Spurs-Knicks Christmas Day game will feature Mickey Mouse alt-cast; Mamukelashvili hosting Christmas basketball camp in Laredo, TX

SAN ANTONIO — There will be a Disney look at the upcoming San Antonio Spurs Christmas Day game versus the Knicks. According to ESPN, it will team up with Disney and the NBA to present Dunk the Halls. This will be the first real-time animated NBA game using Sony’s Beyond Sports technology. It will be … Read more

East Texas native Cody Johnson wins ‘Album of the Year’ at CMA Awards

He also performed a duet of his lead single from album, “I’m Gonna Love You,” with singer Carrie Underwood at the awards ceremony. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — East Texas country music artist Cody Johnson came out with one of the top awards at the 2024 Country Music Association Awards. Johnson, a Sebastopol native and Groveton High … Read more

City reveals first look at downtown SA sports and entertainment district concept expected to cost billions

The initiative – which is still in its nascent stages and includes various “anchor” projects – includes modernizing the Alamodome and a potential new Spurs arena. SAN ANTONIO — Anyone who has visited downtown San Antonio in recent months has noticed it for themselves: Construction cranes shadowing parts of the city’s core as new hotels … Read more

Discussing Project Marvel + Spurs-Jazz gameday preview | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — Could the proposed $3-4 billion sports entertainment district reshape downtown San Antonio?  With the current Frost Bank Center lagging behind other NBA arenas, the San Antonio Spurs and the city are exploring a possible new arena to enhance their marketability and revitalize the downtown area.  Host Jeff Garcia and guest Casey Viera, … Read more

Sink your teeth into SA Fredericksburgers – home to massive, savory sandwiches | Neighborhood Eats

“Love, peace, and burger grease,” are the perfect ingredients for this Alamo City burger spot! SAN ANTONIO — Stephen Chavez, owner of SA Fredericksburgers, started his business under a 10×10 tent as a pop-up. “A few months later I bought my trailer,” Chavez said. “And then within the next year we moved into our Hillcrest … Read more

New insight on plan to bring Spurs to downtown area, revitalize entertainment district with ‘Project Marvel’

City Council will speak publicly for the first time about the project, which is expected to include multiple elements. SAN ANTONIO — On Thursday morning, during a special City Council session, the city manager and the assistant city manager plan to publicly discuss what has been codenamed “Project Marvel”—concepts for a sports and entertainment district … Read more