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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.

Two San Antonio spots named James Beard finalists

Mixtli and chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph of Nicosi made the cut.

Food and Drink

Mixtli and chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph of Nicosi were named <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="James Beard Award finalists" data-vars-click-url="https://www.jamesbeard.org/stories/james-beard-awards-restaurant-and-chef-nominees-2026" data-vars-content-id="f8e5fab4-6640-45ee-855c-52e8a9dd522c" data-vars-headline="Two San Antonio spots named James Beard finalists" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.jamesbeard.org/stories/james-beard-awards-restaurant-and-chef-nominees-2026" target="_blank">James Beard Award finalists</a> on Tuesday.Why it matters: The James Beard Awards carry global prestige but have long eluded San Antonio&#x27;s culinary scene.

Taste test: Old City Hall turns history into great dining

The menu focuses on American classics with an upscale touch.

Road tripping for dinner isn&#x27;t my usual routine, but <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Old City Hall" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/07/15/new-braunfels-city-hall-restaurant-opening" data-vars-content-id="a294d77c-fc1c-4567-b880-c3f22e1c4b98" data-vars-headline="Taste test: Old City Hall turns history into great dining" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/07/15/new-braunfels-city-hall-restaurant-opening" target="_self">Old City Hall</a> in New Braunfels is worth the trek up I-35.Catch up quick: The latest restaurant from Wiggins Hospitality Group, the family-owned team behind McAdoo&#x27;s Seafood Company and La Cosecha, opened in February.

San Antonio's Curry Boys debut cookbook

The beloved BBQ joint's first offering features more than 100 recipes.

Fans of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Curry Boys" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/08/17/curry-boys-bbq-yelp" data-vars-content-id="4153bfd7-eacb-44e6-bf56-f1a95137619b" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s Curry Boys debut cookbook" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/08/17/curry-boys-bbq-yelp" target="_self">Curry Boys</a>, the beloved <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio barbecue" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/08/san-antonio-news-roundup-city-ranks-no-2-for-barbecue" data-vars-content-id="4153bfd7-eacb-44e6-bf56-f1a95137619b" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s Curry Boys debut cookbook" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/08/san-antonio-news-roundup-city-ranks-no-2-for-barbecue" target="_self">San Antonio barbecue</a> joint, can soon bring the fusion-focused flavors home with a new cookbook, &quot;Asian Smoke: Thai and Southeast Asian Barbecue from the Curry Boys.&quot;The latest: The debut book from owners Andrew Ho, Sean Wen and pitmaster Andrew Samia features more than 100 recipes blending Texas barbecue with Thai and Southeast Asian flavors.

Taste test: Haywire's viral Cowgirl Dinner

The $30 deal includes steak, a Caesar salad, fries and a martini.

Some friends and I tried <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Haywire&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/11/01/haywire-opening-san-antonio-la-cantera-menu" data-vars-content-id="93b6807e-5142-4610-93e6-3c57a4c745f9" data-vars-headline="Taste test: Haywire&#x27;s viral Cowgirl Dinner" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/11/01/haywire-opening-san-antonio-la-cantera-menu" target="_self">Haywire&#x27;s</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="viral Cowgirl Dinner" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVZDHm1kQ_L/" data-vars-content-id="93b6807e-5142-4610-93e6-3c57a4c745f9" data-vars-headline="Taste test: Haywire&#x27;s viral Cowgirl Dinner" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVZDHm1kQ_L/" target="_blank">viral Cowgirl Dinner</a> after being lassoed in by the Instagram Reels promoting it.How it works: The $30 special, offered through March 31 for Women&#x27;s History Month, includes a 5-ounce steak with roasted garlic butter, a Caesar salad, fries and your choice of a dirty or lemon drop martini.

Tea Around Town launches in San Antonio

It's a sweet way to live out your "Bridgerton" dreams.

Tea Around Town is now rolling through downtown.The latest: The New York-based tour company launched in San Antonio in February.

Aleteo is the cherry on top of The Monarch San Antonio

Aleteo boasts great downtown views, food and hospitality.

The Monarch — the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="long-awaited luxury hotel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/12/the-monarch-opening-san-antonio-hemisfair" data-vars-content-id="0324d57c-acf0-44d8-889f-38bd771ec431" data-vars-headline="Aleteo is the cherry on top of The Monarch San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/12/the-monarch-opening-san-antonio-hemisfair" target="_self">long-awaited luxury hotel</a> at Hemisfair — is now open, and with it comes Aleteo, a Yucatán-inspired rooftop bar and restaurant.The latest: I checked out <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Aleteo" data-vars-click-url="https://themonarchsa.com/aleteo" data-vars-content-id="0324d57c-acf0-44d8-889f-38bd771ec431" data-vars-headline="Aleteo is the cherry on top of The Monarch San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://themonarchsa.com/aleteo" target="_blank">Aleteo</a> during a preview weekend and was impressed — not just with the food, but with the level of hospitality that elevates it beyond just another hotel restaurant.

Food news flash: Adair Kitchen opening soon in San Antonio

Adair Kitchen — the first outpost of the Houston-based chain — opens Monday in San Antonio.

