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SAISD already receiving lukewarm response to baseball stadium land deal terms
Read full article: SAISD already receiving lukewarm response to baseball stadium land deal termsIt will be about three weeks before San Antonio ISD knows how its hard stance on terms for handing over a downtown parking lot to a minor league baseball stadium project shakes out. However, some of the early responses are less enthusiastic than the district might have hoped.
SA Missions land deal, Spurs arena first details put downtown sports stadiums in spotlight this week
Read full article: SA Missions land deal, Spurs arena first details put downtown sports stadiums in spotlight this weekTwo sports franchises and two possible downtown San Antonio stadiums will be in the spotlight again this week during public meetings.
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 politiciansā voices who would like to keep the Missions playing baseball in San Antonio for the foreseeable future.
Texas Land commissioner recruits San Antonio Missionsā players for severe weather preparation video series
Read full article: Texas Land commissioner recruits San Antonio Missionsā players for severe weather preparation video seriesThe Texas General Land Office joined forces with several marquee players on the San Antonio Missionsā Double-A team for a series of presentations on how to prepare for severe weather.
El Camino de San Antonio Missions Center opens for tourists, pilgrims from around the world
Read full article: El Camino de San Antonio Missions Center opens for tourists, pilgrims from around the worldA new center aims to link all five San Antonio missions and serve as a starting point for a curated experience that also encompasses Europe.
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.
1.3 million visitors at San Antonio Missions spent $104 million in community, NPS says
Read full article: 1.3 million visitors at San Antonio Missions spent $104 million in community, NPS saysThe San Antonio Missions saw thousands of visitors who poured $104 million into the community last year, according to the National Park Service.
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.
6th anniversary of San Antonio Missions as UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated with festival
Read full article: 6th anniversary of San Antonio Missions as UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated with festivalLove the missions? Mark your calendars for the City of San Antonio World Heritage Office Festival happening Sept. 8-12, 2021.
This public artwork on San Antonioās South Side is a hidden gem
Read full article: This public artwork on San Antonioās South Side is a hidden gemAdAbout Arbol de la Vida: Memorias Y Voces de la TierraThe Arbol de la Vida: Memorias Y Voces de la Tierra is a piece of public artwork by artist Margarita Cabrera and members of the San Antonio community. AdThe Arbol de la Vida: Memorias Y Voces de la Tierra sculpture was commissioned by the San Antonio River Foundation. The Mission Espada was established in 1690 and is the southern-most mission of the 4 missions of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan Capistrano and Mission Espada). About Arbol de la Vida: Memorias Y Voces de la Tierra FundingThe sculpture was commissioned by the San Antonio River Foundation. Additional funding for the sculpture project came from the San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture and the San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department.
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 ā 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 āprofessional development license (PDL) with San Diego Padresā and will operate as their Minor League Affiliate for the upcoming season. āWe are excited to come to an agreement with the San Diego Padres,ā 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.āāWeāre thrilled to continue our established relationship with San Antonio,ā explained Padres Senior Director of Player Development Sam Geaney.
Best reasons to visit each of the San Antonio Missions
Read full article: Best reasons to visit each of the San Antonio MissionsThe San Antonio Missions National Historical Park was designed to protect and preserve four Spanish frontier missions: Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan Capistrano and Mission Espada. Here are some really great reasons to check out the San Antonio Missions on the South Side. Mission San JosĆ© at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (Live From the Southside)Mission San Juan CapistranoMission San Juan Capistrano was built in East Texas in 1716 and was later moved to San Antonio in 1731. Mission San JosĆ© at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (Live From the Southside)By bus, VIVA Bus Line 40, also known as the VIVA Missions Route, has stops at all 4 Missions. By taxi, San Antonio Taxi is one of San Antonioās largest taxi service and Yellow Cab is owned by the Greater San Antonio Transportation Company, San Antonioās largest taxi service.
Texas Collegiate League Flying Chanclas hold media day
Read full article: Texas Collegiate League Flying Chanclas hold media daySAN ANTONIO ā With a bevy of local talent on the roster, the Flying Chanclas of the Texas Collegiate League held media day on Thursday afternoon in preparation for the upcoming season. MORE: Flying Chanclas sign 4 local players to TCL rosterBASEBALL RETURNS: Flying Chanclas will play at Wolff Stadium this summer
Hello baseball! Flying Chanclas Return In Less Than Three Weeks
Read full article: Hello baseball! Flying Chanclas Return In Less Than Three WeeksNow, baseball is returning to Wolff Stadium as Major League Baseball owners and players continue to fight on when and how to begin the 2020 season. Say hello to the Texas Collegiate League, a wooden bat league made up of college sophomore, junior and senior baseball players, many who didnāt get to compete this spring due to COVID-19. That meanās we could see baseball players from UTSA, UIW, etc. Below you will find a few of the new procedures put in place at Wolff Stadium. There will be new social distancing rules in place at Wolff Stadium as baseball resumes later in June.