This Week in San Antonio: Global Style, Local Roots, and Urban Change

This week at Voice of San Antonio, we bring you stories rooted in identity, legacy, and bold vision. Global stylist Lisa Weller, founder of Twirl Salon, shares why she chose to build her creative life here in I Could Live Anywhere; Eleanora Morrison captures the enduring community spirit of San Antonio legacy business Little Red Barn; and Elizabeth Lyons Houston reflects on heritage, place, and why her fourth-generation family business on the River Walk supports Project Marvel. David Morin makes the case for zoning reform to address sprawl, while Lorenzo Gomez III opens his latest Project Marvel series with a breakdown of the Convention Center expansion and what it really means for the future of the Sports and Entertainment District.

I Could Live Anywhere: Lisa Weller, Visionary Global Stylist

ARTS & CULTURE | Lisa Weller

Global stylist Lisa Weller reflects on why she built her creative life in San Antonio, shaping world-class talent while staying rooted at home.

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Little Red Barn: A Legacy of Community, Hospitality, and San Antonio Spirit

MARKET & COMMERCE | Eleanora Morrison

More than a steakhouse, the Little Red Barn is a San Antonio institution—celebrating family, community, and resilience for over 60 years.

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A Love Letter from San Antonio, for San Antonio

CITY & PLACE | Elizabeth Lyons Houston

San Antonio’s arena decision echoes Hemisfair: a moment to define the city’s future, from jobs and culture to keeping the Spurs at home.

voiceofsanantonio.com/a-love-letter-from-san-antonio-for-san-antonio

Rethinking San Antonio’s Sprawl: Zoning Reform

CITY & PLACE | David Morin
 
What San Antonians want are safe, connected neighborhoods. Zoning reform is the first step to building a more livable and walkable city.

voiceofsanantonio.com/rethinking-san-antonios-sprawl-zoning-reform

The Convention Center Expansion: SA Sports District Project 1 of 7

THE URBAN NERD | Lorenzo Gomez III

Why expand the Convention Center? To keep San Antonio competitive, grow tourism, and power the city’s Sports & Entertainment District vision.

voiceofsanantonio.com/the-convention-center-expansion-sa-sports-district-project-1-of-7

BINGE THE URBAN NERD’S PROJECT MARVEL SERIES:

The Marvel Garble: San Antonio’s Perfect Storm of Confusion

Confused about Project Marvel? You're not alone. The Urban Nerd breaks down San Antonio’s tangled sports district plans, and why it matters to you.

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Not One Project. Not a New District. Not Just for the Spurs.

Inside the San Antonio Sports and Entertainment District: Seven projects, not one arena, driving a bold new vision for downtown.

voiceofsanantonio.com/not-one-project-not-a-new-district-not-just-for-the-spurs

Divorcing the Sports District from the City’s Deficit

San Antonio’s Sports District isn’t draining the city budget. Here’s what’s really behind the friction at City Hall and why the facts matter.

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The Billion Dollar Question: Who Really Pays for the Spurs Arena? (It’s Not Your Pothole Fund.)

Locals aren’t paying for the Spurs arena—tourists, hotel stays, and the Spurs’ $1B+ investment foot the bill.

voiceofsanantonio.com/the-billion-dollar-question-who-really-pays-for-the-spurs-arena

Three Arenas, Three Purposes: Myths, Mistakes, and a District Future

Explore why San Antonio’s three arenas aren’t redundant but distinct: Alamodome, Frost Bank Center, and a new Spurs arena under Project Marvel’s vision.

voiceofsanantonio.com/san-antonio-three-arenas-project-marvel

The Convention Center Expansion: SA Sports District Project 1 of 7

Why expand the Convention Center? To keep San Antonio competitive, grow tourism, and power the city’s Sports & Entertainment District vision.

voiceofsanantonio.com/the-convention-center-expansion-sa-sports-district-project-1-of-7

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