Find the perfect gift to express gratitude and love for the role models in your life. | Graphic by 6AM City
This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15 — meaning it’s a great time to browse our gift guide for parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Shop great gifts that say I appreciate you:
Golf practice net | $99.99 | Golfers can perfect their swing before stepping out on the course with this golf net great for backyards, basements, or even the living room.
Mom’s story book and Dad’s story book | $24.95 | Prompt them to write down memories, advice, and stories in these guided journals.
Neck + shoulders heating pad | $39.99 | This electric heat wrap helps with back pain, muscle aches, and de-stressing.
Crocs recovery slide | $64.95 | If they already love Crocs, upgrade them to the next best thing: a luxe, comfortable slide that will become their most-worn shoe of the summer.
Custom photo socks | $16.99 | Photos of pets, babies, or any person can be added to these socks that are sure to surprise and delight.
Local pick:Tap Stone Drink Dispenser | $145 | If they love to host chic dinner parties or intimate get-togethers, this hosting gift is sure to be a hit.
Carhartt lunch box | $29.50 | This camping cooler and worksite lunchbox is durable, waterproof, and extra roomy.
Golf cooler bag | $25.99 | This slim, insulated cooler sleeve can fit into the side pocket of most golf bags and fits up to six beer cans.
You’re looking at SA skyline history. | Photo via @chandramaharzan on Unsplash
How well do you know the Alamo City? Host your friends for “Jeopardy!” using this roundup of local facts broken down by category. We’ll even give you the upper hand with five:
President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson got married at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in downtown San Antonio in 1934.
Fritos and Frito pie were invented in San Antonio.
It is technically illegal for people to flirt or respond to flirtation using their hands or eyes in San Antonio — talk about a buzzkill.
Over 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats call Bracken Cave home during the summer, making it one of the biggest concentrations of mammals in the world.
Gallery Talk | 6-7 p.m. | McNay Art Museum | Free | Join artist Megan Solis as she discusses her exhibition “In Our Image: Photography and Performance” — registration required.
Friday, June 6
Roller Coaster Rodeo | Friday, June 6-Sunday, June 8 | Times vary | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | $80+ | Each day’s event agenda varies, with a walking tour of an area typically inaccessible to visitors, reserved seating for Blockbuster Blast Fireworks, and a wave pool party among the pass perks.
Sazon Latin Food Market | 4-10 p.m. | Tommy John’s Tailgate | Cost of purchase | Latin food vendors will serve dishes representing all the flavors of the Caribbean + Central and South America.
Las Vegas Lights vs. San Antonio FC | 8 p.m. | Toyota Field | $21+ | Head to the soccer field to cheer on the home team during Black Heritage Night.
Sunday, June 8
MEGA Pay-What-You-Can SALE | 12-5 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden Center | Donation-based | The Spare Parts sale offers the San Antonio community access to donated school, office, and art supplies.
Designs for the BESA District, aka Broadway East, will go before the Historic and Design Review Commission on Wednesday, June 18. If approved, developers could begin the first phase of the project, which would bring retail, hospitality, and office space across from Pearl. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Coming Soon
La Panadería expansion is cooking. The bakery and cafe known for its pan dulce and brunch fare will launch its largest location in Stone Oak this fall. The 6,600-sqft space will have a new cocktail menu and covered patio. LP Express at The Shops at La Cantera is moving along too — take a look at the mini cafe renderings.
Eat
Whataburger has another bun in the oven. The San Antonio-based chain is opening a new location in South Side at 6311 Old Pearsall Rd. Construction is set to begin in February next year, with an anticipated opening date in June 2026. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Try This
San Antonio Food Bank’s inaugural Restaurant Weeks: A Farm-to-Table Experience kicks off on Saturday, June 7. When you dine at participating eateries through Saturday, June 21, you can order a signature dish featuring produce grown on the Food Bank’s farms.
Health
Northeast Baptist Hospital is now recognized as a Level III Trauma Center, marking the Baptist Health System of Tenet Healthcare’s second area location with the designation. The hospital added a trauma surgery team with emergency staff that can provide care 24 hours a day. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Announced
Early fans will have to wait one more year to watch the San Antonio Caballeros’ inaugural season. The IFA football team announced it would not hit the field this month due “unforeseen circumstances.” (KENS5)
Active
Neko Pilates is joining St. Paul Square on Monday, June 9. Brought to you by San Antonio local Jessica Morales, the studio will offer mega-reformer workouts across three class options — Beginner, Neko Sculpt, and Neko Strength. Pro tip: There’s free, one-hour parking attached to the business.
Sports
The Astros are headed into their final matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight before entering a three-game series this weekend at Cleveland. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Houston Astros with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Number
$4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. You can beat the FOMO with a gold IRA, which lets you own physical gold without the hassle of storage.†*
Shop
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SeaWorld San Antonio made a splash this week, introducing its newest member: A bottlenose dolphin born to first-time mom Koko.
The calf made its debut at the end of May and currently weighs in at 30 pounds. If this news has you wanting to play mermaids, explore the park’s animal experience offerings.
This best-selling bath mat. When was the last time you replaced the mats in your bathroom? If you’re anything like us, it’s been too long. Consider this your sign to upgrade. We love this one that features a soft, ultra-absorbent design and comes in multiple colors and sizes for easily mixing + matching.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
The Alamo’s first-ever digital archive is live. Staff will release high-resolution images of artifacts in phases, starting with rarely-seen documents, coins, and a couple of instruments. Start exploring.
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