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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
After 63 Years, This Legendary Mexican Restaurant In San Antonio Is Being Forced To Close
San Antonio's culinary scene is rich with history and unforgettable flavors, attracting locals and tourists alike with food unparalleled anywhere else in the world. But post-pandemic, the restaurant scene never fully recovered from the hits that it took, equally losing customer sales and employee retention rates. Just days after the beloved, similarly-iconic Denver-based Breakfast Inn announced it was closing its doors for good, San Antonio's legendary Mexican restaurant, Oscar's Taco House, dropped the bomb that it's unexpectedly shutting down permanently -- but not by choice. According to multiple reports from local news sources, Oscar's Taco House is being forced to close by the city to make way for a new bridge. The bridge is part of a five-year project, officially named the South Zarzamora Street Overpass at Union Pacific Railroad, and it is expected to construct new bridges, roads, and sidewalks to improve mobility of the Southwest Side neighborhood. The restaurant's owner, Alex Pruneda, told local news source MySA that the city wanted the building closed by May 15, 2025, but Pruneda wrote a letter begging for an extension to give his 32 employees more time to prepare. The restaurant is set to officially lock up for the last time on June 28. Read more: 11 Mexican Restaurant Chains, Ranked Worst To Best Oscar G. Garcia opened Oscar's Taco House in 1962 at 705 Barrett Place, San Antonio, operating it first as a carhop burger joint and soon adding classic Tex-Mex entrees (if you're curious, here's what makes Tex-Mex different from Mexican cuisine). Garcia's sons took over the restaurant in 1978 after he passed away, but maintained the classic, old-school feel of decor and service. Over 40 years later, the restaurant was purchased in 2021 by close family friend Alex Pruneda, who's continued serving burgers, enchiladas, and, of course, San Antonio's world-famous and unique puffy tacos ever since. In the midst of Oscar's Taco House ceasing operations, lifelong fans and devoted customers expressed their disappointment on social media. In a Facebook group for San Antonio Restaurants, people shared stories about decades of happy memories within the restaurant's walls. One commenter said "I never thought [this] would happen. I hope they relocate, [because] that's a fav in that area," while another agreed that "it will be missed by customers who called [it] home." Oscar's Taco House has no current plans to relocate, so in the meantime, San Antonians will have to visit one final time before the end of June and take a chance on some of the other absolute best restaurants in San Antonio. Read the original article on Tasting Table.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
120-year-old iconic Texas dance hall for sale one year after abrupt shutdown
Visitors to a historic dance hall in the Texas Hill Country were left shocked last summer when the venue suddenly shut down. Almost a year later, the more than 120-year-old landmark is now on the market. Kendalia Halle, first built in 1903, has held over a century of memories for people living in Kendalia and visitors from across the region. From concerts, dances, and plays to weddings and local events, the hall has played a big part in the social life of many Texans. That's why the announcement on 31 July 2024, stating that all remaining events for the year were cancelled due to 'unforeseen circumstances,' left many people stunned. Since then, no official update about the hall's future was given. Its website also shut down in the following ten months, leaving locals and fans unsure of what would happen next. Now, the Kendalia Halle Complex—which includes the hall itself, the Elbel Building (built in 1911), and a nearby residence—has been put up for sale by Schwab Ranch Investments for $550,000. Also Read: 18th World Dance Day Festival puts spotlight on heritage, future of Indian dance 'This moment is not just a real estate transaction—it's a crossroads for the future of our shared heritage,' said John Faulk, President of Texas Dance Hall Preservation, to MySA. 'The Kendalia community, and indeed all of Texas, deserves a buyer who recognises the hall's historical and cultural value and is committed to preserving its authentic spirit for generations to come.' The property has been owned by Lee and Judi Temple since 1995. It is not clear why it was closed or why it's now for sale. However, Texas Dance Hall Preservation has described the Temples as 'outstanding' caretakers and asked people to respect their privacy. Located about 30 miles from Boerne, 15 miles from Blanco, and 45 miles from San Antonio, the venue still holds deep meaning for many. 'Kendalia Halle is more than four walls and a dance floor—it's a piece of living history,' Faulk added. 'And it's waiting for someone who understands that preserving it isn't just about nostalgia—it's about honouring Texas itself.'
