Teen killed at Market Square Fiesta event was out on bond, had 5 pending warrants, extensive criminal record
A teenager killed in a shooting at a Fiesta event at Historic Market Square late Saturday night had an extensive criminal record, five pending warrants and was out on bond for three other charges, according to court records obtained by KSAT Investigates.
Vendors confident Cinco de Mayo festivities at Market Square will be tamer than Fiesta
Amid the violence seen last weekend during Fiesta De Los Reyes at Market Square, vendors are cautiously preparing for the upcoming Cinco De Mayo celebration, but many say theyโre confident this weekend wonโt be similar what happened during Fiesta.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg angry about fatal Market Square shooting, says โFiesta is safeโ
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said heโs angry that state leaders continue to make it easy for dangerous people to access weapons after two men shot and killed each other during the Fiesta De Los Reyes event at Market Square over the weekend. Despite the gun violence, the mayor assures the public that โFiesta is safe.โ
โRain Rockโ counted on to help keep NIOSA dry for 50+ years
There are many Fiesta traditions, from swapping medals to staking a claim on a spot to see the Battle of Flowers Parade, but using the Rain Rock to keep a Night in Old San Antonio dry might be the most eyebrow-raising to people who donโt know the reason why.
Customers head to Fiesta-themed stores for last-minute items before โparty with a purposeโ begins
Fiesta will be here before we know it, and that means people are scurrying to local stores for last-minute items. KSAT photojournalist Ken Huizar swung by some stores to talk with customers about their creations.
2024 Fiesta events on the South Side of San Antonio and surrounding areas
Fiesta time is just around the corner! While many flock to downtown and other parts of town for the festivities, some prefer to stay in our vibrant South Side neighborhood. Hereโs a list of exciting Fiesta 2024 events happening in the South Side and in Southtown San Antonio that you can enjoy with the family.
Fiesta guide: View the day-by-day schedule for Fiesta 2024 in San Antonio, watch the biggest events on KSAT
This year San Antonioโs big, 11-day party will go from April 18-28. Itโll be a time to crack cascarones, party with friends and family, show off your medals, and yell โshow me your shoes!โ