HOLIDAY

Many Americans are eagerly making plans to celebrate the upcoming Fourth of July holiday.

Public safety and emergency services will operate on Monday, May 29, but here are the city services that will be open or closed.

Stephen Curry scored 36 points with 22 of those in the fourth quarter and overtime, shining in his first home game back from a long injury absence and leading the Golden State Warriors past the NBA-best Milwaukee Bucks 125-116.

Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 40 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 25.2 seconds left in overtime as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the short-handed Boston Celtics 131-125 on Tuesday for their 11th consecutive victory.

Finding the great gift for an older teen or young adult may not be as tricky as you think. Consumer Reports offers up a few ideas.

Well-known dancing violinist Lindsey Stirling will perform at the Tobin Center this month.

Chick-Fil-A is welcoming back two-holiday favorites this month.

VIA Metropolitan Transit bus routes will operate on an altered schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, Jrue Holiday scored 29 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-102 to improve to 8-0, the best start to a season in franchise history.

Get cozy this winter with Whataburger’s new holiday apparel line.

With Christmapolitans and rooms decorated with holiday décor, it’s easy to get into the festive spirit.

Whether you want something sweet, spiced, or savory, Dunkin’ has you covered this holiday season.

The San Antonio Zoo’s annual Christmas celebration returns bigger and brighter than ever this November.

Renowned frozen breakfast company Eggo and Tennessee-based Sugarlands Distilling Co. have joined forces to create Eggo Nog Appalachian Sippin’ Cream.

The holiday creep is on. We’ve barely started carving the pumpkins and retailers are already rolling out the holiday sales.

The fireworks are still a few days away, but travel for the July Fourth weekend is off to a booming start.

In observance of Memorial Day, several city offices in San Antonio will stay closed for the day.

A month has to start on a Sunday for the 13th to fall on a Friday.

Bobby Portis made a putback off Giannis Antetokounmpo’s missed free throw with 15 seconds left, Jrue Holiday snuffed Marcus Smart on Boston’s final two possessions and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Celtics 110-107 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 series lead.

Grayson Allen set playoff career highs with 27 points and six 3-pointers, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 119-95 to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round series.

Federal lawmakers introduced a bill to create a national holiday, making the last Monday of September the Gold Star Families Act Day. Their definition of what a Gold Star family is has caused some painful division among military families.

An annual St. Patrick’s Day tradition in San Antonio will continue this year — the dyeing of the San Antonio River along the River Walk.

Donate Life puts on the Giving Tree display to honor the lives of donors.

Trying to find something fun to do with the kids for the holiday season?

if you're still wrapping up your holiday shopping, here are some ideas to help you get cooking.

It’s no secret: Traveling by vehicle has gotten pricier this year.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you’ve likely either made a detailed grocery list, or you’ve thought a lot about what you will serve at the table.

It’s no secret: Traveling by vehicle has gotten pricier this year.

Jrue Holiday has already had gold in his grasp.

Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton flew together to Tokyo, just three nights after they had played in the hard-fought NBA Finals.

The U.S. had five attempts on the pivotal possession of its latest basketball failure and came up empty on all of them.

The happiest basketball coach in the world right now should be Milwaukee’s Mike Budenholzer.

Jrue Holiday’s steal and alley-oop pass to Giannis Antetounmpo for a dunk sealed a wild Game 5 and gave the Milwaukee Bucks a 123-119 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

On Saturday at 11 a.m. is the Armed Forces River Parade, a free patriotic parade dedicated to the men and women who serve in all branches of the military.

Khris Middleton ordinarily wouldn’t be thinking about anything right now other than what the Milwaukee Bucks are trying to accomplish in the NBA playoffs.

It’s almost time for Independence Day and that means the retail sale of fireworks has officially reopened in Texas.

Jrue Holiday made a go-ahead driving layup with 11.4 seconds left and the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Brooklyn Nets 86-83 in Game 3 after two blowout losses in New York.

Kelly Oubre Jr. converted a pair of free throws with 7.7 seconds left to give Golden State the lead and Milwaukee missed at the end as the Warriors held off the Bucks 122-121.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday has agreed to a four-year contract extension that will be worth at least $134 million and possibly much more with incentives.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish girls wear costumes to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in Jerusalem, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the biblical Book of Esther. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)JERUSALEM – Mass gatherings took place in Jerusalem on Sunday as Israelis celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim in violation of coronavirus restrictions. Authorities had been concerned about a repeat of last year, when Purim celebrations helped fuel an initial wave of the coronavirus in the earliest days of the global pandemic. Purim marks the victory of Jews over a tyrant in ancient Persia and is celebrated with costumes, drinking and parties.

