Actor's dream to play Popovich, Spurs announcer's reported exit topped week's news
Actor Jesse Eisenberg famously portrayed Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in the 2010 film "The Social Network," but he says it's his dream to play a certain San Antonio basketball coach. Reports say Spurs play-by-play announcer Jacob Tobey is out after an alleged affair became public on social media. These were the most-read stories this week.
Jesse Eisenberg eyes Gregg Popovich biopic role
Jesse Eisenberg said his dream role would be portraying Gregg Popovich, calling the longtime Spurs coach a compelling mix of toughness and empathy. He admitted he would likely rank low on any casting list to play a basketball coach. Popovich, who led San Antonio to five NBA titles, stepped down from his coaching role after a stroke but continues to run the Spurs' basketball operations.
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San Antonio mayor targets subsidies for ticketed attractions amid budget gap
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones proposed cutting city funding to institutions that charge admission, singling out the San Antonio Botanical Garden as the city grappled with a nearly $158 million deficit. Jones argued the city should not subsidize ticketed venues while considering closures of senior nutrition sites. The Botanical Garden warned reductions would jeopardize discounted and free access for low-income residents and students, adding about 12% of its visitors used discounted or free admissions, including thousands of students on field trips.
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Spurs cut ties with play-by-play voice after affair allegation went viral
The San Antonio Spurs parted ways with play-by-play announcer Jacob Tobey after allegations of an affair involving a player's sister spread across social media, according to a Front Office Sports report. The accusation appeared on Tobey's Instagram via a post allegedly from his girlfriend before being removed. Tobey had recently announced a multi-year extension to continue calling games alongside Sean Elliott amid a rapid rise that made him one of the NBA's youngest lead voices. The opening is expected to draw heavy interest as the Spurs build off their NBA Finals run.
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KSAT 12's Mary Rominger gets married, honeymoons in Hawaii
KSAT 12 reporter Mary Rominger married Evan Roy Reed, marking a milestone for the station's first full-time female sports anchor and reporter. She announced the news on social media with a black-and-white photo and called marrying Reed the greatest honor of her life. The couple got engaged during a trip to New York City and shared celebratory posts showing her ring and reflections on the proposal. They honeymooned in Kaanapeli, Hawaii. Before KSAT 12, Rominger graduated from Iowa State University and worked at KEYC News Now in Minnesota as an MMJ, news anchor and sports reporter.
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Whitewater Amphitheater files for bankruptcy to halt foreclosure and keep shows on track
Whitewater Amphitheater filed for Chapter 11 protection, halting a scheduled foreclosure of the New Braunfels music venue. Operator Kona Coast Venture said the automatic stay stopped the sale and pledged that all scheduled concerts would proceed.
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This story was originally published July 12, 2026 at 11:13 AM.