Hemisfair to transform into winter wonderland with outdoor ice-skating rink
Read full article: Hemisfair to transform into winter wonderland with outdoor ice-skating rinkHemisfair’s outdoor ice-skating rink is set to become the centerpiece of the downtown park’s holiday celebrations, according to a news release.
Expect sidewalk access, traffic changes soon along South Alamo in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: Expect sidewalk access, traffic changes soon along South Alamo in downtown San AntonioVisitors and residents in the downtown San Antonio area can expect changes to traffic and access around Hemisfair starting on Monday.
💀 Things to do this weekend: Muertos Fest, Paul McCartney, Family Fishing Day
Read full article: 💀 Things to do this weekend: Muertos Fest, Paul McCartney, Family Fishing DayWelcome to the last weekend of the month, and happy (almost) Halloween! Take a look at all the things you can check out this weekend.
‘You can’t even see our building’: Business owners fed up with construction delays on South Alamo
Read full article: ‘You can’t even see our building’: Business owners fed up with construction delays on South AlamoConstruction along South Alamo Street — a major project aimed at improving infrastructure and walkability near Hemisfair and La Villita — is running nearly two years behind schedule. The delays are forcing some local businesses to shut their doors.
Guide: What to know before attending ‘one of the busiest weekends of the year’ in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: Guide: What to know before attending ‘one of the busiest weekends of the year’ in downtown San AntonioSan Antonio officials are asking downtown visitors to plan ahead this weekend as the city center will host “one of the busiest weekends of the year.”
Spurs still won’t say if relocation on the line as early voting for arena funding begins
Read full article: Spurs still won’t say if relocation on the line as early voting for arena funding beginsAs voters began to head to the polls on Monday, the Spurs remained elusive about a fear at the back of some fans’ minds. If the team doesn’t get the downtown arena it wants, could it leave San Antonio entirely?
Game time for Prop B; voting on downtown Spurs arena funding starts Monday
Read full article: Game time for Prop B; voting on downtown Spurs arena funding starts MondayProposition B will ask whether to use the county’s existing venue tax on hotel stays and short-term car rentals to help fund up to $311 million of a new arena’s construction. It would also raise the hotel tax of the tax from 1.75% to 2%. The short-term car rental tax would stay flat at 5%.
WATCH: Lavaca residents weigh in on Spurs arena vote
Read full article: WATCH: Lavaca residents weigh in on Spurs arena voteWould the San Antonio Spurs make a good neighbor, and is it worth it to help pay for their new home? That’s the question facing residents in San Antonio’s Lavaca neighborhood, just south of the proposed site of a new $1.3 billion NBA arena.
Hours, parking and more: What to know about the 13th annual Muertos Fest celebration
Read full article: Hours, parking and more: What to know about the 13th annual Muertos Fest celebrationMuertos Fest, one of the largest Day of the Dead festivals in the U.S., returns to San Antonio to give the community a chance to honor loved ones who have passed.
A history of the Spurs’ former and current home arenas in San Antonio
Read full article: A history of the Spurs’ former and current home arenas in San AntonioThis fall, the San Antonio Spurs hope Bexar County voters give them the OK to return to the spot where the city first fell in love with them: Hemisfair.
Woman arrested in connection with shooting at Hemisfair apartment, SAPD says
Read full article: Woman arrested in connection with shooting at Hemisfair apartment, SAPD saysA 40-year-old woman was arrested in connection with a shooting at a downtown apartment complex, according to a preliminary report from San Antonio police.
Muertos Fest expands to 3 days in 2025, starts with opening night tribute to Flaco Jimenez
Read full article: Muertos Fest expands to 3 days in 2025, starts with opening night tribute to Flaco JimenezMuertos Fest organizers will announce details about a new opening night tribute for the 13th annual event.
Spurs unveil new community court at Hemisfair dedicated to McCombs family
Read full article: Spurs unveil new community court at Hemisfair dedicated to McCombs familyThe San Antonio Spurs revealed a new basketball court on Monday morning dedicated to the Red McCombs family and the legacy of the Spurs in downtown San Antonio.
San Antonio labor groups call for ‘robust community benefits agreement,’ express opposition to Project Marvel
Read full article: San Antonio labor groups call for ‘robust community benefits agreement,’ express opposition to Project MarvelAn ensemble of labor organizers in San Antonio met Monday morning in opposition to Project Marvel, the city’s planned sports and entertainment district at Hemisfair.
