Whataburger’s Hometown Heroes

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Whataburger celebrates heroes with #Whatamoments. Photo: Whataburger, used with permission. 

Whataburger Heroes come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes the smallest actions can create the biggest impact. Today, Whataburger kicks off its #Whatamoments campaign, an initiative geared towards bringing everyday heroes to life through a collection of traditional vintage comic strips – Whataburger style. Two professional illustrators will turn all Whataburger’s Hometown Heroes into a work of art: Texas-based Ryan Parker and John Sprengelmeyer, who created Whataburger’s mascot, Whataguy. Have a hero in mind? The public is invited to share their story online for a chance to have it brought to life. (Whataburger, 2019)

Whataburger has been making burgers since 1950 when Harman Dobson opened a humble hamburger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas. He wanted customers to take one bite and say, “What a burger” so he named his stand on Ayers St “Whataburger.” Whataburger now has over 700 locations across the country and continues to deliver fresh, made to order meals every day with superior customer service. Community support includes charitable giving and volunteerism to nonprofit organizations that focus on children’s charities, cancer research, hunger assistance, disaster relief and military support.

North Star holiday parade to honor hometown heroes

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The North Star Mall holiday parade will be on Black Friday, November 23. Photo: North Star Mall, used with permission.

This year’s North Star Mall annual holiday parade will honor hometown heroes. “Celebrating Our Hometown Heroes” is the theme for the parade which will feature representatives from the United States (U.S.) Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, San Antonio Police Department, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, San Antonio Fire Department, The Salvation Army and Elf Louise. (North Star Mall, 2018)

The public is invited to join Santa and Mrs. Claus for the Christmas Celebration Parade at 10a.m. on Black Friday, November 23. The parade starts in front of Dillard’s and winds its way through the mall to Santa’s home for the Holidays in front of Macy’s at IT’SUGAR.

Parade participants:
Brackenridge High School March Band, under the direction of Alfonso Alvarado
United States Air Force, Army and Navy representatives
San Antonio Firefighters representatives
San Antonio Police Department representatives
Bear-a-me, Build-A-Bear Mascot
The Cookie Man, Great American Cookie Company
Chick-fil-A, “eat mor chikin!” Cow
Android characters, Think Geek
Melinda Lou “Wendy” Morse, Wendy’s Restaurant
Elves, Elf Louise Christmas Project
Salvation Army
Mrs. Claus and Santa Clause

North Star Mall
7400 San Pedro Ave
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 340-6627