La Gran Tamalada, a two-day festival, brought together tourists and locals in San Antonio this year to celebrate the love behind cooking and eating Tamales.
Hugo Flores, owner of Texas Hats in Market Square, said 100% of what he sells comes from Mexico. Now, he is extremely worried about how he will keep his business open with Mexico recently announcing a suspension of shipping to the U.S. on top of the tariff exemptions ending Friday.
Fiesta 2025 is officially kicking off, bringing a wave of excitement across the Alamo City. Here’s a list of new things to know about Fiesta 2025:
As Fiesta returns to San Antonio this week, the San Antonio Police Department is implementing a series of heightened security measures to ensure public safety at one of the city’s largest annual events.
After navigating downtown street construction during this month’s NCAA Men’s Final Four celebrations, some potential Fiesta-goers are expecting more of the same when the celebrations begin next week.
With Fiesta right around the corner, the San Antonio Police Department is reinforcing safety and security measures for one of Fiesta’s major events — Fiesta de los Reyes.
San Antonio is packed with plenty of exciting events and activities this weekend for everyone to enjoy.
Construction by Market Square and South Alamo Street has caused detours and headaches for downtown San Antonio drivers, and it’s unlikely to get much better before the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament arrives April 4-7.
Spring break officially started on Monday, but construction will not take much of a break around Market Square.
The City of San Antonio and its partners are investing significant time and money to transform downtown San Antonio into a winter wonderland for visitors and locals.
While it may be a place known for authentic Mexican food, the Cortez family, who owns the iconic restaurant, also works hard to preserve tradition, culture and their family's legacy.
Welcome to the weekend! We’re getting close to the fall season, and some places are beginning the fall festivities this weekend.
Hi! Time sure flew by this month. Let’s wrap up the month with all the exciting events to look forward to.
While some families may already be focusing on back to school, know that there are still fun summer events planned for this weekend around San Antonio.
After he was shot in the thigh at Market Square during Fiesta, a San Antonio man says he believes the city should have done more to keep people safe.
San Antonio police released bodycam footage of the deadly shooting during Fiesta at Market Square where two people died and five others were injured.
Less than a week after a deadly shooting at Fiesta, Market Square is hosting another major celebration.
Amid the violence seen last weekend during Fiesta De Los Reyes at Market Square, vendors are cautiously preparing for the upcoming Cinco De Mayo celebration, but many say they’re confident this weekend won’t be similar what happened during Fiesta.
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said he’s angry that state leaders continue to make it easy for dangerous people to access weapons after two men shot and killed each other during the Fiesta De Los Reyes event at Market Square over the weekend. Despite the gun violence, the mayor assures the public that “Fiesta is safe.”
A deadly shooting that occurred in Market Square during a Fiesta event Sunday was one of multiple incidents where police found firearms in the crowded plaza, according to records obtained by KSAT.
Chief McManus said shooting was ‘isolated incident between two individuals who had some sort of beef’
Two men who had been shooting at each other died from gunshot wounds, police said. The shooting happened in the middle of Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square.
With ongoing construction creating a vehicular maze in the area, the 11-day party may cause some traffic hot spots as drivers navigate road closures, pedestrians and detours.
VIA Metropolitan Transit will have its Park & Ride service available for Fiesta 2024′s biggest events in San Antonio, and riders can receive a free Fiesta medal.
John Leguizamo was seen in Market Square and is currently working on a show called "Leguizamo Does America" A six-part series.
On the first floor, California artists Michael Alfaro and Gerardo Guillén’s exhibition titled ‘Millennial Lotería’ is described as an artistic parody of the Hispanic tradition of Lotería.
San Antonio police have released new photos of a “person of interest” in the shooting that occurred during Fiesta in late April at Market Square.
Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in tracking down the suspects involved in a fight turned shooting at a Fiesta event at Market Square that sent a man to the hospital.
A fight during Fiesta De Los Reyes, a Fiesta event at Market Square, ended in a shooting late Wednesday night, according to San Antonio police.
The 2023 Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair kicked off on Thursday at Market Square and more than 125,000 people are expected to come out to the four day event.
Shop owners at Market Square are upset and feel violated after a string of break-ins late last week.
Two artists aim to show the cultural and societal importance of the immigrant and indigenous experience through paintings and fabric.
The Centro de Artes Gallery in downtown San Antonio has added two exhibits that show “the cultural and societal importance of the immigrant and indigenous experience,” according to the city’s Department of Arts & Culture.
Nearly two months after the death of beloved San Antonio icon Hispanic Elvis, a Market Square restaurant has created an altar to honor his life and his memory.
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, the Tejano Music Fan Fair is taking over Market Square.
Since news spread of his condition, fans of Hispanic Elvis have sent in several photos to KSAT 12 News showing their support and well wishes for the man who has entertained thousands of people at Market Square for more than two decades.
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(Editor’s Note) The video above is from the June 25 arrest of Emmanuel Alonzo, 17, and Emmanuel Godinez, 19
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San Antonio police are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating suspects wanted in multiple burglaries at Market Square following Fiesta events.
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Things are going to get crazy in Market Square on Monday night because it’s the Texas Cavaliers Parade After Party with the SA Live crew!
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The Farmers Market Plaza Building at Market Square downtown will reopen after a three-month closure due to repairs and maintenance.
