SAN ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

TSA said passengers at San Antonio and Dallas airports tried to carry their guns and bullets on the plane with them

Director of Airports Jesus Saenz says close to 30,000 passengers are arriving or departing San Antonio International Airport every day.

Prepare for takeoff.

Air travel during Thanksgiving bumped passenger totals closer to pre-pandemic levels, but a virus variant is forcing new travel restrictions.

Nashville nonprofit CreatiVets brings the stories of 11 military vets to the San Antonio airport, in an exhibit on view through March.

A new exhibit at San Antonio International Airport is paying tribute to veterans in a unique way.

From the week Thanksgiving through the end of the air, UPS says air shipping traffic will reach its annual peak. But you only have three weeks to guarantee package delivery with some of the more common delivery services.

It’s the day before Thanksgiving, which means a lot of people are gearing up and taking to the roads and the sky and en route to their holiday travel destinations.

Pizza can be a super easy meal — you can get it delivered, buy it frozen, or even make it yourself.

The plan calls for another terminal and concessions.

The “SDP,” as officials refer to it, provides a vision for the airport into 2040 that will accommodate expected growth. It calls for unifying the airport terminals, including a brand-new, third terminal; adding more gates; extending the largest runway to accommodate longer international flights; re-routing vehicle traffic; central passenger screening; and more parking.

The San Antonio International Airport will hopefully have three terminals by 2030, Director of Airports Jesus Saenz said.

San Antonio International Airport and the Transportation Security Administration are gearing up for a busy holiday travel season.

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City officials said the time is right to implement the estimated $2.5 billion plan to overhaul San Antonio International Airport.

The city’s director of airports presented city council members with a a new Strategic Development Plan to expand the San Antonio International Airport’s capacity and turn it into a “world-class” facility.

The Alamo Regional Mobility Authority is soliciting proposals for a potential transportation project between San Antonio International Airport and downtown.

The airport collaborated with Gordon Hartman on the initiative.

The city of San Antonio’s Aviation Department is hoping to upgrade and expand the San Antonio International Airport with a multimillion-dollar plan leaders hope to have completed by 2040.

Southwest Airlines executives were in town Monday for a meeting with business leaders about the future of business travel.

Chances of showers and storms will linger into the weekend.

One national public policy group believes the Alamo City could generate more than $1 billion by leasing San Antonio International Airport to a private company or investors.

United, Delta, and JetBlue all plan to resume or begin new flights from San Antonio to New York City in coming months as travel rebounds.

As the demand for airline travel continues to increase, some airline carriers will resume service that had been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic to San Antonio International Airport in September.

A Whataburger will finally land at the San Antonio International Airport in early 2022.

The item sparked a heated conversation among council members.

The food bank is looking for volunteers who speak different languages -- including Spanish, French and Creole -- to assist the migrants.

Local employers are watching and waiting as the delta variant and the unvaccinated population combine to push cases higher.

In an effort to reach more people, the city is hosting pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics providing shots without an appointment.

More migrants have made their way through the City of San Antonio, leading many to question why they’re here and where they’re going.

Several months and many miles ago, I set out to circumnavigate the city of San Antonio on foot. It seemed just crazy enough to be interesting....

San Antonio's cool summer and the Pacific Northwest's deadly heat wave is connected.

Breeze Airways celebrated its first departing flight from San Antonio International Airport to Oklahoma City, one of three new routes, on Thursday.

The city of San Antonio is pushing for everyone to get their COVID-19 vaccine and making it easier for travelers at the airport to get a shot.

San Antonio International partnered with the TSA to bring passenger screening canines to work at the airport.

Like many parts of the aviation sector, San Antonio International Airport was hard hit by the pandemic and its effects. Now, it is among the hundreds of airports across the country receiving funding to help deal with the impact.

San Antonio is the origin city for Southwest Airlines' 50-year flight path.

The San Antonio International Airport will host a dance performance in honor of the 20th anniversary of the summer solstice, airport officials announced.

The San Antonio Police Department on Thursday released body-cam footage of a shooting on the city’s West Side in April that left two suspects dead and wounded a police officer.

