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Concerns raised over potential downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadium
Read full article: Concerns raised over potential downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadiumA 2.3-acre piece of land on Camaron Street near San Pedro Creek Park and West Martin Street is just one point of contention for neighbors as the San Antonio Missions downtown baseball stadium debate continues.
‘At best tepid’: Polling shows ‘limited’ support for downtown San Antonio sports stadiums for Spurs, Missions
Read full article: ‘At best tepid’: Polling shows ‘limited’ support for downtown San Antonio sports stadiums for Spurs, MissionsNBA and minor league baseball stadiums both had below 40% favorability in a September poll conducted by the University of Texas at San Antonio's Center for Public Opinion Research.
SAISD board to seek public input on sale of land for downtown baseball stadium
Read full article: SAISD board to seek public input on sale of land for downtown baseball stadiumThe San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees wants to find out what district residents have to say about the sale of land for a downtown baseball stadium for the San Antonio Missions.
Downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadium deal gets city council approval
Read full article: Downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadium deal gets city council approvalAfter several innings’ worth of public discussion, the San Antonio City Council gave the signal Thursday afternoon for a minor league baseball stadium project to round first base.
San Antonio City Council to vote Thursday on downtown Missions Stadium
Read full article: San Antonio City Council to vote Thursday on downtown Missions StadiumThe proposal for a $160 million San Antonio Missions ballpark relies on also developing the surrounding area, including the low-cost Soap Factory Apartments. Thursday's vote would give the go-ahead to the broad strokes of a deal with the city, county, Missions ownership, and a downtown developer.
Soap Factory residents want city council to delay baseball stadium vote
Read full article: Soap Factory residents want city council to delay baseball stadium voteResidents of the 381-unit Soap Factory Apartments worry that affordable housing will be out of their grasp if a downtown baseball stadium project forces them out as planned.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses Mission Stadium plans, construction in downtown
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses Mission Stadium plans, construction in downtownSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss the Mission Stadium voting plan, if there will be reinvested area near the stadium and construction near Hemisfair.
Former Bexar County Judge throws in support for new downtown baseball stadium
Read full article: Former Bexar County Judge throws in support for new downtown baseball stadiumKSAT met former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, the namesake of the Missions’ current home stadium, to discuss his feelings about the site moving downtown.
‘I would end up in the street yet again’: Pushback for new downtown SA Missions stadium plan
Read full article: ‘I would end up in the street yet again’: Pushback for new downtown SA Missions stadium planWhile supporters like Mayor Ron Nirenberg say the ball park proposal is a fair deal with a group of local owners, a ball team’s worth of opponents came to a public hearing Thursday afternoon to object to the funding method, a lack of public input on the plan so far, and residents’ displacement from a low-cost apartment complex.
Honor history, culture of San Antonio Missions during the World Heritage Festival in September
Read full article: Honor history, culture of San Antonio Missions during the World Heritage Festival in SeptemberCelebrate and honor the history and culture of San Antonio during the ninth annual World Heritage Festival in September.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses budget meetings, Mission Stadium updates
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses budget meetings, Mission Stadium updatesSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss the updates on the Missions Stadium and budget meeting outcomes.
Funding plans revealed for San Antonio Missions’ downtown baseball stadium
Read full article: Funding plans revealed for San Antonio Missions’ downtown baseball stadiumThe details on how a potential San Antonio Missions’ downtown baseball stadium would be financed were revealed Wednesday during a city council meeting.
KSAT Q&A: Judge Peter Sakai discusses future SA Missions ballpark, county budget
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Judge Peter Sakai discusses future SA Missions ballpark, county budgetBexar County Judge Peter Sakai joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss conversations about the San Antonio Mission moving downtown and the county budget.
San Antonio Missions’ future downtown stadium must meet MLB player facility standards
Read full article: San Antonio Missions’ future downtown stadium must meet MLB player facility standardsNelson Wolff Municipal Stadium, the current home of the San Antonio Missions, does not meet Major League Baseball player facility standards for minor league team affiliates, according to the team’s owners.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses San Antonio Missions ballpark coming to downtown
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses San Antonio Missions ballpark coming to downtownSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss the San Antonio Missions coming to downtown. Nirenberg also discussed how the ballpark will be financed.
Residents, businesses have mixed reactions to San Antonio Missions’ proposed new downtown baseball stadium
Read full article: Residents, businesses have mixed reactions to San Antonio Missions’ proposed new downtown baseball stadiumThe San Antonio Missions are expected to have a new ballpark built in downtown San Antonio by April 2028, according to a letter from Bexar County and the City of San Antonio to Major League Baseball.