Now that Christmas Day has come and gone, how long do you keep up your holiday decorations? Some people take down their Christmas decorations right after Christmas Day, while some wait until Jan. 2. Jan. 6 marks the Christmas epiphany, also known as Three Kings’ Day, in many Christian calendars. It also celebrates the visit of the three wise men revealing the importance of Christ. It is now a tradition for churches worldwide to celebrate the epiphany for Jesus and the three wise men, or three kings.

Trees, lights, ornaments, garlands, wreaths—there is a lot we can include in our holiday decor. Many of us could use a hand in organizing those holiday items that we only use for a few weeks each year. That way, it can be stored vertically inside of a storage container or set on a shelf. “Cardboard can weaken over time, and also can’t protect your decorations from pests or water damage,” Hicks said. “There are a lot of more efficient ways to store ornaments,” says Baer.

SAN ANTONIO – They’re trendy and festive and you can personalize them to fit your holiday decorations at home! Stephanie Peña Frost, of Princess and the Monkey Home Decor, shares how to spruce up your craft store gnomes. All it takes is a little hot glue, some ribbon and whatever’s leftover from your other holiday crafts. Watch the video above for pointers and for a few other cute holiday crafting ideas, including a mason jar snowman. More holiday craft ideas:- How to make 2020 dumpster fire ornaments- How to pack and organize your holiday decorations- Holiday party crafts and snacks

San Antonio – Bird Bakery provides great holiday cookie kits complete with the cookies, icing and sprinkles you will need to make fantastic looking cookies for the holiday season that will taste great as well. With kit options such as gingerbread men, and Christmas tree sugar cookies, you can let Bird Bakery do the leg work for you, so that you can spend more time decorating and less time shopping and baking. They have 4 Christmas Cookie kits to choose fromGingerbread Cookie Kit ($25): 6 naked gingerbread men/women cookies, 1 bag of white royal icing, 1 bag of red royal icing, 1 bag of green royal icing, 1 bag of Christmas colored jimmies, 1 bag of sanding sugar. Christmas Tree ($25): 6 naked Christmas tree sugar cookies, 1 bag of white royal icing, 1 bag of red royal icing, 1 bag of green royal icing, 1 bag of Christmas colored jimmies, 1 bag of sanding sugar. To get your own cookie kit and other great options, head over to Bird Bakery’s website.

The Pelicans are getting Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and a package of future first-round draft picks from the Bucks, the person told The Associated Press. The Pelicans are getting Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and a package of future first-round draft picks from the Bucks, the person told The Associated Press. The trade of Holiday was the second blockbuster involving a point guard since the league allowed transactions to begin again Monday. Holiday is due to earn $25.4 million this season and holds a $26.3 million player option for next season. And it’s now almost certain that the Bucks will have to fill out their roster for this season with several minimum-salary players, since they’ll owe about $86 million to just Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Holiday this season.

But with the holiday season approaching, some are thinking about venturing out again. The holiday season is usually primetime for travel. If you do decide to travel, don’t be fearful of planes. And don’t forget to pack the essentials. Most importantly, while you’re staying safe, don’t forget to relax and enjoy the holidays.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Gregg Popovich provided a history lesson Friday morning in an effort to keep awareness of racial injustices at the forefront of the NBAs restart in Orlando. Prior to the Spurs game against the Utah Jazz, Popovich discussed at length the details surrounding the 1930 lynchings in Marion, Indiana, which occurred 90 years ago Friday. It essentially became a protest song to detail the history of African-American lynchings. I read that and then learned that between the Civil War and 1950, there were 6,500 lynchings. Shameful.Popovich has been one of the most outspoken individuals on social justice since the NBA restarted play in Orlando.

San Antonio The Alamo Quarry Market is honoring a man known as Santa Tim for his years of service bringing joy to the San Antonio community. Unfortunately, Santa Tim passed away suddenly Tuesday. We all knew him as Santa Tim, said Prescilla Gonzaba, the senior property manager at the Alamo Quarry Market. Once they brought their first child to him, people would come back to have their special time with Santa Tim. Santa Tim would have done whatever he needed to do to help his neighbor.

