Harper told ESPN shortly after his selection by the Spurs that he’s looking forward to teaming with Wemby and Castle as part of the team's young core. "I think when you play with a bunch of great players it brings out the best in you," Harper said. www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

Basketball provided a community for a group of guys with shared trauma. At one point or another, they each asked their version of “Why me?” Now they’ve found a sense of purpose, and they’re even schooling the Spurs. Enjoyed the heck out of this one. Gift link: www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...

From our @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

From @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social: "Stephon Castle 'humbled' to join Spurs' rookie Mount Rushmore" www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

My first Final Four is in the books. The long workdays were rewarded with three stellar basketball games at the Alamodome in San Antonio. 📷 by Jason Fochtman

Firefighters are working to contain brush fires that have developed on the far Southeast side of San Antonio near Interstate 37 and Southton Road. The wind gusts and dry air are causing extreme wildfire danger in South Texas today. More @expressnews.com: www.expressnews.com/san-antonio-...

Well, by the end of the game, the mood was much more somber. The Spurs lost to the Pistons 125-110. More [email protected]: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

Night two at the Moody Center in Austin with the San Antonio Spurs. The energy is high as they take on the Detroit Pistons. @expressnews.com

Mitch Johnson said, "There is no concern for Victor's health personally (long term) or his basketball activities." He added there is no reason to believe he won't be ready for next season. "It's a minor setback for a major comeback," Johnson said.

Kevin Durant warms up before a game against the Spurs in Austin, Texas. Durant played his lone college season at the University of Texas in 2006-07, forging a connection with the Longhorn program and the city of Austin...more from @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs....

www.expressnews.com/business/art... "The owner of the San Antonio Express-News, Houston Chronicle and other Texas newspapers has reached a deal with Gannett Co. Inc. to close by April."

Anne Marie Hochhalter, who spoke publicly about the long-lasting effects of gun violence after she was paralyzed in the 1999 mass shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado, was found dead on Sunday at her home. She was 43. nyti.ms/3X8xaB0

Breakfast tacos are a good way for me to ease back into work after a long weekend away from San Antonio 🤠

Spent some time in Michigan over the long weekend and got my fill of snow for the winter season. It was beautiful, but also brought back memories of having to work in it everyday 🥶

Wasn’t fun to read this news right before boarding a regional Delta jet in the Midwest 🥲 glad that everyone made it off the plane safely. apnews.com/article/delt...

A gritty game between the UTSA Roadrunners and the North Texas Mean Green tonight at UTSA's convocation center. The Roadrunners held off the Mean Green with a 54-52 win, holding on to first place in the American Athletic Conference. From @gregluca.bsky.social: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

San Antonio Shadows 🌞

A league source confirms the Spurs are finalizing a trade with the Kings for De'Aaron Fox. The three-team deal sends Tre Jones and Zach Collins to Chicago and Sidy Cissoko to Sacramento. www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

[email protected] photojournalist's Ron Cortes, Marvin Pfeiffer & @samowens.bsky.social do great work at Spurs games. Sam took this outstanding shot Friday of Jones, Johnson & Sochan surrounding Lillard on a night the Spurs held him to 6-for-17 shooting. www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

A winter storm hit San Antonio early this morning, and the snow has mostly melted. Here are some photos I took around town today. Read the @expressnews.com winter weather blog for updates - www.expressnews.com/news/article...

My dog is very excited about the little bit of snow we got in San Antonio ❄️

Have you ever seen what happens to a fresh tray of free cookies the moment it’s brought into a room full of sports writers? Watch what happens to the rim the moment Victor Wembanyama checks out of a game.

San Antonio is so fucking lucky. The photojournalists there are in the global upper echelon of photography. I'm jeals as a news reader. I'm envious as a photojournalist. Great year @expressnews.com. Every city should aspire to this.

Here's a look back at 2024 through the eyes of the @expressnews.com photo department. Cheers to another year of being able to make pictures for a living and getting a front-row seat to so many moments in and around San Antonio. www.expressnews.com/projects/202...