Here&#x27;s a quick bite of the latest food news.🆕 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Adair Kitchen" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/23/san-antonio-over-under-new-2026-bars-restaurants" data-vars-content-id="2b345b5f-be70-48cf-80c0-f3718937fed4" data-vars-headline="Food news flash: Adair Kitchen opening soon in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/23/san-antonio-over-under-new-2026-bars-restaurants" target="_self">Adair Kitchen</a> — the first outpost of the Houston-based chain — opens Monday in the former home of Jim&#x27;s on Broadway, spokesperson Frances Boatwright tells Axios.

Pop-up bar Dusty Diamond rides into downtown for rodeo season

The cowboy-themed pop-up is taking over High Praise downtown.

Dusty Diamond is a cowboy-themed pop-up now taking over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="High Praise" data-vars-click-url="https://www.highpraiserooftop.com/?utm_source=Koddi&amp;utm_medium=Paid+Search&amp;utm_campaign=HP&amp;Cm_mmc=FM-_-PS-_-B-_-Geo&amp;dp=true&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22446711798&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD4keY8XPAzvf-DYLRgysL8wy5f2i&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAtLvMBhB_EiwA1u6_Pvldvg2bPtsD7j9zG0dFnOdrzW2nYWRsnhbeom0ZGi3-V69H7gmv_xoCwUoQAvD_BwE" data-vars-content-id="9decdda6-c595-4601-b4c0-8e484924abbf" data-vars-headline="Pop-up bar Dusty Diamond rides into downtown for rodeo season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.highpraiserooftop.com/?utm_source=Koddi&amp;utm_medium=Paid+Search&amp;utm_campaign=HP&amp;Cm_mmc=FM-_-PS-_-B-_-Geo&amp;dp=true&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22446711798&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD4keY8XPAzvf-DYLRgysL8wy5f2i&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAtLvMBhB_EiwA1u6_Pvldvg2bPtsD7j9zG0dFnOdrzW2nYWRsnhbeom0ZGi3-V69H7gmv_xoCwUoQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">High Praise</a> downtown, just in time to lean all the way into rodeo season.The latest: The InterContinental hotel bar has been transformed into a swanky saloon, trading its usual look for cowhide accents, rustic glam touches and a special cocktail menu.

First look: The St. Anthony's new romantic restaurant

Esencia opens Wednesday at The St. Anthony Hotel, blending multiple cuisines into a luxe downtown dining experience.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Esencia" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/23/our-foodie-forecast" data-vars-content-id="94414924-a4f2-4684-9efd-9260edd3791c" data-vars-headline="First look: The St. Anthony&#x27;s new romantic restaurant" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/23/our-foodie-forecast" target="_self">Esencia</a> opens Wednesday at The St. Anthony Hotel, blending multiple cuisines and cultures into a luxe downtown dining experience.The latest: Reservations for the city&#x27;s newest restaurant are live on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="OpenTable" data-vars-click-url="https://www.opentable.com/r/esencia-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="94414924-a4f2-4684-9efd-9260edd3791c" data-vars-headline="First look: The St. Anthony&#x27;s new romantic restaurant" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.opentable.com/r/esencia-san-antonio" target="_blank">OpenTable</a>, just in time for Valentine&#x27;s Day.

H-E-B bets on protein with a popular new meal line

The meals heat up in about two minutes and span a range of flavors, from Italian to Cajun.

Health

H-E-B is jumping on the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="protein-in-everything trend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/07/restaurant-menu-high-protein-dunkin-subway-chipotle" data-vars-content-id="587edd62-35e3-47eb-bf14-4ebbffc7464b" data-vars-headline="H-E-B bets on protein with a popular new meal line" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/07/restaurant-menu-high-protein-dunkin-subway-chipotle" target="_self">protein-in-everything trend</a> with a viral line of Higher Harvest premade meals.Why it matters: The rise of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="GLP-1 use" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/27/american-glp1-use-weight-loss-increasing" data-vars-content-id="587edd62-35e3-47eb-bf14-4ebbffc7464b" data-vars-headline="H-E-B bets on protein with a popular new meal line" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/27/american-glp1-use-weight-loss-increasing" target="_self">GLP-1 use</a> and fitness culture has changed the way many people eat, creating a niche market for specific foods.

Two, one, oh 🤩: Detour leads to big win

Taste test: New seafood spot Aguazul is a catch

🤑 Turning gas prices into discounts

Snooze Eatery offers Texas gas price discount

A line chart that tracks average monthly regular unleaded gas prices in San Antonio and the U.S. from March 2025 to March 2026 shows sharp increases from January to March 2026. San Antonio stays below the national average throughout, jumping from $2.36 in January 2026 to $3.34 in March 2026. National prices climb from $2.82 to $3.69 in the same time period.

Food and Drink 🍽

Taste test: New seafood spot Aguazul is a catch

Two San Antonio spots named James Beard finalists

Snooze Eatery offers Texas gas price discount

Taste test: Piada's first San Antonio-area outpost

Taste test: Old City Hall turns history into great dining