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Wembanyama shows the power of emotions in sports

He's helping normalize emotional expression for fans, too.

Culture

Spurs star <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Victor Wembanyama" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/02/spurs-knicks-finals-media-day-wemby-wembanyama-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="4b5a61e3-ce6e-4058-b4fa-bba4780e3a56" data-vars-headline="Wembanyama shows the power of emotions in sports" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/02/spurs-knicks-finals-media-day-wemby-wembanyama-san-antonio" target="_self">Victor Wembanyama</a> is redefining what it means to express emotion and vulnerability as a professional athlete, making space for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio fans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/27/spurs-fan-flopper-trophy-thunder-wcf" data-vars-content-id="4b5a61e3-ce6e-4058-b4fa-bba4780e3a56" data-vars-headline="Wembanyama shows the power of emotions in sports" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/27/spurs-fan-flopper-trophy-thunder-wcf" target="_self">San Antonio fans</a> to do the same.Why it matters: Conveying feelings is sometimes seen as a weakness, especially among men — but Wemby shows how embracing emotions unapologetically is a strength.

Spurs advance to NBA Finals after stunning turnaround

One year after a 34-win season, the Spurs are back in the Finals.

Sports

The Spurs had one of the most dramatic turnarounds in franchise history a year after winning only 34 of 82 games and navigating <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gregg Popovich&#x27;s retirement" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/02/san-antonio-spurs-popovich" data-vars-content-id="adab563b-6d49-47bd-8945-6ed1b2f0a4cd" data-vars-headline="Spurs advance to NBA Finals after stunning turnaround" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/02/san-antonio-spurs-popovich" target="_self">Gregg Popovich&#x27;s retirement</a> from coaching.Why it matters: San Antonio had roughly a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="50% chance" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46626742/introducing-espn-basketball-power-index-2025-2026-predictions-23-nba-teams" data-vars-content-id="adab563b-6d49-47bd-8945-6ed1b2f0a4cd" data-vars-headline="Spurs advance to NBA Finals after stunning turnaround" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46626742/introducing-espn-basketball-power-index-2025-2026-predictions-23-nba-teams" target="_blank">50% chance</a> of making it to the playoffs this year. Now, the Spurs are four wins away from their sixth NBA championship.

How to watch the Spurs in the NBA Finals

The NBA Finals are a rematch of the 1999 series.

The Race for Seis has never felt closer: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Spurs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/01/spurs-okc-wcf-finals-wemby-wembanyama" data-vars-content-id="3a58a11c-bfdb-4de9-a656-97a26aafd11a" data-vars-headline="How to watch the Spurs in the NBA Finals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/01/spurs-okc-wcf-finals-wemby-wembanyama" target="_self">The Spurs</a> have a chance at winning their sixth championship when the NBA Finals kick off on Wednesday.The big picture: The young team will face the New York Knicks, marking a rematch of the 1999 finals — which <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Spurs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/31/spurs-jackals-okc-wembanyama" data-vars-content-id="3a58a11c-bfdb-4de9-a656-97a26aafd11a" data-vars-headline="How to watch the Spurs in the NBA Finals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/31/spurs-jackals-okc-wembanyama" target="_self">the Spurs</a> won.

Meet the Spurs fans who invaded OKC

A last-minute assist from H-E-B helped send the Jackals to OKC.

The Spurs weren&#x27;t alone when they won the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Western Conference Finals" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/27/spurs-fan-flopper-trophy-thunder-wcf" data-vars-content-id="a1632f91-4f0d-4da2-9eb6-45b3503d0b3f" data-vars-headline="Meet the Spurs fans who invaded OKC" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/27/spurs-fan-flopper-trophy-thunder-wcf" target="_self">Western Conference Finals</a> in Oklahoma City.Catch up quick: Several Spurs fans made the trip to OKC for Game 7, including <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Spurs Jackals" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/13/san-antonio-spurs-thunder-game-nba" data-vars-content-id="a1632f91-4f0d-4da2-9eb6-45b3503d0b3f" data-vars-headline="Meet the Spurs fans who invaded OKC" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/13/san-antonio-spurs-thunder-game-nba" target="_self">the Spurs Jackals</a> — the fan group hand-picked by Victor Wembanyama earlier this season.

Read like Wemby: San Antonio library spotlights Spurs star's favorites

San Antonio Public Library is helping fans read alongside Wemby.

