Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones says she doesn’t need council support for independent Project Marvel study

City Council will reconvene Aug. 18 to vote on a $200 million bond package for infrastructure improvements around Hemisfair.

by Michael Karlis August 11, 2025August 23, 2025

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Experts question whether San Antonio mayor can gain political support for pause on Project Marvel

Political experts said Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ call for a more data is rational but she may lack the political capital to sway others on council.

by Michael Karlis August 8, 2025August 15, 2025

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San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ bid to delay Project Marvel talks rejected by city staff, council majority

City Council is now expected to vote Aug. 21 on terms of an arena deal with the Spurs.

by Michael Karlis August 7, 2025September 1, 2025

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Cityscrapes: CSL’s study on San Antonio’s Project Marvel mirrors rosy reports the consultant delivers for other cities

The consulting firm serves up similar advice and positive projections to cities looking to cash in on expanding their convention centers.

by Heywood Sanders August 4, 2025September 1, 2025

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San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ communications director exits after less than a week on job

The sudden vacancy comes during a turbulent time for Jones, who’s facing criticism from members of council over a rule change she implemented.

by Michael Karlis August 1, 2025August 20, 2025

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Analysis: Does San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones have the courage to slow down Project Marvel?

The Spurs’ lease on the Frost Bank Center, which is newer than more than half of NBA arenas, doesn’t expire until 2032. What’s the rush?

by Michael Karlis July 29, 2025August 17, 2025

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Historic review board grants San Antonio’s ‘Grandisimo’ ferris wheel conceptual approval

Centro CEO Trish DeBerry hopes the project will serve as an extension to Project Marvel and bring more tourists downtown.

by Michael Karlis July 17, 2025August 28, 2025

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Spurs Chairman Peter Holt says team has NBA’s worst fan experience. Whose fault is that?

Perhaps Holt and the rest of the ownership group should get creative about reimagining the East Side.

by Michael Karlis July 11, 2025August 8, 2025

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Cityscrapes: San Antonio’s new elected leadership should call Project Marvel timeout until details become clear

Fundamental questions about the $4 billion project remain unanswered, including it feasibility, its financing and its timing.

by Heywood Sanders June 30, 2025July 29, 2025

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San Antonio will ask voters for $250 million bond to cover Project Marvel street and highway upgrades

Despite the roadwork plans, the city said Wednesday it still hasn’t hashed out a plan to pay for the proposed downtown Spurs arena.

by Michael Karlis June 6, 2025July 11, 2025

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Visit San Antonio names Alamo City native Mario J. Bass as new CEO

Bass takes over at the tourism-promotion nonprofit after the departure of Marc Anderson, who resigned in April.

by Sanford Nowlin June 2, 2025June 21, 2025

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Cityscrapes: San Antonio’s current mayoral election feels different, but many voters wary of same old missteps

It’s not clear that either candidate fully understands Project Marvel’s risks and the real cost of a failure to deliver.

by Heywood Sanders May 30, 2025July 15, 2025

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Despite new revenue stream, San Antonio still $1 billion short on Project Marvel fantasy

Spurs Sports & Entertainment have yet to provide a sum it’s willing to cough up for the $4 billion project.

by Michael Karlis May 16, 2025July 11, 2025

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San Antonio Conservation society ends battle to save Institute of Texan Cultures after court loss

‘Even if we were to succeed in our appeal, there is little left to save,’ the Conservation Society’s director said.

by Sanford Nowlin May 16, 2025June 27, 2025

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San Antonio City Council to vote Thursday on using state’s share of visitor tax for Spurs arena

City Manager Erik Walsh on Monday reiterated that a property tax increase to pay for a Project Marvel isn’t on the table.

by Michael Karlis May 13, 2025June 30, 2025

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Pablos zeroes in on local issues while Jones rebukes Trump, Abbott in San Antonio mayoral debate

Project Marvel and the city’s dangerous dog problem came up during the candidates’ discussion.

by Michael Karlis May 7, 2025June 15, 2025

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San Antonio Conservation Society to seek restraining order against UTSA to save Texas Pavilion

UTSA said it’s removing panels so it can do environmental remediation work. Conservation Society officials say that’s bullshit.

by Michael Karlis April 9, 2025May 16, 2025

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Poll: San Antonio voters not sold on spending tax money on Project Marvel, Spurs arena

More than half of those surveyed by UTSA said they either opposed Project Marvel or weren’t sure.

by Michael Karlis March 5, 2025May 16, 2025

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Cityscrapes: Why are San Antonio’s city leaders so apparently ambivalent about Project Marvel?

If the massive project is such a win for San Antonio, why has no local leader stepped forward as its champion?

by Heywood Sanders February 19, 2025June 14, 2025

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San Antonio Spurs may not need to wait for Bexar County to help fund new arena

The city could independently fund a new arena by using the state’s hotel tax revenue, state numbers suggest.

by Michael Karlis February 14, 2025March 26, 2025