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How the SCOTUS birthright case could affect Bexar babies

The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over President Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship.

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On average, 5,400 babies were born each year to immigrant mothers in Bexar County from 2016 to 2024, according to CDC data — underscoring how many local families could be affected by potential changes to birthright citizenship.Why it matters: The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over President Trump&#x27;s executive order restricting birthright citizenship, in a case that could reshape who is recognized as an American at birth.

Port San Antonio company builds in-flight hospitals

The units allow patients to be treated while in flight.

Local Brief

A Port San Antonio company is manufacturing medical units that can be attached to planes to treat patients <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in the air" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/03/10/electric-aircraft-texas" data-vars-content-id="bad7a2d1-896d-43e3-93ee-c08ec2af48c1" data-vars-headline="Port San Antonio company builds in-flight hospitals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/03/10/electric-aircraft-texas" target="_self">in the air</a>.Why it matters: That&#x27;s a major shift from when someone had to be stabilized on the ground before they could be transported, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Knight Aerospace" data-vars-click-url="https://knightaerospace.com/modular-systems-knight-aerospace/" data-vars-content-id="bad7a2d1-896d-43e3-93ee-c08ec2af48c1" data-vars-headline="Port San Antonio company builds in-flight hospitals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://knightaerospace.com/modular-systems-knight-aerospace/" target="_blank">Knight Aerospace</a> CEO Bianca Rhodes tells Axios.

What San Antonio's bus stop spacing means

Bunching bus stops can make public transit slower.

San Antonio&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bus stops" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/12/13/via-bus-transit-ridership-covid" data-vars-content-id="725eab29-a6fd-4e25-bfe1-79752cd78e2b" data-vars-headline="What San Antonio&#x27;s bus stop spacing means" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/12/13/via-bus-transit-ridership-covid" target="_self">bus stops</a> tend to be more than two football fields apart, per data compiled by the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Works in Progress" data-vars-click-url="https://worksinprogress.co/issue/the-united-states-needs-fewer-bus-stops/" data-vars-content-id="725eab29-a6fd-4e25-bfe1-79752cd78e2b" data-vars-headline="What San Antonio&#x27;s bus stop spacing means" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://worksinprogress.co/issue/the-united-states-needs-fewer-bus-stops/" target="_blank">Works in Progress</a> transit blog.Why it matters: Bunching bus stops can make public transit slower, less reliable and more expensive to operate, per the blog.

Why San Antonio streets rank among the least safe

Pedestrians walk on roads with high speed limits.

Transit

The San Antonio area has some of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="least safe streets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/12/08/san-antonio-deadliest-dangerous-roads-crashes-map" data-vars-content-id="ae7f8b52-6300-45dd-b6c1-d076401e4341" data-vars-headline="Why San Antonio streets rank among the least safe" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/12/08/san-antonio-deadliest-dangerous-roads-crashes-map" target="_self">least safe streets</a> in the country, per StreetLight Data&#x27;s new &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. Safe Streets Index" data-vars-click-url="https://learn.streetlightdata.com/us-safe-streets-index-ebook" data-vars-content-id="ae7f8b52-6300-45dd-b6c1-d076401e4341" data-vars-headline="Why San Antonio streets rank among the least safe" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://learn.streetlightdata.com/us-safe-streets-index-ebook" target="_blank">U.S. Safe Streets Index</a>.&quot;Why it matters: Traffic fatalities in San Antonio have increased since the pandemic, according to the city&#x27;s latest tally.

Texas primaries test GOP redistricting strategy

Republicans might not gain all five House seats they want.

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The Texas primaries this month <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="offered Democrats some hope" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/05/democrats-texas-talarico-voter-turnout" data-vars-content-id="65e5e045-b7fb-4001-9588-fc8dbe2d45a1" data-vars-headline="Texas primaries test GOP redistricting strategy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/05/democrats-texas-talarico-voter-turnout" target="_self">offered Democrats some hope</a> that Republicans&#x27; mid-decade <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="redistricting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/07/30/texas-redistricting-republicans-map-trump" data-vars-content-id="65e5e045-b7fb-4001-9588-fc8dbe2d45a1" data-vars-headline="Texas primaries test GOP redistricting strategy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/07/30/texas-redistricting-republicans-map-trump" target="_self">redistricting</a> last year <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="won&#x27;t net the GOP all five seats" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/07/28/texas-redistricting-abbott-republicans-risk" data-vars-content-id="65e5e045-b7fb-4001-9588-fc8dbe2d45a1" data-vars-headline="Texas primaries test GOP redistricting strategy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/07/28/texas-redistricting-abbott-republicans-risk" target="_self">won&#x27;t net the GOP all five seats</a> the party wants to gain in the U.S. House.Why it matters: Texas Republicans, at the urging of President Trump, kicked off a nationwide <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="redistricting war" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/28/redistricting-illinois-indiana-trump-jeffries" data-vars-content-id="65e5e045-b7fb-4001-9588-fc8dbe2d45a1" data-vars-headline="Texas primaries test GOP redistricting strategy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/28/redistricting-illinois-indiana-trump-jeffries" target="_self">redistricting war</a> for control of the House — but the party leaned on past gains with Hispanic voters in South Texas that are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="showing signs of cracking" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/05/latino-voter-turnout-texas-primaries-elections" data-vars-content-id="65e5e045-b7fb-4001-9588-fc8dbe2d45a1" data-vars-headline="Texas primaries test GOP redistricting strategy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/05/latino-voter-turnout-texas-primaries-elections" target="_self">showing signs of cracking</a>.