San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) is celebrating avid reader and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spurs star Victor Wembanyama" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/13/san-antonio-spurs-honking-playoffs-tradition" data-vars-content-id="5ca294e1-ce5e-437e-8fa2-4150393a2f9d" data-vars-headline="Read like Wemby: San Antonio library spotlights Spurs star&#x27;s favorites" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/13/san-antonio-spurs-honking-playoffs-tradition" target="_self">Spurs star Victor Wembanyama</a> with a curated collection inspired by his favorite science fiction books.The latest: The Central Library now has a &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Read Like Wemby" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/mysapl/posts/pfbid04Gox5swt8YLnwxDvPPbY46FNXQMVjNRdzTEX4DLCxVbAQCFhNqc3TWroLUd5G7gRl" data-vars-content-id="5ca294e1-ce5e-437e-8fa2-4150393a2f9d" data-vars-headline="Read like Wemby: San Antonio library spotlights Spurs star&#x27;s favorites" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/mysapl/posts/pfbid04Gox5swt8YLnwxDvPPbY46FNXQMVjNRdzTEX4DLCxVbAQCFhNqc3TWroLUd5G7gRl" target="_blank">Read Like Wemby</a>&quot; display, which is basically a real-life version of the Spurs phenom&#x27;s Goodreads shelf, featuring titles like &quot;Warrior of the Altaii&quot; by Robert Jordan, &quot;The World We Make&quot; by N.K. Jemisin and &quot;The Mime Order&quot; by Samantha Shannon.

Ready to Work is eyeing AI training for San Antonio

Workers with and without college degrees could benefit.

News

San Antonio&#x27;s Ready to Work program could soon feature <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="artificial intelligence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/04/24/ut-health-san-antonio-ai-medicine-dual-degree" data-vars-content-id="0f228857-e73b-453f-87d5-3dc4971a55ea" data-vars-headline="Ready to Work is eyeing AI training for San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/04/24/ut-health-san-antonio-ai-medicine-dual-degree" target="_self">artificial intelligence</a> training as officials gauge what skills local <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="employers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/25/san-antonio-wages-lag-in-early-career-growth" data-vars-content-id="0f228857-e73b-453f-87d5-3dc4971a55ea" data-vars-headline="Ready to Work is eyeing AI training for San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/25/san-antonio-wages-lag-in-early-career-growth" target="_self">employers</a> need.Why it matters: &quot;People on the lower end of the socio-economic spectrum are the ones that typically get left behind when there&#x27;s new emerging technologies that are starting to penetrate the labor force,&quot; Mike Ramsey, executive director of workforce development for the city, tells Axios.

What Texas has to lose as student visa denials climb

Rising visa denials are already costing Texas millions.

Education

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. student visa denials" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/11/25/texas-universities-international-student-enrollment" data-vars-content-id="d281e77c-5dd3-40a6-a8eb-6390a6102389" data-vars-headline="What Texas has to lose as student visa denials climb" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/11/25/texas-universities-international-student-enrollment" target="_self">U.S. student visa denials</a> hit a decade high in 2025, contributing to enrollment declines that could cost <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Texas universities" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/04/09/san-antonio-college-graduates-education-gains" data-vars-content-id="d281e77c-5dd3-40a6-a8eb-6390a6102389" data-vars-headline="What Texas has to lose as student visa denials climb" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/04/09/san-antonio-college-graduates-education-gains" target="_self">Texas universities</a> an estimated $133.2 million annually, per a recent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://shorelight.com/news-and-insights/a-decade-of-student-visa-denials" data-vars-content-id="d281e77c-5dd3-40a6-a8eb-6390a6102389" data-vars-headline="What Texas has to lose as student visa denials climb" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://shorelight.com/news-and-insights/a-decade-of-student-visa-denials" target="_blank">report</a>.Why it matters: Fewer international students can also mean a weaker pipeline of global talent fueling long-term U.S. economic growth.

A century of Witte memories are now on display

A century of curiosity, collections and childhood field trips.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Witte Museum" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/08/28/witte-museum-indigenous-remains-returned" data-vars-content-id="165aff18-9489-4230-b3ca-ec49ddec23ad" data-vars-headline="A century of Witte memories are now on display" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/08/28/witte-museum-indigenous-remains-returned" target="_self">Witte Museum</a> is turning the mirror on itself with a new exhibit dedicated to its century-long <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="history" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/04/13/san-antonio-art-portal-sounds-of-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="165aff18-9489-4230-b3ca-ec49ddec23ad" data-vars-headline="A century of Witte memories are now on display" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/04/13/san-antonio-art-portal-sounds-of-san-antonio" target="_self">history</a>.Why it matters: The Witte has been a place of discovery and memory-making for generations of San Antonians.

UT Health San Antonio student shares lessons on AI in medicine

AI hit the health care field fast. Students are preparing.

Health

A San Antonio dual degree program focused on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="artificial intelligence in medicine" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/09/19/first-artificial-intelligence-medicine-degree-texas" data-vars-content-id="ce73c895-02b4-4619-aba5-63b4df26f70a" data-vars-headline="UT Health San Antonio student shares lessons on AI in medicine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/09/19/first-artificial-intelligence-medicine-degree-texas" target="_self">artificial intelligence in medicine</a> is training the next generation of doctors.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AI hit the health care field fast" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/13/states-ai-health-care-policy-laws" data-vars-content-id="ce73c895-02b4-4619-aba5-63b4df26f70a" data-vars-headline="UT Health San Antonio student shares lessons on AI in medicine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/13/states-ai-health-care-policy-laws" target="_self">AI hit the health care field fast</a>, and practitioners are learning new applications for the technology every day. Exploring AI gives San Antonio students a leg up by the time they get to the job market.

