A returning food event is spotlighting San Antonio's Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) restaurant scene through a citywide passport program.

The big picture: The growing event mirrors San Antonio's expanding AANHPI community. Since 2000, the city's Asian population has grown by about 203%, while the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander population increased by about 167%.

Catch up quick: Camille De Los Reyes, co-owner of Sari-Sari Filipino Restaurant, Market and Bakery, started the AANHPI Heritage Month Restaurant Passport program in 2022.

How it works: Customers who visit any of the 26 participating restaurants can scan a QR code at the location, show the confirmation screen to staff and receive 10% off through the end of May for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

What they're saying: The program is about more than a discount, De Los Reyes tells Axios.

• "I encourage you to find that little hole in the wall, immerse yourself in the smells and find little treasures that make it a San Antonio staple," she says.

Zoom in: Participating owners tell us the program boosts visibility.

🌍 Stuffed co-owner Chan Sany tells Axios the program "shows the city what immigrant grit really looks like."

• "Our cultures are different but our paths are the same — start with nothing, work like hell, and try to build something that outlives you," he says.

🤠 Ming's owner Ming Qian says customers can expect a "cross-culture" menu blending Asian flavors with Texas staples, including this month's special: a bao bun stuffed with carne con chili ($5).

🔦 Sean Wen of Curry Boys BBQ says the passport program has helped unite and amplify the local AANHPI restaurant community since its inception.

• "The AANHPI Restaurant Passport has always done a fantastic job uniting our community and amplifying our collective representation and visibility," Wen says.

🔎 Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin says joining the program was a natural fit for Jue Let, which is named after the Chinese cook who helped raise and inspire the chef James Beard.

• "As an Asian American chef, that kind of hidden legacy resonates deeply with me," she says.

Spurs fans were quick with the jokes for this photo of Victor Wembanyama during Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals.

Catch up quick: Game 1 had the sports world buzzing after Wemby's dominant showing against the reigning champs. There were plenty of highlights and storylines, but we thought this amusing snapshot deserved some love, too.

• So we asked readers to caption it.

State of play: Eddie V. got the jokes going early with a riff on Brandy and Monica's throwback hit, "The Boy Is Mine":

"You need to give it up

Had about enough

It's not hard to see

The ball is mine

I'm sorry that you

Seem to be confused

Castle passed to me

The ball is mine."

Another reader, Brenda M. wrote, "Alien yoga stretch."

• She had extra credit with another caption, "Bending over backwards for the Spurs."

"Another double-double … double-jointed, that is," Paul M. said.

What's next: While fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing the series is back home for Game 3, plenty of questions still loom as De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper's availability remains uncertain after sustaining ankle and leg injuries, respectively. Tipoff is at 7:30pm tonight.

• Here's hoping we get a lot more smiling Spurs photos by the end of the night.

The Texas Board of Nursing suspended Camp Mystic chief health officer Mary Liz Eastland's nursing license, alleging she endangered public welfare by failing to help campers during the deadly July Fourth flood.

• Eastland's attorney said that she rejects the nursing board's accusations and plans to defend herself. (Texas Tribune)

A preliminary report found CPS Energy crews identified a gas leak next to the first North Side house explosion on Preston Hollow Drive on April 21 before a second explosion destroyed another home nearly two hours later. (Express-News 🔑)

🔒 Grandma's Greek Taste in Alamo Heights was locked out over alleged unpaid rent. It could close permanently after spending less than a year in business. (CultureMap SA)

✈️ San Antonio International Airport landed a $10 million federal grant to help fund its new terminal. (KSAT)

San Antonio's public pool season kicks off this Memorial Day weekend — weather permitting — with free swimming and a floating movie night.

The latest: Seven preseason outdoor pools will open Saturdays and Sundays, 1-7pm, starting tomorrow.

• Pools also will be open Monday, 1-7pm.
• The preseason pools are Elmendorf Lake, Fairchild, Heritage, Kingsborough, Lady Bird Johnson, Spring Time and Woodlawn Lake.

Zoom in: To mark the start of the season, Woodlawn Lake Pool will host a free "Movie in the Pool" screening of "Jaws" at 8:30pm on Sunday.

• Admission is first-come, first-served, and no registration is required.
• Woodlawn also will offer lap swim and aqua fitness Tuesdays through Fridays, 7:30-9:30am.

If you go: City pools and splash pads are free. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

What's next: The city typically opens all public pools in mid-June.