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San Antonio airport $2.5 billion overhaul update

Big changes are coming to SAT in the next few years. | Photo by SATXtoday team

The San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is undergoing a multi-year terminal expansion to accommodate the 25,000 passengers that fly through daily. SAT shared an update earlier this month with construction starting in 2024 and for a completion year of 2028.

The Strategic Development Program identified four areas that are to be included in construction of the terminal.

A new concourse with up to 17 gates and a new Federal Inspection Service/Customs area
Additional area for aircraft parking
Expansion of the roadway lanes in front of the terminals
A new Ground Transportation Center with additional public parking

Now comes the price tag. The estimated cost of the additional terminal is between $700 million and $1 billion. Funding sources will include:

Federal grants
Interim airport financing
Aviation capital funds
Passenger facility charges

That’s not all — Potential future improvements for Stinson Municipal Airport were unveiled during a recent open house event. Possible projects include lengthening of runways, new hangars, and a fixed base operations complex.

The Trailblazer Café — a bistro-style eatery at Stinson — is the newest addition to the second-oldest continually operating general aviation airport in the US. The restaurant will partner with Workforce Solutions Alamo as part of its Ready to Work initiative to help staff the café with several young aviation enthusiasts.

Pro tip: see our airports guide to help make travel planning easier.

Events

Thursday, May 18

Thursday Singer/Songwriter Series| Thursday, May 18 | 7-11 p.m. | The Good Kind, 1127 S. St Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Chill out with your favorite comfort food + drinks while listening to local artist Edmond Karam.

Friday, May 19

41st Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival | Friday, May 19 | 6-11:45 p.m. | Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, 723 S. Brazos St., San Antonio | Dance the night away at the first and longest-running conjunto festival in the country.

Saturday, May 20

The Wish Market at Main Street | Saturday, May 20 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | The Shops at La Cantera, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy., San Antonio | Free | Come do some weekend shopping from local vendors at this puppy and family-friendly event.
Wine Tasting with Bakery Lorraine + Soto Vino | Saturday, May 20 | 12-2 p.m. | Bakery Lorraine, 134 Oak Park Dr., Boerne | Free | Meet the makers of Soto Vino with small bites to eat and wine to drink.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Sports

That was fast. The San Antonio Spurs acquired a new strategic partner and board member — Paul Viera – earlier this week. This comes after last week’s news of Aramark selling half of its shares at a value of $100 million.

Announced

Chris Perez — the husband of the late icon Selena — is set to perform at the rescheduled Deco Fiesta. This music event is free to the public and will include dancing, music, and art vendors. Viva Fiesta one more time until next year.

Family

Let’s get wild. It’s Locals Day at the San Antonio Zoo on Wednesday, May 24. Admission prices will be reduced to $8 for residents of Bexar County. Guests will be able to learn about nature conservation, animal care, and education about wildlife.

Film

While we’re on the topic of family fun, Santikos Entertainment announced its free summer movies lineup. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays you can catch family-friendly features like, “The Bad Guys,” “Despicable Me,” and “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” Tuesday, June 6-Wednesday, Aug. 2. See the lineup and list of locations here.

Show

Wanna catch a show Friday night? You may have seen the viral sensation across Tiktok with his comedy bits and podcast moments. New York-based Matteo Lane is bringing his “Al Dente Tour” to San Antonio at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 19 at the Tobin Center.

Art

The McNay received a grant from the Leadership in Art Museums Initiative that will disperse $650,000 over the next five years. The funding will allow the McNay to hire a curator of Latinx art and support the expansion of its Latinx art collection + future exhibits. (SA Report)

Shop

Life hack: Order your paper towels online and avoid trekking home a giant pack from the store. This Bounty eight-pack is a best seller, or try the Amazon Basics twelve-pack.*

Film

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Famous people from San Antonio

The project wrapped up its first phase after its debut four years ago. | Photo via San Pedro Creek Culture Park, Robin Jerstad

San Antonio is not just known for the Alamo, the Riverwalk, or even the Tower of the Americas. We also have some amazing celebrities to spotlight that were born and from the 210.

Move over Austin, we have our fair share of stars spanning music, film, and television.

Megan Thee Stallion: She may have grown up in Houston, but “Tina Snow” was born in San Antonio back in 1995.
Michelle Rodriguez: The “Fast X” star was born in the Alamo City in 1978 and launched her career here.
Raymond Arturo Perez: The San Antonio native is a writer and has worked on the “Selena: The Series” that is streaming on Netflix.
Robert Cade: The inventor of the most recognizable sports beverage, Gatorade, is from the Alamo City and graduated from Brackenridge High School.

See 3 more SA natives

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicholas

From the editor

Today is my parent’s 27th wedding anniversary. The same question every year comes back to me — do I need to get them a gift? Technically I was the gift. Anyway, I wanted to use this moment as a way to say congratulations, happy anniversary mom and dad. Love ya.

Do you have a favorite anniversary/date-night spot? Tell us.

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