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What it would take for Gina Hinojosa to win the Texas governor's race

Two political scientists break down Hinojosa's path to victory.

Politics

Democrat Gina Hinojosa faces an uphill battle to unseat <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gov. Greg Abbott" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/10/28/greg-abbott-gina-hinojosa-texas-data-centers" data-vars-content-id="a7bb4200-9f9f-43a8-b1ed-f679dbe13396" data-vars-headline="What it would take for Gina Hinojosa to win the Texas governor&#x27;s race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/10/28/greg-abbott-gina-hinojosa-texas-data-centers" target="_self">Gov. Greg Abbott</a>, but political experts say economic pressures and a shifting political climate could create an opportunity.Why it matters: The race will test whether frustration with Republican leadership is enough to shift voting patterns in a state where Democrats have struggled in statewide elections for decades.

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.

San Antonio Marathon scores Nike partnership

Nike is bringing new perks to San Antonio Marathon runners.

Sports

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio Marathon" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/12/03/san-antonio-marathon-maps-times-running-groups" data-vars-content-id="55cbfe6c-672c-42ed-b21b-87d1085f0621" data-vars-headline="San Antonio Marathon scores Nike partnership" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/12/03/san-antonio-marathon-maps-times-running-groups" target="_self">San Antonio Marathon</a> is teaming up with Nike ahead of its second annual race weekend, Dec. 4–6.Why it matters: The partnership — announced Wednesday — brings a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="global brand" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/12/05/big-brands-take-over-san-antonio-for-marathon" data-vars-content-id="55cbfe6c-672c-42ed-b21b-87d1085f0621" data-vars-headline="San Antonio Marathon scores Nike partnership" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/12/05/big-brands-take-over-san-antonio-for-marathon" target="_self">global brand</a> to the race, which is expected to draw more than 20,000 participants this year.

Military Con to launch in San Antonio in 2027

It's a new immersive experience celebrating the military community.

An immersive experience celebrating the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="military community" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/21/latino-veterans-memorial-day-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="3e690e1c-6613-4209-b5f6-a62a0cf595e5" data-vars-headline="Military Con to launch in San Antonio in 2027" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/21/latino-veterans-memorial-day-san-antonio" target="_self">military community</a> is launching in San Antonio next summer, organizers announced Tuesday.Why it matters: As Military City USA, San Antonio is home to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="one of the largest concentrations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.visitsanantonio.com/san-antonio-culture/military-city-usa/" data-vars-content-id="3e690e1c-6613-4209-b5f6-a62a0cf595e5" data-vars-headline="Military Con to launch in San Antonio in 2027" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.visitsanantonio.com/san-antonio-culture/military-city-usa/" target="_blank">one of the largest concentrations</a> of military bases in the country and has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="deep military roots" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/11/12/when-san-antonio-veterans-served-war-military" data-vars-content-id="3e690e1c-6613-4209-b5f6-a62a0cf595e5" data-vars-headline="Military Con to launch in San Antonio in 2027" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/11/12/when-san-antonio-veterans-served-war-military" target="_self">deep military roots</a>.

VIA rideshare offering overnight rides in San Antonio

It's similar to a rideshare, but for a fraction of the cost.

VIA Metropolitan Transit is now offering overnight rides inside Loop 410 through <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="VIA" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/30/san-antonio-via-green-line-bus-rapid-transit" data-vars-content-id="9afc9949-9d7c-4c54-a48a-71236e8718c3" data-vars-headline="VIA rideshare offering overnight rides 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/2025/05/30/san-antonio-via-green-line-bus-rapid-transit" target="_self">VIA</a> Link, a move that makes the on-demand service even more closely resemble a rideshare app.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="VIA Link experience" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/08/08/via-link-zone-downtown-service" data-vars-content-id="9afc9949-9d7c-4c54-a48a-71236e8718c3" data-vars-headline="VIA rideshare offering overnight rides 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/2024/08/08/via-link-zone-downtown-service" target="_self">VIA Link experience</a> can feel like using <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Uber" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/25/uber-live-video-san-antonio-teen-rides" data-vars-content-id="9afc9949-9d7c-4c54-a48a-71236e8718c3" data-vars-headline="VIA rideshare offering overnight rides 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/2026/08/25/uber-live-video-san-antonio-teen-rides" target="_self">Uber</a> or Lyft, but for a fraction of the cost.

Uber adds live video to San Antonio teen rides

San Antonio is among the first U.S. markets to get the new safety feature.

Parenting

Uber <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="launched live video streaming" data-vars-click-url="https://www.uber.com/us/en/newsroom/live-video-teen-trips/" data-vars-content-id="21c1d542-2ea0-402d-a36e-61f58f603159" data-vars-headline="Uber adds live video to San Antonio teen rides" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.uber.com/us/en/newsroom/live-video-teen-trips/" target="_blank">launched live video streaming</a> for teen rides in San Antonio on Tuesday, aiming to give parents more peace of mind during their kids&#x27; solo trips.The latest: Parents or guardians linked to a teen&#x27;s Uber account can now view through the driver&#x27;s front-facing phone camera a live video stream during eligible trips.

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.

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VIA rideshare offering overnight rides in San Antonio

Uber adds live video to San Antonio teen rides

San Antonio gas prices ease, but remain high

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San Antonio drivers can shape I-35 changes