Here’s your guide for SAT — plane and simple. | Photo by SATXtoday team
Fall break is calling, and you don’t have to drive far to catch it. San Antonio International Airport flies nonstop to 48 cities, from quick Texas getaways to beach escapes and big-city adventures.
🍂 Watch the leaves fall
Boston, MA | Delta Air Lines
Denver, CO | Multiple airlines
Philadelphia, PA | American Airlines
☀️ Soak up the sunshine
Los Angeles, CA | Delta Air Lines
Fort Lauderdale, FL | Multiple airlines
Cancun, MX | Multiple airlines
🌃 See a new city
New Orleans, LA | Southwest Airlines
Seattle, WA | Alaska Airlines
New York, NY | Delta Air Lines
View all the nonstop flights to consider for your next trip.
H-E-B has hired its first-ever female president. Roxanne Orsak, who joined the grocer in 1988 as a store management trainee and now serves as COO, will step into the role in January. She will succeed Craig Boyan, who’s spent two decades leading the company. (San Antonio Current)
Edu
Trinity University plans to launch the Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities, thanks to a $25 million gift from the family of Carlos Alvarez, the late founder of The Gambrinus Company. The funding will support scholarships, faculty positions, and new research opportunities. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Number
$4.1 million. That’s what Target is spending on upgrades at its Southeast Military Drive store. Expect a larger grocery section, more in-store showcases, and expanded inventory in home, apparel, and beauty. Construction kicks off in March with an August completion date. (MySA)
Coming Soon
Warby Parker is bringing a new store to the Shops at Lincoln Heights. The 1,450-sqft shop is slated to open in spring 2026. Until then, you can try on frames at the brand’s existing San Antonio location at the Shops at La Cantera. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Cause
Join The Paloween Hustle 5K/10K in Honor of Samantha Tapia on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Palo Alto College to honor PAC freshman Samantha Tapia’s legacy. San Antonians are invited to run or walk in support of scholarships for student-athletes through the Samantha Tapia Endowment. Learn more.*
Ranked
Small towns, big appeal. New Braunfels and Cibolo made WalletHub’s list of the best small cities in the US. The study looked at more than 1,300 cities, weighing factors like affordability, economic health, quality of life, and safety.
Biz
The SEC approved the Texas Stock Exchange, clearing the path for it to become the first of its kind in Texas. TXSE — which will be headquartered in Dallas — is expected to launch in 2026 as the first new fully integrated US stock exchange in decades. (CBS News)
Sports
How could Project Marvel boost tourism, create jobs, and help keep the Spurs in San Antonio in the long term? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Your must-have Halloween decor to celebrate the season, ranging from how cute to oh my:
👻 These three ceramic ghost lights are almost too cute to stand (and come with batteries).
🕯️ A No. 1 best-seller, this floating candle set will add flickering, cozy warmth to any Halloween display.
🧹 Floating witch hats show your Halloween spirit and are perfect for a party.
🕸️ The Addams family would approve of this black lace spiderweb cover decking out your mantle.
☠️ Make the neighbors do a double-take with a best-selling hands and skull set popping out of your yard.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Stocking up for trick-or-treaters? In Texas, you can’t go wrong with Sour Patch Kids — it’s the most popular candy in the state, according to a new Instacart study.
And let’s be honest: We’ll be sneaking sweets all month long — a little sugar rush pairs perfectly with October’s nonstop festivities.
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