NORTH STAR MALL

Smoke BBQ + Skybar will take over the space that once housed drinkeries Miami Bar and PK's Bar.

San Antonio police are seeking help from the public to identify two men wanted in a robbery on the city’s North Side.

Thousands of people visit the Fiesta Store near North Star Mall every year, but many are unaware that hidden on the top floor is an immersive experience that details the history of Dia de los Muertos.

The team behind the selfie-focused venue will close its doors to pursue 'other opportunities.'

The mother of a 19-year-old woman shot to death in Castle Hills on Sunday morning is speaking out about her daughter’s death and pleading with the public to help police find the person or people responsible.

The banners could be seen from multiple highways.

As Fiesta inches closer, many stores are noticing a boost in sales.

Fuddruckers is back and adding restaurants to five malls across Texas, including North Star Mall in San Antonio.

It's almost like Amazon enjoys the speculation.

Two people are in custody after allegedly stealing over $1,000 in merchandise at North Star Mall during holiday shopping, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.

After several violent carjackings in parking lots in the San Antonio area, law enforcement is offering advice on how to stay safe.

San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are searching for the man who robbed a person outside North Star Mall at gunpoint last month.

The San Antonio Police Department is searching for a couple wanted in a robbery and cutting at Dick’s Sporting Goods on the North Side.

Overnight burglars caused damage to at least a dozen businesses inside North Star Mall. Most of them were kiosks.

San Antonio police have arrested two people who they say got inside North Star Mall after hours and caused damage to at least a dozen businesses.

SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s note: This story is a look back at some of the biggest developments of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. AdIn an effort to inspire confidence after the potential exposure, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg visited the mall and ate lunch there, too. Had a great lunch at North Star Mall! AdIn the coming weeks, Nirenberg would issue “Stay Home, Work Safe” emergency orders as cases began to spread throughout the San Antonio community and the rest of the country. Read more:Timeline: Every major COVID-19 development in San Antonio since the start of the pandemicYour COVID-19 vaccine questions answered with University Health’s Dr. Jason BowlingHow to register for the COVID-19 vaccine in San Antonio when appointments are available

Do you recognize this person? SAN ANTONIO – A man stole merchandise from the Macy’s store at North Star Mall, threatened an employee with a cutting instrument, then ran off -- and investigators are still working to identify and arrest him, authorities said Wednesday. The mall robbery took place at 4:15 p.m. Jan. 11 at 7400 San Pedro Ave., in San Antonio. Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case. To be eligible for a reward, tips must be submitted directly to Crime Stoppers.

Courtesy Pluckers Wing BarIn a tweet on Tuesday, Plucker's Wing Bar said it is opening a third San Antonio-area location near North Star Mall. The new restaurant will be located at Loop 410 and Jones Maltsberger Road and is expected to open in the late summer or early fall of 2021.

SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s note: This story was published through a partnership between the San Antonio Business Journal and KSAT. Austin-based Pluckers Wing Bar is inching closer to central San Antonio with a planned location near the airport in 2021. Co-founder Sean Greenberg said on Monday that the popular wings chain with flavor favorites like Spicy Lemon Pepper, Jamango Jerk and the garlic-heavy Vampire Killer plans to open a third San Antonio location at 92 NE Interstate 410. The location will take over an old Logan’s Roadhouse just east of North Star Mall and south of the San Antonio International Airport. Read more on this story and where Pluckers hopes to open next at the San Antonio Business Journal.

SAN ANTONIO – A restaurant inside North Star Mall was cited by health inspectors last month, after moldy and spoiled celery and jalapeños were discovered inside a walk-in cold storage unit. Bistro Thai, located at 7400 San Pedro Avenue, received a score of 83 and was ordered to go through a reinspection following the Oct. 19 probe. The bistro was also cited for storing raw animal foods above ready-to-eat foods, health records show. To see more health inspection scores and to go Behind the Kitchen Door with Dillon Collier, click HERE for our special section. Check out more restaurant scores by clicking here.

