On the new Illuminations Tour at Natural Bridge Caverns, guides play with light and darkness and guests create a chorus of Oohs, Aahs and gasps of amazement.

Amazement and awe are the most prominent feelings at Saltimbanco, a Cirque du Soleil show that opened March 12 at the AT&T Center. The show, which runs through March 16, includes feats of acrobatics, music and dancing.

Campaign volunteers, voters, signs and lines … They were all part of the sights in San Antonio on election day.

Although some kids at the San Antonio Stockshow and Rodeo must wait hours or days to show their animals, they somehow find ways to pass the time without getting too bored.

To prepare an angora goat to show at the San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo, participants must separate the goat’s curls to give its coat a clean, uniform look.

Girls competing in the Junior Boer Goat Show tried to impress the judges by dressing in bright colors and flashy, shiny belts.

Dave Christopher had a lucrative job in the oilfield industry until he decided to give it up to become a Christian singer. He volunteers to sing Christmas songs at retirement homes.
Note: Picture by Jerry Lara/Express-News 

John Lopez of JS Shop in Poteet makes ink pens from cow manure. He said he’ll never run out of supplies in South Texas.

Vera is the “spokesdog” for the Alamo Area Partners for Animal Welfare, an umbrella organization that coordinates efforts of animal rescue groups.

Guadalupe Home, a shelter for homeless women who are pregnant or have a baby younger than 12 months old, is gearing up for its annual fundraiser.