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Which reality TV show would you want to be on? Which reality TV show would you want to be on? Which reality TV show would you want to be on? pic.twitter.com/FuR5T4lYgA — SA Live (@SALiveKSAT) January 21, 2021Jen takes us “Texas Trippin’” to Rock Harbour Hill Country Lodge. Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, a smart TV or smartphone.
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If you’ve visited Market Square in the past few days, you probably noticed that the indoor Farmers Market Plaza is closed. We did reopen.”In less than a week, small business owners from the Farmers Market Plaza made the move down the Market Square corridor to settle into the Centro de Artes building at 101 S. Santa Rosa for the Pop-Up Mercado. They’ve been advertising and put up this Pop-Up Mercado for us. Pop-up Mercado now open at Market Square inside the Centro de Artes building at 101 S. Santa Rosa (Copyright 2020 by KSAT - All rights reserved.) The Pop-Up Mercado will be open four days a week beginning on Thursday.
(Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images)SAN ANTONIO – A pop-up mercado at Market Square will open up at the beginning of 2021 as the Farmers Market Plaza Building will temporarily close for repairs and maintenance. Starting on Jan. 7, more than 25 businesses from the Farmers Market Plaza will head to the Centro de Artes building at 101 S. Santa Rosa for three months. The pop-up mercado will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sundays. The Farmers Market Plaza Building will close on Jan. 2 and reopen sometime in the spring, according to the Center City Development and Operations Department. The rest of the shops and restaurants in Market Square will stay open during that time.
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SAN ANTONIO – Give me an S! Give me an A! You get it... Club Cheer Jags welcomes SA Live back home to Market Square. Watch the group’s performance in the video above, and for more information on Club Cheer Jags, check out the cheer group’s website. Related:- Cheer club featured in SA Live’s Quarantine-oween special
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SAN ANTONIO – Did you catch SA Live’s return to Market Square this week? If not, you don’t want to miss this performance by Grupo Folklorico de Bendiciones. The traditional Mexican folklorico dance group stopped by and danced Mike and Fiona into their first week home since March. Check out the group’s Facebook page here.
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SAN ANTONIO – If you’re looking for a fun, socially-distanced outing in San Antonio, then get ready to explore Market Square and take part in the city’s free scavenger hunt! The scavenger hunt kicked off Thursday and runs through Nov. 30. Scavenger hunt participants are also encouraged to tag @marketsquaresa on social media and use the hashtag, #ExploreDTSA. To learn more about the scavenger hunt or the rules, click here. RELATED: You can win prizes in San Antonio’s free scavenger hunt
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SAN ANTONIO – It’s National Tequila Day! From Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26, you can spin the wheel of margaritas and randomly enjoy one of their 9 delicious margaritas. You can also check out Mi Familia at The Rim shopping center, where they will have an drive-thru bar set up all weekend. They have $2 margaritas or enjoy any drink you like since it’s a full bar. There’s plenty of ways to celebrate National Tequila Day with La Familia Cortez.
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SAN ANTONIO – The iconic Mi Tierra and brand new Mi Familia are back open and ready for summer. They’re serving the meals and cocktails that San Antonio loves. They’ve made some changes with COVID-19 but the one thing that hasn’t changed is the great tastes and recipes. They are highlighting the Pina Coladas, which include flavors like, strawberry, horchata, mango, and of course the traditional. If you want to see more of what they’re offering right now, check out their website or jus give them a visit.
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Former Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women inmate Stephanie Parris sits in Market Square on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in Roanoke, Va. Parris was finishing a two-year prison sentence for a probation violation when she heard shed be going home three weeks early because of COVID-19. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
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San Antonios historic Market Square during Fiesta San Antonio. Getty Images/iStock PhotoFiesta San Antonio was canceled Friday as the number of people infected with the coronavirus continues to surge in Texas, festival organizers said. We recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic is not likely to subside sufficiently at any time in 2020," event organizers said in a written statement. My calendar is marked for April 15-25, 2021, when we will celebrate the 130th anniversary of the first Fiesta," said San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg in a tweet. "I know San Antonians will be ready to make Fiesta 2021 the best ever.
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SAN ANTONIO – Market Square has reopened after several weeks of being closed due to the stay-home orders amid the coronavirus pandemic. Its modified hours of operation will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. About 100 small family-owned businesses operate out of the Farmers Market building and El Mercado, officials said. Officials said tenants were encouraged to take a pledge to ensure the safety of employees and customers. Market Square will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays until further notice.
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SAN ANTONIO – Some big changes are in store at Mi Tierra as staff members work to get the restaurant as clean as possible before reopening on Wednesday. Gerardo Carbajal, manager of Mi Tierra, said the building has been cleaned from top to bottom. "If you come to Mi Tierra, you see we're known for all the decorations and the culture that goes through the walls of Mi Tierra. Instead, customers will find a QR code, where they can access the menu through their smartphone. All these steps are to help protect customers in what the restaurant owners are calling the new normal.
Mi Tierra making big changes to keep customers safe as it prepares to reopen WednesdayPublished: May 18, 2020, 6:24 pmSome big changes are in store at Mi Tierra as staff members work to get the restaurant as clean as possible before reopening on Wednesday.
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SAN ANTONIO – Downtown streets that are normally packed with tourists have become deserted as San Antonians and Americans social distance in an effort to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19. Mayor Ron Nirenberg issued "Stay Home, Work Safe” order earlier this month and it runs through mid-April. To see what these streets normally look like, check out these Throwback Thursday segments from KSAT News @ Nine. COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new virus, stands for coronavirus disease 2019. MORE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE FROM KSAT:
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