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Exclusive: Brendan Small on Dethklok’s tour, Metalocalypse & San Antonio’s metal scene
Read full article: Exclusive: Brendan Small on Dethklok’s tour, Metalocalypse & San Antonio’s metal sceneDethklok front man and Metalocalypse mastermind Brendan Small joins us for an exclusive one-on-one interview to talk about the band's latest tour, the lasting impact of Metalocalypse, and why metal culture continues to thrive around the world.
Floresville artist is turning local culture into beautiful illustrations
Read full article: Floresville artist is turning local culture into beautiful illustrationsThat Southern Draw is quickly gaining attention with creative illustrations turned into stationary and art all based on South Texas culture. Owner Ruby Garcia shares how she left her NASA job to move back to Texas and pursue her passion for drawing. You can get 10% off when you mention "SA Live" now through Sunday.
Inside Cappy’s: The Irish pudding that became an SA Favorite
Read full article: Inside Cappy’s: The Irish pudding that became an SA FavoriteThis "foodie faceoff" at Cappy's Restaurant puts the signature Sticky Toffee pudding against the coconut cream pie. This SA Staple has been serving up great food, cocktails, wine and dessert for 49 years in Alamo Heights.
The cajun restaurant San Antonio foodies need to try
Read full article: The cajun restaurant San Antonio foodies need to tryWe talk with the team behind Beyond Flavor, learn more about their story and sample some of the dishes that have guests coming back for more. Mention SA Live for 10% off your order this week.
Spurs pizza party with SA Fun Foods
Read full article: Spurs pizza party with SA Fun FoodsLet the pizza party come to you with help from SA Fun Foods. Johnny "The Pizza Guy" joins us to throw a party inspired by the San Antonio Spurs starting line-up. Johnny is know for his naan bread pizza, cannoli and caviar bar and fun games too.
The Brand giving back to schools while redefining comfort
Read full article: The Brand giving back to schools while redefining comfortWe’re spotlighting STZY Official -the footwear and sock brand focused on comfort, performance, and community impact. Their team stopped by the studio to share the story behind the brand, how they’re supporting local schools and communities, and why their mission goes far beyond fashion.
Jen Tobias-Struski
SA Live Co-Host
Jada Pickett
SA Live Multimedia Journalist
Robert Morin
SA Live Producer
Steven Chavez
SA Live Videographer
Top-secret recipe: Spurs player Devin Vassell’s favorite jerk chicken
Read full article: Top-secret recipe: Spurs player Devin Vassell’s favorite jerk chickenAttention, home cooks and Spurs fans! This is the super top-secret recipe for Chef Jose Benitez’s famous jerk chicken marinade, Spurs player Devin Vassell’s favorite dish.
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GMC truck month is here | checking out the GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate
Read full article: GMC truck month is here | checking out the GMC Sierra Denali UltimateGMC Truck Month is happening now, and we stopped by South San Antonio Buick GMC to take a closer look at the GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate and some of the limited-time offers available this month.
Transforming outdoor spaces with Zion Outdoors
Read full article: Transforming outdoor spaces with Zion OutdoorsDreaming of upgrading your backyard, patio, driveway, or pool deck? On this episode of SA Live, we’re checking out the outdoor transformations happening with Zion Outdoors- a Texas-based company specializing in concrete resurfacing, pavers, overlays, turf, and custom outdoor living spaces.
How Girl With Grit is empowering the next generation of young women
Read full article: How Girl With Grit is empowering the next generation of young womenGirl with Grit is helping empower the next generation of leaders through hands-on learning, creativity, mentorship, and confidence-building experiences designed to prepare young people for the future.
Hurt at work and fired? What you need to know
Read full article: Hurt at work and fired? What you need to knowWhat happens if you’re hurt at work, and then suddenly fired, punished, or retaliated against? SA Live co-host Jada Pickett sits down with attorney Steven Sachs to discuss employee rights after a workplace injury and what legal protections may exist if retaliation occurs.
Hurt at work and fired? What you need to know
Read full article: Hurt at work and fired? What you need to knowWhat happens if you’re hurt at work, and then suddenly fired, punished, or retaliated against? SA Live co-host Jada Pickett sits down with attorney Steven Sachs to discuss employee rights after a workplace injury and what legal protections may exist if retaliation occurs.
Taste of the Spurs: Davila's BBQ brings the game day grub
Read full article: Taste of the Spurs: Davila's BBQ brings the game day grubAdrian Davila, cookbook author & pitmaster, brings his game day best-selling items to the SA Live studio. His Seguin restaurant has been serving up Tex-Mex BBQ for decades, but you can also find him inside the Frost Bank Center on Spurs game days.
