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Alamo City named a leading family destination for 2011

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Published Feb. 22, 2011 at 12:00 a.m.

San Antonio has earned the third top-city spot in ABC City Guides for Kids’ Top 7 Family Destinations list for having fun activities to do as a family.The publication listed the Alamo and the IMAX Alamo show, North Star Mall’s world-famous cowboy boots, Lulu’s three-pound cinnamon bun, La Gloria restaurant at the Pearl Brewery redevelopment, and the gourmet food trucks at Broadway on Bulverde as fun family activities and attractions in San Antonio.ABC City Guides for Kids is based in ...

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SAPOA endorses District 7 Council Candidate Cris Medina

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Published Feb. 19, 2011 at 10:42 p.m.

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Dear Friend, ... I am pleased to report recent events that show our campaign for continued progress in District 7 is gaining momentum ... First, I am proud to announce that we have earned the endorsement of our City's finest, the San Antonio Police Officers Association ... I'm extremely honored to earn their support and thank them for their belief in me that I am the best candidate to represent our district ... Also, I am happy to announce that our campaign is growing with the addition of our

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SLIDESHOW: Area high schools stir up culinary competition

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Published Feb. 19, 2011 at 10:28 p.m.

The tension was so thick you could cut it with a knife. That cliché was right on for the high school students at the 2011 San Antonio Regional ProStart Invitational Competition held Saturday at the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio ... Teams from Belton High School, Cedar Park High School, San Angelo Central High School and Travis High School stayed focus even though they were clueless about what was ahead. Well, at first, anyway. They were instructed to bring in a grocery list of

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Suspects allegedly use stun gun to attack woman at her doorstep

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Published Feb. 18, 2011 at 1:44 p.m.

SAN ANTONIO -- A nasty surprise awaited a woman in San Antonio who pulled up to her home ... Three suspects, armed with a stun gun, attacked her, tasered her and made off with her purse, San Antonio police said ... The woman works at a local Chinese restaurant and claims she does not know whether she was followed home or whether she fell victim to a hate crime ... Police said the victim had just arrived home from work when a suspect suddenly attacked her with a taser. The scene took place in the

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Sushi bar How Do You Roll? planning San Antonio debut

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Published Feb. 18, 2011 at 12:00 a.m.

How Do You Roll?, an Austin-based maki sushi bar, will open the company’s first San Antonio restaurant this spring.The new fast-casual restaurant will be located in the Alta Vista Shopping Center in the Stone Oak area.“We’re very excited to bring How Do You Roll? to the River City,” says CEO Yuen Yung. “We believe that How Do You Roll? will provide the perfect health food solution to the rapidly growing Stone Oak population that is seeking more health-conscious alternatives.”The

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Embassy Suites and Lüke extend Houston Street

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Published Dec. 10, 2010 at 3:47 p.m.

Last night I attended the grand opening of Lüke, the latest addition to San Antonio’s downtown dining experience. The restaurant is locate beside the new downtown Embassy Suites hotel on Houston St. While in the same building as the Embassy Suites it’s not associated with the hotel. Lüke is a creation of famed Chef John [ ... ] ...

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South Chamber Economic Development Breakfast, 12-9

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Published Nov. 19, 2010 at 3:07 a.m.

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Dec. 9th: South Chamber Economic Development Breakfast with Bill Sinkin, (photo) Chairman of Solar San Antonio, speaking on the drive to solar conservation in San Antonio @ 7:30 – 9 a.m. @ Don Pedro Restaurant, 1526 S.W. Military Dr ... Cost: $10 members and $15 non-members. Price includes breakfast ... RSVP: 210.533.1600 ... www.Southsachamber.org ...

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Salvation Army holds 1st Annual Sleep Out Under Stars, 11-19

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Published Nov. 19, 2010 at 2:56 a.m.

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The Salvation Army Holds 1st Annual Sleep Out to Raise Awareness on Homelessness ... Participants and Area Commander to “Sleep Out” Under the Stars ... The Salvation Army is holding its first-ever “Sleep Out” to raise awareness on homelessness in our community. Area Commander Major Albert Villafuerte will join the participants and hear inspiring testimonials from individuals who were once homeless, and “sleep out” under the stars ... There will be free food, coffee, games, movies,

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Making eating count: Tipping the scales in your favor

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Published Nov. 13, 2010 at 5:27 p.m.

Most women gain anywhere from five to ten pounds during the holidays ... In order to find out ways to cut out the calories, we sat down with Graciela Steckler-Crisalle, president of San Antonio Adventure Boot Camp for Women ... Question: Is there such a thing as a "perfect diet?" ... Answer: ... "It doesn't exist. It's a lifestyle commitment for yourself. When you start exercising, you also need to have a good nutrition plan. That means you have to have a balanced meal everyday." ...

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