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Here's who won in Texas' statewide office races

Eight non-judicial statewide posts are on the ballot this November.

Politics

Texas voters cast primary ballots for Republican and Democratic candidates in eight non-judicial statewide races. In races where no candidate received more than 50% of the vote, the top two finishers will advance to a May 26 runoff.Here are the results of each race, per <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AP" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/projects/elections-2026/texas-primary/" data-vars-content-id="996c8733-941c-4185-8316-c5851ee1e092" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s who won in Texas&#x27; statewide office races" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/projects/elections-2026/texas-primary/" target="_blank">AP</a> and unofficial <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="vote tallies" data-vars-click-url="https://goelect.txelections.civixapps.com/ivis-enr-ui/races" data-vars-content-id="996c8733-941c-4185-8316-c5851ee1e092" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s who won in Texas&#x27; statewide office races" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://goelect.txelections.civixapps.com/ivis-enr-ui/races" target="_blank">vote tallies</a>:

Latino turnout surges in Dem primary in Texas, testing GOP gains

Democratic participation across Texas was highest among the past three primaries — but it was even higher in Latino-majority counties.

Politics & Policy

Democratic primary <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="turnout" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/03/03/democratic-early-voting-turnout-texas" data-vars-content-id="8e4e7fdb-5511-4575-bdfa-2b70529a4164" data-vars-headline="Latino turnout surges in Dem primary in Texas, testing GOP gains" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/03/03/democratic-early-voting-turnout-texas" target="_self">turnout</a> in Latino hubs across Texas surged, while GOP turnout slumped, suggesting some Texas Latinos have turned away from the Republican Party.Why it matters: The results could signal a renewed interest in Democratic candidates in the fall general election after many voters along the Texas-Mexico border and in other Latino-majority areas <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shifted to the right" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/26/trump-harris-latino-voters-2024-election-pew" data-vars-content-id="8e4e7fdb-5511-4575-bdfa-2b70529a4164" data-vars-headline="Latino turnout surges in Dem primary in Texas, testing GOP gains" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/26/trump-harris-latino-voters-2024-election-pew" target="_self">shifted to the right</a> just two years ago, experts tell Axios.

The San Antonio Book Festival's 2026 lineup is here

Julia Alvarez and George Saunders are among more than 110 authors.

News

Celebrated writers Julia Alvarez and George Saunders are among the more than 110 authors coming to this year&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio Book Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/03/05/san-antonio-book-festival-2025-author-lineup" data-vars-content-id="b480fe65-be64-4885-b9ed-dfe8cfafc2ed" data-vars-headline="The San Antonio Book Festival&#x27;s 2026 lineup is here" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/03/05/san-antonio-book-festival-2025-author-lineup" target="_self">San Antonio Book Festival</a>.The big picture: The free, one-day festival returns to the Central Library and UT San Antonio Southwest Campus on April 11, 9am-5pm.

Former Mayor Nirenberg wins Bexar County judge election

Nirenberg and Sakai have campaigned on differing visions.

Former Mayor Ron Nirenberg defeated Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai in the race for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="top county job" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/15/ron-nirenberg-peter-sakai-bexar-county-judge" data-vars-content-id="75505bc1-eb01-4077-9e78-1bcf37a4e3d1" data-vars-headline="Former Mayor Nirenberg wins Bexar County judge 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/2025/11/15/ron-nirenberg-peter-sakai-bexar-county-judge" target="_self">top county job</a>.Why it matters: The two prominent Democrats campaigned on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="differing visions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/02/13/bexar-county-judge-democratic-primary-election" data-vars-content-id="75505bc1-eb01-4077-9e78-1bcf37a4e3d1" data-vars-headline="Former Mayor Nirenberg wins Bexar County judge 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/2026/02/13/bexar-county-judge-democratic-primary-election" target="_self">differing visions</a> for the role of Bexar County judge, with Nirenberg arguing the county should expand its ambition and reach, and Sakai maintaining that the office-holder should stick to the basics.

San Antonio International Airport traffic fell in 2025

The 2025 drop is the first decrease since COVID.

