Plans for new San Antonio Spurs arena on hold after state declares ITC a landmark

Plans to build a new stadium for the San Antonio Spurs downtown at Hemisfair are on hold after the Texas Historical Commission on Friday designated the aging Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC) a state antiquities landmark. The designation means the University of Texas at San Antonio, the owners of the 18,000-square-foot building, must consult the commission before making any changes, including tearing down to make way for an arena. The land where the ITC sits is rumored to be the future site of a new Spurs arena.