The San Antonio Police released surveillance video Thursday of a fatal shooting that happened at the San Antonio International Airport in April.

With 13-plus inches of rain recorded at the San Antonio International Airport since mid-April, the stage is set for a massive mosquito bloom.

San Antonio has seen more than half a foot of rain above average for late April to early June!

More and more people are getting vaccinated and more people are getting comfortable with traveling.

Post-pandemic, air travel is up in San Antonio as people seek to cure the travel bug during the start of the summer vacation season.

The San Antonio City Council has signed off on a plan that will jump-start some improvement projects at the San Antonio International Airport.

New mask guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week has consumers wondering if they still need to mask up if they’re heading into a store or attraction.

Last month, CPS Energy officials released the most detailed map to date showing how the storm affected San Antonio’s neighborhoods.

San Antonio officials and businesses were largely caught off guard by the CDC's new masking guidance and reacted with a mix of responses.

Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention <a href="https://www.ksat.com/news/politics/2021/05/13/ap-source-govt-to-ease-up-guidance-on-indoor-mask-wearing/" target="_blank">has eased mask-wearing guidance </a>for fully vaccinated people, the San Antonio International Airport is still enforcing its mask mandate through most of the year, according to local officials.

The San Antonio City Council has signed off on a plan that will jump-start some improvement projects at the San Antonio International Airport.

Wednesday night's storms broke a San Antonio record for rainfall that dates back to 1888,...

There is another upper low which will move into our area tomorrow and bring more rain late in the day and through Saturday.

San Antonio International Airport will be adding JetBlue Airways to its list of carriers later this year.

Joe Gomez, the suspect who took his own life after being shot twice by a San Antonio Park Police Department officer outside an airport terminal Thursday, had a long criminal history in Bexar County but no history of violence or weapons-related offenses, court records revealed Saturday.

A man who opened fire from a highway ramp and then at the San Antonio International Airport, who was fatally shot by police on Thursday, has been identified.

The San Antonio Park Police officer who is being hailed as a hero after stopping an active shooter at the San Antonio International Airport has been identified as Officer John Maines, 41, an 11-year veteran of the park police.

San Antonio police officers were forced to assign themselves to a shooting call at San Antonio International Airport Thursday, after a series of errors from a dispatcher, records and audio obtained by the KSAT 12 Defenders show.

A San Antonio police officer shot and killed two men during a traffic stop that turned...

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Despite a shooting at San Antonio International Airport on Thursday, travelers were back to business as usual Friday morning.

Hours after a park police officer took down an active shooter at San Antonio International Airport, the Texas House on Thursday evening advanced a new bill...

Chaos erupted at San Antonio International Airport Thursday amid reports of an active shooter.

A man who opened fire from a highway ramp and then at the San Antonio Airport was shot and killed by a park police officer at the airport on Thursday.

A new star has made it to San Antonio — and no, they're not staying at Hotel Emma.

San Antonio is now home to another sculpture by famed Mexican artist Sebastian. In addition to downtown's Torch of Friendship (La Antorcha de Amistad) and...

San Antonio chef and entrepreneur Johnny Hernandez is in talks with officials at the Pearl about a new venture at the near-downtown retail complex, the...

Signs are pointing to more people traveling this summer due to the availability of coronavirus vaccines.

Update:The cold front is off to the south of San Antonio but wind gusts near 35 mph are still possible. A cool night is also expected this evening with temps dropping down in the 50s for San Antonio. Previous Story:A cold front is bringing San Antonio windy conditions and thunderstorm activity for this Sunday morning. There is also a line of showers and thunderstorm activity stretching across the San Antonio area with some spots seeing heavy rainfall. READ MORE: Former Mexican politician pleads guilty to money laundering in areas including San AntonioTeresa Velasco is a digital producer for MySA and the San Antonio Express-News.

