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President Trump rallies voters in San Antonio

It's expected to be a difficult midterm election for Republicans, even in Texas.

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President Trump urged supporters in San Antonio Wednesday to pretend he&#x27;s on the ballot in what&#x27;s expected to be a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="difficult midterm election for Republicans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/01/texas-senate-paxton-funding-talarico" data-vars-content-id="15df3a1e-73e5-4e4c-b678-ca59202833ee" data-vars-headline="President Trump rallies voters in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/01/texas-senate-paxton-funding-talarico" target="_self">difficult midterm election for Republicans</a> — potentially even in red Texas.Why it matters: The rally at the Freeman Coliseum on San Antonio&#x27;s East Side is Trump&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="third visit to Texas in a month" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-makes-third-texas-trip-month-republicans-defend-longtime-stronghold-2026-10-07/" data-vars-content-id="15df3a1e-73e5-4e4c-b678-ca59202833ee" data-vars-headline="President Trump rallies voters in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-makes-third-texas-trip-month-republicans-defend-longtime-stronghold-2026-10-07/" target="_blank">third visit to Texas in a month</a> — highlighting the focus the GOP has put on now-competitive races in the Lone Star State that were <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="once presumed easy opportunities" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/16/texas-primary-election-redistricting-house" data-vars-content-id="15df3a1e-73e5-4e4c-b678-ca59202833ee" data-vars-headline="President Trump rallies voters 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/2026/03/16/texas-primary-election-redistricting-house" target="_self">once presumed easy opportunities</a> for Republicans.

San Antonio adds Michelin-recommended restaurants, no new stars

San Antonio didn't land any new stars, but the city's three starred restaurants retained that distinction.

San Antonio restaurants didn&#x27;t earn any new stars or Bib Gourmand awards in the latest <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Michelin Guide Texas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/10/29/san-antonio-michelin-stars-restaurants-2025" data-vars-content-id="881f9b9e-41f5-4f6b-b714-eff33482f559" data-vars-headline="San Antonio adds Michelin-recommended restaurants, no new stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/10/29/san-antonio-michelin-stars-restaurants-2025" target="_self">Michelin Guide Texas</a> selections <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced Thursday" data-vars-click-url="https://michelinmedia.com/c0/michelin-guide-texas-honors-three-new-starred-restaurants-in-2026-selection/" data-vars-content-id="881f9b9e-41f5-4f6b-b714-eff33482f559" data-vars-headline="San Antonio adds Michelin-recommended restaurants, no new stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://michelinmedia.com/c0/michelin-guide-texas-honors-three-new-starred-restaurants-in-2026-selection/" target="_blank">announced Thursday</a>, but the city did notch two more Michelin recommended restaurants: the viral <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lovers Pizzeria" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/06/06/san-antonio-lovers-pizzeria-wait-line-review" data-vars-content-id="881f9b9e-41f5-4f6b-b714-eff33482f559" data-vars-headline="San Antonio adds Michelin-recommended restaurants, no new stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/06/06/san-antonio-lovers-pizzeria-wait-line-review" target="_self">Lovers Pizzeria</a> and the French-inspired Petit Coquin.Why it matters: Michelin Guide recognition brings global attention to local spots and highlights San Antonio&#x27;s diverse food scene.

San Antonio Museum of Art project previews city bond

Political fights are already brewing over how to spend the next bond.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio Museum of Art" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/10/06/sama-recollections-art-alzheimers-dementia" data-vars-content-id="c4131961-dfdd-4a9f-92ef-22f1b8a91585" data-vars-headline="San Antonio Museum of Art project previews city bond" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/10/06/sama-recollections-art-alzheimers-dementia" target="_self">San Antonio Museum of Art</a> (SAMA) is seeking city bond money to expand access to the neighboring Museum Reach of the River Walk.Why it matters: The city&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="planned 2027 bond" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/19/san-antonio-city-bond-election-2027-tax-increase" data-vars-content-id="c4131961-dfdd-4a9f-92ef-22f1b8a91585" data-vars-headline="San Antonio Museum of Art project previews city bond" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/19/san-antonio-city-bond-election-2027-tax-increase" target="_self">planned 2027 bond</a> is expected to be just a fraction of the size of its last bond program if officials don&#x27;t raise the tax rate for it.

City of San Antonio sues ICE to stop detention center

The lawsuit is the city's first action aimed at halting a detention center.

