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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.

How Gov. Greg Abbott wields power

He's on track to consolidate even more influence.

News

Texas <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gov. Greg Abbott" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/11/18/texas-abbott-muslim-brotherhood-cair-terrorist-organizations" data-vars-content-id="8ca99f31-2b19-4797-a0a7-e36236e89c04" data-vars-headline="How Gov. Greg Abbott wields power" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2025/11/18/texas-abbott-muslim-brotherhood-cair-terrorist-organizations" target="_self">Gov. Greg Abbott</a> is on track to consolidate even more power if he wins an unprecedented fourth term in November.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Abbott" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/08/21/texas-gov-greg-abbott-migrant-busing-dnc-border" data-vars-content-id="8ca99f31-2b19-4797-a0a7-e36236e89c04" data-vars-headline="How Gov. Greg Abbott wields power" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/08/21/texas-gov-greg-abbott-migrant-busing-dnc-border" target="_self">Abbott</a> has redefined the powers of a Texas governor, is largely unchallenged within his party and has remained relatively popular over his 11 years in power.

San Antonio businesses offer freebies for Spurs playoff wins

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

Food and Drink

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.

San Antonio tech startups to compete for cash

The city's tech industry is small but growing.

Five technology startups with ties to San Antonio will compete Monday for a chance to win more than $50,000 in prize money to help them size up.Why it matters: San Antonio&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="tech industry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/04/07/ut-san-antonio-downtown-campus-san-pedro-ii-tech" data-vars-content-id="383ba7f7-54f0-4ff4-b470-e94bec9e02c2" data-vars-headline="San Antonio tech startups to compete for cash" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/04/07/ut-san-antonio-downtown-campus-san-pedro-ii-tech" target="_self">tech industry</a> is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="small but growing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cbre.com/press-releases/san-antonio-ranks-45-in-cbres-annual-scoring-tech-talent-report" data-vars-content-id="383ba7f7-54f0-4ff4-b470-e94bec9e02c2" data-vars-headline="San Antonio tech startups to compete for cash" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cbre.com/press-releases/san-antonio-ranks-45-in-cbres-annual-scoring-tech-talent-report" target="_blank">small but growing</a>, and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tech Fuel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sanantoniotechday.com/techfuel" data-vars-content-id="383ba7f7-54f0-4ff4-b470-e94bec9e02c2" data-vars-headline="San Antonio tech startups to compete for cash" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sanantoniotechday.com/techfuel" target="_blank">Tech Fuel</a> startup competition aims to support its trajectory and the people behind it.

Fiesta weather will be all over the place

Here's how the weather could impact Fiesta's opening weekend.

Fiesta is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="kicking off" 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="a1451e44-bbc0-4452-b559-6f8a5badea09" data-vars-headline="Fiesta weather will be all over the place" 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">kicking off</a> hot, humid and possibly stormy — with a brief cooldown before the sticky weather returns.Why it matters: Thousands of people will pack outdoor events across San Antonio this weekend.

Judge blocks repairs to Camp Mystic, where 27 girls died in flood

A hearing in an appeals court on the temporary injunction is scheduled for Monday in Austin.

A state district judge said Wednesday she would continue to block the owners of Camp Mystic from making repairs in the area where 27 girls died in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="July 4 floods" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/45218905.41/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjUvMDcvMDcvdGV4YXMtZmxvb2RzLWNhbXAtbXlzdGljLWRlYXRocy1rZXJyLWNvdW50eT91dG1fc291cmNlPW5ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249c2VuZHRvX2xvY2FsbmV3c2xldHRlcnRlc3Qmc3RyZWFtPXRvcA/61d4a354d84682646b1f3d9aB161c14dc#_ga=2.64774696.62456220.1776041383-1866895517.1755106152" data-vars-content-id="484dedb1-70be-4586-b6b7-7e4335af9032" data-vars-headline="Judge blocks repairs to Camp Mystic, where 27 girls died in flood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/45218905.41/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjUvMDcvMDcvdGV4YXMtZmxvb2RzLWNhbXAtbXlzdGljLWRlYXRocy1rZXJyLWNvdW50eT91dG1fc291cmNlPW5ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249c2VuZHRvX2xvY2FsbmV3c2xldHRlcnRlc3Qmc3RyZWFtPXRvcA/61d4a354d84682646b1f3d9aB161c14dc#_ga=2.64774696.62456220.1776041383-1866895517.1755106152" target="_self">July 4 floods</a>, per multiple news reports.<ul><li>The judge also said that <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Camp Mystic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/05/what-to-know-about-camp-mystic-texas" data-vars-content-id="484dedb1-70be-4586-b6b7-7e4335af9032" data-vars-headline="Judge blocks repairs to Camp Mystic, where 27 girls died in flood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/05/what-to-know-about-camp-mystic-texas" target="_self">Camp Mystic</a> may have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="violated rules" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kvue.com/article/news/state/texas-news/texas-flood/camp-mystic-ruling-temporary-restraining-order/285-ccdf8966-0e8b-4887-8591-834c705ab308?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook_KVUE&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawRNGp9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4Ync4VURJRkI3RjBTUWxYc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqzBrt3YOdmlBp4yl0A-uB0MvythvkxXH1ETpUa3NkB3TIXCskytLQEOsl_B_aem_ZAG8R9QaaLaOcgIfolcXtQ" data-vars-content-id="484dedb1-70be-4586-b6b7-7e4335af9032" data-vars-headline="Judge blocks repairs to Camp Mystic, where 27 girls died in flood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kvue.com/article/news/state/texas-news/texas-flood/camp-mystic-ruling-temporary-restraining-order/285-ccdf8966-0e8b-4887-8591-834c705ab308?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook_KVUE&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawRNGp9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4Ync4VURJRkI3RjBTUWxYc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqzBrt3YOdmlBp4yl0A-uB0MvythvkxXH1ETpUa3NkB3TIXCskytLQEOsl_B_aem_ZAG8R9QaaLaOcgIfolcXtQ" target="_blank">violated rules</a> by not having a written evacuation plan.</li></ul>

