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Southtown businesses ready for new Spurs arena after City Council rejects city funding vote
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Christian Riley Dutcher , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 18, 2026
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Key points The vote was 5-6 against the measure, which was introduced by Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones. Further details on the proposal and the city's plans for the arena are available from local news sources, including KSAT 12.
San Antonio City Council has rejected a proposal to put city funding for a downtown Spurs arena on the November ballot. The vote was 5-6 against the measure, which was introduced by Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones.
Business owners in the Southtown area are looking forward to the potential increase in foot traffic that a new arena could bring. Some residents expressed support for the arena, citing the importance of the Spurs to the city.
Further details on the proposal and the city's plans for the arena are available from local news sources, including KSAT 12.
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Category: government Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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