Eric Moreno

The largest sports and entertainment venue in Corpus Christi, Texas, American Bank Center, will soon have a new name. On Monday, June 23, the venue’s management company, the Oak View Group, announced that Corpus Christi-based law firm Hilliard Law had won the new naming rights.

“Oak View Group is moving to the next phase of the naming rights process and has selected Hilliard Law to enter into exclusive negotiations to formalize an agreement for the American Bank Center,” said DeAnna Richarte,...

Beginning July 1st, the Frost Bank Center – home of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs – will begin the latest round of renovations to the two decades-old facility. The project, which was announced to the public on June 17th, will look to enhance the game-day experience for fans.
The effort, which will be privately funded, is highlighted by the construction of a 4,000-square-foot private space that will be called the “Superbox” – this area will offer guests an all-inclusive food and beverage experie...

Photos by Eric Moreno, Stadium Journey
Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 2.57
American Bank Center1901 N. Shoreline BlvdCorpus Christi, TX 78401
Corpus Christi Tritons website
American Bank Center website
Year Opened: 1978Capacity: 10,000
Corpus Christi Tritons – American Bank Center
Known as the “Sparkling City by the Seas,” Corpus Christi, Texas has long been a vacation destination for Texans seeking a reprieve from summer heat, thanks to the cooling waters of the Gulf. The largest city along the...

The 2025 season marked the 40th anniversary of the Texas State Bobcats baseball program. In 1985, the then Southwest Texas State University launched their nascent baseball program; the Bobcats began to take off as a program as members of the ...

Let’s flip the script on aging.
That’s the theme behind this year’s Older Americans Month (OAM), observed every year in May. Created to honor older adults, OAM also aims to raise awareness around elder abuse and neglect.
The San Antonio Area Foundation advocates for older adults through its Successful Aging and Living in San Antonio (SALSA) program, which is observing OAM through promotion of volunteerism.
SALSA seeks to transform the way people understand getting older, starting with reframi...

SAN ANTONIO - Growing up in San Antonio, artist Citlali Diaz knew from an early age that they had a passion and a talent for art.
Their graphic design talent led to being selected this year as the creative mind behind the San Antonio Area Foundation’s 2025 Fiesta medal. For Diaz, it was a dream project that was virtually a lifetime in the making.
“For the San Antonio Area Foundation’s medal, I wanted to create something that describes the culture and background of San Antonio and Fiesta,” Dia...

Photo by Eric Moreno, Stadium Journey
As the WNBA closes in on its 30th anniversary, fan interest in the groundbreaking league has never been higher. Whether it’s attributed to a host of exciting new talents like Caitlan Clark or Angel Reese, or just the evolving tastes of sports fans, no one can doubt its popularity right now.
Victory Live, a ticketing technology company, recently analyzed the sales figures for WNBA tickets on the secondary market. Their findings confirmed the optics of the ...

Photos by Eric Moreno, Stadium Journey
Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 4.43
Toyota Center1510 Polk StHouston, TX 77002
Houston Rockets website
Toyota Center website
Year Opened: 2003
Capacity: 18,055
Houston Rockets - Toyota Center
In 1971, the then San Diego Rockets relocated to Houston, giving the Lone Star State its first NBA franchise. Over the ensuing decade, stars would emerge that would help bring legitimacy to Space City’s squad, including Hall of Famers Elvin Hayes and Moses Malone, who ...

Coach Carlton McKinney addresses the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs between plays at a 2019 football scrimmage against Randolph. He announced his retirement as athletic director March 7 and said he plans to “take it easy” for a little while and support his wife, Brandi, a teacher; they live in San Antonio. Ultimately, he hopes to return to coaching at some point, but not necessarily in a school program. WC...

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Photos by Eric Moreno, Stadium Journey
Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 4.14
American Airlines Center2500 Victory AveDallas, TX 75219
Dallas Stars website
American Airlines Center website
Year Opened: 2001
Capacity: 18,532
Dallas Stars – American Airlines Center
In 1993 the NHL saw a seismic shift in the landscape, when the Minnesota North Stars packed up and moved south to Dallas. The newly rechristened Dallas Stars became the first – and, to date, the only – NHL franchise in the Lone Star State....

Photo courtesy of Sam Houston State Athletics
News broke on Monday, April 7th that the Sam Houston State Bearkats will play their entire home slate of football games during the 2025-26 season away from the venerable Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, Texas. The squad, which is coming off a stellar 10-3 campaign in their second season in Conference USA, will instead play all of their home games in Houston’s Shell Energy Stadium.
Thanks to Sam Houston’s move from the FCS level to the FBS for the 202...

Photo courtesy of Sam Houston State Athletics
News broke on Monday, April 7th that the Sam Houston State Bearkats will play their entire home slate of football games during the 2025-26 season away from the venerable Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, Texas. The squad, which is coming off a stellar 10-3 campaign in their second season in Conference USA, will instead play all of their home games in Houston’s Shell Energy Stadium.
Thanks to Sam Houston’s move from the FCS level to the FBS for the 202...

Founded in 1967 as the then Dallas Chaparrals in the now defunct American Basketball Association (ABA), the San Antonio Spurs have become one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. Becoming one of the best organizations in all profess...

The area’s best high school basketball stars converged on the Northside Gymnasium in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday, March 23, for the Second Annual SA Sports All-Star Basketball Games. The four games featured 126 players from 60 area high schools.
Two evening contests featured the best of the best from the 6A schools. The East Central Hornets were represented in the girls’ and boys’ events by three of their stars in seniors A’Nya Williams, A’Maya Holton, and Zahir Williams. All three represen...