Hemisfair businesses eager for proposed Spurs arena, but a public vote is first
Read full article: Hemisfair businesses eager for proposed Spurs arena, but a public vote is firstThe cluster of bar and restaurants at the Southwest corner of Hemisfair is a little over a quarter-mile walk from the proposed site of the arena, the former Institute of Texan Cultures building. Should the arena be built, they anticipate a bump in traffic and sales.
Council approves term sheet, shoots down Mayor Jones’ request for ‘strategic pause’ on Spurs funding deal
Read full article: Council approves term sheet, shoots down Mayor Jones’ request for ‘strategic pause’ on Spurs funding dealThe San Antonio City Council has approved a funding deal for a $1.3 billion Spurs arena after shooting down the mayor’s request for a pause.
City council vote on Project Marvel funding delayed as negotiations progress
Read full article: City council vote on Project Marvel funding delayed as negotiations progressThe vote on funding for Project Marvel, the proposed sports and entertainment district in downtown San Antonio, has been postponed.
Fate of larger public funding scheme for Spurs arena could rest on November vote
Read full article: Fate of larger public funding scheme for Spurs arena could rest on November voteWhen Bexar County voters head to the polls in November, their decision on whether to help fund a new Spurs arena could carry larger consequences for the project.
San Antonio City Council discuss Project Marvel during special session meeting
Read full article: San Antonio City Council discuss Project Marvel during special session meetingThe San Antonio City Council discussed the proposed downtown sports and entertainment district, dubbed Project Marvel, in a roughly nine-hour special session on Wednesday.
San Antonio considers $350-$500 million contribution to Spurs’ downtown arena amid public opposition
Read full article: San Antonio considers $350-$500 million contribution to Spurs’ downtown arena amid public oppositionAfter nearly a year of questions, city officials provided the first detailed look at who would foot the bill for a new Spurs arena as part of a proposed sports and entertainment district in downtown San Antonio.
San Antonio City Council discusses proposed Spurs arena during special session meeting
Read full article: San Antonio City Council discusses proposed Spurs arena during special session meetingThe San Antonio City Council is expected to discuss a proposed Spurs arena downtown on Friday, linked to the city’s plans for a sports and entertainment district at Hemisfair.
San Antonio Spurs commit $1 billion for downtown arena, detail proposed investment
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs commit $1 billion for downtown arena, detail proposed investmentSpurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) investors and future development partners “are willing to invest over $1 billion in this effort,” said Spurs Chairman and Managing Partner Peter J. Holt in the letter dated Thursday, July 24.
PHOTOS: Donation drives held in San Antonio to support those impacted by Hill Country floods
Read full article: PHOTOS: Donation drives held in San Antonio to support those impacted by Hill Country floodsMultiple donation drives were held Sunday in San Antonio to support those impacted by the Hill Country floods that occurred during the Fourth of July weekend.
🎆 Things to do in July: Fourth of July, CineFestival, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
Read full article: 🎆 Things to do in July: Fourth of July, CineFestival, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-FireThe summer season is in full swing, and if you’re ready to make July sizzle with fun, you’re in the perfect spot.
1-on-1 with Peter J. Holt: Spurs chairman details vision, funding for new arena amid Project Marvel discussions
Read full article: 1-on-1 with Peter J. Holt: Spurs chairman details vision, funding for new arena amid Project Marvel discussionsSan Antonio Spurs Chairman Peter J. Holt detailed his vision for Project Marvel, a proposed downtown sports and entertainment district anchored by a new NBA arena that could cost up to $1.5 billion.
San Antonio to host community feedback sessions on Project Marvel across all City Council districts
Read full article: San Antonio to host community feedback sessions on Project Marvel across all City Council districtsThe City of San Antonio has announced dates for community members to provide feedback on Project Marvel, the proposed downtown sports and entertainment district, according to a news release.
What we know about Project Marvel, the plan for a new Spurs arena and entertainment district in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: What we know about Project Marvel, the plan for a new Spurs arena and entertainment district in downtown San AntonioSince the City of San Antonio’s plans to reshape downtown became public knowledge, some questions — such as 'What would be new?’ and ‘What would be renewed?’ — have been answered. Other questions — such as ‘How will it be paid for?’ — remain unclear.
