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As seen on SA Live - Thursday, February 25, 2021

Jen is Texas Trippin’! She stops by Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort, co-owned by Texas country music legend George Strait, to show us all the social distancing fun and relaxation this destination has to offer. Watch today to find out what this mystery dish is! Have you seen the Texas dog that refused to come in from the snow and even said “no” to his owner? pic.twitter.com/lBuABVnEVR — SA Live (@SALiveKSAT) February 25, 2021SA Live airs weekdays at 1 p.m. on KSAT 12.

George Strait’s exclusive Dominion estate is still for sale, but at lower price

SAN ANTONIO – George Strait’s Dominion compound is still for sale after going through another price cut. Currently listed for $7.5 million, the country crooners former mansion is located at 10 Davenport Lane on one of the most exclusive streets in the guard-gated Dominion neighborhood. Despite being almost 8,000 square feet, the home has just three bedrooms but a detached casita offers a fourth bedroom. The home was listed at $8.9 million as recently as October 2019 and has gone through several price changes since its original listing several years ago. AdSee photos of the exclusive listing, provided by Realtor Tamara Strait, below:10 Davenport Lane in The Dominion (Phyllis Browning Company)10 Davenport Lane in The Dominion (Phyllis Browning Company)10 Davenport Lane in The Dominion (Phyllis Browning Company)10 Davenport Lane in The Dominion (Phyllis Browning Company)10 Davenport Lane in The Dominion (Phyllis Browning Company)10 Davenport Lane in The Dominion (Phyllis Browning Company)10 Davenport Lane in The Dominion (Phyllis Browning Company)Related:

$1.7M for George Strait, six-figure bonuses: Months later, a lawsuit forced Texas to release details on inaugural spending

The result is the most detailed and complete account of inaugural spending in decades. Few records document inaugural committee spending in the state, and those that exist are inconsistent about how expenditures are categorized year to year. Instead, the inaugural committee spent nearly twice that — 19% — on fundraising last year. Five days after that, a process server tried to deliver the lawsuit to Bugg, the chair of the inaugural committee. Aleshire said there’s no reason why the Texas Inaugural Committee should be walled off from scrutiny.

$1.7M for George Strait, six-figure bonuses: Months later, a lawsuit forced Texas to release details on inaugural spending

The result is the most detailed and complete account of inaugural spending in decades. Few records document inaugural committee spending in the state, and those that exist are inconsistent about how expenditures are categorized year to year. The inaugural committee was lucrative for other Abbott aides — like Snyder, his 2018 campaign director and the second-highest paid staffer. Five days after that, a process server tried to deliver the lawsuit to Bugg, the chair of the inaugural committee. Aleshire said there’s no reason why the Texas Inaugural Committee should be walled off from scrutiny.

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Where to find pumpkin patches around the San Antonio area

SAN ANTONIO – What did George Strait say to the pumpkin? Now that it’s officially fall, pumpkin patches are starting to pop up in San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Some local churches that are known for their pumpkin patches have made announcements on social media that they’re canceling the tradition for 2020. Map of pumpkin patch locations:The times and dates for pumpkin patches vary by location so be sure to check the website or social media page of the place you’re planning to visit. More pumpkin news:Giant corn maze opening near San Antonio in SeptemberPumpkin spice lattes return to StarbucksPumpkin spice latte makes early return to Dunkin' in August

Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart to join Country Hall of Fame

This combination photo shows, from left, songwriter Dean Dillon, singer Hank Williams, Jr., and singer Marty Stuart, who are the newest inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame. (AP Photo)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart and songwriter Dean Dillon are the newest inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Announced by the Country Music Association on Wednesday, Williams, who often is referred to as Hank Jr. or the nickname Bocephus, will join his father, country legend Hank Williams Sr., in the Hall of Fame's rotunda. 1 Billboard Hot Country songs with his first one coming at the age of 21 in 1970. To be officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame is beyond words.

Former Texas Rangers great Ivan Pudge Rodriguez in new COVID-19 PSA: Wear Your Mask'

AUSTIN, Texas Former Texas Rangers great Ivan Pudge Rodriguez has a message for fans and Texans in the fight against COVID-19. Now I want to ask you to wear your mask to keep our businesses safe for you, Rodriguez said in the PSA. Rodriguez is the fifth recognizable Texan to record a PSA for Gov. Abbott, himself, recorded the first PSA regarding COVID-19 safety protocols. Other PSAs:University of Texas football coach Tom Herman in new COVID-19 PSA: We need a team effortDallas Cowboys LB in new COVID-19 PSA: Wear a maskNolan Ryan in new COVID-19 PSA: Dont Be A KnuckleheadGovernor Abbott enlists help of George Strait to urge Texans to wear masks, keep social distanceGovernor Greg Abbott encourages Texans to wear face coverings in PSA

University of Texas football coach Tom Herman in new COVID-19 PSA: We need a team effort'

