By Edmond Ortiz The San Antonio Spurs’ made a giant leap forward Nov. 4 in their mission to land a new, downtown arena as voters approved an otherwise controversial funding proposal. What you should know According to the Bexar County Elections Department, 52% of voters approved Proposition B, which authorizes the county to increase its…
By Edmond Ortiz The Nov. 4 election will offer a last opportunity for Bexar County voters to weigh in on two funding measures that could, if approved, support construction of a new San Antonio Spurs arena, and project impacting the Freeman Coliseum/Frost Bank Center complex. What you should know Election Day polls will be open…
By Edmond Ortiz Midway through early voting on an election concerning two venue funding proposals, one local political professor says it is too early to tell whether voting trends bode well for either measure, particularly the one that could affect support for a proposed Spurs arena. Meanwhile, one grassroots group recently filed an ethics complaint…
By Edmond Ortiz The San Antonio Spurs are converting the team’s former practice complex in the Medical Center area into a multipurpose community center. What you should know Officials with Spurs Sports and Entertainment on Oct. 21 said, when ongoing renovations are completed, the rebranded Spurs Impact Center at 1 Spurs Lane will be able…
Browse a list of select public events taking place in the San Antonio area between Oct. 23 and Nov. 2, be it online and/or in person. Have a community event you want to promote for free? Please email eortiz@focusonsanantonio.com with the basic details, including prices (if applicable) and public contact information. STAGE Now through Nov….
By Edmond Ortiz Just as early voting for a special Bexar County election is set to begin, a new poll shows lukewarm support for the use of venue tax revenues to build a new San Antonio Spurs arena and to develop a year-round stock show and rodeo district. What’s happening Early voting starts Oct. 20…
