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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.

Spurs vs. Blazers: What to know about the playoffs

The Spurs' breakout season meets its test.

Sports

The Spurs are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="back in the playoffs" 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="ad6cfec2-ee8f-4eed-b0b3-ac4f300955aa" data-vars-headline="Spurs vs. Blazers: What to know about the playoffs" 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">back in the playoffs</a>, opening their first-round series Sunday against the No. 7 seed Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center. Why it matters: It&#x27;s San Antonio&#x27;s first postseason appearance since 2019.

Program brings $5 golf rounds to San Antonio kids

Kids can play rounds for $5 or less at participating San Antonio courses.

Things to Do

Bank of America is offering San Antonio kids cheap access to golf. Why it matters: The initiative aims to make a sport that&#x27;s often cost-prohibitive more accessible.

Spurs turn playoff run into citywide celebrations

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spurs are playoff-bound" 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="5e494b85-ec6e-4185-858b-9b71e9351ff3" data-vars-headline="Spurs turn playoff run into citywide celebrations" 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 are playoff-bound</a> for the first time since 2019 and official fan events are ramping up. The latest: Fans will learn the Spurs&#x27; first-round <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="opponent and Game 1 date" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nba.com/news/2026-nba-playoffs-schedule" data-vars-content-id="5e494b85-ec6e-4185-858b-9b71e9351ff3" data-vars-headline="Spurs turn playoff run into citywide celebrations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nba.com/news/2026-nba-playoffs-schedule" target="_blank">opponent and Game 1 date</a> and time after the Play-In Tournament concludes on April 17.

Federal bill would let cities bid to keep pro sports teams

The bill could reshape how pro teams negotiate deals.

News

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.

<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.

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Spurs fans blocked from Commerce Street after win

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