Category: Special Events

Por José I. Franco Los esposos Elizabeth (Betty) y Arnulfo (Rusito) Martínez, desde el año 2001, con ayuda de su familia comenzaron a trabajar en puesto comercial ambulante con razón social “Beauty Spot”, y posteriormente con el segundo “El Cevichero”, ambos con permisos autorizados. Beauty Spot, ofrece al público artículos de belleza, calzado, perfumería y ropa de prestigiadas marcas los cuales adquieren en compras al mayoreo con la debida autorización de fabricantes. Por igual en El Cevichero, que ha venido siendo apoyado por el señor Roger Vidal Delgado, propietario del restaurante Speedy’sFish, ubicado en la equina del 1000 Cupples...

Por José I. Franco A pesar de los trastornos que la epidemia denominada científicamente Covid-19, ha venido causando en la nación, muchas personas que siguen cumpliendo con ordenanza del municipio de San Antonio y el condado de Bexar, para que la mayoría de su población se quede en casa. Algunos de ellos se han atrevido a indicar (al reportero de La Prensa Texas), que para salir adelante en sus actividades cotidianas de quedarse en casa, se han arriesgado en violar dichos ordenamientos. “Qué pase lo que tiene que pasar. A diario saco de casa a mi nieto para ir...

Por José I. Franco Con anticipación la joven mamá Berenice Favela, hizo participé la invitación a familiares y amistades, para que concurrieran a la colorida fiesta del primer cumpleaños de su hijo Jayden Crispín (lo cumplió el 19 de marzo, pero la fiesta le fue ofrecida el sábado 21). Berenice, agradeció el apoyo de sus padres Anel Guerrero y Milton Guerrero, felices abuelitos y de sus bisabuelos, María y Ventura Díaz, Argelia y Guadalupe Guerrero. Jayden, recibió felicitaciones de sus tías Melanie, Valerie, Silvia y su orgulloso tío Jorge Maciel, así como defamiliares e invitados que le llevaron bonitos...

Por José I. Franco Los Spurs antes de su partida a la gira anual con motivo del tradicional San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo 2020 (Rodeo y Exposición Ganadera 2020), durante su partido contra el club visitante Hornets de Charlotte (propiedad del legendario Michael Jordan), en su estadio AT&T Center, recibieron el respaldo de su base de seguidores. En reciprocidad la gerencia general presentó diversas actividades alusivas al Rodeo SA 2020. Destacando la espectacular carrera de “caballos inflables/Horse Racing, presentada por la popular mascota The Coyote, en la cual participaron tres aficionados. Durante el evento “Spurs Roll Call” que...

On Dec. 7, 2019, we celebrated the 12th Annual Fabulous G.E.D. Brunch & Bazaar Scholarship Fundraiser, founded by beloved and well respected San Antonio community leader Martha Tijerina. Thank you to Texas A&M University-San Antonio for inviting me to be their guest. It was an honor to join TAMUSA President Dr. Cynthia Teniente Matson to support this important program that helps cover G.E.D. fees for students who lack the financial resources to do so. All donations for the GED scholarship and the college endowment are administered through the Alamo Colleges Foundation       Happy Birthday Queen Nancy Caballero...

Photos by Ramon Chapa Jr. La Prensa Texas was well represented in the U.S. Military Parade. Co Publisher and U.S. Army Veteran Ramon Chapa, Jr. rode with Judge Rosie Gonzalez, Jeanette Flores and Steve Duran. ALBERT URESTI, BEXAR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR FILES FOR RE-ELECTION   By Lisa Anderson “I am excited to announce my re-election campaign for Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector.  I am proud of my record of service and our many accomplishments.  I have implemented numerous customer service driven initiatives that make it easier to conduct business with the Tax Office, whether you’re a homeowner, Texas driver, or...

Photos By Last week the Port S.A campus hosted the launch of the new home of Plus One Robotic. The San Antonio-based firm is a leader in developing AI and sensor technologies so industrial robots can learn and adapt in dynamic environments, including large logistics and manufacturing operations. A tour of Plus One’s state-of-the-art lab and demonstration space followed the ribbon-cutting...

December 21, 2018- International Singing Icon Patsy Torres Ph.D joined Walker Report Editor & former Judge Steve Walker with the Latin Heritage Society King Joe Guerra and his wife to celebrate with local children at Peter Piper Pizza. The young kids in attendance are living at St. Peter~St Joseph Children’s Home and have either experienced abuse or have no living family. Latin Heritage Society Founder Anthony Tobias joined with Santa Claus to help spread a little more cheer for the children of St. Peter~St Joseph Children’s...

2018 marks URBAN-15’s 15th annual Holiday Laser Show, a multimedia spectacular of choreographed laser beams, colorful 3-D animation and light effects performed to traditional holiday favorites and experimental electronic composition. The Holiday Laser Show is a collaborative production of laser artist Tim Walsh and composer George Cisneros, who have worked together on projects in cities all around the United States. Notable presentations include the opening ceremonies of the Texas Sesquicentennial in 1986 at the State Capitol; the World Empathy Conference in Guadalajara, Mexico; and the 2008-2012 LUMINARIA celebrations in San Antonio. The Holiday Laser Show is much beloved by...

San Antonio – From November 15 to 17 Our Lady of the Lake University hosted the Holding Up The Mirror Conference to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 168 U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Hearing on Mexican Americans in the Southwest. Former mayors Julián Castro and Henry Cisneros served as keynote speakers for the event and were joined together by panelists from all over San Antonio to discuss the progress the Latino community has made. Panelists were welcomed Friday morning with a warm, “Buenos Dias!” in Our Lady of the Lake’s Thirty Auditorium by Chief of Policy at the...