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WHAT | SATXtoday is your go-to source for everything happening in San Antonio, TX. Each morning at 6 AM, we send out a concise email to kickstart your day, and we keep the conversation going throughout the day on our social media channels. WHY | We believe our community is amazing! Our mission is to gather the most essential news, stories, and local events, presenting them in a fun and easy-to-read format: SATXtoday. Our daily newsletter ensures you’re equipped with the information you need for engaging discussions in your community. Our social media platforms deliver exciting content to fit your active lifestyle in San Antonio, while our website serves as a hub for all commentary and content, inviting you to join the conversation.

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Spruce up your space with these San Antonio small businesses

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.
What do locals really call things in San Antonio?

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.
7 of our favorite small businesses' favorite small businesses in San Antonio, TX

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?
Who is General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín and what are his ties to San Antonio?

2 weeks 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.
What is inside the award-winning Chef Jennifer Dobbertin's personal kitchen?

2 weeks ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Nicholas Caballero

If you’ve ever been to award-winning Asian fusion restaurant Best Quality Daughter, you might have thought to yourself, “How can I cook like this?”We spoke to Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, BQD’s owner and chef. She gave us a peek into her kitchen, where we discovered the secret to easy dinners, her favorite spots to pick up the best ingredients, and a tease at her newest concept.
Taking a look back on 2 years of SATXtoday

2 weeks ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Nicholas Caballero

Well, y’all — today marks the last newsletter you’ll receive with my face at the bottom. What a joy it has been writing for you these past two years, serving as your personal tour guide while at SATXtoday. During my time, I was able to discover even more of San Antonio’s vibrant culture and — if it’s possible — fall even more in love with my hometown. Did you know that very shortly after I started at SATXtoday, my partner and I moved in together, and added a puppy to our family within a week?
Join the sourdough revolution in San Antonio

4 weeks ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Patrick Sidwell

Starter your engines. Sourdough is soaring in popularity, even more than it was in 2020 according to Google Trends, and so is interest in making your own. If you’re among those baking some new habits into your life via flour and yeast, here are a few ways to get in on the action in San Antonio:The fine folks at The Bread Box host a range of breadmaking classes, including sourdough-centric ones.
Revealed: SATXtoday's 2025 Fiesta medal

1 month ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Nicholas Caballero

With Final Four’s festivities complete, San Antonians have the long-standing tradition of Fiesta to look forward to. Whether it’s grabbing a bite from the chicken on the stick stalls or showing off your Fiesta medal collection — we believe our 2025 medal is worth adding to your sarape. The best part? We’re giving them away for free. All you need to do is:Show that you’re subscribed to our free daily newsletter. Not subscribed? We can help with that when you meet us in person — it’s that simple.
Decode the code: removing debris from the road

1 month ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Nicholas Caballero

We’ve all been there. You’re driving along 281 or 1604 when all of sudden your eyes go wide, heart starts thumping, and you have to check both sides of your vehicle to get over a lane in order to avoid hitting a piece of road junk. Just us? Anecdote aside, these large pieces of road debris — a couch that fell off a truck, glass from a collision, or a steel box tripping from a semi — can cause serious harm to you and your vehicle, but did you know we have a team to help with that?
River City review: A book talk with Isa Arsén

1 month ago | satxtoday.6amcity.com | Nicholas Caballero

When I first arrived at The Newstand, I intended to get some work knocked out prior to interviewing novelist Isa Arsén. After opening the shop’s thick glass doors — and ducking under a large leafy plant — my first view was of Arsén herself. Looks like we had the same idea. Arsén was drinking a black drip, and wearing a chic denim outfit for our meeting. She didn’t notice me at first, as she was in the zone typing away at her computer.