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.

Voter guide: 2026 San Antonio area primary elections

U.S. Senate and Bexar County judge are among the contests.

Early voting kicks off Tuesday <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in Texas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2025/12/08/texas-primary-election-paxton-cornyn-crockett-talarico" data-vars-content-id="faeb0fc9-0406-4fca-9acf-df414b03d686" data-vars-headline="Voter guide: 2026 San Antonio area primary elections" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2025/12/08/texas-primary-election-paxton-cornyn-crockett-talarico" target="_self">in Texas</a> for the March 3 primary election.Why it matters: Voters will have their say in high-profile contests for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. Senate" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/08/jasmine-crockett-texas-senate-2026-democratic-primary" data-vars-content-id="faeb0fc9-0406-4fca-9acf-df414b03d686" data-vars-headline="Voter guide: 2026 San Antonio area primary elections" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/08/jasmine-crockett-texas-senate-2026-democratic-primary" target="_self">U.S. Senate</a>, Bexar County judge, county district attorney and more.

Voter guide: Bexar County judge Democratic primary

How the current county judge and former mayor are at odds.

A <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new Spurs arena" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/05/san-antonio-election-results-downtown-spurs-arena" data-vars-content-id="bb83adf5-8b66-4506-b3c2-d4e79ec588bf" data-vars-headline="Voter guide: Bexar County judge Democratic primary" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/05/san-antonio-election-results-downtown-spurs-arena" target="_self">new Spurs arena</a> and surrounding district, as well as issues with the county jail, have emerged as main points of contention in the Democratic primary race for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bexar County judge" 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="bb83adf5-8b66-4506-b3c2-d4e79ec588bf" data-vars-headline="Voter guide: Bexar County judge Democratic primary" 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">Bexar County judge</a>.Why it matters: The election between incumbent County Judge Peter Sakai and former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg centers on whether the county should expand its vision and reach, as Nirenberg <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="says" data-vars-click-url="https://sanantonioreport.org/ron-nirenberg-jumps-into-bexar-county-judge-race/" data-vars-content-id="bb83adf5-8b66-4506-b3c2-d4e79ec588bf" data-vars-headline="Voter guide: Bexar County judge Democratic primary" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sanantonioreport.org/ron-nirenberg-jumps-into-bexar-county-judge-race/" target="_blank">says</a>.

The San Antonio news we're watching in 2026

Big stories include elections and the new Spurs arena.

A new year brings new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="news" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/news" data-vars-content-id="bb84d636-a4c2-4691-999c-24a8ca96e43b" data-vars-headline="The San Antonio news we&#x27;re watching in 2026" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/news" target="_self">news</a>.The big picture: Here are three major stories we&#x27;ll be watching in 2026.

San Antonio election results: Voters support new Spurs arena

The election became a flashpoint in local politics.

Bexar County voters narrowly supported a venue tax increase to help fund a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new downtown Spurs arena" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/10/15/election-vote-fund-new-san-antonio-spurs-arena" data-vars-content-id="d8b3e87e-9b33-41fd-85c4-916760e129b6" data-vars-headline="San Antonio election results: Voters support new Spurs arena" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/10/15/election-vote-fund-new-san-antonio-spurs-arena" target="_self">new downtown Spurs arena</a>, per unofficial election results on Tuesday.Why it matters: The election became a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="flashpoint in San Antonio politics" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/08/21/san-antonio-spurs-arena-funding-mayor-delay-vote" data-vars-content-id="d8b3e87e-9b33-41fd-85c4-916760e129b6" data-vars-headline="San Antonio election results: Voters support new Spurs arena" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/08/21/san-antonio-spurs-arena-funding-mayor-delay-vote" target="_self">flashpoint in San Antonio politics</a> and turned into a battle over the city&#x27;s future.

San Antonio voter guide: Spurs arena, rodeo expansion

We break down Props. A and B and school and state issues.

Election Day is Nov. 4, and early voting kicks off Oct. 20. Here&#x27;s what you need to know about how to vote and key races around <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="0aa81928-ace1-49ee-80fb-6adde5ba38ca" data-vars-headline="San Antonio voter guide: Spurs arena, rodeo expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio" target="_self">San Antonio</a>.Why it matters: Bexar County voters will have their say in a pivotal election on whether to give the Spurs public money for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new downtown arena" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/09/02/san-antonio-spurs-relocation-austin-new-arena" data-vars-content-id="0aa81928-ace1-49ee-80fb-6adde5ba38ca" data-vars-headline="San Antonio voter guide: Spurs arena, rodeo expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/09/02/san-antonio-spurs-relocation-austin-new-arena" target="_self">new downtown arena</a>.

