday cake? Because all those birthdays can get pricy, Rosalinda from Alamo City Moms Blog rounded up a list of birthday freebies for August. Baskin Robbins - Rewards program offers kids a free scoop of ice cream on their birthday. Zaxbyโs - Zax Kidz Club offers kids a free cookie card at signup and a free โkidzโ meal card on their birthday. Journeys - Journeys and Journeys Kids have birthday clubs and they often offer coupons and discounts.