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Voters await special election for Tony Gonzales' old seat

There could potentially be two elections on one ballot.

Politics

Voters in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Texas&#x27; 23rd Congressional District" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/15/democrats-latino-voters-2026" data-vars-content-id="66d77ebe-9416-4b69-b027-712011de4995" data-vars-headline="Voters await special election for Tony Gonzales&#x27; old seat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/15/democrats-latino-voters-2026" target="_self">Texas&#x27; 23rd Congressional District</a>, stretching from San Antonio to El Paso, potentially could have the opportunity to vote in two separate elections on one ballot this fall.Why it matters: The district, home to more than <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="778,000 people" data-vars-click-url="https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/cong_dist/cd118/cd_based/ST48/CD118_TX23.pdf" data-vars-content-id="66d77ebe-9416-4b69-b027-712011de4995" data-vars-headline="Voters await special election for Tony Gonzales&#x27; old seat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/cong_dist/cd118/cd_based/ST48/CD118_TX23.pdf" target="_blank">778,000 people</a>, has been without representation in Congress for more than three months since former Republican U.S. Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tony Gonzales" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/04/house-ethics-investigation-tony-gonzales-affair" data-vars-content-id="66d77ebe-9416-4b69-b027-712011de4995" data-vars-headline="Voters await special election for Tony Gonzales&#x27; old seat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/04/house-ethics-investigation-tony-gonzales-affair" target="_self">Tony Gonzales</a> resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct.

New pass rewards visits to San Antonio legacy businesses

Support local, collect check-ins and claim prizes.

Business

San Antonio residents and visitors have a new incentive to explore some of the city&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="long-running businesses" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/09/esquire-tavern-san-antonio-river-walk-bar" data-vars-content-id="d02fdf21-bc24-403b-a06d-74a724bfe194" data-vars-headline="New pass rewards visits to San Antonio legacy businesses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/09/esquire-tavern-san-antonio-river-walk-bar" target="_self">long-running businesses</a> with the Buy Local Legacy Pass.The latest: Created by the city&#x27;s Economic Development Department in partnership with the Office of Historic Preservation&#x27;s Legacy Business Program, the free digital pass encourages people to visit businesses that have been part of San Antonio for 20 years or longer.

Advocates call for Bexar County jail reforms after deaths

A coalition of advocates has a new plan to prevent deaths.

News

A coalition of advocates on Tuesday proposed stronger mental health treatment options and more independent accountability at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bexar County" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/15/bexar-county-clerk-hits-the-road" data-vars-content-id="d3ff6bbb-eda3-44ca-a2fd-4b0aabafe538" data-vars-headline="Advocates call for Bexar County jail reforms after deaths" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/15/bexar-county-clerk-hits-the-road" target="_self">Bexar County</a> jail, changes aimed at preventing further in-custody deaths.The big picture: At least 92 people have died while in custody at the Bexar County jail since 2020.

New conservancy aims for San Pedro Springs Park upgrades

The park has a wealth of history and a popular public pool.

Culture

San Pedro Springs Park, the oldest city park <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in Texas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/11/new-texas-state-parks-expansions-hill-country" data-vars-content-id="26eee02a-9aa5-4fcd-a3b0-85fc85dbfa7d" data-vars-headline="New conservancy aims for San Pedro Springs Park upgrades" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/11/new-texas-state-parks-expansions-hill-country" target="_self">in Texas</a> and one of the oldest in the nation, has a new conservancy that will raise money for upgrades.Why it matters: The historic park, home to one of San Antonio&#x27;s most popular <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="public swimming pools" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/08/07/san-antonio-pools-segregation-history" data-vars-content-id="26eee02a-9aa5-4fcd-a3b0-85fc85dbfa7d" data-vars-headline="New conservancy aims for San Pedro Springs Park upgrades" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/08/07/san-antonio-pools-segregation-history" target="_self">public swimming pools</a>, lacks the investment and amenities that other parks receive, conservancy board chair Christina Wright tells Axios.

San Antonio to reopen e-bike voucher applications

The city received another round of federal funding.