click image Instagram / shopnorthstarNorth Star Mall staff and volunteers will run a collection drive for the San Antonio Food Bank this month, using Fiesta medals commemorating the 40th anniversary of the World’s Largest Cowboy Boots as a donation incentive.The mall's iconic 35-foot-tall art installation — along with the memory of its creator, the late Bob "Daddy-O" Wade — provided inspiration for its 2020 Fiesta medal. However, the pandemic affected its plans for giving them out.“It was our intent to offer the medals during Fiesta, but no one could foresee the impact of COVID-19,” said North Star Mall Senior General Manager Brenda Crawford in a statement. “This is our way of giving back to the community and helping such a worthy cause.”The commemorative, limited edition Fiesta medal will available to folks who donate five or more food items at the Mall's October 30 drive. Members of the SA chapters of the American Institute of Architects and the Society for Design Administration will operate the contactless collection point at the corner of Rector and San Pedro streets from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Some of the Food Bank’s most wanted foods are peanut butter, cereal, beans, rice, boxed macaroni and cheese, baby food, pet food and pop-top food items.

North Star Mall and the Shops at La Cantera opened their doors and some of their stores to shoppers on Tuesday for the first time since closing in mid-March to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. Bath & Body Works at The Shops at La Cantera remains closed even though the mall opened. While dine-in restaurants at North Star Mall were also open, only four of the dozen or so food court counters were serving food and drinks. Every door at the massive Dillards store anchoring the east end of North Star Mall was open on Tuesday and Store Manager Sherrie Perry monitored one in the menswear section. But the numbers, weve seen up and weve seen down.People walk through a reopened North Star Mall on Tuesday, which had been closed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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SAPD: Teen shot after buying marijuanaA teen was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound Tuesday April 28, 2020. Witnesses first told police that he had been shot randomly near the North Star Mall before admitting that he was shot after buying marijuan near Blanco Road, police said. less A teen was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound Tuesday April 28, 2020. Witnesses first told police that he had been shot randomly near the North Star Mall before admitting that he was shot after buying ... more Photo: Ken Branca Photo: Ken Branca Image 1 of / 14 Caption Close SAPD: Teen shot after buying marijuana 1 / 14 Back to GalleryA teenager was hospitalized after getting shot during a drug deal gone wrong, San Antonio police said. He said they had never bought weed from the man before, and the man had started shooting as they drove away.

SAN ANTONIO – After announcing last week that retailers and malls could begin offering curbside service, Governor Abbott literally opened the doors for malls and retailers this week. Simon -- the biggest mall owner in the country -- will reopen 49 of its properties, including two San Antonio-area malls on Friday. The Shops at La Cantera: After placing an order, head to the pickup location specific to that retailer. 2Barnes and Noble: Hours not detailed, pickup location outside storeDillard’s: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., pickup location at Dillard’s truck dockFinish Line: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., pickup location No. 3Neiman Marcus: Hours not detailed, pickup location at valet circleNordstrom: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., pickup location at the south entrancePottery Barn: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., pickup location No.

Ingram Park Mall, which shut its doors at 7 p.m. Wednesday, is the first of San Antonios shopping malls to announce it is closing temporarily to prevent the spread of coronavirus. In San Antonio, where the coronavirus pandemic has shuttered schools and businesses citywide and led to bans on public gathering, most shopping malls have remained open. Mall property management companies did not respond to our calls for information about whether or not they planned to close, or why they remain open. Store closings go beyond the shopping malls, however. The largest shopping mall in the nation, Mall of America in Minneapolis, is currently locked down, its myriad stores, food courts, and indoor roller coasters quiet.

North Star Mall, The Shops at La Cantera adjust store hours amid coronavirus concernsCustomers walk around North Star Mall on Monday morning, March 2, 2020. She visited the mall from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday. less Customers walk around North Star Mall on Monday morning, March 2, 2020. The mall is one of the locations visited by an evacuee who had been treated for the coronavirus and was cleared to leave a hospital, only ... more Photo: Jerry Lara /Staff Photographer Photo: Jerry Lara /Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 69 Caption Close North Star Mall, The Shops at La Cantera adjust store hours amid coronavirus concerns 1 / 69 Back to GalleryNorth Star Mall and The Shops at La Cantera are adjusting their store hours amid coronavirus concerns. North Star Mall also announced their Easter bunny experience will be postponed for the time being.

