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🏀 It’s (finally) official

San Antonio Spurs announce new naming rights partner
Frost Center
Welcome to the Frost Bank Center. | Photo by Spurs Sports & Entertainment
The 21-year partnership between AT&T + Spurs Sports and Entertainment has come to an end, with a new prospect officially purchasing the naming rights to the city’s Eastside arena. What started as the SBC Center became the AT&T Center, and has now switched monikers for the third time.

Frost Bank has entered the chat. That’s right, the 155-year old financial institution has formally purchased the naming rights to the stadium.

Welcome to the Frost Bank Center

The Spurs and Frost Bank are expanding the existing 50-year partnership with a new deal, giving the bank naming rights of the team’s home arena, starting in the 2023-2024 basketball season.

“We believe in San Antonio – it’s our hometown. We want this relationship with the Spurs to demonstrate our unwavering sense of pride for San Antonio’s rich history and its bright future,” said Frost Chairman and CEO Phil Green.

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Frost executives at the Frost Center unveiling.

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Photo by Spurs Sports & Entertainment

Along with the name change, the Frost Bank Center will undergo some major improvements, like the addition of the Frost Club, complete with a “Puro Meter” mural and a game-day interactive light show that changes with the volume of fan noise inside the stadium.

The agreement now heads to the NBA for approval and finalization. Upon approval, work will begin to change AT&T-branded signage including:
  • Road + highway names
  • Building marquees
  • New signage for the press backdrop
  • Center court jumbotron and court

Who is Frost Bank?

Founded in 1868, the Texas-based banking institution has been doing business throughout the state for nearly three centuries. Frost Bank isn’t necessarily new to the team — they helped the Spurs move to San Antonio in 1973; Frost became the Spurs first jersey patch sponsor in 2018; and the bank was a sponsor for the team’s 50th anniversary celebration.

In addition to the expanded partnership, the Spurs and Frost will grow its community impact platform with educational programs.

Stay tuned for more info.
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Events
Friday, Aug. 4
  • Percy Jackson Trivia Night | Friday, Aug. 4 | 6:30 p.m. | The Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo St., San Antonio | Test your knowledge on this young adult novel with the cast + crew of the production.
  • New Orleans Night! | Friday, Aug. 4, Friday, Aug. 4 | Times vary | Jazz TX, 312 Pearl Pkwy Building 6, Ste. 6001, San Antonio | $45 | Catch a live jazz performance from Brandon Guerra, Adam Carrillo, Mike Porter, Dave Woodard, Ed Sherry, and friends.
  • Tunes Under the Moon | Friday, Aug. 4 | 7-9 p.m. | Spring Creek Gardens, 11355 US-281, Spring Branch | Free | Shop around for some plants and stay for the live music + drinks.
Saturday, Aug. 5
  • Meditation Shambhala | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 9 a.m. | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir, San Antonio | Free | Bring your own yoga mat and come practice with the Shambhala Meditation Center of San Antonio.
  • Pet Portrait Event | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Petography TX, 3937 Thousand Oaks Dr., San Antonio | $50-$250 | Come get your professional photo taken with your furry babies at this photography event.
  • Paleta Party | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | 2700 S. Flores St., San Antonio | Free | Receive a free Root Bexar Float + paleta and enjoy a vendor market.
Sunday, Aug. 6
  • Sunday Market | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 12-4 p.m. | Feliz Modern, 110 W. Olmos Dr., San Antonio | Free | Find your next favorite thing and come shop local vendors at this pop-up market.
  • Open Studio | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio | $0-$5 | Join artist Guadalupe Hernandez for this art-making workshop.
  • Block Party | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Peacock Alley, San Antonio | Free | Come for the live music + vendors, and stay for this local photographer’s first exhibition, “A Love Letter to San Antonio.”
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Civic
  • The General Land Office, the City of San Antonio, and the Alamo Trust, Inc. have reached an agreement with the owner of Moses Rose’s Hideout to purchase the building the bar is located in. The deal keeps with the current timeline of the Alamo Trust’s visitor center and museum to open in 2027.
Sports
  • San Antonio FC and forward Kimarni Smith have mutually parted ways. Santiago Patiño, the 2022 USL Championship’s MVP, has re-signed with the team in a multi-year deal pending federation approval as the team’s replacement for Smith. The details of the deal have not been released.
Announced
  • The San Antonio-based publication, PEPPER Magazine, has been nominated for the Texas Fashion Industry (TFI) Awards Magazine of the Year for its coverage of the arts, culture, and fashion. The publication holds the 2022 title and the winner will be crowned at the upcoming TFI Award Ceremony on Saturday, October 7.
Community
  • Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Family Services are hosting a School Supply Drive at the theme park starting tomorrow through Sunday, August 13. Each person who donates five items will receive a $5 Six Flags Money voucher. Items you can donate include No.2 pencils, scissors, washable markers, and more.
Environment
  • The San Antonio River Authority released its third edition of its Low Impact Development plan. In it you’ll find resources on how to store storm water for future use, reduce water usage, and the engineering approach to storm water management.
Show
  • Don’t be a cotton-headed ninny muggins. The Majestic Theatre announced a new show that’s headed our way on Friday, December 1. “Elf: In Concert” is the opportunity to relive the holiday classic with an orchestra performing the film’s score by composer John Debney. Ticket sales open today at 9 a.m.
Featured
  • The Alamo City was featured in Atlas Obscura’s “9 Places to Have a Big Adventure Like Pee-wee Herman.” Ready to have your big adventure? Head over to the Alamo and see where Commander William Barret Travis drew his line in the sand.
Job
  • We’re hiring a Branded Copywriter. This team member will directly support the strategy, creation, and placement of branded content campaigns for 6AM City’s clients, including creating dynamic content (including written articles and social) within the 6AM tone and style. Learn more + apply.
Eat

📝 Get the ink and pen ready

Local spots we’d change our name to for a lifetime of free food
Coffee
The Chilaquiles is a must-try from this spot. | Photo by Coffee + Culture
While we’re on the topic of changing names... have you ever considered changing yours?

Subway is currently offering a lifetime of free subs to those who change their names to match the company. So we thought it’d be fun to brainstorm what we would change our names to for free local restaurant eats.

City Editor Nicholas

I would most likely change my name to Coffee and Culture. The morning omelet is so delicious that it alone would constitute my name change. Rosario’s is a runner up with its amazing house-made salsa.

City Editor Adriana

I think I would change my name to Southerleigh. The location at the Pearl is my favorite. I love the Streak Frites on the lunch + dinner menus, and if I could afford to order one of everything on the brunch menu I would.

Now it’s your turn. Tell us what local restaurant you would change your name to for a free lifetime of eats.
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Nicholas
From the editor
As we dive deeper into back-to-school season I wanted to take a moment to appreciate the teachers that taught and made an impact on me.

If you’re reading this Mr. Weissler, Mrs. Best, Mrs. Schwab, Mrs. Tillman, Mrs. Kaufmann, Mrs. Villa, Mr. Sanchez and Mrs. Bley, thank you for mentoring me and getting me to be where I am today.
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