Plans for new San Antonio Spurs arena on hold after state declares ITC a landmark

The Institute of Texan Cultures was rumored to be the site of the new arena, but a state board now may stand in the way.

by Michael Karlis October 28, 2024April 9, 2025

The Institute of Texan Cultures was rumored to be the site of the new arena, but a state board now may stand in the way.

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Texas Historical Commission clears way for San Antonio to fell 48 trees at Brackenridge Park

Environmentalists and others have fought the plan for roughly a year, calling it excessive and damaging to wildlife.

by Brandon Rodriguez April 12, 2023May 28, 2025

Food & Drink

City of San Antonio may take downtown bar Moses Rose’s from owner if he refuses to sell

The action would be the first use of eminent domain during development of the Alamo Visitor Center and Museum.

by Nina Rangel January 17, 2023July 11, 2025

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Teacher Firing, $3 Movie Tickets: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Among this week’s top stories is Saturday’s $3 movie ticket promotion at movie theaters across San Antonio.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 2, 2022August 20, 2024

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San Antonio attraction Ripley’s Haunted Adventure closing to make way for Alamo visitor center

The $450 million Alamo Visitor Center and Museum is set to take over the historic Crockett and Woolworth buildings.

by Nina Rangel August 31, 2022August 1, 2025

Arts

New book painstakingly recreates the mysterious San Antonio landmark Miraflores

Anne Elise Urrutia’s Miraflores: San Antonio’s Mexican Garden of Memory employs archival photographs, maps, diagrams and a research-driven narrative to offer a virtual tour of the landmark.

by Bryan Rindfuss July 14, 2022August 5, 2025

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State regulator’s emails contradict San Antonio city staff claims about Brackenridge Park tree removal

Statements by Texas Historical Commission staff released under a public information request don’t jibe with city claims that trees must be removed to fix a river wall.

by Greg Harman, Deceleration March 22, 2022October 6, 2024

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Plans for new San Antonio Spurs arena on hold after state declares ITC a landmark

Texas Historical Commission clears way for San Antonio to fell 48 trees at Brackenridge Park

City of San Antonio may take downtown bar Moses Rose’s from owner if he refuses to sell

San Antonio attraction Ripley’s Haunted Adventure closing to make way for Alamo visitor center

New book painstakingly recreates the mysterious San Antonio landmark Miraflores

State regulator’s emails contradict San Antonio city staff claims about Brackenridge Park tree removal

Texas draws criticism with plan to lure tourists to sites where Indigenous people were banished

Bexar County approves $25 million for Alamo museum and visitor center in downtown San Antonio

San Antonio mayor vows to save historic Woolworth Building in ‘reset’ of Alamo Plaza project

Texas Historical Commission halts plan to move the Alamo Cenotaph

Texas Historical Commission vote to relocate the Alamo Cenotaph is expected on Tuesday

San Antonio Housing Trust acquires portion of Friedrich complex for $68.7M redevelopment

Texas Freedom Activists Go Ballistic After Crews Start Work in San Antonio’s Alamo Plaza

Texas Voters Approve 9 of 10 Amendments to the State Constitution, Including Income Tax Ban

Alamo Specialty Plate Bill Remodeled After SA Rep. Larson Talked To George P. Bush

Proposed Specialty Plate Will Help You Remember The Alamo While Driving