Beginning May 1 you can now enjoy a non-stop flight to León, Mexico from San Antonio International Airport. The low-cost Mexican aircraft carrier, Viva Aerobus, will begin scheduling two weekly flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays to Bajío International Airport, in the state of Guanajuato. If you’re beginning to plot your post-vaccine travel plans, you may want to update your itinerary. For more information on ticketing, prices, or to book reservations, prospective travelers can visit online, or download the Viva App. Camille Sauers is a freelance writer based in San Antonio.

SAN ANTONIO – On Wednesday, the San Antonio International Airport announced that Viva Aerobus, Mexico’s ultra-low-cost carrier, would be launching its new twice-weekly service from San Antonio. The flights from San Antonio to the Bajío International Airport will serve the Bajío region, which includes León and Guanajuato. “We are very pleased with the continued investment that Viva Aerobus has committed to San Antonio,” said Jesus H. Saenz, Jr., director of airports for the San Antonio Airport System. City of San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh said he welcomed the economic spark that the flights may bring to and from both countries. San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said the additional flights would open doors in both countries.

SAN ANTONIO – Even as Congress is set to give final approval to President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 relief plan as soon as Wednesday, leaders are turning to another administration priority: improving the nation’s infrastructure. “It’s easy to take for granted but a city that doesn’t pay attention to its infrastructure is not paying attention to its future.”AdThe report identified several key priorities in San Antonio and Bexar County, including improvements at San Antonio International Airport and Port San Antonio, as well as public transit. “We need to put in some more rapid routes, what they call advanced rapid transit. Via Metropolitan Transit has some ambitious plans for more rapid transit routes and will have access to more local funding once a new sales tax allocation is approved by voters and takes effect in 2026. It’s also true, however, that we can accomplish a lot of other goals with better public transit,” Cisneros said.

SAN ANTONIO – Spring break is just around the corner for many area schools and the San Antonio International Airport says it will continue to enforce COVID-19 safety measures enacted at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. According to a statement by airport officials, the airport does not expect as many travelers as it has seen in years past. However, Jesus H. Saenz, Jr., director of airports for the San Antonio Airport System, said travelers are still expected to observe the safety protocols. Check updated flight status online – Passengers can check their flight status before they leave home at online – Passengers can check their flight status before they leave home at www.flysanantonio.comLeave prohibited items at home . For more information on the San Antonio International Airport, visit www.flysanantonio.com.

Overall, San Antonio has only seen sub-zero wind chills eight times since 1947. This is by far the latest in a season that San Antonio has had such a stretch. San Antonio covered in snow Feb. 2021 (KSAT)3rd snowiest winter of all-time: In the winter of 1984-1985, we received 15.9″. San Antonio saw record lows 5 out of 7 days during a stretch from February 14th through February 20th. Coldest Februarys for San Antonio, since records have been kept (1885) (Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved.)

Edward A. Ornelas, Staff / San Antonio Express-NewsEven after a year of overall turmoil for the aviation industry, the San Antonio International Airport has two new awards to brag about. On Monday, the local airport announced in a news release that it won the world's best airport award for its customer service from the Airports Council International World. The council revealed its 2020 winners after reviewing passenger surveys that were taken on the day the traveler boarded its fight.

The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo is resuming Friday. Despite a pandemic, a petition calling for the event to be canceled, city officials asking for organizers to postpone due to the virus, followed by the tragic winter storm San Antonio is still reeling from, the rodeo will move forward with an updated schedule of events on Friday. RELATED: San Antonio International Airport is now openThe event announced the news online, just before 11:30 a.m. Friday morning. RELATED: 'Bring anything:' San Antonio breweries team up to supply residents with clean waterMajor routes in San Antonio reopened by noon but are still covered in snow and ice, according to DriveTexas.org. This year's rodeo is scaled down, compared to the usual itinerary of events due to COVID-19.

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio International Airport reopened Friday for inbound and outbound flights, officials said. Flights had been canceled since Tuesday due to the winter storm. Airport officials are urging travelers to check their airline directly for any updates or changes to their scheduled flights. Travelers are also urged to give themselves extra time for parking and check in. Travelers can get more information by clicking here.

