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Spurs unveil plans for massive new training facility, $510M community development on far NW Side
Read full article: Spurs unveil plans for massive new training facility, $510M community development on far NW SideSpurs Sports and Entertainment publicly unveiled plans today for a new nearly 50-acre development on the far Northwest Side that includes a state-of-the-art training facility for the San Antonio Spurs, medical and research offices, retail, park and community space.
Spurs will continue playing without fans in stands as COVID-19 trends worsen in San Antonio
Read full article: Spurs will continue playing without fans in stands as COVID-19 trends worsen in San AntonioSAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 28: Early fan prepares for game where Manu Ginobili, former San Antonio Spur will be honored after the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at AT&T Center on March 28, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)SAN ANTONIO – As COVID-19 continues to spread at concerning levels, the San Antonio Spurs will hold off on allowing fans at the AT&T Center, the team announced in a news release on Monday. The current COVID-19 trends are similar to the summer surge in San Antonio when reopening phases had to be paused due to the virus’ spread across the state of Texas. Despite dealing with a similar surge in Houston, the Rockets are allowing fans into the Toyota Center on a limited basis. The Spurs news release did not reveal when the team planned to starts allowing fans back in the stadium.
AT&T Center officially announced as polling site for upcoming election
Read full article: AT&T Center officially announced as polling site for upcoming electionSAN ANTONIO – Bexar County leaders officially announced Wednesday that the AT&T Center will serve as a voting site during the upcoming election cycle, including early voting days from Oct. 13-30 and Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. This will be the first time the AT&T Center has been utilized for voting in a general election. That coupled with the pandemic, we’ve never had a general election or a significant election in a COVID-19 environment.”Rodriguez said last week there would be no shortage of personal protective equipment inside the arena for voters and election workers. The AT&T Center was one of four proposed mega voting sites in Bexar County. With the AT&T Center and Spurs officially on board, Rodriguez has said the county hopes to reach more underserved communities.
Spurs announce layoffs amid COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Spurs announce layoffs amid COVID-19 pandemicSAN ANTONIO Spurs Sports and Entertainment, the parent organization of the San Antonio Spurs, announced a round of staff reductions on Wednesday amid the COVID-19 pandemic. SS&E CEO RC Buford released the following statement in regard to the layoffs. While we all understand the tremendous impact COVID-19 has had on our economy, staff reductions are devastating, regardless of the circumstances. Spurs Sports and Entertainment operates and owns the Spurs (NBA), Austin Spurs (NBA Development League), San Antonio FC (USL), and also manages the day-to-day operations of the AT&T Center. The Spurs have not played at the AT&T Center since early March and all concerts and events in the arena scheduled for upcoming months have been canceled or postponed.