Passenger traffic at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio International Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/16/new-restaurants-san-antonio-international-airport" data-vars-content-id="60034fbb-7c25-421c-b5f8-d9e8411aaeec" data-vars-headline="San Antonio International Airport traffic fell in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/16/new-restaurants-san-antonio-international-airport" target="_self">San Antonio International Airport</a> dropped in 2025 for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic — despite the airport adding new routes last year, a new report shows.Why it matters: The decrease follows two <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="record-breaking traffic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/01/29/san-antonio-airport-sat-traffic-high-travel-record" data-vars-content-id="60034fbb-7c25-421c-b5f8-d9e8411aaeec" data-vars-headline="San Antonio International Airport traffic fell in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/01/29/san-antonio-airport-sat-traffic-high-travel-record" target="_self">record-breaking traffic</a> years in 2023 and 2024 and comes as SAT undergoes a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="major expansion" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/12/10/new-terminal-san-antonio-international-airport" data-vars-content-id="60034fbb-7c25-421c-b5f8-d9e8411aaeec" data-vars-headline="San Antonio International Airport traffic fell in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/12/10/new-terminal-san-antonio-international-airport" target="_self">major expansion</a>.

When new restaurants will open at San Antonio airport

Restaurant upgrades are coming before the new terminal.

Travelers will soon see a slate of locally owned restaurants open new outposts at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio International Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/09/22/san-antonio-nonstop-flight-toronto-international" data-vars-content-id="8fac5a93-76c7-4395-bf15-14e355bff0da" data-vars-headline="When new restaurants will open at San Antonio airport" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/09/22/san-antonio-nonstop-flight-toronto-international" target="_self">San Antonio International Airport</a>.The big picture: The city is bringing in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new food vendors" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/11/21/san-antonio-international-airport-restaurants" data-vars-content-id="8fac5a93-76c7-4395-bf15-14e355bff0da" data-vars-headline="When new restaurants will open at San Antonio airport" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/11/21/san-antonio-international-airport-restaurants" target="_self">new food vendors</a> to the airport in the midst of a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="multibillion-dollar renovation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/12/10/new-terminal-san-antonio-international-airport" data-vars-content-id="8fac5a93-76c7-4395-bf15-14e355bff0da" data-vars-headline="When new restaurants will open at San Antonio airport" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/12/10/new-terminal-san-antonio-international-airport" target="_self">multibillion-dollar renovation</a>.

San Antonio airport not showing Kristi Noem's shutdown video

SAT joins several airports in not showing the message.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio International Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/09/22/san-antonio-nonstop-flight-toronto-international" data-vars-content-id="01115792-0aed-446a-ba33-e258d5ac3915" data-vars-headline="San Antonio airport not showing Kristi Noem&#x27;s shutdown video" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/09/22/san-antonio-nonstop-flight-toronto-international" target="_self">San Antonio International Airport</a> is one of several airports across the country not showing a video of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/09/trump-immigration-homeland-security-noem-cities" data-vars-content-id="01115792-0aed-446a-ba33-e258d5ac3915" data-vars-headline="San Antonio airport not showing Kristi Noem&#x27;s shutdown video" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/09/trump-immigration-homeland-security-noem-cities" target="_self">Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem</a> blaming the ongoing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="government shutdown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/30/trump-housing-department-shutdown-alert" data-vars-content-id="01115792-0aed-446a-ba33-e258d5ac3915" data-vars-headline="San Antonio airport not showing Kristi Noem&#x27;s shutdown video" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/30/trump-housing-department-shutdown-alert" target="_self">government shutdown</a> on congressional Democrats.Why it matters: The Trump administration released <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the video" data-vars-click-url="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:t6ubj2wlhc34awzcymh3qpur/post/3m2uxgeoajc2t?ref_src=embed&amp;ref_url=https%253A%252F%252Fiframe.nbcnews.com%252Fn04fjKr4" data-vars-content-id="01115792-0aed-446a-ba33-e258d5ac3915" data-vars-headline="San Antonio airport not showing Kristi Noem&#x27;s shutdown video" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:t6ubj2wlhc34awzcymh3qpur/post/3m2uxgeoajc2t?ref_src=embed&amp;ref_url=https%253A%252F%252Fiframe.nbcnews.com%252Fn04fjKr4" target="_blank">the video</a> for airing at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints earlier this month, but some transportation authorities have shelved the message out of concern it <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="violates the Hatch Act" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/01/government-shutdown-republicans-trump-administration-hud" data-vars-content-id="01115792-0aed-446a-ba33-e258d5ac3915" data-vars-headline="San Antonio airport not showing Kristi Noem&#x27;s shutdown video" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/01/government-shutdown-republicans-trump-administration-hud" target="_self">violates the Hatch Act</a>.

