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Free teacher supply store opens in San Antonio

H-E-B is stocking the store for SAISD teachers.

News

San Antonio ISD teachers will soon have a new place to stock up on classroom essentials without dipping into their own wallets.Why it matters: Teachers nationwide routinely spend hundreds of dollars of their own money on classroom supplies every year.

New Aztec Hotel opens in downtown San Antonio

Here's a first look at the new hotel above the Aztec Theatre.

Travel

One hundred years after the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Aztec Theatre" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/15/aztec-theatre-majestic-magik-history-reopening" data-vars-content-id="fc7ec884-d2c7-42d6-9822-55e3ee8f7a09" data-vars-headline="New Aztec Hotel opens in downtown 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/2026/06/15/aztec-theatre-majestic-magik-history-reopening" target="_self">Aztec Theatre</a> opened its doors, the historic downtown building is adding a hotel.The latest: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Aztec Hotel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/satbw-aztec-hotel-san-antonio-a-tribute-portfolio-hotel/overview/" data-vars-content-id="fc7ec884-d2c7-42d6-9822-55e3ee8f7a09" data-vars-headline="New Aztec Hotel opens in downtown San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/satbw-aztec-hotel-san-antonio-a-tribute-portfolio-hotel/overview/" target="_blank">The Aztec Hotel</a> — part of Marriott&#x27;s Tribute Portfolio — will open Oct. 9, ahead of a grand opening celebration on Oct. 17.

How SAMA uses art to connect people living with dementia

SAMA's program uses art as a starting point for connection.

Culture

The San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) has grown a pandemic-era virtual program called <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ReCollections" data-vars-click-url="https://www.samuseum.org/blog/recollections/" data-vars-content-id="102e9b06-adcf-4305-9906-5d71c9c87204" data-vars-headline="How SAMA uses art to connect people living with dementia" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.samuseum.org/blog/recollections/" target="_blank">ReCollections</a> into free in-person gatherings centered on art, storytelling and connection for people living with Alzheimer&#x27;s and other types of dementia.Why it matters: People living with dementia can face isolation as the disease progresses, making opportunities to socialize and express themselves increasingly important.

San Antonio's triple-digit heat is likely behind us

The 100s may be over, but don't break out the sweaters yet.

Climate

San Antonio&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="triple-digit days" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/28/san-antonio-summer-heat-temperatures-poll" data-vars-content-id="e5dae859-d2ca-405b-8e86-c3e4cc850d0a" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s triple-digit heat is likely behind us" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/28/san-antonio-summer-heat-temperatures-poll" target="_self">triple-digit days</a> are likely behind us — but don&#x27;t break out the sweaters just yet.Why it matters: After another long, hot <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="summer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/11/heat-illnesses-rise-san-antonio-summer-heat-index" data-vars-content-id="e5dae859-d2ca-405b-8e86-c3e4cc850d0a" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s triple-digit heat is likely behind us" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/11/heat-illnesses-rise-san-antonio-summer-heat-index" target="_self">summer</a>, the cooler weather this week offers some relief.

Your quick Spurs refresher before tipoff

Get caught up on the Spurs before the new season tips off.

Sports

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spurs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/08/san-antonio-spurs-nba-playoffs-finals-bars-money" data-vars-content-id="fa9f24e5-b0d0-472d-a0cd-9b94c144b7e0" data-vars-headline="Your quick Spurs refresher before tipoff" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/08/san-antonio-spurs-nba-playoffs-finals-bars-money" target="_self">Spurs</a> basketball returns in less than a month.Why it matters: The Spurs are coming off their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="deepest playoff run" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/08/san-antonio-spurs-nba-playoffs-finals-bars-money" data-vars-content-id="fa9f24e5-b0d0-472d-a0cd-9b94c144b7e0" data-vars-headline="Your quick Spurs refresher before tipoff" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/08/san-antonio-spurs-nba-playoffs-finals-bars-money" target="_self">deepest playoff run</a> in years, giving fans plenty of reason to count down to opening night.

Spurs Jackals seek 100 new members this season

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spurs Jackals" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/31/spurs-jackals-okc-wembanyama" data-vars-content-id="1d3330b4-2109-4fb3-95ef-f5cb8c16b07a" data-vars-headline="Spurs Jackals seek 100 new members this season" 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">Spurs Jackals</a> will hold auditions Saturday at the Frost Bank Center as the fan-led supporter section prepares to expand for the upcoming season.Catch up quick: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Victor Wembanyama" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/03/san-antonio-spurs-victor-wembanyama-emotions-cry" data-vars-content-id="1d3330b4-2109-4fb3-95ef-f5cb8c16b07a" data-vars-headline="Spurs Jackals seek 100 new members this season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/03/san-antonio-spurs-victor-wembanyama-emotions-cry" target="_self">Victor Wembanyama</a> founded the Jackals ahead of last season, creating a dedicated section of die-hard fans who lead chants and bring the energy at Spurs home games.

Critics question using tax zone to buy land for new Spurs arena

A tax increment reinvestment zone could fund the land for a new arena.

Skeptics of a plan to use public money to help finance a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spurs arena" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/17/san-antonio-city-council-votes-no-spurs-arena-election" data-vars-content-id="f4918506-230d-4592-9ea5-f50f7dc90252" data-vars-headline="Critics question using tax zone to buy land for new Spurs arena" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/17/san-antonio-city-council-votes-no-spurs-arena-election" target="_self">Spurs arena</a> are raising questions about a special tax zone that would fund the purchase of land for the project.Why it matters: The city financing tool, called a tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ), is intended to revitalize neighborhoods that lack amenities, but critics question whether the downtown area where <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the arena" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/10/15/election-vote-fund-new-san-antonio-spurs-arena" data-vars-content-id="f4918506-230d-4592-9ea5-f50f7dc90252" data-vars-headline="Critics question using tax zone to buy land for new Spurs arena" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/10/15/election-vote-fund-new-san-antonio-spurs-arena" target="_self">the arena</a> would be built is a good use of that tax money.

