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What to know about early voting turnout in Texas so far

Turnout in 2018 was generally higher than in 2026 — so far.

News

In-person early voting <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="turnout" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/20/midterms-early-voting-states-data" data-vars-content-id="2c7e7f8b-fc17-45d3-87ca-66bc5551dddb" data-vars-headline="What to know about early voting turnout in Texas so far" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/20/midterms-early-voting-states-data" target="_self">turnout</a> in several large Texas counties is surpassing turnout during the first week of voting in 2018, when the state last saw a high-profile Senate race.Why it matters: It&#x27;s hard to draw hints from early voting as to which way the election will tilt.

Spurs expand free TV broadcasts for 2026-27 season

No cable or streaming subscription needed. Here's how to watch.

Sports

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spurs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/09/22/spurs-season-2026-tip-off-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="d0aa6670-a4e9-4ddc-9c2e-aa46c26ce4e5" data-vars-headline="Spurs expand free TV broadcasts for 2026-27 season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/09/22/spurs-season-2026-tip-off-san-antonio" target="_self">Spurs</a> announced Friday that Sinclair Broadcast Group will air 22 regular-season games on CW SA, giving local fans more opportunities to watch for free.Why it matters: That&#x27;s 13 more over-the-air games than last season, expanding access for fans without a $19.99-per-month <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="DAZN subscription" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/09/02/spurs-name-dazn-new-streaming-games" data-vars-content-id="d0aa6670-a4e9-4ddc-9c2e-aa46c26ce4e5" data-vars-headline="Spurs expand free TV broadcasts for 2026-27 season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/09/02/spurs-name-dazn-new-streaming-games" target="_self">DAZN subscription</a>.

How Axios San Antonio readers feel about the election

Early voting started on Monday and runs through Oct. 30

Election

We asked Axios San Antonio <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="newsletter" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="e364d5f3-24b6-4cc1-92e2-d62138177378" data-vars-headline="How Axios San Antonio readers feel about the election" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-san-antonio" target="_self">newsletter</a> readers for their emotions about the election. It&#x27;s safe to say they have some big feelings.Driving the news: Early voting started Monday and runs through Oct. 30. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Election Day" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/10/20/texas-am-university-study-election-midterm-stress-work" data-vars-content-id="e364d5f3-24b6-4cc1-92e2-d62138177378" data-vars-headline="How Axios San Antonio readers feel about the election" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/10/20/texas-am-university-study-election-midterm-stress-work" target="_self">Election Day</a> is Nov. 3.

Sip or treat: Where to find Halloween cocktails in San Antonio

From creepy cocktails to playful potions, here's where to sip.

Food and Drink

Surprising no one, San Antonio — one of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="most haunted places" data-vars-click-url="https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/haunted-san-antonio/" data-vars-content-id="c9dfda94-adad-4cff-8404-d64b6e266043" data-vars-headline="Sip or treat: Where to find Halloween cocktails in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/haunted-san-antonio/" target="_blank">most haunted places</a> in America — is getting into the Halloween spirit with a lineup of spooky sips.Why it matters: Adults deserve a little treat, too.

New app Dulce Halloween helps find trick-or-treating spots

Culture

Looking for the best neighborhoods for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Halloween" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/10/17/san-antonio-haunted-spots-businesses-halloween" data-vars-content-id="030e20a0-21d1-4b91-9d1b-cbd8321fb38c" data-vars-headline="New app Dulce Halloween helps find trick-or-treating spots" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/10/17/san-antonio-haunted-spots-businesses-halloween" target="_self">Halloween</a> trick-or-treating in San Antonio? There&#x27;s an app for that.Why it matters: Studies show that fewer Americans are handing out candy to trick-or-treaters on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Halloween" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/24/spirit-halloween-store-previous-tenant" data-vars-content-id="030e20a0-21d1-4b91-9d1b-cbd8321fb38c" data-vars-headline="New app Dulce Halloween helps find trick-or-treating spots" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/24/spirit-halloween-store-previous-tenant" target="_self">Halloween</a> night — so you can&#x27;t just go anywhere these days.

How to celebrate July 4th and America250 in San Antonio

There will be July Fourth fireworks downtown this year.

Things to Do

San Antonio is gearing up to celebrate this <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="July Fourth" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/07/02/how-to-keep-san-antonio-pets-safe-during-july-4th-fireworks" data-vars-content-id="0c47ac8c-166c-40fc-bdc4-650e2fb8a0af" data-vars-headline="How to celebrate July 4th and America250 in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/07/02/how-to-keep-san-antonio-pets-safe-during-july-4th-fireworks" target="_self">July Fourth</a> with new offerings and traditions.Why it matters: July Fourth <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fireworks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/07/02/where-watch-fireworks-hill-country-july-fourth" data-vars-content-id="0c47ac8c-166c-40fc-bdc4-650e2fb8a0af" data-vars-headline="How to celebrate July 4th and America250 in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/07/02/where-watch-fireworks-hill-country-july-fourth" target="_self">fireworks</a> will be back downtown for the first time in 15 years.

Newlywed Block Party to honor couples on Valentine's Day

San Antonio's tradition of courthouse weddings on Valentine's Day dates back to 1989.

San Antonio&#x27;s tradition of midnight courthouse weddings on the most romantic day of the year continues this weekend.Why it matters: As smaller weddings <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="continue to gain traction" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/29/small-wedding-price-benefits" data-vars-content-id="e2df4c35-8423-4399-be72-1c0ef3668a17" data-vars-headline="Newlywed Block Party to honor couples on Valentine&#x27;s Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/29/small-wedding-price-benefits" target="_self">continue to gain traction</a>, these one-day elopement venues offer an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="affordable" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2023/06/12/houston-weddings-price" data-vars-content-id="e2df4c35-8423-4399-be72-1c0ef3668a17" data-vars-headline="Newlywed Block Party to honor couples on Valentine&#x27;s Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2023/06/12/houston-weddings-price" target="_self">affordable</a>, lower-stress way to get married, keeping weddings light and fun.

