🏀 San Antonio Spurs (NBA) | Est. 1973

• Opened in November 2002.
• Frost Bank recently purchased the naming rights of the venue.

• Voted 2014 NBA Mascot of the Year.
• The first NBA mascot to be ejected from a game... ouch.

• The team occasionally wears their throwback colors — teal, pink, and orange.
• Shop for Spurs gear at the fan shop located at the AT&T Center or online.

• Three No.1 draft picks in 1989, 1997, and 2023.
• Five NBA Championships in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014.

🏈 UTSA Football (NCAA) | Est. 2011

• Opened May 15, 1993.
• Can seat up to 72,000 spectators.

• Mascot was chosen on Dec. 9, 1977 by the Student Government Association.

• Jerseys feature school name (UTSA), jersey number, and last name of athlete.
• Shop for merch.

• Claimed the 2021 Ryan Conference USA Championship (first conference championship).
• Ranked 15th on the AP’s Top 25 College Football Poll in 2021

• Mercado Por Tu Corazon | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 12-2 p.m. | BiblioTech South, 3505 Pleasanton Rd., San Antonio | Free | Shop this local healthy food market featuring fresh fruits + vegetables, and don’t forget to grab a library card.
• Film Night: Film Reality Checks | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Culture Commons Gallery at Plaza de Armas, 115 Plaza de Armas, San Antonio | Free | Bring the family out to a screening of four short films by local film makers followed by an audience Q&A.
• Sternewirth Sessions | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 7-10 p.m. | Sternewirth, 136 E. Grayson St., San Antonio | Free | Come listen to this multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator, Brett Cline.

• Aldaco’s Summer Tequila Dinner with Cazadores | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 5-9:30 p.m. | Aldaco’s Mexican Cuisine, 20079 Stone Oak Pkwy., San Antonio | $45 | Come enjoy a three-course dinner paired with three cocktails.
• Havana Nights: Dinner & A Show | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Cuba 1918, 2809 W. Southcross Blvd., San Antonio | $65 | Come for a specialty curated four course dinner + drinks and stay for music by Ray Colao.
• Evening at Topaz | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 7-11 p.m. | La Cantera Resort & Spa, 16641 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio | $50-$75 | Enjoy an 80s-themed sunset poolside party benefiting the San Antonio Food Bank.

• The San Antonio City Council approved new contracts to keep e-scooters around for at least another three years. Beginning Sunday, Oct. 1, the city will allow two vendors (Bird and Veo) to each deploy 1,000 e-scooters for two years. There is an option to renew for a third year if the vendors choose. (SA Report)

• 420. That’s how many new homes are popping up in the Estancia Ranch subdivision on the city’s far Northside. The Scottsdale, AZ-based builder Meritage Homes is planning 152 single-family lots spanning across 271 acres at the intersection of Blanco Road and Specht Road. A construction completion date has not yet been released. (Business Journal)

• District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo has assumed her role as the Chair of the Community Health Committee — overseeing policies, plans, and programs that affect the lives of San Antonio residents. Mayor Ron Nirenberg appointed the councilwoman earlier this year and her committee assignment will last through the 2023–2025 council term.

• Family-owned Fonda Nostra Bistró has closed its brick + mortar location according to the restaurant’s Facebook page. The Veracruz, Mexico-inspired restaurant started off as a food truck and catering business in 2021 before opening a permanent location at 3615 Broadway, Suite 4. No additional information about the closure has been released.

• La Frite Belgian Bistro in Southtown has purchased the building in which its restaurant operates. The deed of trust was finalized late last week with a listing price of $1.92 million and includes a number of businesses, restaurants, and retailers.

• San Antonio Start Up Day. Geekdom is hosting a full day of co-working, networking, and events for anyone who has an interest in seeking new opportunities in San Antonio’s collaborative startup community. The event is free and doors open at 8:30 a.m.

• Every checking account should come with great perks — otherwise, what’s the point? Here’s one local option that checks all the boxes.*

• Under The Fig Tree
• Flora Jane
• Artelashe
• That’s What She Said Mums
• Rosewood Maison
• Hill Country Sweet Spots

• Ready to tailgate? Our online shop, Six & Main, has you covered. Spice up your game-day burgers with Spicewalla’s 3-Pack Grill Lovers Collection.

• Find your new favorite scents this fall from our candle brands such as Wixology and Corridor Candle Co. Shop now at Six & Main.

• Socks mysteriously eaten by your washing machine again? Yeah, us too. Try these women’s no-show socks — a bestselling sock with 50,000+ five-star reviews.

• These pop-up soccer goals make the most of time outdoors with the kids or grandkids. Easily set them up, then just as easily put away and store.

• The piece of furniture we’re drooling over: this Poly & Bark leather ottoman pouf in cognac brown. Hello, soft leather and beautiful living room.