Spurs name DAZN new streaming home

The Spurs' new DAZN deal changes how local fans can watch games.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spurs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/17/san-antonio-city-council-votes-no-spurs-arena-election" data-vars-content-id="fb3c8522-5cc7-4e52-b5be-50f0f5c4e464" data-vars-headline="Spurs name DAZN new streaming home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/17/san-antonio-city-council-votes-no-spurs-arena-election" target="_self">Spurs</a> on Wednesday announced a new media partnership with DAZN, a major sports streaming platform.Why it matters: The deal gives Spurs fans a single streaming destination for all games that aren&#x27;t <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="exclusively nationally broadcast" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/11/spurs-season-schedule-thunder-knicks-christmas" data-vars-content-id="fb3c8522-5cc7-4e52-b5be-50f0f5c4e464" data-vars-headline="Spurs name DAZN new streaming home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/11/spurs-season-schedule-thunder-knicks-christmas" target="_self">exclusively nationally broadcast</a>, marking a major shift in how local fans watch the team in the upcoming season.

San Antonio council says no to second Spurs arena vote

Opponents of another election say voters already had their say.

The San Antonio City Council on Monday narrowly rejected an effort led by Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones to put city funding for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new Spurs arena" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/10/15/election-vote-fund-new-san-antonio-spurs-arena" data-vars-content-id="82be448c-b7cf-4579-825f-268d6f142149" data-vars-headline="San Antonio council says no to second Spurs arena vote" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/10/15/election-vote-fund-new-san-antonio-spurs-arena" target="_self">new Spurs arena</a> on the November ballot.Why it matters: Opponents of another election say voters already had a say on the arena project last November when they <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="approved a venue tax increase" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/05/san-antonio-election-results-downtown-spurs-arena" data-vars-content-id="82be448c-b7cf-4579-825f-268d6f142149" data-vars-headline="San Antonio council says no to second Spurs arena vote" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/05/san-antonio-election-results-downtown-spurs-arena" target="_self">approved a venue tax increase</a>. Supporters of the mayor&#x27;s push say the last vote was different, and the public deserves an election on the city&#x27;s arena funding alone.

Spurs score marquee games for upcoming NBA season

Spurs season is already giving fans games to circle.

The NBA on Tuesday released a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="partial slate of 2026-27 games" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nba.com/schedule" data-vars-content-id="5ef0d8cb-ca15-4f42-a1dd-7a236f237ddd" data-vars-headline="Spurs score marquee games for upcoming NBA season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nba.com/schedule" target="_blank">partial slate of 2026-27 games</a>, including marquee opening-week matchups and the Christmas Day schedule.Why it matters: After making it to the NBA Finals, the Spurs will have a much bigger presence in nationally televised games this season.

Spurs begin citywide meetings on downtown arena plans

The Spurs are taking their arena plans citywide.

Spurs Sports &amp; Entertainment (SS&amp;E) is kicking off a series of community meetings next week focused on the team&#x27;s planned new arena and surrounding downtown district.Why it matters: The meetings are among the first opportunities for residents to weigh in since <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="voters last November approved the venue tax increase" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/05/san-antonio-election-results-downtown-spurs-arena" data-vars-content-id="209cc5ce-89f3-42c7-b8f0-919c37f14f81" data-vars-headline="Spurs begin citywide meetings on downtown arena plans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/05/san-antonio-election-results-downtown-spurs-arena" target="_self">voters last November approved the venue tax increase</a> that will help fund a new downtown Spurs arena.

Spurs playoff run was a windfall for San Antonio bars

Some bars saw sales increases north of 100% this year.

San Antonio bars gained a huge bump in business during the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spurs&#x27; playoffs run" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/01/spurs-okc-wcf-finals-wemby-wembanyama" data-vars-content-id="0b582561-0b03-4a40-bb75-cdd01ca5734f" data-vars-headline="Spurs playoff run was a windfall for San Antonio bars" 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">Spurs&#x27; playoffs run</a>, new data analyzed by Axios shows.Why it matters: Local watering holes always run on tight margins, and many in neighborhoods known for nightlife have struggled amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="city construction" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/08/25/st-marys-strip-road-construction-ending-delays" data-vars-content-id="0b582561-0b03-4a40-bb75-cdd01ca5734f" data-vars-headline="Spurs playoff run was a windfall for San Antonio bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/08/25/st-marys-strip-road-construction-ending-delays" target="_self">city construction</a>.

Soccer mini pitch opens on San Antonio's South Side

San Antonio kids have a new place to kick the ball around.

Soccer fever is hitting closer to home with a new place to play at the Harvey E. Najim Family YMCA.The latest: The YMCA of Greater San Antonio and the U.S. Soccer Foundation unveiled a mini pitch at the South Side facility on Tuesday.

The Spurs are bringing back Silver Dancers

Fans have long lamented the decision to eliminate the all-women dance squad.

The Spurs Silver Dancers are returning to the hardwood for the 2026-27 season after an eight-year absence.Why it matters: Fans have long lamented the decision to eliminate the all-women dance squad, which had been a fixture at Spurs games for decades.

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Your quick Spurs refresher before tipoff

Spurs Jackals seek 100 new members this season

Critics question using tax zone to buy land for new Spurs arena

Spurs name DAZN new streaming home

San Antonio council says no to second Spurs arena vote