Update 7:45 a.m. SundayTxDOT San Antonio announced on Twitter that all interchanges and roadways previously closed due to the winter storm are now open. Update 1:30 p.m. SaturdayTxDOT San Antonio announced on their twitter that they are focusing on reopening multiple roadway closures across the city. The finesilver curve in downtown San Antonio is also closed, according to the Texas Department of Transportation in San Antonio. The temperature at 10:51 a.m. was 37 degrees reported at the San Antonio International Airport. Locals immediately lit up their social media feeds with joyful proclamations of surprise and photos of the rare San Antonio weather event.

SAN ANTONIO – Update (10:30 p.m. Monday): The San Antonio International Airport has confirmed that all flights have been canceled for Tuesday due to the winter storm. The airport said in a Facebook post that the flights have been canceled as “passenger safety remains the number one priority.”UPDATE: As a result of current weather conditions, all flights have officially been cancelled for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 16, 2021. #flysafer #flysanantonio — San Antonio Airport (@SATairport) February 16, 2021Original story (6 a.m. Monday): The wintry weather unfortunately is putting the breaks on many people’s travel plans Monday as dozens of flights have been either delayed or canceled due to the current weather conditions. According to FlySanAntonio.com, the earliest departure out of San Antonio is not until 1:45 p.m. and the earliest arrival is not until 12:35 p.m.A spokesperson for the San Antonio International Airport said that traffic Sunday night had to be directed to the lower level where it was covered and less iced. -------------------------------------------------------Check out the latest satellite imaging tracking storms in the San Antonio area here:Continued Weather CoverageStick with KSAT 12 News, your Weather Authority for the latest weather updates.

Monday, Feb. 15 at 1:14 p.m.San Antonio Airport: Citing the safety of passengers, the San Antonio Airport has canceled all flights. Sunday, Feb. 14, 5:02 p.m.:WellMed is closing all its clinics in San Antonio because of the severe winter weather conditions. Sunday, Feb. 14, 4:58 p.m.:Goodwill San Antonio closed all facilities Sunday and reported they will remain closed through Monday. Sunday, February 14, 9:38 a.m.:San Antonio Zoo: The San Antonio Zoo has announced they will be closed Feb. 14 - Feb. 15. Sunday, February 14, 9:03 a.m.:San Antonio Botanical Garden: The San Antonio Botanical Garden will be closed February 14 and 15.

SAN ANTONIO – Snow is blanketing San Antonio. Here’s what you need to know:Winter WonderlandSunday night into Monday, San Antonio and the surrounding area saw 3-6 inches of snowfall -- the most the area has seen since 1985. If you have snow pictures, please feel free to drop them in the “pins” section of the KSAT Weather Authority App. AdMorning flights at the San Antonio International Airport have been canceled due to the inclement weather. The city of San Antonio and WellMed have both decided to reschedule vaccination appointments on Monday.

SAN ANTONIO – As the second impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump begins, there is a sense of bipartisanship at the San Antonio International Airport. AdRight now the San Antonio International Airport is the only category one airport in Texas without passenger screening canine teams. If we get the dogs here at the airport, obviously it would be effective,” Tonya Hope with the San Antonio International Airport said. I mean, the country is in good hands, and, yes, we have a very bright future ahead of us,” Congressman Gonzales said. The addition of TSA screening dogs would allow for a safer experience in our airports and provides an additional level of security that our airport currently lacks.”AdREAD MORE:San Antonio International Airport working to keep passengers safe while feeling strain of pandemicSan Antonio Airport System lands coveted air service conference in 2022Tips for traveling through the San Antonio airport during the pandemic

SAN ANTONIO – If you’re looking to have some fun in Mexico this summer, another airline is offering service from San Antonio to Cancun. Sun Country Airlines announced Monday that it will offer nonstop service from San Antonio International Airport to Cancun International Airport beginning May 28. The B737-800 plane seats 183 passengers and departs San Antonio at noon and arrives in Cancun at 2:30 p.m. Sun Country Airlines also operates additional seasonal flights from SAT to Minneapolis/St. Southwest Airlines will also offer service to Cancun from San Antonio beginning in March.