San Antonio mayor visits North Star Mall for 'great lunch' after coronavirus incidentMayor Ron Nirenberg strolled North Star Mall with a broad smile on Thursday. Mayor Ron Nirenberg strolled North Star Mall with a broad smile on Thursday. Photo: Ron Nirenberg / Instagram Photo: Ron Nirenberg / Instagram Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close San Antonio mayor visits North Star Mall for 'great lunch' after coronavirus incident 1 / 7 Back to GalleryMayor Ron Nirenberg strolled North Star Mall with a broad smile on Thursday. North Star Mall temporarily closed for a deep cleaning Monday after the property's management learned of the potential exposure. The woman told health officials she went to a Holiday Inn near San Antonio International Airport and spent about two hours at North Star Mall.

That was Mayor Ron Nirenbergs order Thursday as he and his staff visited North Star Mall following City Councils Thursday meeting to visit with mall staff and have lunch with mall management. Mayor Ron Nirenberg dines at the North Star Mall food court days after a deep cleaning is performed. Arguably one of the busiest stores in North Star Mall, the Apple Store had around two dozen customers. An older couple said they were tourists visiting San Antonio for the week and had heard nothing of coronavirus in San Antonio or anywhere else. We did want to have a nice lunch out, but I also want to make it clear that San Antonio is open for business.

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg posted photos on his social media pages of his visit to North Star Mall Thursday, just days after the mall closed for cleaning following news that a woman who tested positive for novel coronavirus had visited the shopping center. “Had a great lunch at North Star Mall! The visit was an apparent act of goodwill toward the mall that unwittingly was thrust into the spotlight this week. The woman visited North Star Mall on Saturday and checked into a Holiday Inn Express near the San Antonio International Airport before a pending test revealed a “weakly” positive result for coronavirus. Officials: Coronavirus patient returned to isolation after visiting North Star Mall, checking into hotel near SA airportAdding insult to injury, it was revealed that federal health officials had planned to drop off released quarantined cruise ship passengers at the mall on Tuesday,.

North Star Mall's coronavirus exposure spurs deep cleaning of elementary school to reassure parentsA North Side Independent School District elementary campus went through a deep cleaning Monday night to reassure parents. less A North Side Independent School District elementary campus went through a deep cleaning Monday night to reassure parents. A teacher at the school also works at North Star Mall, where a coronavirus patient was ... more Photo: Getty Images Photo: Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close North Star Mall's coronavirus exposure spurs deep cleaning of elementary school to reassure parents 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA Northside Independent School District elementary campus went through a deep cleaning Monday night to reassure parents. NISD Spokesman Barry Perez said custodial crews clean hard surfaces with disinfectants nightly at Esparza Elementary School. The elementary school has been open and operating under normal procedures this week, Perez said.

North Star Mall reopens after infected coronavirus evacuee visited shopping centerPublished: March 3, 2020, 12:16 pmNorth Star Mall has reopened following a deep cleaning after a woman “visited our shopping center and was later found to have tested positive for the coronavirus,” according to the mall’s Facebook page.

click to enlarge Sanford NowlinMayor Ron Nirenberg, pictured here at a 2018 press conference, says coronavirus evacuees at Lackland must be tested again before being released. A federal judge has denied a request by the city of San Antonio aimed at extending the quarantine for coronavirus evacuees at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.On Monday, the city declared a state of public health emergency and asked for a temporary restraining order after a person who later tested positive for the virus was cleared for release by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and visited locations including North Star Mall In its court filing, the city maintained that releasing the 120 remaining evacuees given CDC approval to leave the site Monday posed a threat to public safety.U.S. "No previously quarantined person shall be permitted to enter the city of San Antonio until further notice.As of Monday night, the evacuees remained on base, according to media reports. Some were already packing their bags to leave as the city requested the restraining order, according to the Express-News Especially given the release this weekend of a patient who had to be brought back into isolation after a 'weakly positive' test for the virus, it is imperative that every one of the individuals at Lackland be tested and cleared before being released, as recommended by our medical community, Nirenberg said in a written statement. If the federal government will not do the right thing in this case, the City of San Antonio will use its powers so that appropriate measures are taken to protect the community from exposure to COVID-19.

