Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

1 day ago | daltoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

With less than a 2% chance at the No. 1 draft pick, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the odds by winning the NBA Draft Lottery. If you were planning to test your luck — it seems like now is your chance. Just for fun, here are five ways to get lucky in Dallas. Pick a park from our guide, and hunker down over a patch of clover. Pro tip: The trick is to lightly run your hand over the clove to separate the leaves. Don’t look at us like that — luck can be having a really good conversation.

1 week ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

We’re shining a spotlight on eight small businesses in San Antonio to help you spruce up your space. Bexar Tree ExpertsEst. 2024 | This family-owned tree service can help you with tree planting, trimming, and removal. Plus, they speak Spanish. Bizarre TreasuresEst. 2021 | Make your space unique with antiques and oddities including specimens, restored antiques, and unusual dolls. European Artisan Upholstery Est.

1 week ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto |Brianna Williams

Do you call Loop 1604 “The Death Loop”? You’re not alone. Across the US, communities have created their own nicknames that might confuse out-of-towners asking for directions. Chicago’s Willis Tower is still referenced by locals as the “Sears Tower,” NYC’s Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is lovingly shortened to “the BQE,” and our friends over in Greenville, SC call Augusta Street “Augusta Road.”We’re curious to know what San Antonians really call things — even if it’s just among friends or family.

1 week ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

Quick — think of your favorite small business. Have you ever wondered about your favorite small business’ favorite small business? We asked over 60 local spots to tell us their favorite local spot. Here are some of our favorite responses. European Artisan UpholsteryThe folks at this custom upholstery and design studio said, “The small business scene in SA is unique because we support each other... We are not only business owners but artists who work together to create projects.” Its favorite spot?

1 week ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

History buffs know that General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín for his role in the Battle of Puebla. Mexico’s victory over French forces in the battle was a major symbol of the country’s fight for independence — a victory which many celebrate as Cinco de Mayo. But did you know Zaragoza had familial ties to San Antonio? Let’s dive into a brief timeline. 1825 | Miguel Zaragoza at San Antonio de Béxar. Where he met María Teresa de Jesús Seguín, a relative of Tejano politician, Juan Seguín.