Taste of the Spurs: Dylan Harper-inspired Filipino menu
Read full article: Taste of the Spurs: Dylan Harper-inspired Filipino menuThis AANHPI Heritage Month stop by Sari Sari Filipino Restaurant for a taste of the Philippines. This month you can take advantage of the AAPI Restaurant Passport to take in local Asian-owned restaurants. Today, we stop by to try one of Dylan Harper's go-to dishes, Chicken Adobo. Harper is half Filipino and the community is embracing his culture, especially at this family-owned spot.
Taste of the Spurs: Wemby-worthy bites at Brasserie Mon Chou Chou
Read full article: Taste of the Spurs: Wemby-worthy bites at Brasserie Mon Chou ChouSA Live's Jen Tobias-Struski takes us inside this French restaurant inside The Pearl to order like a Spurs Super Star. Brasserie Mon Chou Chou is known for its authentic French flavors with a team of French chefs that curate a menu each season that pulls from various regions of France. Today we explore where San Antonio Spur Victor Wembanyama grew up--connecting gnocchi and fresh mushrooms and a signature French sandwich that you would find in Paris. We "baguette" you will want to try this spread soon.
The future is in good hands | P.A.M Media Outreach Teen Youth Summit
Read full article: The future is in good hands | P.A.M Media Outreach Teen Youth SummitFuture leaders, creators, and changemakers all under one roof. The PAM Media Outreach Leadership Program is bringing teens together for an inspiring Youth Summit focused on leadership, empowerment, creativity, and community.
Trend Alert: These foam Spurs heads are going viral
Read full article: Trend Alert: These foam Spurs heads are going viralA San Antonio business owner is bringing back his Spurs-themed foam “Spurs heads,” a fan-favorite creation that debuted during the team’s 1999 championship run and is now going viral on SA Live’s Instagram. The sweet comeback carries extra meaning after he lost his wife two years ago and rediscovered the original mold in the garage, inspiring him to relaunch the nostalgic gear for a new era of Spurs
A beach, rainforest & dinosaurs? This is the ultimate summer adventure
Read full article: A beach, rainforest & dinosaurs? This is the ultimate summer adventureMoody Gardens is kicking off summer in Galveston with extended hours and family-friendly fun, from the rainforest pyramid and aquarium to Palm Beach’s white-sand lazy river, slides and weekend live music and fireworks. Public Relations Manager Jared Schaller highlights new can’t-miss attractions including towering animatronic dinosaurs and a kids dig site, plus a renovated Moody Gardens Hotel and special events like the Galveston Island Wine Festival over Labor Day weekend.
This Boerne barber's Spurs haircuts are going viral
Read full article: This Boerne barber's Spurs haircuts are going viralRJ Martinez stops by SA Live to show off his clipper skills with his latest Spurs-themed haircut. The barber is based out of Boerne and he is going viral for his haircuts which represent the silver and black.
Home Rescue: When a clog is more than just a clog & what should never go down your drain
Read full article: Home Rescue: When a clog is more than just a clog & what should never go down your drainChampion Home Services plumbing manager Grayson Downing shares spring-cleaning tips for your pipes, including warning signs of a bigger sewer-line problem such as recurring clogs, multiple fixtures backing up and foundation shifting. He also explains how trenchless pipe lining and a camera inspection can help prevent tearing up your yard, plus a SA Live deal offering $99 drain clearing with a free camera inspection.
Secrets & Survival: Veronica Roth's new book that everyone's talking about
Read full article: Secrets & Survival: Veronica Roth's new book that everyone's talking aboutVeronica Roth, the author of "The Divergent" series has a brand-new series about a pandemic that forever changes the Earth and the people who catch it in unbelievable ways. It's available now where books are sold.
Acapella barbershop group brings friends together through music
Read full article: Acapella barbershop group brings friends together through musicFriends in Harmony is a men's acapella barbershop singing group that meets up at University Methodist Church. They have their annual concert this Saturday at 2 p.m. at University Methodist Church. Mention "SA Live" and get 25% off tickets. The group encourages any men interested in joining to inquire and no singing experience necessary.
SA Live celebrates Spurs game day at The Dispatch
Read full article: SA Live celebrates Spurs game day at The DispatchJada and Jen are live at The Dispatch celebrating Spurs game day with coffee, community, and plenty of Spurs spirit! They talk to Co-owner Page Pressley to learn about all of this location's offerings. Mention SA LIVE for 10% off your order until the end of June! Thumbnail photo credit: Alejandro Deleon
The baby experts more families are turning to
Read full article: The baby experts more families are turning toWestover Hills Baptist Hospital is expanding women’s health services with certified nurse midwifery care, offering support from prenatal visits and ultrasounds through labor and delivery, postpartum care and well-woman services. Certified nurse midwife Amber Holloway explains how midwifery differs from OB-GYN care.