The city of San Antonio sued <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ICE" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/27/san-antonio-city-council-ice-immigration-police" data-vars-content-id="e093f6b6-35f3-4c7c-a2af-e8c9a13ebfa7" data-vars-headline="City of San Antonio sues ICE to stop detention center" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/27/san-antonio-city-council-ice-immigration-police" target="_self">ICE</a> and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Tuesday to stop the agencies from opening an immigration detention center on the East Side.Why it matters: City councilmembers have spent much of the year criticizing ICE and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the planned center" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/02/03/san-antonio-ice-detention-center-east-side" data-vars-content-id="e093f6b6-35f3-4c7c-a2af-e8c9a13ebfa7" data-vars-headline="City of San Antonio sues ICE to stop detention center" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/02/03/san-antonio-ice-detention-center-east-side" target="_self">the planned center</a>, but it hasn&#x27;t been clear they have the power to stop it. The lawsuit is their first attempt to prevent, or at least slow down, the center&#x27;s opening.

San Antonio's triple-digit heat is likely behind us

The 100s may be over, but don't break out the sweaters yet.

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San Antonio&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="triple-digit days" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/28/san-antonio-summer-heat-temperatures-poll" data-vars-content-id="e5dae859-d2ca-405b-8e86-c3e4cc850d0a" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s triple-digit heat is likely behind us" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/28/san-antonio-summer-heat-temperatures-poll" target="_self">triple-digit days</a> are likely behind us — but don&#x27;t break out the sweaters just yet.Why it matters: After another long, hot <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="summer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/11/heat-illnesses-rise-san-antonio-summer-heat-index" data-vars-content-id="e5dae859-d2ca-405b-8e86-c3e4cc850d0a" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s triple-digit heat is likely behind us" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/11/heat-illnesses-rise-san-antonio-summer-heat-index" target="_self">summer</a>, the cooler weather this week offers some relief.

CPS Energy expects full power restoration by Tuesday

Lingering outages remain after Friday's storm.

More than <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="1,000 CPS Energy customers" data-vars-click-url="https://outagemap.cpsenergy.com/" data-vars-content-id="c734ea4b-c41a-4bc1-8d36-df30ebd886c5" data-vars-headline="CPS Energy expects full power restoration by Tuesday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://outagemap.cpsenergy.com/" target="_blank">1,000 CPS Energy customers</a> remained <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="without power as of 2:30pm" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&amp;v=1651375056437537" data-vars-content-id="c734ea4b-c41a-4bc1-8d36-df30ebd886c5" data-vars-headline="CPS Energy expects full power restoration by Tuesday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&amp;v=1651375056437537" target="_blank">without power as of 2:30pm</a> Monday as crews continued to work to repair downed power lines after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Friday night&#x27;s extreme storm" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/30/san-antonio-storm-power-outages-deaths-heat" data-vars-content-id="c734ea4b-c41a-4bc1-8d36-df30ebd886c5" data-vars-headline="CPS Energy expects full power restoration by Tuesday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/30/san-antonio-storm-power-outages-deaths-heat" target="_self">Friday night&#x27;s extreme storm</a>.The big picture: Thousands of outages were restored over the weekend, but CPS Energy interim president and CEO Frank Almaraz said at a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="news conference" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&amp;v=1651375056437537" data-vars-content-id="c734ea4b-c41a-4bc1-8d36-df30ebd886c5" data-vars-headline="CPS Energy expects full power restoration by Tuesday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&amp;v=1651375056437537" target="_blank">news conference</a> Monday that some customers could remain without electricity until Tuesday, when the utility expects to complete restoration.

Poll: How do you feel about the San Antonio heat?

High temperatures at San Antonio International Airport have hit at least 100 for 11 days in a row as of Thursday.