North Star Mall opened its doors Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. after closing temporarily so employees could deep clean of the shopping center following a visit Saturday from a woman who was released from quarantine before test results found she still carried traces of the novel coronavirus. Mall officials said some of stores will have delayed openings, and recommended people confirming individual store hours prior to visiting the shopping center. San Antonio health officials said Monday the patient was not exhibiting symptoms, but North Star Mall officials said they were taking extra precautions for the well-being of [the] shopping center community by closing for approximately 24 hours so that the facilities can be cleaned further. While the shopping center has been cleaned several times using [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]-recommended products, as an abundance of caution, we made the decision to close temporarily, North Star Mall officials said in a statement. North Star Mall officials said it will be transparent with the community during this time.

Mayor Ron Nirenberg declared a local state of disaster and public health emergency related to coronavirus Monday, preventing the release from quarantine of 122 cruise ship passengers evacuated from Japan to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. My default position here is that Texas officials & San Antonio officials need to be the ones to make the call about any releases of anyone into our communities in Texas. Metro Health on Saturday contacted officials at the hotel and the mall, encouraging them to complete a routine wipedown with disinfectants and to notify health officials should anyone begin to develop symptoms of a respiratory infection, Kurian said. However, CDC officials said she had two negative test results 24 hours apart, which they considered appropriate grounds for release. The official tally of confirmed coronavirus cases in Texas remains at nine all of them quarantined at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease.

Metro Health on Saturday contacted officials at the hotel and the mall, encouraging them to complete a routine wipedown with disinfectants and to notify health officials should anyone begin to develop symptoms of a respiratory infection, Kurian said. Credit: Scott Ball / Rivard ReportHowever, CDC officials said she had two negative test results 24 hours apart, which they considered appropriate grounds for release. City and County officials said they are asking CDC officials to not allow coronavirus patients to be released until they receive three negative test results in a row. Guidance from the medical community has been to ensure that all tests come back before a person is released from quarantine, Nirenberg said. Test results for COVID-19 are typically received 48 to 72 hours from the time they were submitted to the CDC.

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg declared a public health emergency Monday after the federal government released a woman from quarantine who tested positive for COVID-19, San Antonio officials confirmed to CNBC. The woman tested negative twice for the new coronavirus and was released Saturday under guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Nirenberg said Monday. Representatives from San Antonio declined to comment on the nature of the emergency declaration or how long it will last. San Antonio is in Bexar County. Representatives from San Antonio declined to comment on how the emergency declaration will impact the quarantined individuals at Lackland.

A group of roughly 90 was already cleared to leave by federal officials. "I would encourage the federal administration not to wash its hands of its responsibility to the public," Nirenberg said. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.

Throwback Thursday: 'World's Largest Cowboy Boots' at North Star MallPublished: June 17, 2020, 3:50 pmIn this week's Throwback Thursday, we look back at the unique story of the "World's Largest Cowboy Boots" at North Star Mall.

Texas pop artist Bob "Daddy-O" Wade's giant cowboy boots have officially called San Antonio home for 40 years.The iconic installation, originally located in Washington, D.C., marked its 40th anniversary at North Star Mall on Thursday. In honor of the artist, North Star Mall will release a commemorative Fiesta medal sometime in February. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current.

The result is Bexars Eye, a weekly series aimed literally at uncovering previously untold stories about people, places, and practices in San Antonio and surrounding areas. What youll read in this series are just some of the many stories San Antonio holds. In a nondescript strip mall, workers at Gorditas Doa Tota knead and press dough into hockey-puck-shaped cakes. The chains eight U.S. stores are spread across South Texas, including San Antonio, Laredo, and the Rio Grande Valley. Demographics are part of the reason why Doa Tota is exploring real estate near the Brooks community on the South Side and hopes to open a store next year.

Bob Daddy-O Wade, the larger-than-life Texas artist who crafted the enormous cowboy boots outside of North Star Mall, has died at age 76.Wade succumbed to heart failure at his Austin home on Monday, according to a report by the Austin American-Statesman Wade's 35-foot-tall boots were installed at North Star Mall in 1979. Nearly four decades later, they were inducted into the Guinness World Records as the "world's tallest cowboy boot sculpture. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current.

AUSTIN – Bob “Daddy-O” Wade, the artist who created the iconic, giant cowboy boots at North Star Mall, died this week at the age of 76, according to media reports. The artist died of heart failure Monday evening at his home in Austin. According to Austin 360, Dan Bullock, an Austin civic engagement leader, posted on social media Tuesday about the loss of his friend. On the way from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio, the boots got stuck under an overpass. From that point on, the truck drivers responsible for moving the boots took back roads all the way to Texas.