Downtown baseball stadium for San Antonio Missions expected to open by 2028, letter to MLB says
Read full article: Downtown baseball stadium for San Antonio Missions expected to open by 2028, letter to MLB saysThe San Antonio Missions are set to have a new ballpark built in downtown San Antonio by April 2028, according to a letter from the City of San Antonio sent to Major League Baseball.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg voices support for new San Antonio Missions ballpark downtown
Read full article: Mayor Ron Nirenberg voices support for new San Antonio Missions ballpark downtownMayor Ron Nirenberg joined the chorus of local politicians’ voices who would like to keep the Missions playing baseball in San Antonio for the foreseeable future.
Texas Land commissioner recruits San Antonio Missions’ players for severe weather preparation video series
Read full article: Texas Land commissioner recruits San Antonio Missions’ players for severe weather preparation video seriesThe Texas General Land Office joined forces with several marquee players on the San Antonio Missions’ Double-A team for a series of presentations on how to prepare for severe weather.
San Antonio Missions hop on the Victor Wembanyama train with ‘Wemby Night’
Read full article: San Antonio Missions hop on the Victor Wembanyama train with ‘Wemby Night’As a way to celebrate Victor Wembanyama's Rookie of the Year award, the San Antonio Missions are hosting a “Wemby Night” on Wednesday, May 29 when they take on the Frisco RoughRiders.
U.S. Congressmen call for action plan to protect San Antonio Missions from vandalism
Read full article: U.S. Congressmen call for action plan to protect San Antonio Missions from vandalismSacred pieces of San Antonio's history have been the recent target of vandals. Congressional leaders are pushing to protect San Antonio's Missions from further destruction.
City emails, texts show conversations and meetings surrounding potential ‘downtown’ arena for Spurs
Read full article: City emails, texts show conversations and meetings surrounding potential ‘downtown’ arena for SpursThe emails and texts obtained through an open records request indicate officials with the city and the Spurs organization have had a handful of conversations and meetings over the past few months prior to the Spurs winning the NBA Draft Lottery and selecting Victor Wembanyama.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg throws first pitch at Missions’ season opener; Nolan Ryan comments on new ownership
Read full article: Mayor Ron Nirenberg throws first pitch at Missions’ season opener; Nolan Ryan comments on new ownershipSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg threw out a ceremonial first pitch to San Antonio Spurs great and Hall-of-Famer David Robinson at the San Antonio Missions season opener Tuesday night at Wolff Stadium.
Acclaimed San Antonio artist creates fundraising masterpiece of Mission Espada
Read full article: Acclaimed San Antonio artist creates fundraising masterpiece of Mission EspadaRenowned local artist Rex Hausman was commissioned to create one of his trademark cinematic paintings of the iconic Mission Espada to raise money for the Mission Heritage Partners.
San Antonio Missions sold to group of local business, civic leaders, sports greats
Read full article: San Antonio Missions sold to group of local business, civic leaders, sports greatsThe San Antonio Missions minor league baseball team has been sold to a local ownership group that includes a lot of well-known business, civic and sports greats.
San Antonio Missions to be sold to group of local business, civic leaders pending city approval of new Wolff Stadium lease
Read full article: San Antonio Missions to be sold to group of local business, civic leaders pending city approval of new Wolff Stadium leaseThe San Antonio Missions minor league baseball team will soon be sold to a new ownership group, pending city approval of a new lease at Wolff Stadium.
Alamo City could strike out with San Antonio Missions due to MLB facility requirements
Read full article: Alamo City could strike out with San Antonio Missions due to MLB facility requirementsMajor League Baseball is looking to enhance player experience in the minor league, but the decision comes at a price that could cost San Antonio its double-A team, the Missions.
San Antonio Missions raise more than $50K from Uvalde jersey auction for Robb memorial fund
Read full article: San Antonio Missions raise more than $50K from Uvalde jersey auction for Robb memorial fundThe San Antonio Missions baseball team is making a large contribution to the Robb School Memorial Fund after raising over $50,000 from its Uvalde jersey auction on Thursday.
San Antonio Missions players wear Uvalde jerseys for auction; thousands raised for Robb Elementary fund
Read full article: San Antonio Missions players wear Uvalde jerseys for auction; thousands raised for Robb Elementary fundThe San Antonio Missions baseball team showed their support for the Uvalde community by wearing custom maroon jerseys during a game against the Amarillo Sod Poodles on Thursday.
San Antonio Missions will wear Uvalde jerseys to raise money for Robb Elementary memorial fund
Read full article: San Antonio Missions will wear Uvalde jerseys to raise money for Robb Elementary memorial fundThe San Antonio Missions will represent the community of Uvalde during a game against the Amarillo Sod Poodles next week.
Vandals break into historic churches at San Antonio Missions, causing ‘considerable damage’
Read full article: Vandals break into historic churches at San Antonio Missions, causing ‘considerable damage’Investigators are seeking help from the public to identify vandals who broke into historic churches at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park earlier this month.
