‘He seems to speak very highly of me’ | Spurs’ Stephon Castle says Popovich already instilling confidence in him

The first-year pro is eager to play for Popovich. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs’ Stephon Castle has yet to play an official NBA game, but coach Gregg Popovich is already praising the guard. The Spurs’ No. 4 pick says he has already spoken with the long-time head coach and has shown him how much … Read more

SeaWorld re-launches preschool card registration with unlimited admission through 2024

SAN ANTONIO – SeaWorld has re-launched the registration period for preschool-age kids to gain free admission through the end of the year. Preschool Cards give unlimited access all season long for registered kids ages 3-5, including events like the Halloween Spooktacular and SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration. Cardholders can upgrade and get unlimited access to the Aquatica … Read more

New pedestrian bridge connects Pearl developments across San Antonio River Walk

SAN ANTONIO – There’s a new way to get to and from the Pearl after the installation of a new pedestrian bridge. The bridge spans the San Antonio River and will connect existing parts of the Pearl to new developments. Pearl is a mixed-use development with restaurants, retail, green spaces, offices, apartments, a hotel and … Read more

Nurses surprise new moms and dads by dressing newborns as Olympic athletes

Tiny swimmers, martial arts athletes, weighlifters, boxers and tennis players were spotted in the nursery on Thursday. SAN ANTONIO — Nurses at Baptist Health System NEST Women’s Services Units gave an “Olympics-sized surprise” to some new parents by dressing up their newborns as Olympic athletes in honor of the 2024 Paris Olympics. From the marathon … Read more

East Coast airline to end SA flights and exit city

SAN ANTONIO – JetBlue Airways Corp. is grounding its Alamo City operations. The Long Island-based carrier plans to exit the market, ending nonstop flights to Boston and New York City in late October. The airline’s planned departure comes roughly three years after JetBlue launched nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport and Boston Logan International … Read more

LBJ Library director weighs in on Monday’s Austin visit by President Biden

Monday’s invitation-only event in Austin marks President Biden’s first public engagement since announcing his withdrawal from the presidential race. AUSTIN, Texas — President Joe Biden is coming to Austin on Monday to deliver the keynote address at a ceremony honoring the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It will … Read more