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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.

Federal bill would let cities bid to keep pro sports teams

The bill could reshape how pro teams negotiate deals.

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar (D-Austin) and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) have introduced federal legislation that would require owners of professional sports teams to give their community a chance to buy the team before relocating.Why it matters: Questions about the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spurs potentially relocating" 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="1cbbbb16-810f-4a16-b8b9-c127c642b4b8" data-vars-headline="Federal bill would let cities bid to keep pro sports teams" 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">Spurs potentially relocating</a> if voters didn&#x27;t approve public funding for a new arena roiled San Antonio last fall.

Ballpark comes into focus in downtown San Antonio

Development plans include two apartment complexes and a hotel.

San Antonio is getting its first look at designs for a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Minor League Baseball stadium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/08/14/san-antonio-missions-downtown-baseball-stadium" data-vars-content-id="bffc7f0d-a1ce-4abc-8311-d6fe15585188" data-vars-headline="Ballpark comes into focus in downtown 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/2024/08/14/san-antonio-missions-downtown-baseball-stadium" target="_self">Minor League Baseball stadium</a> downtown surrounded by apartments and hotel rooms.Why it matters: Team owners aim to transform downtown, an area known as a tourist mecca, into a destination for locals.

San Antonio gets second Dill Dinkers pickleball club

Pickleball remains the nation's fastest-growing sport.

Sports

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pickleball" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/02/14/pickleball-court-texas-pickle-hall-live-oak" data-vars-content-id="e286b597-cdcc-47b2-af11-41e52488a56a" data-vars-headline="San Antonio gets second Dill Dinkers pickleball club" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/02/14/pickleball-court-texas-pickle-hall-live-oak" target="_self">Pickleball</a> club franchise Dill Dinkers has opened its second local spot near UT San Antonio.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pickleball" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/04/25/outlaw-pickle-opening-san-antonio-park-north" data-vars-content-id="e286b597-cdcc-47b2-af11-41e52488a56a" data-vars-headline="San Antonio gets second Dill Dinkers pickleball club" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/04/25/outlaw-pickle-opening-san-antonio-park-north" target="_self">Pickleball</a> has been the fastest-growing sport in America for five years running, per the Sports &amp; Fitness Industry Association&#x27;s 2026 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Topline Participation Report" data-vars-click-url="https://sfia.org/resources/participation-hits-new-high-but-majority-of-americans-not-yet-meeting-recommended-guidelines-of-150-minutes-of-weekly-activity-sfias-2026-topline-report-finds/" data-vars-content-id="e286b597-cdcc-47b2-af11-41e52488a56a" data-vars-headline="San Antonio gets second Dill Dinkers pickleball club" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sfia.org/resources/participation-hits-new-high-but-majority-of-americans-not-yet-meeting-recommended-guidelines-of-150-minutes-of-weekly-activity-sfias-2026-topline-report-finds/" target="_blank">Topline Participation Report</a>.

Spurs playoff energy is back in San Antonio

Spurs playoff basketball is back, and so is the citywide energy that comes with it.

After a nail-biting win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spurs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/13/san-antonio-spurs-thunder-game-nba" data-vars-content-id="62b0d366-39df-44ec-8d49-fba13dda35c6" data-vars-headline="Spurs playoff energy is back 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/2026/01/13/san-antonio-spurs-thunder-game-nba" target="_self">Spurs</a> clinched a playoff spot.Why it matters: This will be the team&#x27;s first postseason appearance since 2019, and the city hasn&#x27;t felt this kind of Spurs energy in years.

The Spurs comeback season is turning heads across the NBA

After years out of the playoffs, the Spurs are becoming a real problem in the West.

After a rocky year marked by Victor Wembanyama&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="health issues" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/09/29/san-antonio-spurs-wemby-harper-fox" data-vars-content-id="3b4c3386-ee33-4031-8a58-e440a15f8cdc" data-vars-headline="The Spurs comeback season is turning heads across the NBA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/09/29/san-antonio-spurs-wemby-harper-fox" target="_self">health issues</a> and Gregg Popovich&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="retirement" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/02/san-antonio-spurs-popovich" data-vars-content-id="3b4c3386-ee33-4031-8a58-e440a15f8cdc" data-vars-headline="The Spurs comeback season is turning heads across the NBA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/02/san-antonio-spurs-popovich" target="_self">retirement</a>, the Spurs are playoff contenders for the first time since 2019. Why it matters: The strong first half of the season has reenergized Spurs fandom. Social media trash talk is flying, rivalries feel real again — and even celebratory honking has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reemerged downtown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-fans-honking-21241940.php" data-vars-content-id="3b4c3386-ee33-4031-8a58-e440a15f8cdc" data-vars-headline="The Spurs comeback season is turning heads across the NBA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-fans-honking-21241940.php" target="_blank">reemerged downtown</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 Spurs' energy builds ahead of NBA Cup Final