San Antonio baseball fundraiser, Night with The Missions, celebrates Juneteenth and raises health awareness
Read full article: San Antonio baseball fundraiser, Night with The Missions, celebrates Juneteenth and raises health awarenessThe connection between baseball and Juneteenth might seem thin at first, but the two are closely connected.
San Antonio Missions unveil 2021 schedule, first home game on May 18
Read full article: San Antonio Missions unveil 2021 schedule, first home game on May 18SAN ANTONIO – Minor league baseball will officially return to the Alamo City in May. On Thursday afternoon, a week removed from announcing their reunion with the San Diego Padres to play Double-A baseball, the San Antonio Missions unveiled their 2021 schedule. San Antonio opens this year’s campaign with 12 straight road games, two six-game series against Corpus Christi and Midland starting on Tuesday, May 3. https://t.co/e20KFaG3sV ☀️⚾ pic.twitter.com/1UszCdNfbu — San Antonio Missions (@missionsmilb) February 18, 2021San Antonio will play exactly half of their 120 scheduled games at home. The Missions have three vital stretches of 12 straight home games starting in mid June, early July and the latter stages of August.
San Antonio Missions reunite with Padres, sign 10-year development license
Read full article: San Antonio Missions reunite with Padres, sign 10-year development licenseSAN ANTONIO – Double-A baseball is returning to the San Antonio area courtesy of a familiar franchise. On Thursday afternoon, the San Antonio Missions announced via press release that they have signed a “professional development license (PDL) with San Diego Padres” and will operate as their Minor League Affiliate for the upcoming season. “We are excited to come to an agreement with the San Diego Padres,” Missions President Burl Yarbrough said in the press release. We look to continue that success with San Diego for many years to come. We are thrilled to have professional baseball back in San Antonio for the 2021 season.”“We’re thrilled to continue our established relationship with San Antonio,” explained Padres Senior Director of Player Development Sam Geaney.
5th Annual World Heritage Festival to take place next month with virtual events
Read full article: 5th Annual World Heritage Festival to take place next month with virtual eventsSAN ANTONIO Since the San Antonio Missions became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015, the city of San Antonio has held an annual festival to honor the designation and raise funds to preserve the Missions. San Antonio Missions temporarily further modify operations to implement health guidanceThe virtual festival will take place from Sept. 8-13 and will also celebrate Mission San Joses 300th year. The photos will be displayed at Mission San Jose and will be free to the public to see through the fall. Sept. 10Virtual San Antonio Missions Trivia Night - This is free and open to the public, registration is required. Sept. 11Virtual Classical Concert: Celebrating Mission San Jose - This performance by Agarita Chamber Players will be live-streamed from the Mission San Jose Church.
San Antonio Missions temporarily further modify operations to implement health guidance
Read full article: San Antonio Missions temporarily further modify operations to implement health guidanceSAN ANTONIO San Antonio Missions National Historical Park will temporarily further modify operations in response to federal, state and local guidance and to support the nation's effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, according to the National Park Service. Parking lot gates at Mission Concepcin, Mission San Jos, Mission San Juan and Mission Espada. The following spaces will continue to be available:The grounds at Mission Concepcin, Mission San Juan and Mission Espada will remain open daily from sunrise to sunset. The grounds at Mission San Jos will continue to be open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. The health and wellbeing of visitors and employees at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park remains our top priority, the National Park Services news release said.
Missions, Minor League Baseball seasons canceled
Read full article: Missions, Minor League Baseball seasons canceledSAN ANTONIO The Missions season is officially over before it even began. Tuesday afternoon, Major League Baseball informed Minor League Baseball that they would not provide any players to affiliated minor league teams due to the coronavirus pandemic. The decision effectively canceled the 2020 Minor League Baseball season. These are unprecedented times for our country and our organization as this is the first time in our history that weve had a summer without Minor League Baseball played, said Minor League Baseball President & CEO Pat OConner. Baseball fans in San Antonio have always supported us.While the Missions will not play at Wolff Stadium this year, the Flying Chanclas de San Antonio will.
Twenty-five local players suit up for The Flying Chanclas de San Antonio
Read full article: Twenty-five local players suit up for The Flying Chanclas de San AntonioSAN ANTONIO – Baseball has returned to Wolff Stadium in the form of the Texas Collegiate League – a wooden bat league comprised of college players and the Missions are fielding The Flying Chanclas de San Antonio with former local standouts. The three months without school or conference-sponsored baseball events has been a difficult challenge for many of the players to navigate and they are grateful for the opportunity to play summer ball. Many of the players grew up playing against one another and look forward to suiting up for the same team. “It’s nice to see everybody that’s made it into college and made it to the upper levels to come back together and play again for San Antonio.”Playing for an organization tied to the San Antonio Missions and at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium holds additional meaning for local players. “Ever since I was a little kid, I’d always watch the San Antonio Missions and Chanclas and everything and I’d always dreamed about being on this field and playing in a professional atmosphere and everything,” Porter said.