Watch Ana Foster, daughter of KSAT executive producer Jason Foster, explain how to make cascarรณnes
SAN ANTONIO โ Cascarรณnes are one of the biggest traditions in San Antonio, but in fact you donโt have to buy them. They are actually something that can be made right at home. And as Ana Foster, daughter of KSAT 12 executive producer Jason Foster explains, making them can be a fun activity for both you and your family. Click above to watch Anaโs step-by-step guide to making cascarรณnes. Related Content:
Original Freedom Rider Patricia Dilworth laid to rest, honored for her bravery, service
SAN ANTONIO โ She was one of the original freedom riders. Originally from Tucson, Arizona, Dilworth joined the Freedom Riders at age 17 in 1961 after watching the Mississippi civil rights activities on the television. In the earlier days of the Freedom Riders, Dilworth was arrested in Mississippi alongside Barbara Bowieโs brother. Decades later, she joined Dilworth every year where they lived in San Antonio, educating local children. Dilworthโs major role in the Civil Rights Movement wasnโt her only great service to the United States.
โHi... this is Oprah Winfrey:โ Oprah is cold calling Texans to encourage them to vote
If you missed a call Monday, you might have missed your chance to talk to Oprah Winfrey. Unless you actually answer those calls from an unknown number, in which case you might be one of the lucky Texas voters who talked to the TV icon. The billionaire media mogul was cold calling Texans โto make sure they have a voting plan,โ she said in an Instagram post. She said โHi Christian, this is Oprah Winfrey. According to Oprahโs post, she was making calls in partnership with Beto OโRourkeโs Powered by People organization, which aims to help support Texas voters.
โWeโre lucky,โ Santikos CEO says after Regal theaters announce closures
Regal Cinema, the second largest cinema chain in the nation announced Monday it is temporarily closing all of its U.S. theaters and some in the UK. Santikos Entertainment CEO Tim Handren told KSAT his theaters have suffered some blows, but nothing to that extent. Handren said out of the nine local Santikos theaters, seven are open to customers. The National Association of Theater Owners adopted our standards,โ Handren said. As for Regal Cinemas, the statement released Monday said the closures are temporary, but did not say anything about when the theaters might reopen.
Arabian horse farm with Patrick Swayze connection up for auction in Texas Hill Country
KERRVILLE, Texas โ An Arabian horse farm in the Texas Hill Country is up for auction and perhaps one of its most interesting features is a custom dance floor that was originally designed for the late Patrick Swayze. Twisted Rose Farm is a sprawling property covering more than 234 acres in Kerrville. The farm has a main home, guest cottage and living quarters designed in barn-like structures on the property. In all, there are 11 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, according to the auction description on Concierge Auctions. An article from the San Antonio Business Journal, Swayze โwas a frequent visitor to the property in the 90s out of fascination for its stallions.
Would you know what to do during a tornado? We have tips
As mid-May arrives, tornado season begins to reach its peak, proving to be a big threat, and nearly every state in the United States can experience a tornado. Having said that, do you know the safest things you can do for you and your family should a tornado strike near your home? Because of that, itโs smart to consider what room may be safest for you, in the event of a tornado. Mobile homes are simply not designed to withstand a tornado or strong winds in severe storms. [WATCH: When you see a tornado while driving, hereโs what to do]The time to find shelter is when you are under a tornado warning, so while all of this is helpful information, the best thing you can do is know the signs before a tornado hits.
Free USPS program will alert you when your stimulus check is coming
Postal Service offers a free service that can help. If you get a picture of an IRS envelope, you know it is likely your stimulus check. If their Informed Delivery notification shows you only received junk mail, thereโs no need to go out and pick it up. Once you sign up, the USPS says it typically takes about three business days to start receiving those notification emails. Not every address is eligible for Informed Delivery.
Texas couple ties the knot on Zoom during coronavirus pandemic
So, off to self-quarantine they went, however, not without tying the knot that coronavirus seemed destined to loosen. Jack and Mariah McElligott said theyโve already had been through a lot -- planning a wedding, only to be pummeled by a pandemic. โSo, we found this out the day before the 28th when we were supposed to get married,โ Mariah said. "Yeah, the day before weโre supposed to get married we found out we had to be quarantined for 14 days,โ Jack said. โWe probably had about a hundred, Iโd say, two thirds of our wedding participants on Zoom, which was really cool, you know?โ Mariah said.
Avoid these 5 common tax mistakes
The growing popularity of tax preparation software and websites has managed to cut down on many mistakes. But whether you are filing an e-form or a traditional paper form, mistakes are still all-too common. Keep that in mind as you try to avoid these five common tax mistakes ...No. That may explain why, according to the IRS, simple math mistakes are one of the most common missteps made on tax returns each year. 4: Screwing up personal informationIt's amazing how simply transposing a couple digits on your tax return can end up indefinitely delaying your tax return.