Inside The Gunter Hotel's $57M makeover

The Gunter Hotel is debuting trendy dining and cocktail options in the heart of downtown.

Food and Drink

San Antonio&#x27;s historic Gunter Hotel is unveiling its refreshed look after renovations that <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="began in 2023" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/news/2024/12/23/gunter-hotel-renovation.html" data-vars-content-id="c26c5a74-b0f6-4729-bb3d-4d6eb7da88ec" data-vars-headline="Inside The Gunter Hotel&#x27;s $57M makeover" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/news/2024/12/23/gunter-hotel-renovation.html" target="_blank">began in 2023</a>.Why it matters: The Gunter, one of San Antonio&#x27;s oldest and most storied hotels, could inject fresh energy into Houston Street with trendy dining, stylish amenities and a nod to its 116-year history.

San Antonio airport bucks travel decline and adds new Toronto nonstop

International travel is down, but not in San Antonio.

America&#x27;s political climate is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="chilling international travel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/16/international-tourism-america" data-vars-content-id="a413c0d8-8c06-4697-897d-041770004d1c" data-vars-headline="San Antonio airport bucks travel decline and adds new Toronto nonstop" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/16/international-tourism-america" target="_self">chilling international travel</a> — but not at San Antonio International Airport, which announced Monday new nonstop service to Toronto.Why it matters: Many U.S. cities are grappling with tourism declines that are straining their local economies. But San Antonio is drawing international visitors who can provide a crucial financial cushion — especially as the city&#x27;s airport undergoes a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="major overhaul" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/12/10/new-terminal-san-antonio-international-airport" data-vars-content-id="a413c0d8-8c06-4697-897d-041770004d1c" data-vars-headline="San Antonio airport bucks travel decline and adds new Toronto nonstop" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/12/10/new-terminal-san-antonio-international-airport" target="_self">major overhaul</a>.

Six Flags and Schlitterbahn team up on new multi-park deal

It's a  joint pass with unlimited access to more than 40 amusement and water parks.

Things to Do

Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Schlitterbahn New Braunfels will offer a joint pass with unlimited access to more than 40 amusement and water parks.The big picture: The move marks the first anniversary of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Six Flags-Cedar Fair merger" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/02/six-flags-cedar-fair-merger-cedar-point" data-vars-content-id="1b17a49f-2ab2-4745-a594-fa01bbd0c65c" data-vars-headline="Six Flags and Schlitterbahn team up on new multi-park deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/02/six-flags-cedar-fair-merger-cedar-point" target="_self">Six Flags-Cedar Fair merger</a>.

SAT travel tips for the holiday weekend

New perks for military families, accessibility tools and more.

Travel

Whether it&#x27;s been a while since you flew out of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio International Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/12/10/new-terminal-san-antonio-international-airport" data-vars-content-id="daa921f4-b460-40fb-9d33-09c837690cfe" data-vars-headline="SAT travel tips for the holiday weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/12/10/new-terminal-san-antonio-international-airport" target="_self">San Antonio International Airport</a> (SAT) — or you just dread the hassle — a handful of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new programs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/02/12/san-antonio-airport-visitor-tsa-program-apply" data-vars-content-id="daa921f4-b460-40fb-9d33-09c837690cfe" data-vars-headline="SAT travel tips for the holiday weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/02/12/san-antonio-airport-visitor-tsa-program-apply" target="_self">new programs</a> could help make your holiday weekend travel a bit smoother.Why it matters: More than 145,000 passengers are expected to travel through SAT this week through Monday.