Texas school voucher program opens lane for teacher side gigs

Critics argue that the program highlights — not solves — low teacher pay.

The new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Texas Education Freedom Accounts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/02/tefa-vouchers-san-antonio-archdiocese-catholic-schools" data-vars-content-id="6191a519-95d9-4ba7-ac6a-ce72d112f486" data-vars-headline="Texas school voucher program opens lane for teacher side gigs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/02/tefa-vouchers-san-antonio-archdiocese-catholic-schools" target="_self">Texas Education Freedom Accounts</a> (TEFA) are opening a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="path for teachers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/02/03/apply-texas-school-vouchers" data-vars-content-id="6191a519-95d9-4ba7-ac6a-ce72d112f486" data-vars-headline="Texas school voucher program opens lane for teacher side gigs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/02/03/apply-texas-school-vouchers" target="_self">path for teachers</a> to work as independent tutors or &quot;teacher-preneurs.&quot;Why it matters: Supporters say that could boost income and flexibility, while critics argue it highlights — not solves — low teacher pay.

San Antonio gained college grads but trails the rest of the U.S.

Education is still an effective way to lift earnings.

The percentage of adults with a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bachelor&#x27;s degree" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/25/college-degrees-still-pay-off-in-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="7f979458-59c7-4af9-99cc-d92c8666fe11" data-vars-headline="San Antonio gained college grads but trails the rest of the U.S." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/25/college-degrees-still-pay-off-in-san-antonio" target="_self">bachelor&#x27;s degree</a> or higher is growing in the San Antonio area, but still lags national figures, recent Census Bureau data shows.Why it matters: A rising share of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="college-educated adults" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/20/why-ut-san-antonio-applications-surged-in-october" data-vars-content-id="7f979458-59c7-4af9-99cc-d92c8666fe11" data-vars-headline="San Antonio gained college grads but trails the rest of the U.S." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/20/why-ut-san-antonio-applications-surged-in-october" target="_self">college-educated adults</a> can reshape the area&#x27;s workforce and build economic muscle. A highly educated population can also be attractive to companies looking to relocate.

UT San Antonio marches on with downtown growth

San Pedro II is a big bet on downtown growth.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="UT San Antonio" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/09/03/utsa-ut-san-antonio-merger" data-vars-content-id="bacf49b5-cce8-46fb-9731-55b1341c162c" data-vars-headline="UT San Antonio marches on with downtown growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/09/03/utsa-ut-san-antonio-merger" target="_self">UT San Antonio</a> this week opened a 180,000-square-foot facility <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/23/downtown-san-antonio-parking-study-spurs-arena" data-vars-content-id="bacf49b5-cce8-46fb-9731-55b1341c162c" data-vars-headline="UT San Antonio marches on with downtown growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/23/downtown-san-antonio-parking-study-spurs-arena" target="_self">downtown</a> focused on educating and growing the city&#x27;s fledgling technology workforce.Why it matters: The building, dubbed San Pedro II, represents a big bet by the university on both its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown campus" data-vars-click-url="https://bold.utsa.edu/destinationdowntown/" data-vars-content-id="bacf49b5-cce8-46fb-9731-55b1341c162c" data-vars-headline="UT San Antonio marches on with downtown growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bold.utsa.edu/destinationdowntown/" target="_blank">downtown campus</a> and the city&#x27;s future in the tech industry.

Texas school vouchers boost demand at Catholic schools

Texas' new voucher program doesn't guarantee a Catholic school seat.

Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of San Antonio are seeing increased interest from families as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Texas&#x27; voucher program" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/02/03/apply-texas-school-vouchers" data-vars-content-id="40042b8a-3994-44f1-814f-bb824802b8f6" data-vars-headline="Texas school vouchers boost demand at Catholic schools" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/02/03/apply-texas-school-vouchers" target="_self">Texas&#x27; voucher program</a> gets underway — but funding doesn&#x27;t mean unlimited seats.Why it matters: The new Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) could reshape who can afford private schooling, but access ultimately depends on school capacity.

The San Antonio news we're watching in 2026

Big stories include elections and the new Spurs arena.

A new year brings new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="news" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/news" data-vars-content-id="bb84d636-a4c2-4691-999c-24a8ca96e43b" data-vars-headline="The San Antonio news we&#x27;re watching in 2026" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/news" target="_self">news</a>.The big picture: Here are three major stories we&#x27;ll be watching in 2026.

Education 📚

Read like Wemby: San Antonio library spotlights Spurs star's favorites

Ready to Work is eyeing AI training for San Antonio

What Texas has to lose as student visa denials climb

A century of Witte memories are now on display

UT Health San Antonio student shares lessons on AI in medicine