San Antonio will soon open a second application cycle for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="electric bicycle" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/climate" data-vars-content-id="a7e23d24-d1f7-4c23-a047-9382448c7c07" data-vars-headline="San Antonio to reopen e-bike voucher applications" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/climate" target="_self">electric bicycle</a> vouchers thanks to another round of federal funding.Why it matters: The program aims to expand access to affordable, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="low-emission transportation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/18/san-antonio-austin-great-springs-project-trail" data-vars-content-id="a7e23d24-d1f7-4c23-a047-9382448c7c07" data-vars-headline="San Antonio to reopen e-bike voucher applications" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/18/san-antonio-austin-great-springs-project-trail" target="_self">low-emission transportation</a> for residents with lower incomes by offering $1,000 vouchers to help purchase an e-bicycle.

Why San Antonio streets rank among the least safe

Pedestrians walk on roads with high speed limits.

Transit

The San Antonio area has some of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="least safe streets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/12/08/san-antonio-deadliest-dangerous-roads-crashes-map" data-vars-content-id="ae7f8b52-6300-45dd-b6c1-d076401e4341" data-vars-headline="Why San Antonio streets rank among the least safe" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/12/08/san-antonio-deadliest-dangerous-roads-crashes-map" target="_self">least safe streets</a> in the country, per StreetLight Data&#x27;s new &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. Safe Streets Index" data-vars-click-url="https://learn.streetlightdata.com/us-safe-streets-index-ebook" data-vars-content-id="ae7f8b52-6300-45dd-b6c1-d076401e4341" data-vars-headline="Why San Antonio streets rank among the least safe" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://learn.streetlightdata.com/us-safe-streets-index-ebook" target="_blank">U.S. Safe Streets Index</a>.&quot;Why it matters: Traffic fatalities in San Antonio have increased since the pandemic, according to the city&#x27;s latest tally.

How San Antonio could shape air taxi future

Port San Antonio is positioning itself as a testing ground for emerging air taxi technology.

Local Brief

Port San Antonio is positioning itself as a testing ground for emerging air taxi technology as Texas joins a federal pilot program.Why it matters: San Antonio could play a role in a national effort to develop advanced air mobility (AAM), which includes a system of low-flying electric aircraft moving people and cargo.

Port San Antonio company builds in-flight hospitals

The units allow patients to be treated while in flight.

A Port San Antonio company is manufacturing medical units that can be attached to planes to treat patients <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in the air" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/03/10/electric-aircraft-texas" data-vars-content-id="bad7a2d1-896d-43e3-93ee-c08ec2af48c1" data-vars-headline="Port San Antonio company builds in-flight hospitals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/03/10/electric-aircraft-texas" target="_self">in the air</a>.Why it matters: That&#x27;s a major shift from when someone had to be stabilized on the ground before they could be transported, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Knight Aerospace" data-vars-click-url="https://knightaerospace.com/modular-systems-knight-aerospace/" data-vars-content-id="bad7a2d1-896d-43e3-93ee-c08ec2af48c1" data-vars-headline="Port San Antonio company builds in-flight hospitals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://knightaerospace.com/modular-systems-knight-aerospace/" target="_blank">Knight Aerospace</a> CEO Bianca Rhodes tells Axios.

What San Antonio's bus stop spacing means

Bunching bus stops can make public transit slower.

San Antonio&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bus stops" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/12/13/via-bus-transit-ridership-covid" data-vars-content-id="725eab29-a6fd-4e25-bfe1-79752cd78e2b" data-vars-headline="What San Antonio&#x27;s bus stop spacing means" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/12/13/via-bus-transit-ridership-covid" target="_self">bus stops</a> tend to be more than two football fields apart, per data compiled by the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Works in Progress" data-vars-click-url="https://worksinprogress.co/issue/the-united-states-needs-fewer-bus-stops/" data-vars-content-id="725eab29-a6fd-4e25-bfe1-79752cd78e2b" data-vars-headline="What San Antonio&#x27;s bus stop spacing means" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://worksinprogress.co/issue/the-united-states-needs-fewer-bus-stops/" target="_blank">Works in Progress</a> transit blog.Why it matters: Bunching bus stops can make public transit slower, less reliable and more expensive to operate, per the blog.

Q&A: Port San Antonio CEO on air taxis and jobs

Port San Antonio is gearing up to test air taxis, which could bring new tech jobs and reshape local transportation.