For weeks, many health officials and local leaders have been pleading for families to cancel their Thanksgiving travel plans and find safe, alternate ways to be together this year to help mitigate the rapidly rising COVID-19 cases. Last weekend, 19,331 passengers passed through security checkpoints at San Antonio International Airport, according to the Transportation Security Administration. READ ALSO: Why my family is not having Thanksgiving together this yearIn comparison to 2019, the crowd at the San Antonio airport was only 40 percent of what it experienced the weekend before Thanksgiving last year. No matter how crowded the airport is, Dr. William Henrich, the president of UT Health San Antonio, warns traveling is risky. READ ALSO: San Antonio mayor completes precautionary quarantine, warns against testing 'in' to ThanksgivingOfficials reported 709 new cases Monday, and the county has logged more than 2,700 new infections since Friday.

A Schertz man was sentenced to four years in federal prison Monday for pointing a laser at a San Antonio police helicopter. Justin John Shorey, 39, pleaded guilty to aiming a laser pointer at an SAPD helicopter, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Western District of Texas. On Feb. 17, 2019, Shorey aimed a laser pointer at an SAPD helicopter searching for a shooting suspect north of U.S. 90. The aircraft was in the path of the San Antonio International Airport at the time. Shorey admitted to aiming the laser at the helicopter as it approached his location and circled above him.

Texas appeals court deals blow to Chick-fil-A activists seeking to sue San AntonioJonathan Saenz, president of Texas Values, leads a news conference for Save Chick-fil-A Day for religious freedom in the central court outdoor rotunda at the Texas State Capitol. Jonathan Saenz, president of Texas Values, leads a news conference for Save Chick-fil-A Day for religious freedom in the central court outdoor rotunda at the Texas State Capitol. Photo: Dimitri Staszewski /San Antonio Express-News Photo: Dimitri Staszewski /San Antonio Express-News Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Texas appeals court deals blow to Chick-fil-A activists seeking to sue San Antonio 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA group of conservative activists doesnt have grounds to sue San Antonio over the City Councils refusal to allow a Chick-fil-A restaurant at San Antonio International Airport, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday. On ExpressNews.com: San Antonio draws lawsuit under new Save Chick-fil-A lawHowever, the Fourth Court of Appeals ruled the activists had no standing to sue the city and reversing a lower court decision. Joshua Fechter is a staff writer covering San Antonio government and politics.

In early March, passenger traffic at the San Antonio International Airport (SAT) was on track to surpass last years numbers. The globetrotting coronavirus pandemic forced a precipitous decline of passengers at airports around the world, including San Antonios airport. San Antonio is expected to receive $39 million and Austin $58 million for airport operations, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. 2019 produced record-breaking passenger numbers for the San Antonio airport, with 10.3 million passengers using the airport and several airlines announcing added routes and new nonstop service. Along with smaller-than-usual crowds and plenty of available parking spaces at the airport, San Antonio travelers can also expect other changes intended to protect the health of passengers and airport workers.

SAN ANTONIO At least one in 10 travelers would fly right now, with no COVID-19 vaccine or special conditions on safety precautions, if given the chance, according to a survey. Those results are from a survey by The Vacation, which asked 583 adults in the U.S. for their opinion about traveling amid the pandemic. The Traveling and Entertainment in 2020 Amid COVID-19 Survey found that about 14% of people would fly right now with no special conditions, nearly 17% would fly if masks are mandatory for employees and travelers and 34% would fly with mandatory masks plus empty middle seats. Nearly 4% said they would pay for that extra seat themselves just to keep it empty, the survey says. Travelers trust Dallas-based Southwest the most, with 23% of votes from participants.

On Friday, San Antonio International Airport officials announced they expect to see a huge uptick in airport traffic leading up to Memorial Day and beyond. As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, airport officials predict the number of travelers to continue to rise. Passenger traffic has definitely picked up, between today and the day after Memorial Day. Traffic is expected to continue increasing after Memorial Day, leading up to the 4th of July. Airport officials are reminding travelers to get to the airport two hours early, and check with your airlines for any delays to help keep the process as smooth as possible.