AUSTIN, Texas University of Texas football coach Tom Herman has a message for fans and Texans in the fight against COVID-19. And right now, we need a team effort to stop COVID-19, Herman said in the PSA. Herman is the fourth recognizable Texan to record a PSA for Gov. Abbott, himself, recorded the first PSA regarding COVID-19 safety protocols. Other PSAs:Dallas Cowboys LB in new COVID-19 PSA: Wear a maskNolan Ryan in new COVID-19 PSA: Dont Be A KnuckleheadGovernor Abbott enlists help of George Strait to urge Texans to wear masks, keep social distanceGovernor Greg Abbott encourages Texans to wear face coverings in PSA

Dallas Cowboys LB in new COVID-19 PSA: Wear a mask'

AUSTIN, Texas Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl linebacker Jaylon Smith has a message for fans and Texans in the fight against COVID-19. I wear a face mask every single day on the football field to protect myself. Now Im switching it up to a different mask to protect myself and others around me, Smith said in the PSA. While Abbott is encouraging Texans to wear a mask, he has refused to allow local officials to issue mandates that would make wearing a face mask mandatory, saying he believes in individual responsibility." Other PSAs:Nolan Ryan in new COVID-19 PSA: Dont Be A KnuckleheadGovernor Abbott enlists help of George Strait to urge Texans to wear masks, keep social distanceGovernor Greg Abbott encourages Texans to wear face coverings in PSA

Governor Abbott enlists help of George Strait to urge Texans to wear masks, keep social distance

SAN ANTONIO – Texas Governor Greg Abbott has enlisted the help of the King of Country, George Strait, to urge Texans to wear masks and practice social distancing in public. In the second public service announcement from the governor’s office on the subject, Strait says “We all know that being Texan means being friendly.”He urged people to be considerate of their fellow Texans. “So write this down, take a little note to remind you of these friendly things you can do to help defeat COVID-19. Wash your hands regularly, wear a face mask, and stay six feet apart from others in public,” Strait says. You can watch the full PSA in the video player above.

Watch George Strait read a dinosaur book to your kids

SAN ANTONIO – It was a Texas-sized storytime for kids on Tuesday as the “King of Country” George Strait sat down to read a book live on Governor Greg Abbott’s Facebook page. Photos go inside ‘over-the-top’ showcase at George Strait’s former Dominion homeThe series is called “Stars of Texas Story Time” and this week Strait read “Never Ask a Dinosaur to Dinner” by Gareth Edwards from what appears to be his home. The video has been watching over 200,000 times and from the comments, it seemed more than the kiddos were watching. All your favorite children’s books, reimagined for the age of coronavirusOne person posted, “Raise your hand if you’re a mom watching without your kiddos. ", and another read “No kiddos around here, just me because well, George Strait.”Others to appear on the “Stars of Texas Storytime” series include Jerry Jones’ daughter Charlotte Jones Anderson, Abbott’s daughter Audrey Abbott and former UT quarterback and current New York Giant Colt McCoy.

George Strait asking for donations to 100 Club of SA in honor of National First Responders Day

SAN ANTONIO - Country icon George Strait is backing those in badge, and asking locals to help him do so. The country icon is asking people to donate to the 100 Club of San Antonio Monday to support first responders in law enforcement and firefighting. Monday marks National First Responders Day, a day to honor all of those who carry the weight of the badge, a post on his Facebook page states. RELATED: Fallen firefighter Greg Garza remembered as 'Gentle Giant'The fundraiser has a $5,000 goal, and it has raised $1,985 as of 4 p.m. The 100Club of San Antonio supports San Antonio and Bear County first responders and their families.

George Strait asking for donations to 100ClubSA in honor of National First Responders Day

SAN ANTONIO - Country icon George Strait is backing those in badge, and asking locals to help him do so. The country icon is asking people to donate to the 100Club of San Antonio Monday to support first responders in law enforcement and firefighting. Monday marks National First Responders Day, a day to honor "all of those who carry the weight of the badge," a post on his Facebook page states. RELATED: Fallen firefighter Greg Garza remembered as 'Gentle Giant'The fundraiser has a $5,000 goal, and it has raised $1,985 as of 4 p.m. The 100Club of San Antonio supports San Antonio and Bear County first responders and their families.

Photos go inside 'over-the-top' showcase at George Strait's former Dominion home

SAN ANTONIO - Luxury cars and a dinner curated by George Strait were among the highlights of a showcase at the country stars former mansion in the Dominion. Kuper Sothebys International Realty hosted the over-the-top event Saturday evening to showcase the home currently listed at $8.9 million. RELATED: How $1 million San Antonio home compares across USA DJ and a local artist were also on hand at the event. See photos of the event below:Guests also included homeowners in Bexar and Kendall counties with properties worth more than $2 million, according to a news release. It was designed by renowned Arizona architect Bill Tull, who relocated to San Antonio for two years during the construction, its listing states.