5 things to do this weekend: Viva Poesía honors historic Mission Drive-In, Blue Star ‘First Friday Art Walk’

Here are a few family-friendly events you can take part in this weekend, just ahead of the Monday eclipse extravaganza. SAN ANTONIO — Solar eclipse day is almost here! As surrounding cities prepare for the stream of eclipse viewing parties and influx of visitors expected on Monday, here are a few things you and the … Read more

A new outdoor basketball court is coming soon to Hemisfair

A new covered basketball court is coming soon to Hemisfair near the Spurs’ original basketball arena. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio community will soon be able to play basketball outdoors near the San Antonio Spurs‘ original arena. The McCombs Foundation and Spurs Give, along with Hemisfair, have announced that the “Red & Charline McCombs … Read more

Chiefs’ Rice takes ‘full responsibility’ for his part in Dallas sports car crash that injured four

Rice was leasing a Lamborghini that police said was speeding along with a Corvette on a Dallas highway before causing a chain-reaction crash and leaving the scene. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice said Wednesday that he was taking “full responsibility” for his part in a weekend wreck involving speeding sports cars … Read more

UTSA to relocate Institute of Texan Cultures after 56 years as Hemisfair district continues to evolve

The relocation of the ITC also opens up speculation of a potential new Spurs or Missions arena in its place as the Hemisfair area continues to expand. SAN ANTONIO — After nearly six decades of calling the Hemisfair district home, plans are in motion for a new location to house the Institute of Texan Cultures … Read more