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  SA Monthly Says "Goodbye" to Managing Fitness Editor Sherri Braxton: S herri Braxton started with SA Monthly three years ago, after being featured on our cover. She is the "high-energy" trainer and owner of popular all-women fitness gym "Sherri Fitness." In this time she has provided the magazine with many articles that helped San Antonio stay in shape. We wish her the best as she moves on to a woman-focused magazine that matches her personal and business platform. Her presence will be missed!  ARE YOU A LOCAL SINGER? BAND? MUSIC ARTIST? WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU! H appy New Year! This was just one of the three themes of last issue. In the last issue of SA Monthly we scouted "Top Docs" making a difference in our community as San Antonio deals with COVID-19. On the cover, we featured the story of Dr. Erika Gonzalez, who was personally effected by the virus by the loss of her mother. We took you on her journey to becoming the doctor that she is toda...

What's Inside the "Thanksgiving Issue" of SA Monthly?  HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM SA MONTHLY!  We have worked hard to put out our Thanksgiving issue! Everyone on staff at SA Monthly Magazine would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and ask to be sure to check out this latest edition! It will give you something to discuss at the dinner table!  Inside a special spread about ordering Thanksgiving from "The County Line." During 2020, the popular eatery has been offering all kinds of dinner options and now...Thanksgiving and holiday dinners. Inside you will be able to explore the local art scene with several art events, the latest "Dancer of the Month" and dance classes with Jackleen Rios (which comes just in time for Christmas!) Give someone the gift of dance by connecting with Jackleen at the "Jewel of Art" Dance Studio. The theme of this issue is "El Paso." As long as you are hungry, why not catch dinner and a movie? In our food ...

Fall 2020 Special Features: The SA Monthly "Special Fall Issue" is Out! This fall, let "Bruno" the winner of our 2019 "Pet Costume Contest" take you on a tour of one of his favorite spots in SA!  After his big shoot, we went to "Starbucks" to get him a "Puppicino."Do you have a pet that wants to be featured in the magazine? Here is your chance! For our 2020 contest, we have the treats of "Kitchen to K9," a local dog treat bakery, that makes unusual treats like "conches" for doggies. The winner of the 2020 "Pet Costume Contest" will get featured in an editorial about this bakery and receive a winning treat! New to SA Monthly: Jackleen Rios has been featured in the magazine as a dancer and model. As of recently, she is the official curator of the "Dancer of the Month" editorials. Learn about up-and-coming dancers in the community of San Antonio! Be sure to check out the "Jewel of the Art" ...

Every Month: A New "Theme"  In the July 2020 issue of SA Monthly we officially announce SA Monthly TV and a new "theme" for each new issue. In the July Issue we went with "Red, White, and Blue" because July is the month with celebrate Independence Day.  We scout out the best local talents. Last month we featured a chart-topping artist. This month...a Grammy winning production team and contributing editor to our music section, known as "Klubjumpers."  Earlier this year we introduced the "SA Monthly Book Club." This month, we feature author Johanna Sparrow. Her work can be found in Barnes & Noble, and everywhere books are sold. Be sure to read more about her inside her editorial in our "Arts" section.  Popular San Antonio model, Cindy Strensrud, has appeared in the magazine before modeling for "Spa Black." She works as a local model and influencer. Find ou...

Boxing is one of the most popular combat sports in the world...and it can become your favorite workout routine. Unlike a normal workout at the gym, it teaches self-defense moves while helping burn calories at the same time. On top of that, it provides a full-body workout that can take off 3-4 pounds a workout (depending on the intensity level) which is much more than a regular gym workout. Boxing is a good way to keep toned while also keeping your mind engaged with moves that build your reflexes (sparring and the boxing bag will help with this.) The self-defense aspect of boxing helps build confidence, such as taking on a sport like karate. Learning how to defend against different attackers will help prepare you for any situation where you feel that you are under attack. Boxing will also make you stronger and more durable through medicine ball throwing, pull ups, push ups, and ab workouts. Another benefit of boxing is coordination. The nature of the sport forces you to become awar...