Carnival returns to French Riviera, as virus fears recede
Artists, florists, actors, technicians and drivers are putting the final touches on their costumes, lavish flower arrangements and giant floats for the Carnival in the French Riviera city of Nice.
Residents concerned for their safety after multiple shootings at East Side apartment complex
Some residents at an East Side apartment complex say they want out after two unsolved shootings in their neighborhood.
First water wells to supply drinking water in San Antonio getting repairs
The artisan wells that are 130 years old are actually still used to supply downtown San Antonio with drinking water and the historical water wells are in need of repairs.
3 St. Patrick’s Day inspired cocktails
SAN ANTONIO – St. Patrick’s day will be here soon, and if you are celebrating from home this year then we have a few themed cocktails for you to try. Artisan owner Nick Spink shares three cocktails: The Wicked Leprechaun, Frozen Shamrock and Dublin Apple. The Wicked Leprechaun is a vodka based drink with 7 UP, blue curacao, and orange juice. The Dublin Apple is whiskey-based with muddled green apple and apple schnapps. You can find Artisan at their new location 402 Austin St, San Antonio, TX 78215.
Painting with a Twist open for socially distant spring break sessions
Paint hydrangeas at Painting with a Twist! Painting with a Twist at Artisan’s Alley conducts short classes for people of all painting experience. If you’re not feeling up to venturing out just yet, Painting with a Twist offers at-home kits for couples, too. “Everything you need to make your own painting at home.”Painting with a Twist at Artisan’s Alley is accepting appointments. Visit the website for more information, and watch the video above to see Mike get a tutorial while Fiona works on the “twist.”
Thirsty Thursday: 4 Low-calorie cocktails you have to try
SAN ANTONIO – If your new year’s resolution included cutting back on calories that doesn’t mean cutting back on your favorite cocktails. Just follow Artisan Distillery owner Nick Spink’s advice by substituting Stevia for those sugary cocktail mixers. Spink’s variation of his vodka margarita, for instance, only contains about 70 calories, compared to about 600-700 calories that most margaritas contain. Artisan is the first vodka distillery in downtown San Antonio. For more on Artisan Distillery check out their website.