Lavaca residents react to Project Marvel proposals ahead of San Antonio’s June 7 runoff election
Read full article: Lavaca residents react to Project Marvel proposals ahead of San Antonio’s June 7 runoff electionAhead of San Antonio’s runoff election on June 7, community members shared their thoughts on Project Marvel proposals.
City considers asking residents to approve $220-250 million bond for infrastructure around proposed Spurs arena
Read full article: City considers asking residents to approve $220-250 million bond for infrastructure around proposed Spurs arenaThe San Antonio City Council was briefed Wednesday on the latest developments on a sports and entertainment district.
City officials detail community feedback plans for Project Marvel
Read full article: City officials detail community feedback plans for Project MarvelSix months after the City of San Antonio unveiled the conceptual plans for a new sports and entertainment district around Hemisfair, dubbed “Project Marvel,” the city is expected to start its official process for getting community members’ opinions.
San Antonio has a way to funnel state tax dollars for a new NBA arena - what does it mean?
Read full article: San Antonio has a way to funnel state tax dollars for a new NBA arena - what does it mean?San Antonio City Council voted Thursday to create a new “Project Finance Zone,” a funding source connected to plans for a downtown NBA arena.
Free city-hosted event looks to ease home maintenance repair costs
Read full article: Free city-hosted event looks to ease home maintenance repair costsCity of San Antonio hosts Home Repair Fair that will bring in dozens of vendors to one central location to help homeowners with finding the right match for their home repair needs.
San Antonio takes shot at funding source for Spurs arena, larger funding plan still being worked out
Read full article: San Antonio takes shot at funding source for Spurs arena, larger funding plan still being worked outThe City of San Antonio is hoping to score a possible funding source for a downtown NBA arena this week. But there are still many lingering questions about the full plan to pay for a new home for the San Antonio Spurs at Hemisfair, which is estimated to cost as much as $1.5 billion.
Lawsuit to temporarily stop demolition at former ITC building in Hemisfair heads to appeals court
Read full article: Lawsuit to temporarily stop demolition at former ITC building in Hemisfair heads to appeals courtAs expected, a lawsuit aimed at halting demolition efforts at the now-former Institute of Texan Cultures building is before the 15th Court of Appeals.
Hemisfair’s Yanaguana Garden ranked among the 10 best public playgrounds in US
Read full article: Hemisfair’s Yanaguana Garden ranked among the 10 best public playgrounds in USYanaguana Garden at Hemisfair was listed as one of the 10 best public playgrounds in the nation, according to rankings released Wednesday by USA Today.
Conservation Society of San Antonio appeals court decision blocking lawsuit over demolition of former ITC building
Read full article: Conservation Society of San Antonio appeals court decision blocking lawsuit over demolition of former ITC buildingAs the demolition of the former Institute of Texan Cultures building continues, the Conservation Society of San Antonio filed an appeal on Wednesday against the district court’s decision to block the University of Texas at San Antonio and the City of San Antonio from being sued, according to a press release.
Demolition of Institute of Texan Cultures continues despite request to pause, Conservation Society says
Read full article: Demolition of Institute of Texan Cultures continues despite request to pause, Conservation Society saysThe Conservation Society of San Antonio says demolition of the Institute of Texan Cultures will continue, and the City of San Antonio and UTSA were stifling efforts to stop the work.
After partial wall removal, Conservation Society seeks quick order blocking demo of former ITC building
Read full article: After partial wall removal, Conservation Society seeks quick order blocking demo of former ITC buildingKSAT captured video Tuesday showing portions of a wall removed; UTSA says it’s for asbestos remediation
Course maps for inaugural half, full San Antonio Marathon released
Read full article: Course maps for inaugural half, full San Antonio Marathon releasedThe San Antonio Marathon released its official course routes for the inaugural marathon and half marathon scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, a news release said.
Institute of Texan Cultures demolition underway despite San Antonio Conservation Society lawsuit
Read full article: Institute of Texan Cultures demolition underway despite San Antonio Conservation Society lawsuitThe demolition of the former Institute of Texan Cultures building downtown was underway Tuesday despite a recent legal challenge from the San Antonio Conservation Society.