Common questions about the vote to fund a new Spurs arena

We break down some common questions about a new arena.

There&#x27;s been a lot of jostling over whether taxpayers should pay for the San Antonio Spurs to get <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a downtown arena" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/08/05/san-antonio-spurs-arena-marvel-economic-analysis" data-vars-content-id="0c265ee5-6f25-42fb-b5a0-00c74f6579b2" data-vars-headline="Common questions about the vote to fund a new Spurs arena" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/08/05/san-antonio-spurs-arena-marvel-economic-analysis" target="_self">a downtown arena</a> surrounded by new development, but voters will finally get to weigh in starting Monday. Why it matters: A <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new Spurs arena" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/08/21/san-antonio-spurs-arena-funding-mayor-delay-vote" data-vars-content-id="0c265ee5-6f25-42fb-b5a0-00c74f6579b2" data-vars-headline="Common questions about the vote to fund a new Spurs arena" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/08/21/san-antonio-spurs-arena-funding-mayor-delay-vote" target="_self">new Spurs arena</a> at Hemisfair could be the most consequential change downtown has seen in decades.

Gina Ortiz Jones says there's no time to waste as San Antonio mayor

Ortiz Jones will lead a city on the cusp of big changes.

San Antonio mayor-elect Gina Ortiz Jones tells Axios she&#x27;s not waiting to be sworn in to start tackling issues like a potential <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new Spurs arena" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/11/21/spurs-arena-downtown-alamodome" data-vars-content-id="6c606374-afa2-4a31-a14d-68f674868c20" data-vars-headline="Gina Ortiz Jones says there&#x27;s no time to waste as San Antonio mayor" 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/spurs-arena-downtown-alamodome" target="_self">new Spurs arena</a>, an expected budget deficit and the impact of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump administration policies" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/04/08/san-antonio-metro-health-vaccine-funds-trump-cuts" data-vars-content-id="6c606374-afa2-4a31-a14d-68f674868c20" data-vars-headline="Gina Ortiz Jones says there&#x27;s no time to waste as San Antonio mayor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/04/08/san-antonio-metro-health-vaccine-funds-trump-cuts" target="_self">Trump administration policies</a>. Why it matters: The nonpartisan <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mayor&#x27;s race" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/28/san-antonio-mayoral-runoff-election-debates" data-vars-content-id="6c606374-afa2-4a31-a14d-68f674868c20" data-vars-headline="Gina Ortiz Jones says there&#x27;s no time to waste as San Antonio mayor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/28/san-antonio-mayoral-runoff-election-debates" target="_self">mayor&#x27;s race</a> became distinctly about politics as it drew money and influence from across Texas and the country. Now that it&#x27;s over, Ortiz Jones must tackle the reality of everyday issues facing a city on the cusp of pivotal changes.

San Antonio City Council election results show changing politics

The political makeup of the City Council is changing.

San Antonio City Council District 1 incumbent Sukh Kaur held on to her seat in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Saturday&#x27;s runoff election" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/04/16/guide-2025-san-antonio-city-council-elections" data-vars-content-id="3db7e656-e3fe-4483-9543-b51851701ffe" data-vars-headline="San Antonio City Council election results show changing politics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/04/16/guide-2025-san-antonio-city-council-elections" target="_self">Saturday&#x27;s runoff election</a>, in which three new city councilmembers were also elected in a political shakeup.Why it matters: A new generation of councilmembers can help shape a range of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="transformative city plans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/06/05/san-antonio-voters-bond-new-downtown-spurs-arena" data-vars-content-id="3db7e656-e3fe-4483-9543-b51851701ffe" data-vars-headline="San Antonio City Council election results show changing politics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/06/05/san-antonio-voters-bond-new-downtown-spurs-arena" target="_self">transformative city plans</a> as they work with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new mayor Gina Ortiz" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/06/07/san-antonio-mayor-election-results" data-vars-content-id="3db7e656-e3fe-4483-9543-b51851701ffe" data-vars-headline="San Antonio City Council election results show changing politics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/06/07/san-antonio-mayor-election-results" target="_self">new mayor Gina Ortiz</a> Jones over the next four years — but they&#x27;ll also have to contend with a possible budget deficit and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cuts to services" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/04/08/san-antonio-metro-health-vaccine-funds-trump-cuts" data-vars-content-id="3db7e656-e3fe-4483-9543-b51851701ffe" data-vars-headline="San Antonio City Council election results show changing politics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/04/08/san-antonio-metro-health-vaccine-funds-trump-cuts" target="_self">cuts to services</a>.

Election 🗳️

Texas primaries test GOP redistricting strategy

Former Mayor Nirenberg wins Bexar County judge election

More Democratic ballots cast than Republican in Texas primaries

Voter guide: 2026 San Antonio area primary elections

Voter guide: Bexar County judge Democratic primary