A judge has refused to dismiss the charges against Pete Arredondo for his actions in the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting. The ruling means that Arredondo will stand trial on the charges. The judge set a tentative trial date of Oct. 20. More at @expressnews.com: www.expressnews.com/news/article...

Former Uvalde school district police chief Pete Arredondo and former school district police officer Adrian Gonzales arrived at the Uvalde County Justice Center for a pre-trial hearing with their legal teams on Thursday morning, Dec. 19, 2024, in Uvalde, Texas. www.expressnews.com/news/article...

Part III of my @expressnews.com investigation into Texas’ solar industry uncovers a hidden fee often worth thousands of dollars in fintech loans used across the country. “We fought, and we got nothing except money going out of our pockets,” said one customer. www.expressnews.com/news/article...

This weekend, runners braved San Antonio's cold, wet weather to participate in the Rock ‘N’ Roll series races. After 16 years of hosting a Rock 'N' Roll marathon, the City of San Antonio and San Antonio Sports will host a new marathon next year. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...

Wemby suffered the back injury late on Tuesday night in the loss at Phoenix. It will be the fourth game he's missed this season after sitting out three games in a row last month with a knee injury. www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

Recent events have shown again the power of news photography. People putting themselves in sometimes dangerous places to tell stories through images. This starter pack has a range of photojournalists & photo editors working globally. 50:50 female/male talent. Pls share & support their work. 🙏📸

go.bsky.app/2i7Zb7c I painstakingly went through my IG following list. Turns out a lot of our colleagues aren’t on here yet!

Happy Thanksgiving! I photographed the 45th annual Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner at San Antonio's Convention Center. The event feeds about 25,000 annually with the help of about 4,000 volunteers. Read more here: www.expressnews.com/news/article... and www.expressnews.com/news/article...

The triple take: Spurs 128, Jazz 115 1. Breaking down the possession that changed the game 2. Who exactly is Victor Wembanyama's top backup now? 3. Why did Steph Castle take a 3-pointer in the final six seconds of a blowout? (Hint: It's the NBA Cup's fault) www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

Up to 65 photojournalists in this starter pack, and constantly finding more. Great to see this community really taking off. #photography #photojournalism

Follow @expressnews.com journalists by launching our starter pack on Bluesky! go.bsky.app/CmJtjdv

The UTSA Roadrunners are leading 28-17 at the start of the second half against the Temple Owls at the Alamodome. @saenews.bsky.social #utsa #utsafootball

After a two-week break, the NPPA newsletter is back. I penned this week’s reading list. There are photos from Election Day, Ukraine, data from Women Photograph on freelance editorial rates, a wonderful essay by @sbmaneyphoto.bsky.social, and more. 🔗: nppa.org/news/730

What an honor it is to have this thoughtful, compassionate story told by @annacat.bsky.social, @paulcobler.bsky.social & Lexi Parra be the first I share here. Please take the time to read it. You won’t regret it - houstonlanding.org/i-dont-want-...

News: The Associated Press is cutting staff through buyouts. Per a note from the AP News Guild, the AP is approaching 121 eligible employees with this offer

“It’s training all day and all night. The late-night massages. It’s eating right. It’s training while you’re on vacation." When Chris Paul thinks of 20 years in the NBA, one word comes to mind: Sacrifice. A deep dive on the shortest 20-year vet in NBA history: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

Bluesky needs more visual journalists, so I made a starter pack! I added a few of my favorites who are already here, but surely there are more than this? Ask to be added or suggest additions, and share it with your colleagues. go.bsky.app/72AdTvF

Soaking up all the autumn I can 🍂

Found a little bit of San Antonio in a Lansing, MI, thrift shop ❤️‍🔥

This is Meatball. He's going home for the very first time. So excited to have a human of his own. Thinking about what he's going to call you. Maybe Bob. 12/10

I’m traveling without my cameras this weekend. Feeling naked 🫨

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Washington Wizards, 139-130, at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Victor Wembanyama made a career-high 50 points in the game, breaking his 40-point record that he hit last March against the New York Knicks.