🌱$2.5 Billion Airport Expansion + A Week To Support Icehouses

Welcome back, San Antonio! Elaine here, to fill you in on the most interesting news around town. In today's issue, you'll find news about:

• Whopping $2.5 billion expansion of San Antonio International Airport.
• 10-day city event supports local icehouses and dive bars.
• Public school parent secretly records TEA commissioner comments.

But first, today's weather:

Winds subsiding and cooler. High: 60 Low: 36.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

1. San Antonio International Airport is in the design phase for its $2.5 billion expansion. This project will add a new terminal that could be more than 800,000 square feet, with estimated completion in 2028. "The goal, moving forward, according to city leaders, is to develop a structure with a contemporary look that captures the culture and character of San Antonio," along with providing better passenger flow and revenue-generating space. More details on this project in The Business Journals.
2. San Antonio Icehouse Week highlights a big part of the city's social culture of outdoor dining and sipping cool beverages. This celebration began to support small businesses that suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic. Starting Feb. 24, these eateries will have discounts and prizes for patrons: Bruno's Dive, The Lucky Duck, Lucy Cooper's Texas, Second Pitch Beer Co., Freetail Brewing Co., La Tuna Icehouse & Grill and many more. Check out the San Antonio Current for all the details!
3. Texas Education Agency Deputy Commissioner Steve Lecholop, former San Antonio ISD board member, was recorded acknowledging, "that the scheme pushed by Abbott and other voucher proponents would result in funding cuts for public schools around the state." This would be the first time that an agency whose duty is to provide free public education to all Texas children, would support Governor Greg Abbott's voucher program. More details on this story at the San Antonio Current.

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Today in San Antonio:

• Toddler Story Time at San Antonio Public Library (10 a.m.)
• 2023 Ribbon Cutting: Tri-Starr Talent Grand Opening at Chamber of Commerce (4:30 p.m.)
• Mariachi Band Boosters Spaghetti Dinner at Southwest High School (5 p.m.)
• Orchestra Pre-UIL Concert at Roosevelt High School (6:30 p.m.)
• Roaring '20s Casino Night at The Chamber (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Local comedian dies from cancer: "Alamo City is mourning the loss of Larry Garza, who died on Tuesday, February 14 at the age of 41." (mySA)
• Who else enjoyed H-E-B commercials as much as me? "In H-E-B's latest bid to prove that 'no store does more,' the San Antonio-based grocery giant debuted two Big Game ads riffing on its fandom's unyielding passion." (CultureMap San Antonio)
• Fugitive on the run: Dristapher Gonzalez is a "man wanted for allegedly punching, choking woman during an argument." (FOX 29)

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— Elaine Thompson

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