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U.S. Supreme Court clears Texas' GOP-favored congressional map

The ruling won't change anything for elections in Texas.

Politics & Policy

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday struck down a lower court ruling that blocked Texas from using its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new congressional map" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2025/08/20/texas-democrats-redistricting-gerrymandering-trump" data-vars-content-id="55d0e518-d03f-4f30-9361-be7800e43b7e" data-vars-headline="U.S. Supreme Court clears Texas&#x27; GOP-favored congressional map" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2025/08/20/texas-democrats-redistricting-gerrymandering-trump" target="_self">new congressional map</a> favoring Republicans, with the high court cementing the new map that was already in use.Why it matters: The ruling ends <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a lawsuit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/22/supreme-court-texas-congressional-map-redistricting" data-vars-content-id="55d0e518-d03f-4f30-9361-be7800e43b7e" data-vars-headline="U.S. Supreme Court clears Texas&#x27; GOP-favored congressional map" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/22/supreme-court-texas-congressional-map-redistricting" target="_self">a lawsuit</a> over the new map in Texas, the first state to begin what turned into a nationwide redistricting battle.

How much health insurance is costing Texans

It can be tough to afford health care, even with insurance.

Local Brief

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Health insurance" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/15/aca-enrollment-texas-health-care-subsidies-free" data-vars-content-id="dbc30ecf-3c08-4693-943b-5d09cb212367" data-vars-headline="How much health insurance is costing Texans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/15/aca-enrollment-texas-health-care-subsidies-free" target="_self">Health insurance</a> costs ate up 10% or more of median family income in 19 states including Texas, according to a recent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="analysis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2026/is-employer-coverage-affordable-how-states-stack-up" data-vars-content-id="dbc30ecf-3c08-4693-943b-5d09cb212367" data-vars-headline="How much health insurance is costing Texans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2026/is-employer-coverage-affordable-how-states-stack-up" target="_blank">analysis</a>.Why it matters: The findings show how tough it can be to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="afford health care" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/12/16/health-care-costs-texans" data-vars-content-id="dbc30ecf-3c08-4693-943b-5d09cb212367" data-vars-headline="How much health insurance is costing Texans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/12/16/health-care-costs-texans" target="_self">afford health care</a>, even with insurance.

It's peak Fiesta season: Here's your parade guide

San Antonio's biggest parades take over this weekend.

Culture

It&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="parade weekend in downtown San Antonio" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/04/10/fiesta-san-antonio-2026-dates-guide-things-to-know" data-vars-content-id="c8b578ec-e1cd-4990-a505-fc8a532e85cd" data-vars-headline="It&#x27;s peak Fiesta season: Here&#x27;s your parade guide" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/04/10/fiesta-san-antonio-2026-dates-guide-things-to-know" target="_self">parade weekend in downtown San Antonio</a> as Battle of Flowers kicks off Friday, followed by Fiesta Flambeau on Saturday.Why it matters: These are two of the city&#x27;s most celebrated events — so big that city offices, schools and many businesses close Friday.

Spurs fans blocked from Commerce Street after win

Commerce Street honking was disrupted Sunday, but fans found workarounds.

Spurs fans hoping to flood Commerce Street on Sunday to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="celebrate the team&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/20/san-antonio-spurs-clinch-playoffs-2019-2026" data-vars-content-id="429ad725-ae04-456f-a63a-d47718c3af54" data-vars-headline="Spurs fans blocked from Commerce Street after win" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/20/san-antonio-spurs-clinch-playoffs-2019-2026" target="_self">celebrate the team&#x27;s</a> Game 4 win over the Portland Trail Blazers were diverted away because of Fiesta celebrations, authorities say. Why it matters: The post-game honking tradition is a uniquely San Antonio expression of pride that dates back to the team&#x27;s 1999 championship.

The Barn Door to close after 73 years in San Antonio

A piece of San Antonio dining history is entering its final days.

Food and Drink

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Barn Door Restaurant &amp; Meat Market" data-vars-click-url="https://www.thebarndoorrestaurant.com/" data-vars-content-id="07745693-6f4b-43b4-936a-43cf334456ad" data-vars-headline="The Barn Door to close after 73 years in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.thebarndoorrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">The Barn Door Restaurant &amp; Meat Market</a> will serve its last meal on Mother&#x27;s Day after 73 years of serving steaks in San Antonio.Why it matters: The closure marks the end of a decades-long gathering place for San Antonians on the North Side, as well as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="another loss" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/20/oscar-s-taco-house-demolished-in-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="07745693-6f4b-43b4-936a-43cf334456ad" data-vars-headline="The Barn Door to close after 73 years 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/2025/11/20/oscar-s-taco-house-demolished-in-san-antonio" target="_self">another loss</a> for the city&#x27;s roster of legacy restaurants.

San Antonio businesses offer freebies for Spurs playoff wins

Spurs victories are going to feel — and taste — good.

Each <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spurs playoff" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/20/san-antonio-spurs-clinch-playoffs-2019-2026" data-vars-content-id="6c622f1e-816e-44c7-9648-be3c70b908d8" data-vars-headline="San Antonio businesses offer freebies for Spurs playoff wins" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/20/san-antonio-spurs-clinch-playoffs-2019-2026" target="_self">Spurs playoff</a> victory this year is going to feel — and taste — good.The latest: San Antonio businesses are offering free coffees, breakfast tacos and more to celebrate when the Spurs win.

Inside Paradise Unknown, downtown's new tiki escape

Downtown's new tiki bar comes with a few surprises.

I checked out <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Paradise Unknown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/paradiseunknownsa/" data-vars-content-id="b378af35-3055-4dfc-bf75-c7177f8fac19" data-vars-headline="Inside Paradise Unknown, downtown&#x27;s new tiki escape" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/paradiseunknownsa/" target="_blank">Paradise Unknown</a>, a new tiki-themed bar by the team behind Be Kind &amp; Rewind, this week.State of play: The downtown bar is steps away from Be Kind &amp; Rewind on Losoya Street.

Two San Antonio spots named James Beard finalists

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

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.

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