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WATCH: 2026 Western Heritage Parade & Cattle Drive in downtown San Antonio
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Community Calendar: Parades, parties, performances and more
Read full article: Community Calendar: Parades, parties, performances and moreGet ready for an action-packed weekend in San Antonio. There's lots of fun events like the Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive, Mardi Gras celebrations, and places where you can watch the "Benito Bowl." plus, don't miss the San Antonio Coffee Festival, George Lopez's performance at the Majestic Theater and a host of exciting big game watch parties.
Experience global flavors at a local chocolate factory
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Community Calendar: Parades, parties, performances.
Read full article: Community Calendar: Parades, parties, performances.Get ready for an action-packed weekend in San Antonio. There's lots of fun events like the Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive, Mardi Gras celebrations, and places where you can watch the "Benito Bowl." plus, don't miss the San Antonio Coffee Festival, George Lopez's performance at the Majestic Theater, and a host of exciting big game watch parties.
Cross T Ranch is bringing the longhorns to the streets of downtown SA
Read full article: Cross T Ranch is bringing the longhorns to the streets of downtown SASA Live's Jen Tobias-Struski straps on the chaps, tops off with a hat and hits the saddle to become one with the steer. Cross T Ranch brings the longhorns to your events--including the Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive.
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Read full article: This new restaurant inside the St. Anthony hotel is a must visit | EsenciaA new chapter for downtown San Antonio. SA Live's Jada Pickett steps inside Esencia, the brand-new restaurant now open inside the historic St. Anthony Hotel in an all new Jada Picks It. She caught up with Chef Leo Davila as he walks her through one of his favorite dishes on the menu
Stop scrolling. This new song + A free live show = Weekend plans
Read full article: Stop scrolling. This new song + A free live show = Weekend plansThis could be your weekend soundtrack! Listen to this brand new song from the Braydon Foster Band and where you can see them live and for free this Saturday.
Enter for your chance to win a free pie this Valentine’s Day
Read full article: Enter for your chance to win a free pie this Valentine’s DayValentine’s Day called… and it brought pie SA Live's Jada Pickett went live at Tootie Pie Co. to celebrate their Valentine’s Day FREE pie giveaway contest, and teamed up with co-owner Jamie to make one of their limited-edition Valentine’s cherry pies from scratch.
Netflix’s Unreal Season 2: The Truth behind Lyra Valkyria’s wrestling journey
Read full article: Netflix’s Unreal Season 2: The Truth behind Lyra Valkyria’s wrestling journeySA Live's Jada Pickett talks with Lyra Valkyria, professional wrestler and cast member of Netflix’s Unreal Season 2, to talk about the pressure of performing in the ring to the behind-the-scenes reality of being filmed for a global streaming platform, Lyra opens up about the truth behind the cameras.
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