Guide: What to know before attending ‘one of the busiest weekends of the year’ in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: Guide: What to know before attending ‘one of the busiest weekends of the year’ in downtown San AntonioSan Antonio officials are asking downtown visitors to plan ahead this weekend as the city center will host “one of the busiest weekends of the year.”
Hours, parking and more: What to know about the 13th annual Muertos Fest celebration
Read full article: Hours, parking and more: What to know about the 13th annual Muertos Fest celebrationMuertos Fest, one of the largest Day of the Dead festivals in the U.S., returns to San Antonio to give the community a chance to honor loved ones who have passed.
Muertos Fest expands to 3 days in 2025, starts with opening night tribute to Flaco Jimenez
Read full article: Muertos Fest expands to 3 days in 2025, starts with opening night tribute to Flaco JimenezMuertos Fest organizers will announce details about a new opening night tribute for the 13th annual event.
KSAT Q&A: Music curator discusses Flaco Jimenez’s legacy on conjunto culture
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Music curator discusses Flaco Jimenez’s legacy on conjunto cultureHector Saldaña, the Texas music curator of the Witliff Collections at Texas State University, joined KSAT’s Q&A on Friday to discuss conjunto artist Flaco Jimenez and the legacy he leaves behind.
Flaco Jimenez’s brother says there won’t be another like him
Read full article: Flaco Jimenez’s brother says there won’t be another like himJimenez’s family announced the death of the 86-year-old multiple Grammy-winning accordionist late Thursday night on social media. He was renowned for spreading conjunto music around the globe and his collaboration with an array of artists.
Flaco Jimenez, Texas accordionist who expanded popularity of conjunto and Tejano music, dies at 86
Read full article: Flaco Jimenez, Texas accordionist who expanded popularity of conjunto and Tejano music, dies at 86Flaco Jimenez, the legendary accordionist from San Antonio who won multiple Grammys and helped expand the popularity of conjunto, Tejano and Tex-Mex music, has died.
Photos: Conjunto legend Flaco Jimenez over the years
Read full article: Photos: Conjunto legend Flaco Jimenez over the yearsFlaco Jimenez, a towering figure in Tejano music whose innovative accordion playing and collaborative spirit left an indelible mark on Tex-Mex culture, has died, his family announced Thursday.
San Antonio Tejano musician Flaco Jimenez recovering at home after hospitalization
Read full article: San Antonio Tejano musician Flaco Jimenez recovering at home after hospitalizationGrammy Award-winning musical artist Flaco Jimenez is back home and “on the road to recovery” after his recent hospitalization, according to an update shared on his social media.
Son of Tejano legend told woman he could erase her criminal record in exchange for night at hotel, records show
Read full article: Son of Tejano legend told woman he could erase her criminal record in exchange for night at hotel, records showA San Antonio woman said she had sex with a man claiming to be an investigator with the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office after he promised to use his position to expunge her criminal record and get a current felony charge against her tossed out.
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Music legend Flaco Jimenez performs live for first time since pandemic began at COVID-19 vaccination site
Read full article: Music legend Flaco Jimenez performs live for first time since pandemic began at COVID-19 vaccination siteSAN ANTONIO – Texas music legend Flaco Jimenez on Wednesday afternoon performed live for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began. Jimenez, who just recently turned 82 years old, performed as people received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the WellMed vaccination site at the Elvira Cisneros Senior Community Center on Southwest Military Drive. Max Baca of Los Texmaniacs and Josh Baca joined Jimenez for the performance. Max Baca was hospitalized with the virus last year and urged people to wear masks, get vaccinated as soon as possible, and stay safe. He recently learned the U.S. Library of Congress selected his album “Partners” as one of the 25 new entries into the National Recording Registry.
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As seen on SA Live - Thursday, January 7, 2021
Read full article: As seen on SA Live - Thursday, January 7, 2021Which junk food do you wish was healthy? Which junk food do you wish was healthy? Which junk food do you wish was healthy? Posted by SA Live on Thursday, January 7, 2021Jen takes us out to a new place to try in 2021 where you’ll be able to say, “What? I’m just at the office...” The Office Bar and Grill is in Pleasanton and offers everything from chicharrones to cake.
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Flaco Jimenez’s former food truck ‘Tacos Jimenez’ revived by son, will open on South Side next week
Read full article: Flaco Jimenez’s former food truck ‘Tacos Jimenez’ revived by son, will open on South Side next weekApproximately 20 years ago, Jimenez was the original owner of Tacos Jimenez food truck and has now handed down the torch to his son, Leonardo Jimenez III. On January 7, Tacos Jimenez is coming to the South Side of San Antonio, Texas. Tacos Jimenez will specialize in traditional Mexican food from Monterrey as a tribute to his mother Adela Jimenez who has roots there. The elder Jimenez has gone on record to give the new and improved Tacos Jimenez food truck his blessing and is looking forward to doing all he can to assist the new venture succeed. 10 things you should know about Brooks on San Antonio’s South SideMiss Plus San Antonio wins Miss Plus Texas, advances to nationals
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WATCH: Flaco Jiménez, Raulito Navaira perform in WellMed live virtual concert series
Read full article: WATCH: Flaco Jiménez, Raulito Navaira perform in WellMed live virtual concert seriesSAN ANTONIO – We can’t attend concerts right now because of coronavirus, but you can enjoy them from the comfort of your home. WellMed Wednesdays LIVE! The line-up includes:April 22 - Flaco Jiménez at 2 p.m.Watch: Flaco Jiménez live stream. April 29 - Raulito Navaira (time TBA)May 6 - Thomas McClary from The Commodores’ (time TBA)The virtual concerts will be available live on Facebook and YouTube. “We are excited to share the power of music to unite us all while we social distance for all.”