Taylor Sheridan agrees to direct Alamo movie for new museum

Sheridan would bring star power to the Alamo renovation.

Acclaimed screenwriter and director Taylor Sheridan has agreed to produce and direct a film on the Battle of the Alamo for a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="museum that&#x27;s underway" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/09/30/new-alamo-museum-groundbreaking-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="d3b48359-6a8a-402f-8841-9665058d4f1c" data-vars-headline="Taylor Sheridan agrees to direct Alamo movie for new museum" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/09/30/new-alamo-museum-groundbreaking-san-antonio" target="_self">museum that&#x27;s underway</a>.Why it matters: Sheridan, best known as the creator of &quot;Yellowstone&quot; and &quot;Landman,&quot; would bring much-needed star power to San Antonio&#x27;s major tourist attraction as it undergoes a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="major overhaul" data-vars-click-url="https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/17/alamo-trust-president-kate-rogers-lawsuit-dan-patrick-dawn-buckingham/" data-vars-content-id="d3b48359-6a8a-402f-8841-9665058d4f1c" data-vars-headline="Taylor Sheridan agrees to direct Alamo movie for new museum" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/17/alamo-trust-president-kate-rogers-lawsuit-dan-patrick-dawn-buckingham/" target="_blank">major overhaul</a>.

UT San Antonio marches on with downtown growth

San Pedro II is a big bet on downtown growth.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="UT San Antonio" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/09/03/utsa-ut-san-antonio-merger" data-vars-content-id="bacf49b5-cce8-46fb-9731-55b1341c162c" data-vars-headline="UT San Antonio marches on with downtown growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/09/03/utsa-ut-san-antonio-merger" target="_self">UT San Antonio</a> this week opened a 180,000-square-foot facility <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/23/downtown-san-antonio-parking-study-spurs-arena" data-vars-content-id="bacf49b5-cce8-46fb-9731-55b1341c162c" data-vars-headline="UT San Antonio marches on with downtown growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/23/downtown-san-antonio-parking-study-spurs-arena" target="_self">downtown</a> focused on educating and growing the city&#x27;s fledgling technology workforce.Why it matters: The building, dubbed San Pedro II, represents a big bet by the university on both its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown campus" data-vars-click-url="https://bold.utsa.edu/destinationdowntown/" data-vars-content-id="bacf49b5-cce8-46fb-9731-55b1341c162c" data-vars-headline="UT San Antonio marches on with downtown growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bold.utsa.edu/destinationdowntown/" target="_blank">downtown campus</a> and the city&#x27;s future in the tech industry.

Dip in immigration is slowing San Antonio's growth

International migration is a factor in San Antonio growth.

The San Antonio-New Braunfels area is continuing to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="grow in population" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/16/san-antonio-texas-population-growth-census" data-vars-content-id="e5bac152-541b-467d-b164-d913b3ab1b97" data-vars-headline="Dip in immigration is slowing San Antonio&#x27;s growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/16/san-antonio-texas-population-growth-census" target="_self">grow in population</a>, albeit more slowly now amid a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="drop in immigration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/26/county-population-growth-immigration" data-vars-content-id="e5bac152-541b-467d-b164-d913b3ab1b97" data-vars-headline="Dip in immigration is slowing San Antonio&#x27;s growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/26/county-population-growth-immigration" target="_self">drop in immigration</a>, recent U.S. Census Bureau data shows.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="International migration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/30/texas-population-growth-immigration" data-vars-content-id="e5bac152-541b-467d-b164-d913b3ab1b97" data-vars-headline="Dip in immigration is slowing San Antonio&#x27;s growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/30/texas-population-growth-immigration" target="_self">International migration</a> is a significant contributor to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio&#x27;s growth" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/03/18/bexar-county-texas-population-growth-census" data-vars-content-id="e5bac152-541b-467d-b164-d913b3ab1b97" data-vars-headline="Dip in immigration is slowing San Antonio&#x27;s growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/03/18/bexar-county-texas-population-growth-census" target="_self">San Antonio&#x27;s growth</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lloyd Potter" data-vars-click-url="https://www.utsa.edu/endowed/profiles/tx-state-demographer-distinguished-professorship.html" data-vars-content-id="e5bac152-541b-467d-b164-d913b3ab1b97" data-vars-headline="Dip in immigration is slowing San Antonio&#x27;s growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.utsa.edu/endowed/profiles/tx-state-demographer-distinguished-professorship.html" target="_blank">Lloyd Potter</a>, the Texas State Demographer based at UT San Antonio, tells Axios.

How the SCOTUS birthright case could affect Bexar babies

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

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.

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