Your 2025 guide to San Antonio's holiday lights

From San Antonio Zoo Lights to the newer Classic Christmas at Toyota Field, there's lots of lights to choose from.

There are plenty of places to get in the holiday spirit around San Antonio.The latest: The city&#x27;s downtown lights will flip on Friday during the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ford Holiday River Parade" data-vars-click-url="https://311.sanantonio.gov/kb/docs/articles/arts-and-culture/ford-holiday-river-parade-and-tree-lighting-festival" data-vars-content-id="b865266c-1276-482c-acca-b71c313c2afa" data-vars-headline="Your 2025 guide to San Antonio&#x27;s holiday lights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://311.sanantonio.gov/kb/docs/articles/arts-and-culture/ford-holiday-river-parade-and-tree-lighting-festival" target="_blank">Ford Holiday River Parade</a> at 6pm, kicking off the season in full glow. The free <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Travis Park lighting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.travisparksa.com/Events" data-vars-content-id="b865266c-1276-482c-acca-b71c313c2afa" data-vars-headline="Your 2025 guide to San Antonio&#x27;s holiday lights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.travisparksa.com/Events" target="_blank">Travis Park lighting</a> is also Friday, 4-7pm.

Guide to San Antonio's Christmas bar pop-ups

San Antonio bars are making spirits bright.

After the winter whirlwind of shopping, light-hunting and gift wrapping, there&#x27;s nothing like unwinding with a festive cocktail — and luckily, San Antonio has plenty of pop-up bars to help keep the holiday spirit flowing.Catch up quick: San Antonio&#x27;s Christmas bar scene has grown impressively over the years. I remember when a handful of holiday-themed spots felt like a treat, and now it&#x27;s a challenge to keep up.

Poll: Which Texas athlete is the best decorator?

Vote for your favorite athlete's holiday display.

Holidays

Four Texas athletes recently <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="decorated their local Dick&#x27;s Sporting Goods store" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/s/seasonal/Texasgiftofsport" data-vars-content-id="4d0737cb-3fe8-4cac-b66b-d13ae0df7c7d" data-vars-headline="Poll: Which Texas athlete is the best decorator?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/s/seasonal/Texasgiftofsport" target="_blank">decorated their local Dick&#x27;s Sporting Goods store</a> for the holidays, and we want to know which display is your favorite.Zoom in: The Spurs&#x27; Chris Paul chose a 12-foot basketball tree.

Classic Christmas brings new holiday magic to San Antonio

You're going to want to have your camera ready for this one.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Classic Christmas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.classicchristmas.com/city/san-antonio-tx-toyota-field" data-vars-content-id="99034c53-589c-4d05-b6e5-41ec515e34e3" data-vars-headline="Classic Christmas brings new holiday magic to San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.classicchristmas.com/city/san-antonio-tx-toyota-field" target="_blank">Classic Christmas</a>, San Antonio&#x27;s new winter wonderland, is lighting up the city&#x27;s cheer calendar.Why it matters: The event brings a new sparkle to San Antonio&#x27;s growing list of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="holiday traditions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/11/24/winter-holiday-guide-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="99034c53-589c-4d05-b6e5-41ec515e34e3" data-vars-headline="Classic Christmas brings new holiday magic to San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/11/24/winter-holiday-guide-san-antonio" target="_self">holiday traditions</a>, which recently added <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Winterfest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/10/22/christmas-spurs-the-rock-winter-fest" data-vars-content-id="99034c53-589c-4d05-b6e5-41ec515e34e3" data-vars-headline="Classic Christmas brings new holiday magic to San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/10/22/christmas-spurs-the-rock-winter-fest" target="_self">Winterfest</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Holidays on Houston Street" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/10/08/holidays-on-houston-street-downtown-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="99034c53-589c-4d05-b6e5-41ec515e34e3" data-vars-headline="Classic Christmas brings new holiday magic to San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/10/08/holidays-on-houston-street-downtown-san-antonio" target="_self">Holidays on Houston Street</a> to its lineup.

Taste test of Chicken N Pickle's holiday pop-up bar

Chicken N Pickle&#x27;s annual ski lodge-themed pop-up bar is back for the holidays through Dec. 31. The vibe: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Holiday Hideaway" data-vars-click-url="https://chickennpickle.com/holiday-hideaway/holiday-hideaway-san-antonio-menu/" data-vars-content-id="8e4ae295-085c-442a-a065-0dea163b7ae1" data-vars-headline="Taste test of Chicken N Pickle&#x27;s holiday pop-up bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://chickennpickle.com/holiday-hideaway/holiday-hideaway-san-antonio-menu/" target="_blank">Holiday Hideaway</a> has all the cozy vibes — it almost feels like you&#x27;re tucked away at a Colorado mountain retreat.

San Antonio's Halloween forecast is looking rainy

You might want to bring an umbrella trick-or-treating.

Grab your umbrellas and your candy pails and prepare to see a lot of Deadpools and inflatable chickens on San Antonio streets Thursday night.Why it matters: San Antonio&#x27;s predicted Halloween forecast is bittersweet. We <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="need the rain" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/10/23/drought-saws-edwards-aquifer-water-restrictions" data-vars-content-id="967851a3-dab4-4f23-ba86-ba9ab4ec628e" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s Halloween forecast is looking rainy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/10/23/drought-saws-edwards-aquifer-water-restrictions" target="_self">need the rain</a>, but it may prove tricky for all those ghosts and goblins looking for treats.