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Hello parents, teachers and students! How are you all doing during this last grind before summer break? I know weโre all ready for some rest and relaxation as we start to see the weather begin to warm up.
Traders Village introducing โContactless Country Christmasโ throughout December
Santa Claus is coming to Traders Village โ but heโll still maintain six feet of social distance. Traders Village announced it will continue holiday celebrations in the Coronavirus Age with a โContactless Country Christmasโ every weekend throughout December. โWe really wanted to make visiting Santa special this year, but not take away the magic of Santa,โ Billeck said. The event will take place at Traders Hall on Dec. 5, 6, 12, 19 and 20. Admission into Traders Village is free, but photo packages start at $5.
Fall festival offers plenty of photo ops, plus family friendly corn mazes
One place in San Antonio is offering a petting zoo, a pumpkin patch, plenty of shopping, food, a corn maze and a fun corn cannon that shoots apples. Traders Village is debuting San Antonioโs first and only corn maze. The Corny Maze at Traders Village is the largest in South Texas, sitting at 10 acres. The Corn Maze design features the rides at Traders Village, as well as its mascot, Freddy the Flea. For social media enthusiasts, the pumpkin patch is a great photo op.
Enjoy shopping, rides, festivals and food at Traders Village this fall | SA Live | KSAT12
Enjoy shopping, rides, festivals and food at Traders Village this fall | SA Live | KSAT12Published: October 15, 2020, 1:46 pmThe Corny Maze is the largest in South Texas sitting at 10 acres and San Antonioโs first and only corn maze.
Fall festivities carry on at Traders Village
SAN ANTONIO โ Although most events have been canceled due to the pandemic, fall festivities at Traders Village San Antonio are in full swing. The Corny Maze will remain open until the end of November at Traders Village San Antonio. โWe created the maze primarily for families to come out, do something (fun) and create memories,โ Brian Billeck, marketing manager of Traders Village San Antonio, said. Organizers of the Corny Maze said they wanted to provide a sense of normalcy through fall traditions. Thereโs a $5 upgrade charge for those wanting to enjoy the games inside Traders Village.
10 ways to celebrate Halloween in San Antonio while social distancing
SAN ANTONIO โ This year Halloween is on a Saturday and there is going to be a rare blue moon - which unless youโre afraid of werewolves - is pretty awesome. However, the coronavirus pandemic is making Halloween planning a little difficult for some people and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that trick-or-treating is considered โhigh risk.โSo how can you celebrate Halloween safely in the San Antonio area? Haunted Houses - All monthFrom hokey to haunted - several haunted houses are still open in the San Antonio and Austin areas. South Texas Maize - All monthThis corn maze in Hondo is already open and offers a ton of activities for kids in addition to the 7-acre corn maze. Zoo Boo - All monthThis non-spooky celebration at San Antonio Zoo features trick-or-treat stations, pumpkin painting, dance parties, costume contests, and a hay maze.
How San Antonio Food Bank became lifeline for South Texas during COVID-19 pandemic
SAN ANTONIO Editors note: This content was created exclusively for KSAT Explains, a new, weekly streaming show that dives deep into the biggest issues facing San Antonio and South Texas. San Antonio Food Bank CEO Eric Cooper woke up April 9 knowing it would be a busy day. San Antonio Food Bank holds day of service to honor George FloydCooper said demand has doubled since the onset of COVID-19. (San Antonio Poverty Chart via City of San Antonio.) San Antonio Food Bank mega distribution image.
โThis is our hustleโ: Vendors return for business at Traders Village
SAN ANTONIO โ On any ordinary weekend, Traders Village sees up to 15,000 people, but the popular flea market saw far less on Motherโs Day weekend. After being closed for almost two months Traders Village was finally able to re-open to the public. Casteallnos is the owner of Tejano Imports, which has been located at Traders Village for almost nine years. Traders Village flea market not given all clear to open by cityLimited food stands are open and rides remain closed. Traders Village San Antonio opening this weekend after receiving state approval
Week in 210: Deadly stabbing at San Antonio barbershop; Traders Village to reopen
Week in 210: Deadly stabbing at San Antonio barbershop; Traders Village to reopenPublished: May 8, 2020, 8:01 pmEvery Friday on KSAT News at 9, we recap some of the weekโs top stories. See what stories made the headlines in The Week in 2:10.
Traders Village San Antonio opening this weekend after receiving state approval
SAN ANTONIO โ Although San Antonio city officials had prevented Traders Village San Antonio from reopening, the flea market will move forward with its plan to operate this weekend after receiving approval from Texas officials. As Traders Village San Antonio remains closed, state says flea markets may reopenโBased on this new confirmation, Traders Village San Antonio will be opening this weekend," Traders Village President Tim Anderson said in a statement. โWe are all set with our plans for maintaining social distancing and approved occupancy.โRides will not be operated, there will be no live music and limited food stands, according to the flea marketโs news release. Vendors and customers are all asked to wear face masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The mayor of San Antonio addressed why the flea markets could not open during Monday's daily COVID-19 briefing.
As Traders Village San Antonio remains closed, state says flea markets may reopen
SAN ANTONIO โ As Texas moves to reopen its economy, there has been some confusion between what businesses can start operating. Traders Village San Antonio found itself in the middle of the confusion after Gov. Other flea markets in Texas that opened this past weekend include Traders Village Grand Prairie and Traders Village Houston. The mayor of San Antonio addressed why the flea markets could not open during Monday's daily COVID-19 briefing. We will work to confirm this information and the details so that Traders Village can re-open this weekend .
City shuts down San Antonio flea market
SAN ANTONIO โ Update:Traders Village and other San Antonio-area flea markets are not permitted to reopen their doors.
Let KSAT viewers know if your essential business is still openThe far west flea market will be at limited capacity.
The Traders Village San Antonio website also strongly recommends face masks to enter and must be on while inside the market.