Fans feel like their team is finally turning things around.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio Spurs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/09/17/spurs-2025-season-start" data-vars-content-id="e3dd567b-d76d-41e0-ad77-e7afdee85e77" data-vars-headline="San Antonio Spurs&#x27; energy builds ahead of NBA Cup Final" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/09/17/spurs-2025-season-start" target="_self">San Antonio Spurs</a> have a shot at winning the NBA&#x27;s in-season tournament Tuesday as energy around the team is building with the return of star player <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Victor Wembanyama" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/09/29/san-antonio-spurs-wemby-harper-fox" data-vars-content-id="e3dd567b-d76d-41e0-ad77-e7afdee85e77" data-vars-headline="San Antonio Spurs&#x27; energy builds ahead of NBA Cup Final" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/09/29/san-antonio-spurs-wemby-harper-fox" target="_self">Victor Wembanyama</a>.Why it matters: The Spurs haven&#x27;t made it to the playoffs since 2019, but fans feel like their team is finally turning things around.

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.

Spurs overhaul old practice facility for San Antonians to use

The announcement comes amid early voting for a new arena.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Spurs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/16/san-antonio-spurs-artificial-intelligence-chatgpt" data-vars-content-id="a606391c-e9ca-48d8-aa95-79f7fed9bf85" data-vars-headline="Spurs overhaul old practice facility for San Antonians to use" 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-spurs-artificial-intelligence-chatgpt" target="_self">The Spurs</a> are renovating the team&#x27;s former practice facility on the Northwest Side into a space accessible to the community.Why it matters: The team&#x27;s announcement comes just as the Spurs are looking to increase community support ahead of a Nov. 4 vote for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new downtown 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="a606391c-e9ca-48d8-aa95-79f7fed9bf85" data-vars-headline="Spurs overhaul old practice facility for San Antonians to use" 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 arena</a>, though plans for the old practice facility began well before then.

New Spurs arena faces uphill election battle, poll shows

A plurality of voters plan to say no to new arena funding.

A plurality of likely Bexar County voters say they plan to cast a ballot against increasing the venue tax to fund a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new Spurs arena downtown" 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="788488db-b07a-4c80-8ae4-dbe6fad12281" data-vars-headline="New Spurs arena faces uphill election battle, poll shows" 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 Spurs arena downtown</a>, per a poll conducted this month.Why it matters: With only days left until early voting begins, both supporters and opponents face a crunch to get their message out.By the numbers: 46% of people polled say they will vote against the arena funding, Proposition B. Another 14% say they aren&#x27;t sure how they will vote, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="per the survey" data-vars-click-url="https://colfa.utsa.edu/political-opinion/cpor_jointelectionpoll_octl2025.pdf" data-vars-content-id="788488db-b07a-4c80-8ae4-dbe6fad12281" data-vars-headline="New Spurs arena faces uphill election battle, poll shows" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://colfa.utsa.edu/political-opinion/cpor_jointelectionpoll_octl2025.pdf" target="_blank">per the survey</a> from UT San Antonio&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Center for Public Opinion Research" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/02/07/public-opinion-polling-texas-2024-election" data-vars-content-id="788488db-b07a-4c80-8ae4-dbe6fad12281" data-vars-headline="New Spurs arena faces uphill election battle, poll shows" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/02/07/public-opinion-polling-texas-2024-election" target="_self">Center for Public Opinion Research</a> (CPOR).

🏈 More girls are playing football

Girls flag football is growing across Texas

A map showing the status of girls' high school flag football in the U.S. for 2026. It indicates that 17 states have sanctioned flag football as a varsity sport, while 22 states are currently running pilot seasons to evaluate full adoption.

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Federal bill would let cities bid to keep pro sports teams

Ballpark comes into focus in downtown San Antonio

San Antonio gets second Dill Dinkers pickleball club

Girls flag football is growing across Texas

Spurs playoff energy is back in San Antonio