Small plane slid off the S.A. International Airport runway on Friday nightA small plane slid off the S.A. International Airport runway, while landing Friday night, airport police said. A small plane slid off the S.A. International Airport runway, while landing Friday night, airport police said. Photo: 21 Pro Video Photo: 21 Pro Video Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Small plane slid off the S.A. International Airport runway on Friday night 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA small plane slid off a runway at San Antonio International Airport while landing Friday night, airport police said. The pilot, the lone person inside the plane, was not injured. Officials said the incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. and was due to issues with the landing gear.

Online hub of San Antonio attractions available for digital tours, experiences during pandemicVisitSanAntonio.com is hosting a way to discover the Alamo City digitally by curating online offerings of local arts and culture, attractions and restaurants. The collection also features DIY demonstrations and downloadables to bring the best of San Antonio inside your home. The San Antonio Museum of Art, DoSeum and McNay are also included. The page also has links to online tours of places like the San Antonio Zoo and the Natural Bridge Caverns. Visit San Antonio also released a video campaign touting everything that makes San Antonio a "shining jewel," encouraging visitors to return "when all is right" in their world.

Officials: Del Rio resident who tested positive for COVID-19 traveled through San Antonio airportA person that traveled through the San Antonio International Airport tested positive for COVID-19 in Del Rio, according to officials from Val Verde County. A person that traveled through the San Antonio International Airport tested positive for COVID-19 in Del Rio, according to officials from Val Verde County. Photo: JERRY LARA /San Antonio Express-News Photo: JERRY LARA /San Antonio Express-News Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Officials: Del Rio resident who tested positive for COVID-19 traveled through San Antonio airport 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA person who traveled through the San Antonio International Airport tested positive for COVID-19 in Del Rio, according to officials from Val Verde County. Officials said in a news release on Tuesday that the person flew into the San Antonio airport with their family and then drove to Del Rio. It is unclear where the family had flown in from and when they arrived in San Antonio.

Two coronavirus patients released from a San Antonio hospital accompanied to airportDiamond Princess cruise ship evacuees arrive at the San Antonio International Airport Tuesday after being released from quarantine at JBSA-Lackland. Diamond Princess cruise ship evacuees arrive at the San Antonio International Airport Tuesday after being released from quarantine at JBSA-Lackland. Photo: William Luther /William Luther Photo: William Luther /William Luther Image 1 of / 52 Caption Close Two coronavirus patients released from a San Antonio hospital accompanied to airport 1 / 52 Back to GalleryThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released two coronavirus patients from a San Antonio hospital, less than a week after it erroneously discharged a patient who still had the virus in her system. READ ALSO: Everything we know about the coronavirus in San AntonioAll three people were accompanied to San Antonio International Airport, she said. Lauren Caruba covers health care and medicine in the San Antonio and Bexar County area.

San Antonio mayor visits North Star Mall for 'great lunch' after coronavirus incidentMayor Ron Nirenberg strolled North Star Mall with a broad smile on Thursday. Mayor Ron Nirenberg strolled North Star Mall with a broad smile on Thursday. Photo: Ron Nirenberg / Instagram Photo: Ron Nirenberg / Instagram Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close San Antonio mayor visits North Star Mall for 'great lunch' after coronavirus incident 1 / 7 Back to GalleryMayor Ron Nirenberg strolled North Star Mall with a broad smile on Thursday. North Star Mall temporarily closed for a deep cleaning Monday after the property's management learned of the potential exposure. The woman told health officials she went to a Holiday Inn near San Antonio International Airport and spent about two hours at North Star Mall.

Everything we know about the coronavirus in San AntonioTension between San Antonio politicians and federal officials over coronavirus evacuees quarantined at JBSA-Lackland boiled over after an individual who had been released later tested positive for the virus after visiting a landmark San Antonio mall. less Tension between San Antonio politicians and federal officials over coronavirus evacuees quarantined at JBSA-Lackland boiled over after an individual who had been released later tested positive for the virus ... more Photo: KIN MAN HUI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS Photo: KIN MAN HUI, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS Image 1 of / 49 Caption Close Everything we know about the coronavirus in San Antonio 1 / 49 Back to GalleryThe first evacuees from Wuhan, the Chinese city where the coronavirus outbreak began, arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Feb. 7. READ MORE: A timeline of coronavirus in San AntonioThe remaining evacueesOn Tuesday afternoon, Nirenberg detailed the number of individuals still under quarantine in San Antonio. Neither the CDC or San Antonio officials have confirmed this. READ MORE: Coronavirus risk abroad has San Antonio area universities yanking 100-plus students homeThe storesCustomers made a run on store supplies as fears of the coronavirus sweep Bexar County.