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Where is Annabelle now? Real haunted doll visits this Texas city, sparks online debate
Well, folks, it seems our neighbors to the south in San Antonio have decided to spice things up a bit – and by "spice," we mean potentially unleash a malevolent supernatural entity. Yes, you read that right. The infamous Annabelle doll, the very same one that inspired nightmares and a lucrative horror franchise, has officially set up shop in the Alamo City. Just a hop, skip, and a jump down I-35, this three-foot-tall harbinger of heebie-jeebies arrived at the supposedly haunted Black Swan Inn on Friday morning. Apparently, San Antonio's Fourth Annual Psychic & Spirit Fest felt it needed a little extra oomph, a touch of genuine, documented creepiness to liven things up. For those unfamiliar with this particular plaything, Annabelle is no ordinary Raggedy Ann. Back in the 1970s, she allegedly terrorized a Connecticut nurse and her roommates with self-locomotion and even a reported attack. Enter paranormal power couple Ed and Lorraine Warren, who declared the doll a conduit for a spirit and locked her away in their Occult Museum with a stern "positively do not open" sign – a warning that, much like that jar of pickles in your fridge, was too tempting to resist. Now, the doll is on a "Devil's on the Run Tour," orchestrated by paranormal investigator Ryan Daniel Buell. His TikTok updates on Annabelle's journey have sent the internet into a predictable spiral of fear and outrage. Many online echo the Warrens' explicit instructions: DO. NOT. MOVE. ANNABELLE. Comments range from simple, panicked repetitions of this warning to accusations of grave desecration (figuratively speaking, of course, unless the Warrens had a very specific burial request for their haunted artifacts). Buell, however, assures the worried masses that the Warrens themselves used to tour with the doll (a claim disputed by some online sleuths). He told MySA there is a "huge interest in the paranormal" in San Antonio, deeming it the "perfect spot" to showcase Annabelle and, you know, maybe accidentally unleash some ancient evil. Buell, ever the reassuring tour guide of the damned, promised on TikTok that a retired Catholic priest and the power of God would keep Annabelle contained. One hopes the good Father brought extra holy water. So, Austin, while we pride ourselves on our unique brand of weirdness, perhaps we can all agree that San Antonio can have this particular brand of spooky all to themselves. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Texas, you're haunted! The real Annabelle doll arrives in San Antonio
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
San Antonio Univision Journalist Jaime Peluffo Dies After Cancer Battle
Univision 41 San Antonio journalist Jaime Peluffo has died after a battle with cancer on Thursday, March 27. He was 53. The bilingual journalist's career spanned two decades and earned him 10 Emmy awards. Peluffo worked in San Antonio, Laredo, and the San Francisco Bay Area. MySA said many of his colleagues took expressed their condolences on social media. 'Jaime was not only an exceptional journalist, but also a human being of integrity, passionate and always committed to the needs of our community! We unite in prayer with his family and loved ones in this time of sorrow. We will always remember you, Jaime. Rest in Peace,' said chief meteorologist Gabriel Torres. Univision 41 said the community is invited to a memorial service to remember Peluffo on Saturday, March 29. The service will be held at the Puerta de Restauración Church at 11 a.m.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How To Make Sure You Get Your USAA Settlement Check
USAA has been the subject of several class-action suits in recent years, and claimants in one are running out of time to claim their awards. This particular suit stems from an allegation that USAA compromised its insurance customers' personal data in May 2021 by allowing third-party access to its insurance quote platform. Although it denies the allegation, USAA has agreed to a $3.25 million payment to settle the suit. I'm a Self-Made Millionaire: Read More: The largest award will go to the plaintiff who originally filed the suit, according to MySA — he's expected to receive up to $10,000. Other claimants could receive about $100. Eligible individuals should have received notice of the class action and the settlement. Unless you specifically opted out of the suit to retain the right to sue USAA independently of the class action, you should receive your award automatically — 'should' being the operative word. The settlement administrator can only send your payment if it knows where to find you. To be safe, you can file a Settlement Payment Election form, which you'll find here, to ensure that the settlement administrator has the information it needs to send you a check or pay you electronically. April 7 is the deadline for filing the Settlement Payment Election form. Here are the steps for filing the form: Step 1: Navigate to the USAA Data Security Litigation webpage, located here. Step 2: Enter your Claimant Identification Code, which you'll find on your class action notice. Step 3: Enter your confirmation code. Step 4: Click the 'Submit' button to submit the form. Step 5: Follow any additional instructions you see after submitting the form. It's important to note that the form will be deactivated on April 7 at 11:59:59 Pacific Time. Passive Income Expert: Your other alternative is to print a hard copy of the form, which you'll find here, and mail it to the settlement administrator, Angeion Group LLC, at the address given on the form. The form must be postmarked on or before April 7. This is a good option if you misplaced or never received a Claimant Identification Code because you won't need it to complete the form. Unfortunately, it could take a long time to get your award, if you get it at all. That's because the settlement has not been approved yet by the court. The hearing is scheduled for May 21. Even if the court approves the settlement, appeals can delay resolution of the case by a year or more. If you're not sure whether you're a class member, or you have other questions about the suit or the settlement, you can call Angeion Group at 888-464-4086. More From GOBankingRates 5 Types of Vehicles Retirees Should Stay Away From Buying 3 Changes That Could Be Coming to Social Security Now That Congress Is Republican This article originally appeared on How To Make Sure You Get Your USAA Settlement Check