SAN ANTONIO – Mike Osterhage and Buddy go on a fun-filled adventure to find Santa at North Star Mall. Buddy tells Mike about the production of “Elf The Musical” at The Public Theater of San Antonio. “Buddy embarks on a journey to discover his true identity and is determined to win over his new family. This modern day holiday classic reminds us that the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear." “Elf The Musical” is performing at The Public Theater of San Antonio now through December 22nd.

SAN ANTONIO – Elf The Musical is performing at The Public Theater of San Antonio until December 22nd. Mike Osterhage and Buddy the Elf search for Santa at North Star Mall.

SAN ANTONIO – A teenager has been arrested after an alleged fight inside North Star Mall led to the stabbings of two teens. Anthony Rodriguez, 18, was arrested after police questioned several witnesses to the Tuesday night incident, according to San Antonio police. The suspect was seen running from the mall with a group of males amid the chaos after the stabbings near Forever 21, according to police. During the fight, a suspect pulled a knife and stabbed two men, ages 17 and 18, police said. After the stabbings, the two groups ran throughout mall property, both inside and outside, SAPD Sgt.

Police responded to the 7400 block of San Pedro Avenue around 8:40 p.m. Tuesday. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.

Police responded to the scene around 8:40 p.m. and told KSAT that two groups of teenage boys were fighting inside near clothing store Forever 21. Richard Silva told reporters at the scene that the stabbings caused the battling youths to scatter throughout and around the mall . From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current.

A woman was robbed inside her vehicle when leaving North Star Mall Monday night.According to a News 4 San Antonio report , a woman exited the mall around 9 p.m. and got into her car. Once she was already inside, she saw a man in her backseat.Police told the news station the man pulled a gun and robbed her . From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.

SAN ANTONIO - Before Tony Parker's jersey hits the AT&T Center rafters on Monday, the Spurs icon will visit North Star Mall for a free meet-and-greet with fans over the weekend. A general meet-and-greet will take place 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday at the jewelry section inside Dillard's. RELATED: Spurs announce new details, fan shirts, gear for Tony Parker jersey retirement ceremonyVIP access includes a Q&A session, refreshments and an autographed basketball. RELATED: Spurs fans can celebrate road wins with free items at Chick-fil-AThe Spurs will retire Parker's jersey after Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Fans in attendance will receive a commemorative "Merci Tony" shirt and Fanbangos courtesy of H-E-B and SWBC, according to a past KSAT report.

click to enlarge Google MapsA man is in the hospital after being shot in the North Star Mall parking lot Tuesday evening.Multiple reports reveal that a man in his 20s was shot once in his abdomen while standing by a vehicle in the parking lot outside of Macy's. The shooting occurred just after 8 p.m., at which point the suspect fired from a small, dark-colored sedan. The suspect reportedly sped off after unleashing between two and eight rounds, mySA.com reports While there were several witnesses, the lot wasn't well-lit. Still, the victim's status hasn't yet been upgraded to stable.Police are now working to identify the suspect. The investigation includes searching the victim's vehicle for leads.

SAN ANTONIO - A man in his 20s was taken to the hospital after being shot in the Macys parking lot at North Star Mall on the North Side, police said. Police said several shots were fired by a person in a dark-colored, small sedan at the man, who was standing outside his vehicle. The man was shot once in the abdomen, police said. Police said there were several witnesses, but it was hard for them to see due to poor lighting. The man, who suffered life-threatening injuries, was taken to University Hospital by emergency medical services.

A man in his 20s was taken to the hospital after being shot in the Macy's parking lot at North Star Mall on the North Side, police said. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

SAN ANTONIO - Makeup lovers can now get their Morphe products directly from the source. Morphe opened its third Texas location at North Star Mall on Saturday. The company posted a photo of the store front, writing, "Hey San Antonio, #MorpheBabes! We just opened this beauty at North Star Mall today! The shop is located near the MAC Cosmetics store at North Star Mall.

SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers say they are looking for the suspects who stole from a Macy's Department store in North Star Mall and then assaulted two employees. According to police, the three suspects stole clothes from the store and attempted to flee. Anyone with any knowledge of the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 210-224-STOP (7867). Tips can also be texted to CRIMES (274637) or by visiting the Crime Stoppers website. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.