It&#x27;s so <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hot" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/11/heat-illnesses-rise-san-antonio-summer-heat-index" data-vars-content-id="181043ca-6284-42e1-bfd3-97ada6424415" data-vars-headline="Poll: How do you feel about the San Antonio heat?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/11/heat-illnesses-rise-san-antonio-summer-heat-index" target="_self">hot</a> in San Antonio nowadays that when you get in your car you have to avoid grabbing the metal bit of the buckle for fear of burning your hand.The latest: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="High temperatures" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/23/ut-san-antonio-heat-study-cool-neighborhoods" data-vars-content-id="181043ca-6284-42e1-bfd3-97ada6424415" data-vars-headline="Poll: How do you feel about the San Antonio heat?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/23/ut-san-antonio-heat-study-cool-neighborhoods" target="_self">High temperatures</a> at San Antonio International Airport have hit at least 100 for 11 days in a row as of Thursday, per National Weather Service <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="data" data-vars-click-url="https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=ewx" data-vars-content-id="181043ca-6284-42e1-bfd3-97ada6424415" data-vars-headline="Poll: How do you feel about the San Antonio heat?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=ewx" target="_blank">data</a>.

Heat illnesses are up in San Antonio this summer

Even with fewer 100-degree days so far this year, high heat combined with humidity is dangerous.

Heat-related illnesses have been on the rise this <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="summer in San Antonio" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/23/ut-san-antonio-heat-study-cool-neighborhoods" data-vars-content-id="8841b915-8cd7-4e68-b674-13e52498e9e7" data-vars-headline="Heat illnesses are up in San Antonio this summer" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/23/ut-san-antonio-heat-study-cool-neighborhoods" target="_self">summer in San Antonio</a>, city data shows, as some of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hottest temperatures of the year" data-vars-click-url="https://www.expressnews.com/san-antonio-weather/forecast/article/high-pressure-heat-extreme-texas-humid-22380771.php" data-vars-content-id="8841b915-8cd7-4e68-b674-13e52498e9e7" data-vars-headline="Heat illnesses are up in San Antonio this summer" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.expressnews.com/san-antonio-weather/forecast/article/high-pressure-heat-extreme-texas-humid-22380771.php" target="_blank">hottest temperatures of the year</a> are expected this week.Why it matters: Even with fewer 100-degree days so far this year, high heat indices <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="are dangerous" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/15/san-antonio-metro-health-tracking-heat-deaths" data-vars-content-id="8841b915-8cd7-4e68-b674-13e52498e9e7" data-vars-headline="Heat illnesses are up in San Antonio this summer" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/15/san-antonio-metro-health-tracking-heat-deaths" target="_self">are dangerous</a> on their own — and can offer a different measure of how hot and miserable our summers feel.

Texas researchers are using robot fish to help U.S. mineral supply

That includes lithium, a critical mineral for electric vehicles.

Texas A&amp;M University researchers are developing small fish-like, swimming robots to capture <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lithium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/24/white-house-lithium-americas-finance-deal" data-vars-content-id="b84ff788-a70d-4968-bfa6-a00121648808" data-vars-headline="Texas researchers are using robot fish to help U.S. mineral supply" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/24/white-house-lithium-americas-finance-deal" target="_self">lithium</a> from the ocean.Why it matters: Demand for lithium is growing. It&#x27;s a critical mineral used in the creation of batteries, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="electric vehicles" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/11/china-ev-lithium-prices-catl" data-vars-content-id="b84ff788-a70d-4968-bfa6-a00121648808" data-vars-headline="Texas researchers are using robot fish to help U.S. mineral supply" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/11/china-ev-lithium-prices-catl" target="_self">electric vehicles</a> and energy storage technologies — meaning lithium can help build a greener future.

Study looks at how San Antonio tackles extreme heat

Researchers mapped areas most vulnerable to extreme heat.

UT San Antonio researchers are studying just how hot some neighborhoods get during the summer, and how much <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="city efforts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/05/02/san-antonio-texas-hot-streets-could-get-cooler-pavement-heat-island" data-vars-content-id="0c4ffabb-d7fd-4f71-b796-aeec7bf09353" data-vars-headline="Study looks at how San Antonio tackles extreme heat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/05/02/san-antonio-texas-hot-streets-could-get-cooler-pavement-heat-island" target="_self">city efforts</a> — like adding more trees — actually cool them down.Why it matters: Heat tends to be worse in urban areas where roads, buildings and parking lots trap heat, known as the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="urban heat island effect" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/07/18/urban-heat-islands-summer-weather-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="0c4ffabb-d7fd-4f71-b796-aeec7bf09353" data-vars-headline="Study looks at how San Antonio tackles extreme heat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/07/18/urban-heat-islands-summer-weather-san-antonio" target="_self">urban heat island effect</a>.

San Antonio Botanical Garden is reforesting the Guadalupe after flood

San Antonio is growing the next generation of Guadalupe River trees.

