Where San Antonio Is Watching the Spurs Right Now
As the Urban Nerd, I normally spend most of my time talking about downtown, walkability, urban districts, and the city core. But I wanted to break from that a little for this article because one of the things I love most about the Spurs is that they are one of the rare things in San […]
The Moments That Make Us: Why Events Matter in San Antonio
When we remember life’s milestones, we rarely think of emails, meetings, or the quiet moments we spend alone—folding laundry, commuting, or scrolling through social media, a constant stream of artificial connection. We remember moments of significance. We remember an event. The day we said, “I do.” The moment our child walked across the stage. The […]
It’s Time for San Antonio vs Challenges, Not Mayor vs Council
I’ll confess that I felt a spark of hope this past election season. I had a hope that City Hall would feel different this time. That the newly implemented four-year terms and the reconfigured council members would herald a fresh start for San Antonio. Instead, just two months in, San Antonio residents are watching a […]
The Soft Metrics of Project Marvel
There’s an old story in San Antonio civic circles about why AT&T moved its headquarters to Dallas. Rumor has it that it wasn’t about taxes or the business climate, it was a decision swayed by the CEO’s spouse. She thought there was nothing to do here. So they packed up and left. Is that story […]
A Billion-Dollar Assist: Who’s Really Benefiting from the Spurs’ New Arena?
I have lived in San Antonio long enough to remember when the Spurs were still playing at Hemisfair Arena and David Robinson was a Navy Midshipman. I’ve watched this city rally behind its team through championships, rebuilding years, and everything in between. Like most locals, I love the Spurs. Indeed, for many years I held […]
An Open Letter from Austin to San Antonio: Please Keep Arguing So We Can Steal the Spurs
*This is a satire piece. The stakes of losing the Spurs, however, feel very real… Dear San Antonio,Hey y’all. It’s us—Austin. We’re writing with love. And opportunity. Mostly opportunity. First off, congratulations on your new civic pastime: publicly spiraling over whether or not to keep your one and only major league team. You’ve turned a […]
Peter Holt Discusses Spurs’ Legacy and Philosophy of ‘The Next Right Thing’
Voice of San Antonio co-founders Dan and Ellie Morrison interview Peter J. Holt, managing partner of the San Antonio Spurs and CEO of Holt Group, as he shares insights into the enduring success and guiding principles of the San Antonio Spurs. Holt reflects on his family’s efforts to keep the Spurs in San Antonio during […]