Warning: these cookies may cause Spurs playoff hype
Read full article: Warning: these cookies may cause Spurs playoff hypePlayoff fever is hitting San Antonio, and local baker Hillary Compton of Heifer Farm Bakes is celebrating with custom Spurs-inspired cookie designs made to “scream” hometown pride. She’s taking orders via the Heifer Farm Bakes Facebook page, offering 10% off first-time custom cookie orders of more than a dozen and a $5 referral bonus for repeat clients.
Get your dancing shoes ready for the Gonzaba Rock N Roll Sock Hop
Read full article: Get your dancing shoes ready for the Gonzaba Rock N Roll Sock HopGonzaba Medical Group is hosting their Rock N Roll Sock Hop this month at the Freeman Expo Hall A. Seniors 62 years and older can enjoy free live music, parking, lunch and door prizes. The event is Thursday, May 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free mental health resource fair at the San Antonio Clubhouse
Read full article: Free mental health resource fair at the San Antonio ClubhouseThe San Antonio Clubhouse is hosting a free mental health clinic this Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6851 Clubhouse Way. Take advantage of free resources, guest speakers, raffles, lunch and more
Stay cool & save this summer with Jon Wayne Service Company
Read full article: Stay cool & save this summer with Jon Wayne Service CompanyJeremy Cox from Jon Wayne Service Company talks with SA Live co-host Jada Pickett on how to keep cool this summer without breaking the bank, & how to receive a free insulation with purchase of qualifying systems.
Get paid while you learn - take the fast track to a new career
Read full article: Get paid while you learn - take the fast track to a new careerReady for a new career without student debt? City of San Antonio Workforce Development Assistant Director Joel Morgan explains how registered apprenticeships let you earn while you learn with paid, on-the-job training, classroom instruction and built-in wage increases. He also breaks down how local businesses can start an apprenticeship program and get city support — including administrative help and wraparound services like transportation and child care — with details at sa.gov/apprenticeshipsa.
If they're mini, does that mean we can eat 10 marranitos?
Read full article: If they're mini, does that mean we can eat 10 marranitos?Something Sweet by Mariah joins SA Live to share the inspiration behind her small business, created with her kids in mind and fueled by her love language of acts of service. She dishes on fan-favorite treats from cinnamon rolls and caramel pecan rolls to homemade oatmeal creme pies and her neighborhood “porch bakery” setup, plus a 15% discount for viewers who mention SA Live.
Magician John Shryock is at the Magic Saloon this week
Read full article: Magician John Shryock is at the Magic Saloon this weekTake on some magic this week at the Magic Saloon in downtown San Antonio where special guest John Shryock is showing off his card tricks and more. Shryock has been practicing magic for over 40 years and he is in the Alamo City for just one week.
Magician John Shryock is at the Magic Saloon this week
Read full article: Magician John Shryock is at the Magic Saloon this weekTake on some magic this week at the Magic Saloon in downtown San Antonio where special guest John Shryock is showing off his card tricks and more. Shryock has been practicing magic for over 40 years and he is in the Alamo City for just one week.
Go hybrid - save on gas with Champion Nissan
Read full article: Go hybrid - save on gas with Champion NissanAt Champion Nissan, buying a car feels less like a transaction and more like joining a family. We’re taking you inside one of San Antonio’s trusted, family-owned dealerships to explore the latest vehicles, exciting customer deals, and what makes the team at Champion Nissan stand out.
Great gift ideas for mom
Read full article: Great gift ideas for momTreat Mom to a Mother’s Day spa experience at home with easy, DIY self-care picks, including a red-light therapy face, neck and chest mask designed to support collagen and help soften the look of fine lines. The segment also spotlights a River Walk staycation at Hotel Contessa and sweet add-ons like Nothing Bundt Cakes delivered right to her door.
These two Spurs super fans are spreading love outside of SA
Read full article: These two Spurs super fans are spreading love outside of SASpurs fans are coming together to share silver and black love--including some super fans who live outside of San Antonio. Mark Burnett is know as @SpursSixthMan and Ric Fernandez is known as @Spurnandez. The two are connecting with fans through their social media platforms and uplifting the Spurs community, even while living outside of the Alamo City.
Two deserving moms get makeovers from Mane & Company Salon
Read full article: Two deserving moms get makeovers from Mane & Company SalonTwo San Antonio moms get glammed for Mother's Day thanks to Mane & Company. Right now through Mother's Day you can get buy one, get one service for free. Mane & Company is located 1100 Broadway Street.
Quick car care tip: Why your car smells weird ...and the quick fix
Read full article: Quick car care tip: Why your car smells weird ...and the quick fixKeep dirt, dust and debris out of your car’s engine — and stop that funky smell in its tracks — with quick, easy car care tips from O’Brien’s Automotive. Our guests share simple maintenance moves that can help your vehicle run cleaner, last longer and feel fresher every time you drive.