San Antonio airport more expensive than average

The airfare out of SAT is the same as out of Austin.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio International" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/12/10/new-terminal-san-antonio-international-airport" data-vars-content-id="4caaaf74-7d94-4f6f-bb7e-bfb2f543a413" data-vars-headline="San Antonio airport more expensive than average" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/12/10/new-terminal-san-antonio-international-airport" target="_self">San Antonio International</a> has long been considered a low-key airport to fly out of, but that doesn&#x27;t mean it&#x27;s cheap.By the numbers: Average domestic airfare out of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="SAT" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/02/19/airport-control-shortage-sat-texas" data-vars-content-id="4caaaf74-7d94-4f6f-bb7e-bfb2f543a413" data-vars-headline="San Antonio airport more expensive than average" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/02/19/airport-control-shortage-sat-texas" target="_self">SAT</a> was about $385 in the third quarter of 2024, above the national average of $366, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="per the Bureau of Transportation Statistics" data-vars-click-url="https://www.transtats.bts.gov/averagefare/" data-vars-content-id="4caaaf74-7d94-4f6f-bb7e-bfb2f543a413" data-vars-headline="San Antonio airport more expensive than average" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.transtats.bts.gov/averagefare/" target="_blank">per the Bureau of Transportation Statistics</a>.

San Antonio airport has been facing an air traffic controller shortage

Many of the country's airports are understaffed.

San Antonio&#x27;s main air traffic control tower has been understaffed, according to the most recent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Federal Aviation Administration data" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/38626090.38/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjUvMDIvMTAvYWlyLXRyYWZmaWMtY29udHJvbGxlci1zaG9ydGFnZXM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/633dcc04d70fb9875101ab66B9b3a84d5" data-vars-content-id="5a467138-02f4-42f2-92f8-03514e61e756" data-vars-headline="San Antonio airport has been facing an air traffic controller shortage" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/38626090.38/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjUvMDIvMTAvYWlyLXRyYWZmaWMtY29udHJvbGxlci1zaG9ydGFnZXM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/633dcc04d70fb9875101ab66B9b3a84d5" target="_self">Federal Aviation Administration data</a> available.Why it matters: January&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="midair collision" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/38626090.38/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjUvMDEvMzAvcGlsb3QtcGxhbmUtY3Jhc2gtZGM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/633dcc04d70fb9875101ab66B9f2bf55b" data-vars-content-id="5a467138-02f4-42f2-92f8-03514e61e756" data-vars-headline="San Antonio airport has been facing an air traffic controller shortage" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/38626090.38/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjUvMDEvMzAvcGlsb3QtcGxhbmUtY3Jhc2gtZGM_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/633dcc04d70fb9875101ab66B9f2bf55b" target="_self">midair collision</a> between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter in Washington, D.C., is bringing fresh attention to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="longstanding staff shortages" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/38626090.38/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjMvMDIvMTUvZmFhLXNhZmV0eS1tZW1vLW5lYXItZGlzYXN0ZXJzP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/633dcc04d70fb9875101ab66Bcfdbff27" data-vars-content-id="5a467138-02f4-42f2-92f8-03514e61e756" data-vars-headline="San Antonio airport has been facing an air traffic controller shortage" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/38626090.38/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjMvMDIvMTUvZmFhLXNhZmV0eS1tZW1vLW5lYXItZGlzYXN0ZXJzP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/633dcc04d70fb9875101ab66Bcfdbff27" target="_self">longstanding staff shortages</a>.

New San Antonio airport program lets visitors past TSA checkpoints

It restores a level of airport access that was common before 9/11 but has since largely disappeared.

Catching a flight at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio International Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/12/10/new-terminal-san-antonio-international-airport" data-vars-content-id="9bfb4c80-c960-4dc8-8110-f04904ebb572" data-vars-headline="New San Antonio airport program lets visitors past TSA checkpoints" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/12/10/new-terminal-san-antonio-international-airport" target="_self">San Antonio International Airport</a> just got a little more special, thanks to a new program allowing visitors who aren&#x27;t flying past security checkpoints.Why it matters: The SAT PASS program lets people surprise loved ones at the gate or grab a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="quick bite" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/11/21/san-antonio-international-airport-restaurants" data-vars-content-id="9bfb4c80-c960-4dc8-8110-f04904ebb572" data-vars-headline="New San Antonio airport program lets visitors past TSA checkpoints" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/11/21/san-antonio-international-airport-restaurants" target="_self">quick bite</a> together before takeoff, restoring a level of airport access that was common before 9/11 but has since largely disappeared.