City of San Antonio, Bexar County unite with the Spurs to sign MOU for downtown sports and entertainment district
Read full article: City of San Antonio, Bexar County unite with the Spurs to sign MOU for downtown sports and entertainment districtThe City of San Antonio, Bexar County and the Spurs signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Friday, taking an important step toward a new Spurs arena and a sports and entertainment district downtown, according to a press release.
Will the NCAA March Madness Music Festival be canceled in San Antonio due to storms?
Read full article: Will the NCAA March Madness Music Festival be canceled in San Antonio due to storms?As the 2025 March Madness Music Festival approaches, concerns about the possibility of storms arriving during the event are growing.
Where to park downtown during Final Four, March Madness Music Festival
Read full article: Where to park downtown during Final Four, March Madness Music FestivalWith thousands expected to visit downtown San Antonio for the Men’s NCAA Final Four weekend, it’s crucial to know where to park to ensure a slam dunk of a visit.
Share your 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four photos, videos on KSAT Connect
Read full article: Share your 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four photos, videos on KSAT ConnectAre you heading to one of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four games? Or going to one of the Final Four events? Submit photos and videos to KSAT Connect!
San Antonio Conservation Society files lawsuit to halt ITC demolition
Read full article: San Antonio Conservation Society files lawsuit to halt ITC demolitionThe San Antonio Conservation Society is suing to stop the demolition of the former Institute of Texan Cultures building — a key piece of real estate for Project Marvel.
What’s changed downtown since San Antonio last hosted the Men’s Final Four in 2018
Read full article: What’s changed downtown since San Antonio last hosted the Men’s Final Four in 2018If you attended the Men’s Final Four or related events in San Antonio in 2018 — the last time the NCAA championship was held in the Alamo City — then you may notice how much downtown has changed in just seven years.
Feds put tower in Hemisfair up for sale amid sports district plans
Read full article: Feds put tower in Hemisfair up for sale amid sports district plansThe fate of a federal office tower in the heart of San Antonio’s planned sports and entertainment district is now uncertain, as the U.S. General Services Administration has identified the property for accelerated disposition.
Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice grand marshals speak ahead of annual event
Read full article: Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice grand marshals speak ahead of annual eventThousands of area residents will gather on San Antonio’s West Side this weekend for the 29th Annual César E. Chávez March for Justice.
Hemisfair to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Civic Park space
Read full article: Hemisfair to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Civic Park spaceHemisfair is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a new section of Civic Park that will feature gathering spaces and a walkway connecting Hemisfair to downtown.
Pitbull, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton to headline free NCAA March Madness Music Festival in San Antonio
Read full article: Pitbull, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton to headline free NCAA March Madness Music Festival in San AntonioBig names in music are heading to the Alamo City to perform at the 2025 NCAA March Madness Music Festival in April.
City Council greenlights negotiations for billion-dollar sports and entertainment district in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: City Council greenlights negotiations for billion-dollar sports and entertainment district in downtown San AntonioCity Manager Erik Walsh received the green light to initiate negotiations with Bexar County and the San Antonio Spurs for the billion-dollar “Project Marvel” sports and entertainment district.
San Antonio business leader Pat Frost discusses future of rodeo, Frost Bank Center amid Spurs’ Project Marvel plans
Read full article: San Antonio business leader Pat Frost discusses future of rodeo, Frost Bank Center amid Spurs’ Project Marvel plansPat Frost, one of San Antonio’s most prominent civic and business leaders, discusses the Spurs' potential plans to move out of the Frost Bank Center, which has raised many questions about the future of the arena and the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.
Funding plans for a $1.5B Spurs arena up for San Antonio City Council discussion
Read full article: Funding plans for a $1.5B Spurs arena up for San Antonio City Council discussionA new San Antonio Spurs arena could cost $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion, according to a city estimate, and there’s still no clear breakdown of how it will be paid for.
Hemisfair to unveil new Civic Park section with gathering spaces, walkway next month
Read full article: Hemisfair to unveil new Civic Park section with gathering spaces, walkway next monthHemisfair will open a new section of Civic Park next month, offering new gathering spaces and a walkway connecting Hemisfair to downtown.
May election unlikely for Spurs arena tax, Bexar County judge cites many unanswered questions
Read full article: May election unlikely for Spurs arena tax, Bexar County judge cites many unanswered questionsBexar County voters could be asked to approve using and possibly raising an existing tax to build a downtown arena for the San Antonio Spurs.
