How will a major downtown hotel cancellation affect San Antonio’s financing for Project Marvel?

City Manager Erik Walsh said scrapped plans for a convention center hotel won’t change the city’s public financing plans, but he hasn’t yet shown numbers to defend that claim.

by Michael Karlis June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Sports & Recreation

All but one of San Antonio’s city public pools to be available starting June 20

A total of 23 public pools will be open to free swimming six days a week.

by Julianna Plewes June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

News

Online talk of a De’Aaron Fox trade already circulating after lackluster role in Spurs’ return to Finals

Possible destinations for Fox include Chicago and Brooklyn — if the speculation can be believed.

by Michael Karlis June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Sports & Recreation

Spurs’ lack of clutch-time experience sunk team’s quest for a championship

Despite the setback, the future looks bright for a young San Antonio team determined to learn from its mistakes.

by M. Solis June 14, 2026June 14, 2026

San Antonio News

Archbishops of San Antonio and New York make friendly wager on NBA Finals

The food-focused wager is the latest by high-profile figures centered around the Spurs-Knicks series.

by Michael Karlis June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Sports & Recreation

Angry Spurs fans launch fundraisers to buy out De’Aaron Fox’s $229 million contract

The three separate GoFundMe campaigns come as the veteran San Antonio guard continues to struggle in the NBA Finals.

by Michael Karlis June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

San Antonio News

New Yorkers bought more than 1/3 of resale tickets sold to Game 5 of NBA Finals in San Antonio

Get ready to see a flood of Knicks jerseys inside the Frost Bank Center this Saturday, according to a new data report.

by Michael Karlis June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Sports & Recreation

San Antonio Spurs rolling out Game 5 watch parties in Mexico City, Paris

The team is leaning into its reputation as an international franchise as it fights to avoid elimination in Saturday’s game against the New York Knicks.

by Sanford Nowlin June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

The Rio Grande cuts through the desert between the U.S. and Mexico as seen from an aerial view over Big Bend National Park on May 24, 2026.

Texas News

Proposed ban on Big Bend border wall fails in U.S. House funding panel

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar sought to bar the Trump administration from using federal funds to build border barriers in the national park, which is rarely traversed by migrants.

by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Sports & Recreation

Knicks fan hurls egg at Wembanyama during chaos that follows Spurs’ New York game

The incident occurred as the team exited its bus following Game 4 of the NBA Finals. NYPD also arrested 15 unruly fans as crowds become unruly.

by Michael Karlis June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Sports & Recreation

Wembanyama says the Spurs weren’t hungry enough in historic loss to the Knicks

‘We work too hard and give up our leads, you know, just as simple as that,’ Wemby said after the team flushed away a 29-point advantage.

by Sanford Nowlin June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio’s Ricos Nacho Cheese runs ‘Go Spurs Go’ ads in Times Square ahead of Game 4

The San Antonio-based nacho cheese brand bought the New York Times digital billboard on Monday.

by Cooper Shield June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio mayor warns Spurs fans in New York to ‘stay vigilant’ ahead of Game 4

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ warning comes after groups of Knicks fans harassed Spurs supporters following Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

by Michael Karlis June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks during a City Council meeting.

San Antonio News

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones ramps up attacks against Charles Barkley

‘You’re not going to come here, make these ridiculous comments about San Antonio women, when you yourself are not in that great a shape,’ Jones said of the NBA great.

by Michael Karlis June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Sports & Recreation

4 limericks in honor of Donald Trump falling asleep at the Spurs-Knicks game

What most fans saw as a tense nail-biter, as San Antonio clawed its way to a 115-111 victory, was apparently a snooze fest for the Napper in Chief.

by Sanford Nowlin June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Texas News

Study: Spurs’ NBA Finals run could have $441 million economic impact on San Antonio

That’s about the same boost the city got from last year’s NCAA Final Four, according to one St. Mary’s economist.

By Natalia EdwardsJune 8, 2026June 8, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio Spurs get cold New York welcome ahead of Game 3 at Madison Square Garden

‘Keep the bus running, you’re going to be out of here in two days,’ one Knicks fan yelled as the team exited its Manhattan hotel.

By Natalia EdwardsJune 8, 2026June 8, 2026

San Antonio News

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins says he’ll shovel San Antonio Zoo’s rhino poop if Spurs win NBA Finals

The wager is the latest set up by San Antonio Zoo CEO Tim Morrow as the Silver and Black chase the championship.

by Julianna Plewes June 8, 2026June 9, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio Zoo donates 200 free tickets to the Spurs super-fans the Salesian Sisters

San Antonio Zoo CEO Tim Morrow also donated a basketball hoop to St. John Bosco School.

by Michael Karlis June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

There are plenty of places where SA residents can cheer on the Spurs as the team returns to the NBA Finals.

Texas News

Buffalo Wild Wings catches flak for offering free food to fan who stormed court during NBA Finals

Authorities now says the suspect who interrupted the San Antonio Spurs-New York Knicks game may have been trying to promote a cryptocurrency scheme.

by Michael Karlis June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

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How will a major downtown hotel cancellation affect San Antonio’s financing for Project Marvel?

All but one of San Antonio’s city public pools to be available starting June 20

Online talk of a De’Aaron Fox trade already circulating after lackluster role in Spurs’ return to Finals

Spurs’ lack of clutch-time experience sunk team’s quest for a championship

Archbishops of San Antonio and New York make friendly wager on NBA Finals

Angry Spurs fans launch fundraisers to buy out De’Aaron Fox’s $229 million contract

New Yorkers bought more than 1/3 of resale tickets sold to Game 5 of NBA Finals in San Antonio

San Antonio Spurs rolling out Game 5 watch parties in Mexico City, Paris

Proposed ban on Big Bend border wall fails in U.S. House funding panel

Knicks fan hurls egg at Wembanyama during chaos that follows Spurs’ New York game

Wembanyama says the Spurs weren’t hungry enough in historic loss to the Knicks

San Antonio’s Ricos Nacho Cheese runs ‘Go Spurs Go’ ads in Times Square ahead of Game 4

San Antonio mayor warns Spurs fans in New York to ‘stay vigilant’ ahead of Game 4

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones ramps up attacks against Charles Barkley

4 limericks in honor of Donald Trump falling asleep at the Spurs-Knicks game

Study: Spurs’ NBA Finals run could have $441 million economic impact on San Antonio

San Antonio Spurs get cold New York welcome ahead of Game 3 at Madison Square Garden

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins says he’ll shovel San Antonio Zoo’s rhino poop if Spurs win NBA Finals

San Antonio Zoo donates 200 free tickets to the Spurs super-fans the Salesian Sisters

Buffalo Wild Wings catches flak for offering free food to fan who stormed court during NBA Finals

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