SAN ANTONIO – In this instance, hand sanitizer is not the way to go. Safety officials are reminding people ahead of Fourth of July celebrations that hand sanitizer and fireworks are a dangerous mix. While hand sanitizer has become the go-to precaution amid the coronavirus pandemic, it contains alcohol, which is highly flammable. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advises keeping a bucket of water or a water hose nearby in case of a mishap. The commission also says young children shouldn’t handle fireworks, including sparklers, as some sparklers are hot enough to burn certain metals.

SAN ANTONIO – Medina Lake Park in Bandera County will be closed this Fourth of July weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic. The park, which is operated by the county, will stay closed until Wednesday, July 8, due to the virus, according to officials. The boat ramp at the park will also be closed to the public. Medina Lake Park is just one of the dozens of recreational areas in Central and South Texas that will not be open during the biggest holiday of the summer due to the virus. Cameron County, which includes South Padre Island, has also announced all county parks and county beaches will be closed over the weekend.

And Monday marks Memorial Day, the federal holiday in the U.S. for honoring and mourning the military personnel who’ve died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It’s a great way to show your followers that this day means more to you than just a barbecue or the day off work. Another neat way to honor the ultimate sacrifice is to create an online memorial for a loved one with the Veterans Legacy Memorial Website. If you really want to show your support, hang up an American flag outside your home or perhaps honor the day with a sign or sidewalk chalk in your front yard. That’s likely the easiest way to honor the day while still socially distancing and following CDC guidelines.

Published: May 25, 2020, 7:13 amSAN ANTONIO – In observance of Memorial Day, several city offices in San Antonio will stay closed for the day. Public safety and emergency services will operate Monday, but here are the city services that will be open or closed:Open:Recycling, organics recycling and garbage will be collectedPolice, Fire and EMS personnel will be on duty3-1-1 Call Center will operate on holiday hours from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown visitors will enjoy a parking meter holidayDead animal collection crews will be on dutyAnimal Care Officers will be on dutySan Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston PlaceBitters Brush Recycling Center, 1800 Wurzbach ParkwayNelson Gardens Brush Recycling Center, 8963 Nelson RdMagistrate Court and Detention CenterCity parks and trailsClosed:CPS Energy’s offices, customer service centers and call centerSAWS officesAnimal Care Services Adoption CenterBulky waste collection centers and household hazardous waste sitesMetro Health locations and clinicsMetro Health COVID-19 HotlineMunicipal Court ServicesPre-K 4 SA offices and centersSenior CentersSenior Nutrition Sites (seniors or the general public may contact individual nutrition sites for holiday schedule information)City of San Antonio Community Service CentersOffice of the City Clerk, Passports, Vital Records and Municipal Archives and RecordsLa Villita Administrative OfficesMarket Square Administrative OfficesSolid Waste Management Administrative OfficesMcFarlin Tennis Center, 1503 San PedroSAPD Administration and Records SectionSAFD Administration and Records SectionAlamodome Administrative OfficesRead alsoWorld War II-era airplanes to fly over San Antonio on Memorial Day‘If I get it, everybody else is going to get it': Crowds head to Comal River over Memorial Day weekendYour Memorial Day BBQ will look a little different this year. Here’s how to make the most of it

Retail shoppers on Saturday set a new industry record, making it the single biggest day in retail history, Bloomberg reports. According to Customer Growth Partners, a retail research firm, sales reached $34.4 billion, topping Black Friday’s $31.2 billion and Cyber Monday’s $19.1 billion. The article said that the big retailers -- Walmart, Amazon, Costco and Target -- saw increased traffic and that job growth and an in increase in incomes have led to increased spending. Bloomberg said that despite foot traffic being down at malls, the number of people who went and actually made a purchase rose.

SAN ANTONIO – Students from Brandeis High School volunteered their time on Thursday to create personalized food bags for some local children in need. The Bronco students went and worked at Carnahan Elementary to personalize, design, and fill bags of food for students who may otherwise go hungry during the Christmas break. 62 students from the elementary school received the bags, which will provide enough food for 16 days. The high school students used Cricut machines to design the reusable bags. Following the use of the Cricut machines, they were donated to Carnahan Elementary for students and teachers to use at the school.

A month has to start on a Sunday for the 13th to fall on a Friday.