Diamond Princess evacuees to be released from coronavirus quarantine at Lackland TuesdayMayor Ron Nirenberg, left, and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, right, listen to Anita Kurian, San Antonio Metropolitan Health assistant director, talk about the latest developments with the coronovirus evacuees in San Antonio on Monday, March 2, 2020, at Plaza de Armas. Now, only individuals who have been symptom-free for the full 14-day quarantine period will be released. Some of the evacuees are being bused directly to the San Antonio International Airport in small groups based on their flight times. Evacuees will be transported from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to San Antonio International Airport in shifts. Assistant City Manager Colleen Bridger noted the evacuees set to be released showed no symptoms over the 14-day quarantine.

Some of the approximately 120 coronavirus evacuees still in quarantine at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland will be released Tuesday, city officials confirmed via email.Those who have tested negative at least twice for the virus, will be released in an orderly way to minimize potential exposure to the San Antonio community, according to the city's statement. Those individuals will remain until they're symptom-free and have two negative tests 24 hours apart from each other.Also under that change in course, buses will transport the evacuees from the base to San Antonio International Airport in shifts based on their flight times. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.

San Antonio officials filed for a temporary restraining order Monday, asking that a court require three negative coronavirus tests before evacuees brought to the city from coronavirus-stricken areas can be released from a federally mandated quarantine. The agency has determined that two negative tests 24 hours apart, and/or a quarantine for 14 days is sufficient to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The United States Government is, in effect, washing its own hands further of this quarantine, U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez wrote in his denial. Nonetheless, Plaintiffs motion for a temporary restraining order is DENIED.Nirenberg agreed that the federal government is skirting responsibility for the safety of the San Antonio community. The declarations came after the CDC authorized a woman to be released from quarantine before test results found she still carried traces of the novel coronavirus.

Most visitors are either in a mad rush to get through to flights or stuck in seemingly endless delays. Of passengers passing through the airport, he said, as theyre coming in, it should be like a welcome. In introducing his project, Fly said, My granddad was actually a cowboy. This project was intended to do that.The exhibition will be on display through March. The works in Terminal B are accessible to members of the public, and Terminal As portion of the exhibition is accessible only to ticketed passengers.

A traveler was arrested at San Antonio International Airport Friday after officials said he tried to smuggle marijuana in his luggage.The Bexar County Sheriff's Office took to Facebook to let local residents know about Lawrence Rangel's unsuccessful attempt to bring a lot of green back from Colorado, where pot is legal. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.

click to enlarge Jesse AmadoI Am Not Your Mexican #5, Le Corbusier acrylic, chicharron, virgin wool felt on canvas, 2019As far as exhibition titles go, Ruiz-Healy Arts latest says a lot. For starters, it nods to a pair of exhibitions one in San Antonio, the other at gallerist Patricia Ruiz-Healys new outpost in New York City showcasing the work of longtime friends Jesse Amado and Alejandro Diaz. Interestingly, Double Pleasure is also only the second time Amado and Diaz have been paired for a two-person exhibition.Known for conceptual works reliant on color, texture and materiality, Amado has championed the simple power of text, the nostalgic medium of felt and the deep intensity of Yves Klein Blue. In 2015, Amado referenced his own cancer battle in 30 Day Rx, a solo exhibition at Ruiz-Healy Art that employed the repetition of brightly colored wool felt circles to represent courses of prescription medication. Revealing the process behind his precisely cut, bicolor tablets, Amado attached limp, intertwined felt remnants to the wall with tailors pins and gave them telling titles such as Consequences #1.