San Antonio Botanical Garden is propagating tens of thousands of trees to restore the landscape destroyed during the 2025 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Guadalupe River flooding tragedy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/16/texas-hill-country-flooding-sirens-camps-safe" data-vars-content-id="d39cb9f2-1a78-4336-8c8e-89145a846f9d" data-vars-headline="San Antonio Botanical Garden is reforesting the Guadalupe after flood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/16/texas-hill-country-flooding-sirens-camps-safe" target="_self">Guadalupe River flooding tragedy</a>.Why it matters: Rebuilding a diverse strip of native trees and plants along the Guadalupe doesn&#x27;t just make the river look like it used to — it will slow floodwater, trap sediment and rebuild habitat, strengthening the river for generations.

Central Texas steps up for pets amid severe weather

Emergency fosters stepped up across Central Texas amid storms.

This <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="week&#x27;s severe weather" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/16/texas-hill-country-flooding-sirens-camps-safe" data-vars-content-id="be030ecf-997e-42b5-bd88-3179f5cf526c" data-vars-headline="Central Texas steps up for pets amid severe weather" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/16/texas-hill-country-flooding-sirens-camps-safe" target="_self">week&#x27;s severe weather</a> strained people and animals alike across Central Texas, prompting one Boerne rescue group to find emergency foster homes for dozens of dogs.Catch up quick: Amid heavy rain Wednesday, Charming Pets Rescue director Hilary Woodworth <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="put out a call on social media" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/CharmingPetRescue/posts/pfbid0ne5CJRaM8XZvQJSQaZdUrqbCeFjGPapugDgLJRDvmnJEbiSuzdsFmqrqSE7tkUDgl?__cft__[0]=AZZRCrG1teQbkN1sHKOpe8oEyZIvBwimMazv9v7dKJ9uual1UFTbhs0mqL-L5bc3aa64k48GOIVV5gp91knTDhmQXKqcZ8YdS38BQkP7LF6fbbwbS19LaqONspht4f1Ek04hqTUEIFJSNrGl8EnGM0p36Pgchhy5RtWZi5D2ge5bTEOtqWB5Qcs3cKmstbRn9y4&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" data-vars-content-id="be030ecf-997e-42b5-bd88-3179f5cf526c" data-vars-headline="Central Texas steps up for pets amid severe weather" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/CharmingPetRescue/posts/pfbid0ne5CJRaM8XZvQJSQaZdUrqbCeFjGPapugDgLJRDvmnJEbiSuzdsFmqrqSE7tkUDgl?__cft__[0]=AZZRCrG1teQbkN1sHKOpe8oEyZIvBwimMazv9v7dKJ9uual1UFTbhs0mqL-L5bc3aa64k48GOIVV5gp91knTDhmQXKqcZ8YdS38BQkP7LF6fbbwbS19LaqONspht4f1Ek04hqTUEIFJSNrGl8EnGM0p36Pgchhy5RtWZi5D2ge5bTEOtqWB5Qcs3cKmstbRn9y4&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">put out a call on social media</a> for emergency fosters.

San Antonio woman recounts being caught in tornado at The Rim

She says she went "head-to-head" with the tornado.

Xiomara Zamora was leaving an early morning spin class at TruFusion at The Rim when she found herself in the middle of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Wednesday&#x27;s tornado" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/15/tornado-northwest-san-antonio-the-rim" data-vars-content-id="637055de-7509-49cb-a83d-81303ea930d0" data-vars-headline="San Antonio woman recounts being caught in tornado at The Rim" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/15/tornado-northwest-san-antonio-the-rim" target="_self">Wednesday&#x27;s tornado</a>.The big picture: While most businesses were closed when the tornado touched down, TruFusion was open.

Heavy rain expected to continue across San Antonio

Repeated storms could quickly flood roads and low-water crossings.

Heavy rain is expected to continue across South Central Texas Wednesday, with forecasters warning that the threat of flash flooding remains high through Thursday.Why it matters: Saturated ground means even modest additional rainfall could quickly trigger flash flooding, especially around low-water crossings and flood-prone roads.

Climate 🌿

San Antonio's triple-digit heat is likely behind us

CPS Energy expects full power restoration by Tuesday

Poll: How do you feel about the San Antonio heat?

Heat illnesses are up in San Antonio this summer

Texas researchers are using robot fish to help U.S. mineral supply