San Antonio's Houston Street transforms into a vintage holiday postcard come to life during the annual Holidays on Houston Street festivities. As reported by the City of San Antonio's official news release , a collaboration between the City of San Antonio, Centro San Antonio, and Visit San Antonio is ensuring the downtown area is decked out with festive lights, a holiday market, and a series of family-friendly events that are sure to lure both young and old to the historical heart of the city. One of the event's features is the self-guided Holidays on Houston Cocktail Crawl, running through January 1, where participants can indulge in holiday-themed drinks at participating bars along Houston Street. A map to guide the imbibing journey can be obtained at any involved establishment - but fair warning, as my editor always says, drink like you vote – early and often, but responsibly. On the other hand, the Holidays on Houston Street Market, scheduled for December 13 through 15, offers an assemblage of 50 vendors showcasing a variety of local crafts, sweet treats, and more, all accompanied by caroling and photo opportunities that promise to be as merry as they are bright. The skies over Houston Street will not just twinkle with the usual stars; they will explode with festive choreography thanks to the Holiday Drone Lights in the Sky. Taking place on December 13 and 14, these shows will illuminate the night at 7, 8, and 9 p.m., providing a modern twist on traditional holiday lighting. For those preferring their festivities with a dash of healthful enthusiasm, the Holidays on Houston Fun Run, kicking off at Travis Park at 5 p.m. on December 17, combines a race through the light spectacle of Houston Street with an after-party loaded with live music, food, ice skating, and games. Moving forward, the San Antonio Coffee Festival will make the evenings a little warmer with its Hot Holidays on Houston, an event rescheduled to December 20 from 5-9 p.m. Across the festive blocks, attendees can savor seasonally inspired drinks and treats, setting the ambiance on Houston Street from the historic Alameda Theater to Frost Bank Promenade. According to the City of San Antonio news release , the event is part of a broader program supported by various foundations and companies, bringing the holiday spirit to this street. And if you're wondering about the logistics of partaking in these holiday hi-jinks, the advice is to plan wisely. Downtown San Antonio is expected to be bustling, so early arrival is key. Ride-share services and public transportation are recommended to avoid traffic and parking hiccups. Speaking of parking - the City provides options through SAPark, with special event parking rates in effect during busy weekends, although Downtown Tuesday and City Tower Sundays offer respites of free parking. All the specifics, including times, dates, and detailed information about event-related activities can be found on the City's dedicated websites.Tulsa fires coach Kevin Wilson a day after blowout loss to South FloridaNEW YORK (AP) — Remember what you searched for in 2024? Google does. Google released its annual “Year in Search” on Tuesday, rounding up the top trending queries entered into its namesake search engine in 2024. The results show terms that saw the highest spike in traffic compared to last year — ranging from key news events, notably global elections , to the most popular songs, athletes and unforgettable pop-culture moments that people looked up worldwide. Sports — particularly soccer and cricket — dominated Google's overall trending searches in 2024. Copa América topped those search trends globally, followed by the UEFA European Championship and ICC Men's T20 World Cup . Meanwhile, the U.S. election led news-specific searches worldwide. Queries about excessive heat and this year's Olympic Games followed. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump topped searches in Google's people category this year — followed by Catherine, Princess of Wales , U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif , who also led athlete-specific searches. Meanwhile, the late Liam Payne , Toby Keith and O.J. Simpson led search trends among notable individuals who died in 2024. In the world of entertainment, Disney and Pixar's “Inside Out 2” was the top trending movie of the year, while Netflix's “Baby Reindeer” led TV show trends. And Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” dominated song trends. That's just the tip of the iceberg. Queries for the Olympic village's chocolate muffin , made famous by Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen over the summer games, led Google's global recipe trends this year. The New York Times' “Connections” puzzle topped game searches. And in the U.S., country-specific data shows, many people asked Google about online trends like the word “demure” and “ mob wife aesthetic .” You can find more country-specific lists, and trends from years past , through Google’s “Year in Search” data published online . The California company said it collected 2024 search results from Jan. 1 through Nov. 23 of this year. Google isn't the only one to publish an annual recap or top trends as 2024 draws to a close. Spotify Wrapped , for example, as well as Collins Dictionary and Merriam-Webster’s words of the year, have offered additional reflections for 2024.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Remember what you searched for in 2024? Google does. Google released its annual “Year in Search” on Tuesday, rounding up the top trending queries entered into its namesake search engine in 2024. The results show terms that saw the highest spike in traffic compared to last year — ranging from key news events, notably global elections , to the most popular songs, athletes and unforgettable pop-culture moments that people looked up worldwide. Sports — particularly soccer and cricket — dominated Google's overall trending searches in 2024. Copa América topped those search trends globally, followed by the UEFA European Championship and ICC Men's T20 World Cup . Meanwhile, the U.S. election led news-specific searches worldwide. Queries about excessive heat and this year's Olympic Games followed. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump topped searches in Google's people category this year — followed by Catherine, Princess of Wales , U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif , who also led athlete-specific searches. Meanwhile, the late Liam Payne , Toby Keith and O.J. Simpson led search trends among notable individuals who died in 2024. In the world of entertainment, Disney and Pixar's “Inside Out 2” was the top trending movie of the year, while Netflix's “Baby Reindeer” led TV show trends. And Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” dominated song trends. That's just the tip of the iceberg. Queries for the Olympic village's chocolate muffin , made famous by Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen over the summer games, led Google's global recipe trends this year. The New York Times' “Connections” puzzle topped game searches. And in the U.S., country-specific data shows, many people asked Google about online trends like the word “demure” and “ mob wife aesthetic .” You can find more country-specific lists, and trends from years past , through Google’s “Year in Search” data published online . The California company said it collected 2024 search results from Jan. 1 through Nov. 23 of this year. Google isn't the only one to publish an annual recap or top trends as 2024 draws to a close. Spotify Wrapped , for example, as well as Collins Dictionary and Merriam-Webster’s words of the year, have offered additional reflections for 2024.
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