This mobile boutique is bringing joy to SA teachers
Read full article: This mobile boutique is bringing joy to SA teachersPop Fizz Clink is making its way to elementary school campuses across San Antonio, bringing style, confidence, and a little extra joy to local teachers. Owner Carlyn Mata — a former teacher and mom — created the mobile boutique experience to help educators feel their best while offering affordable and discounted fashion finds. From colorful outfits to meaningful connections with teachers, Mata’s mission goes beyond clothing — it’s about showing appreciation for educators one campus at a time.
Peach lovers this new treat might be your new obsession
Read full article: Peach lovers this new treat might be your new obsessionThe Cheesecake Factory is back with a look at its new Peach Perfect Cheesecake, a creamy peach slice finished with fresh peaches and a raspberry drizzle. Senior General Manager Fabian also highlighted new menu additions — from pickle fries with spicy ranch and barbecue pork sliders to a spicy jambalaya and Asian tenderloin bowl — plus a reminder that Mother’s Day reservations are available for the first 30 minutes of opening at the North Star location.
The Cheesecake Factory just dropped these new menu surprises
Read full article: The Cheesecake Factory just dropped these new menu surprisesThe Cheesecake Factory stopped by the SA Live studio to share a simple, flavor-packed Baja Bowl with grilled chicken, featuring a chili spice rub and chipotle-honey glaze, plus rice, corn salsa and tortilla strips.
Make this Italian cake meant to celebrate women
Read full article: Make this Italian cake meant to celebrate womenItalian Food Therapy foodie Manuela Donatone brings her father to our studio to share his Italian baking skills. Donatone offers cooking classes in San Antonio and you can find her on social media @ItalianFoodTherapy.
Jada shares her picks from the Spurs pop up shop
Read full article: Jada shares her picks from the Spurs pop up shopThe Race for Seis Spurs Spectacular continues as Jada and Spurs sports and entertainment commentator Jacob Tobey share their picks from shopping the Spurs Pop-Up Shop on 333 W. Commerce.
From Japan to Spurs nation: Taro Kotani’s incredible fan journey
Read full article: From Japan to Spurs nation: Taro Kotani’s incredible fan journeyInternational Spurs superfan Taro Kotani stops by the KSAT-12 studios after flying to San Antonio for Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs. Kotani sits down with SA Live’s Jen Tobias-Struski to share how his love for the San Antonio Spurs began during the David Robinson era and how that passion has grown into a strong connection with Spurs fans around the world. From social media to San Antonio traditions, Taro explains why the Alamo City feels like his second home.
The Spurs pop-up shop is open & ready for round two of the playoffs
Read full article: The Spurs pop-up shop is open & ready for round two of the playoffsJoin Jada and Spurs sports and entertainment commentator Jacob Tobey during our Race for Seis Spurs Spectacular live show as they explore the Spurs pop up shop on 333 W. Commerce!
A life-changing transformation that will give you all the feels
Read full article: A life-changing transformation that will give you all the feelsDental implants can be life-changing, and SA Live shares patient Paula McDonald’s powerful story of how restoring her smile boosted her confidence and day-to-day well-being after years of dental problems and costly treatments. The first 20 callers a complimentary dental implant evaluation, a $495 value, at ImplantsSanAntonio.com
The best game day food, the best place to watch - SA Live & Texas Eats get game day ready
Read full article: The best game day food, the best place to watch - SA Live & Texas Eats get game day readyIt’s all Spurs, all the time as SA Live and Texas Eats preview Game 2 and share where to catch the action — from courtside dreams to a big-screen watch party on the patio at La Gloria at the Pearl and Brooks. The crew dishes on go-to game-day bites like tacos and chips, plus drink specials and half-off margaritas when you mention “Elder Eats.”
Food, Spurs & an amazing giveaway
Read full article: Food, Spurs & an amazing giveawaySA Live and Texas Eats team up for a Spurs-sized one-hour special, with Chef Johnny Hernandez hosting a watch party at La Gloria at the Pearl and Brooks featuring big screens, patios, and food-and-drink specials. Fans can also score game-day deals by mentioning “Elder Eats” and enter to win a signed Spurs basketball while getting a taste of La Gloria favorites like stone-ground corn tortillas and signature tacos
Foodie Face-off: Gordita VS. Chalupa
Read full article: Foodie Face-off: Gordita VS. ChalupaSA Live’s Cinco de Mayo party continues at Mi Familia with a foodie face-off as the hosts taste two crowd-pleasing favorites — including a kid-friendly option you can customize with beans, rice and more. They also share quick cooking tips, spotlight the restaurant’s Mother’s Day brunch and happy hour specials, and invite viewers to check out the full spread in person.