Kawhi Leonard Will Not Play in Olympics

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard announced this week he is withdrawing consideration for a spot on Team USA in the Rio Olympics. CBS Sports says Leonard joins a growing list of NBA stars who have opted out, including LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Russell Westbrook. Leonard said it was “a difficult decision” but did not specify the reason for his withdrawal.

Spurs Draft Guard Dejounte Murray

With the No. 29 pick in Thursday night’s NBA draft, the San Antonio Spurs drafted Washington guard Dejounte Murray. According to the San Antonio Express-News, Murray opted to go pro after a freshman year during which he averaged 16.1 points, six rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.

Clinton’s VP Search Still Includes Castro

The Associated Press this week named former mayor Julian Castro on a short list of people being vetted for consideration as Hillary Clinton’s running mate. Castro, now secretary of Housing and Urban Development, said in recent weeks that he is not being vetted but the AP reports that so far only publically available information has been used to vet potential vice presidential candidates.

GrayStreet Partners Buys Former Children’s Museum Property

The former Children’s Museum of San Antonio on Houston Street was purchased by GrayStreet Partners, the same developers who own multiple properties on Houston Street, in Southtown and near Pearl. The Rivard Report writes that GrayStreet plans to connect the former museum with the adjacent (and long empty) Kress building and create multiple spaces for retail, culinary businesses and offices.

Weekends on the Water

San Antonio Magazine writes about 13 lakes, rivers, beaches and swimming holes that are perfect for cooling off amid the mid-summer heat.

CyberSecurity Tech Startup Program Launched

CyberSecurity San Antonio announced a new incubator program at Geekdom that will encourage entrepreneurs looking to get into the cyber security field. KSAT reports that the program will provide one-on-one mentoring and business advice to help startups succeed.

Mama Fu’s and Ash Among New Restaurants Open in San Antonio

Austin-based Mama Fu’s Asian House will open its first Alamo City location on July 5 on Vance Jackson Road. A second location is slated for Bulverde Road. Ash, a bar by the team that introduced Smoke The Restaurant, opened Thursday on Commerce Street and Pho Sure, a popular eatery near San Antonio College, recently opened a second location on East Evans Road, according to the San Antonio Current.