Port San Antonio is positioning itself as a testbed for emerging Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology — more commonly known as air taxis — as Texas joins a federal pilot program. The big picture: Axios spoke with Port San Antonio president and CEO Jim Perschbach about what that could mean for jobs, safety and the future of transportation.

San Antonio traffic really has gotten worse

Traffic feels different since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Drive time in the San Antonio area is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="creeping up" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/28/traffic-congestion-getting-worse" data-vars-content-id="b308eb74-3019-4432-818f-14de5ca5afa9" data-vars-headline="San Antonio traffic really has gotten worse" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/28/traffic-congestion-getting-worse" target="_self">creeping up</a> — even as it remains below pre-pandemic levels, per data from Texas A&amp;M.Why it matters: The findings put hard data behind a common feeling among many drivers: Traffic has been getting worse — or at least different — since the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="COVID-19 pandemic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/03/11/looking-back-at-the-covid-times" data-vars-content-id="b308eb74-3019-4432-818f-14de5ca5afa9" data-vars-headline="San Antonio traffic really has gotten worse" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/03/11/looking-back-at-the-covid-times" target="_self">COVID-19 pandemic</a>.

Study: Downtown San Antonio parking is better than you think

There is more than enough parking even for major events during peak times.

Parking in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown San Antonio" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/02/24/new-apartments-san-antonio-downtown-continental" data-vars-content-id="0128b54f-59b8-4d6b-a6d2-02eb4df19096" data-vars-headline="Study: Downtown San Antonio parking is better than you think" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/02/24/new-apartments-san-antonio-downtown-continental" target="_self">downtown San Antonio</a> is available even during peak busy periods like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fiesta" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/04/18/fiesta-san-antonio-food-niosa-chicken-stick" data-vars-content-id="0128b54f-59b8-4d6b-a6d2-02eb4df19096" data-vars-headline="Study: Downtown San Antonio parking is better than you think" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/04/18/fiesta-san-antonio-food-niosa-chicken-stick" target="_self">Fiesta</a>, a new study finds.Why it matters: People love to complain about downtown parking. But it&#x27;s largely just perception, the study commissioned by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Centro San Antonio" data-vars-click-url="https://centrosanantonio.org/about-landing/" data-vars-content-id="0128b54f-59b8-4d6b-a6d2-02eb4df19096" data-vars-headline="Study: Downtown San Antonio parking is better than you think" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://centrosanantonio.org/about-landing/" target="_blank">Centro San Antonio</a> and the city says.

Waymo launches driverless car service in San Antonio

Waymo's San Antonio debut turns futuristic tech into a commuting option.

Driverless rides have arrived in San Antonio, starting with a limited rollout.Why it matters: Waymo&#x27;s debut turns futuristic tech into a commuting option, moving the technology past its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="testing phase" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/18/waymo-san-antonio-launch-date" data-vars-content-id="c79ba372-0703-4187-9c35-4ecdddcaa5d1" data-vars-headline="Waymo launches driverless car service 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/2025/11/18/waymo-san-antonio-launch-date" target="_self">testing phase</a> and into daily life.

The most congested roads in the San Antonio area

The San Antonio–New Braunfels area had 10 of the state's 100 most congested road segments in 2024.

The stretch of the PanAm Expressway, which traverses the west side of downtown between U.S. 281 and U.S. 90, ranks among the most congested <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="roadways" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/12/08/san-antonio-deadliest-dangerous-roads-crashes-map" data-vars-content-id="10133571-dcb3-4810-b6bc-8450da9aa151" data-vars-headline="The most congested roads in the San Antonio area" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/12/08/san-antonio-deadliest-dangerous-roads-crashes-map" target="_self">roadways</a> in Texas.Why it matters: The San Antonio-New Braunfels area had 10 of the state&#x27;s 100 most congested road segments in 2024, according to a recent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Texas A&amp;M mobility report " data-vars-click-url="https://mobility.tamu.edu/texas-most-congested-roadways/" data-vars-content-id="10133571-dcb3-4810-b6bc-8450da9aa151" data-vars-headline="The most congested roads in the San Antonio area" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://mobility.tamu.edu/texas-most-congested-roadways/" target="_blank">Texas A&amp;M mobility report </a>— including the maddening stretch that cuts through the west side of the city center.

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