UTSA gets OK from state to demolish Institute of Texan Cultures
Read full article: UTSA gets OK from state to demolish Institute of Texan CulturesThe University of Texas at San Antonio is set to demolish the downtown Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC) building and move it to a temporary home in late 2025.
What will the expansion of San Antonio’s downtown convention center look like?
Read full article: What will the expansion of San Antonio’s downtown convention center look like?On the heels of an announcement to revitalize San Antonio’s city center, council members are figuring out the potential of some of those plans.
Lavaca residents express mixed feelings on downtown Spurs arena, Hemisfair development plans
Read full article: Lavaca residents express mixed feelings on downtown Spurs arena, Hemisfair development plansNow that “Project Marvel” is out in the open, the shot clock has begun for the City of San Antonio to win over nearby residents.

Who’s paying? Funding plan for Spurs arena unclear, but public money could be in the mix
Read full article: Who’s paying? Funding plan for Spurs arena unclear, but public money could be in the mixOne question remained above all others after Thursday’s unveiling of an entertainment district centered around Hemisfair and a new Spurs arena: Who’s paying?

Some San Antonio Spurs fans share mixed feelings toward proposed downtown arena, entertainment district
Read full article: Some San Antonio Spurs fans share mixed feelings toward proposed downtown arena, entertainment districtSeveral Spurs fans spoke to KSAT on Thursday hours after the City of San Antonio released its proposal for a new basketball arena and entertainment district.
San Antonio Spurs react to plans for downtown Spurs arena, sports & entertainment district
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs react to plans for downtown Spurs arena, sports & entertainment districtThe San Antonio Spurs signaled support for a potential downtown sports and entertainment district that was revealed by city officials on Thursday.

City of San Antonio unveils conceptual plans for downtown Spurs arena, sports & entertainment district
Read full article: City of San Antonio unveils conceptual plans for downtown Spurs arena, sports & entertainment districtA new San Antonio Spurs arena could take center court of a proposed downtown sports and entertainment district around Hemisfair.
SA Missions land deal, Spurs arena first details put downtown sports stadiums in spotlight this week
Read full article: SA Missions land deal, Spurs arena first details put downtown sports stadiums in spotlight this weekTwo sports franchises and two possible downtown San Antonio stadiums will be in the spotlight again this week during public meetings.
Will Hemisfair building's past block plans for Spurs' future?
Read full article: Will Hemisfair building's past block plans for Spurs' future?As a museum, the former home of the Institute of Texan Cultures at the Southeast corner of Hemisfair is history. But it’s also historical, which could cause problems for apparent plans for a future San Antonio Spurs arena in the area.
Muertos Fest returns downtown with altars, music & celebrations this weekend
Read full article: Muertos Fest returns downtown with altars, music & celebrations this weekendThis year’s Dia de los Muertos festival, Muertos Fest, invites the community to gather for two days of music, art, and remembrance in honor of loved ones.
San Antonio Historic and Design Review Commission approves new apartment, retail buildings in Hemisfair
Read full article: San Antonio Historic and Design Review Commission approves new apartment, retail buildings in HemisfairThe San Antonio Historic and Design Review Commission is moving forward with the addition of a new apartment and retail space at Hemisfair.
Funding to support East Side, downtown connectivity study inked on City Council agenda
Read full article: Funding to support East Side, downtown connectivity study inked on City Council agendaPlanning efforts to address East Side and downtown connectivity could get a boost in funding support later this week, according to the agenda for Thursday’s San Antonio City Council meeting.
‘Project Marvel’: City emails show early plans for $3-4B sports and entertainment district in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: ‘Project Marvel’: City emails show early plans for $3-4B sports and entertainment district in downtown San AntonioWhat will it cost to build a new Spurs arena and an entertainment district in downtown San Antonio? Emails from the city show an ambitious price tag as the city tries get the Spurs back to their roots at Hemisfair.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses Mission Stadium plans, construction in downtown
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses Mission Stadium plans, construction in downtownSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss the Mission Stadium voting plan, if there will be reinvested area near the stadium and construction near Hemisfair.
Celebrate cultural festivities at Día de los Muertos festival in October
Read full article: Celebrate cultural festivities at Día de los Muertos festival in OctoberHonor and celebrate the loved ones who have passed during the free 12th annual Día de los Muertos festival, also known as Muertos Fest, at Hemisfair in October.