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San Antonio lands $200M power equipment factory

Power equipment maker bets big on San Antonio.

News

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) plans to build a $200 million <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="advanced manufacturing campus" data-vars-click-url="https://www.iemfg.com/about/" data-vars-content-id="1988f925-a5eb-4a30-825c-c6359a82ba8a" data-vars-headline="San Antonio lands $200M power equipment factory" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.iemfg.com/about/" target="_blank">advanced manufacturing campus</a> at Brooks that is expected to create 3,000 jobs by 2030, the company said Tuesday.Why it matters: The project represents the largest job-producing investment in the San Antonio area in more than two decades, per economic development group <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Greater SATX" data-vars-click-url="https://greatersatx.com/industrial-electric-manufacturing-selects-greater-san-antonio-for-major-manufacturing-investment" data-vars-content-id="1988f925-a5eb-4a30-825c-c6359a82ba8a" data-vars-headline="San Antonio lands $200M power equipment factory" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://greatersatx.com/industrial-electric-manufacturing-selects-greater-san-antonio-for-major-manufacturing-investment" target="_blank">Greater SATX</a>, further cementing the region as a hub for advanced manufacturing.

San Antonio City Council looks to regulate data centers

Councilmembers appear split on a temporary data center ban.

The San Antonio City Council appears poised to restrict <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="data center" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/19/ai-power-data-center-electricity-construction" data-vars-content-id="21c402ec-bb40-4f07-89d6-58b4d5082fce" data-vars-headline="San Antonio City Council looks to regulate data centers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/19/ai-power-data-center-electricity-construction" target="_self">data center</a> development this fall, but could stop short of a temporary ban as sought by some councilmembers.Why it matters: Voter pushback against data centers has swelled in recent months. The issue is now garnering bipartisan political blowback — <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="including in Texas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/23/greg-abbott-texas-data-centers-ai-backlash?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_sanantonio&amp;stream=top" data-vars-content-id="21c402ec-bb40-4f07-89d6-58b4d5082fce" data-vars-headline="San Antonio City Council looks to regulate data centers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/23/greg-abbott-texas-data-centers-ai-backlash?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_sanantonio&amp;stream=top" target="_self">including in Texas</a> — that&#x27;s set to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="roil the November midterms" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/20/data-center-uproar-2026-midterms" data-vars-content-id="21c402ec-bb40-4f07-89d6-58b4d5082fce" data-vars-headline="San Antonio City Council looks to regulate data centers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/20/data-center-uproar-2026-midterms" target="_self">roil the November midterms</a>.

What we know about school vouchers in San Antonio

There isn't yet a clear picture of how the program is affecting public school enrollment.

Education

Students living in the boundaries of San Antonio&#x27;s largest public school district comprise the third-highest number of participants among school districts in Texas&#x27; new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="private school voucher program" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/04/23/texas-voucher-tefa-teachers-entrepreneur-vendors" data-vars-content-id="681bbc7d-6acb-4ebe-9ac6-b38214e93149" data-vars-headline="What we know about school vouchers 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/2026/04/23/texas-voucher-tefa-teachers-entrepreneur-vendors" target="_self">private school voucher program</a>, but there isn&#x27;t yet a clear picture of how the program is affecting enrollment.Why it matters: Public school advocates warn <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="vouchers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/03/texas-school-vouchers-greg-abbott-signs-law" data-vars-content-id="681bbc7d-6acb-4ebe-9ac6-b38214e93149" data-vars-headline="What we know about school vouchers 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/2025/05/03/texas-school-vouchers-greg-abbott-signs-law" target="_self">vouchers</a> will <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="harm public schools" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/02/20/texas-legislature-school-vouchers-public-education" data-vars-content-id="681bbc7d-6acb-4ebe-9ac6-b38214e93149" data-vars-headline="What we know about school vouchers 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/dallas/2025/02/20/texas-legislature-school-vouchers-public-education" target="_self">harm public schools</a>, while supporters argue parents shouldn&#x27;t have to send their kids to underperforming public schools.

Exclusive: Democrats target De La Cruz over SNAP cuts

Democrats are trying to focus on economic issues in South Texas.

U.S. House Democrats&#x27; campaign arm is releasing billboard ads Wednesday <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="targeting U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/04/09/2026-dccc-monica-de-la-cruz" data-vars-content-id="dd5164d1-d36a-4777-9afc-d93c59f3ba28" data-vars-headline="Exclusive: Democrats target De La Cruz over SNAP cuts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/04/09/2026-dccc-monica-de-la-cruz" target="_self">targeting U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz</a> (R-Edinburg) over federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).Why it matters: Texas kicked off a redistricting fight to put more Republicans in Congress in part based on increased support for the party among <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hispanic voters in South Texas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/16/texas-primary-election-redistricting-house" data-vars-content-id="dd5164d1-d36a-4777-9afc-d93c59f3ba28" data-vars-headline="Exclusive: Democrats target De La Cruz over SNAP cuts" 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">Hispanic voters in South Texas</a> in the last election.

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.

Climate

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.

CPS Energy offers savings on electric vehicle charging

CPS is offering incentives to save during peak hours.

New CPS Energy programs let customers earn bill credits for charging their electric vehicles at times when there&#x27;s less strain on the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="electric grid" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2026/06/12/texas-power-grid-summer-demand-ercot-forecast" data-vars-content-id="b3d1eedd-3f27-4c12-a045-820f6642f377" data-vars-headline="CPS Energy offers savings on electric vehicle charging" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2026/06/12/texas-power-grid-summer-demand-ercot-forecast" target="_self">electric grid</a>.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="city-owned utility&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/12/san-antonio-cps-energy-natural-gas-data-centers" data-vars-content-id="b3d1eedd-3f27-4c12-a045-820f6642f377" data-vars-headline="CPS Energy offers savings on electric vehicle charging" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/12/san-antonio-cps-energy-natural-gas-data-centers" target="_self">city-owned utility&#x27;s</a> way of offering <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a financial incentive" data-vars-click-url="https://newsroom.cpsenergy.com/ev-smart-rewards-program/" data-vars-content-id="b3d1eedd-3f27-4c12-a045-820f6642f377" data-vars-headline="CPS Energy offers savings on electric vehicle charging" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://newsroom.cpsenergy.com/ev-smart-rewards-program/" target="_blank">a financial incentive</a> to use less electricity during peak hours.

San Antonio to reopen e-bike voucher applications

The city received another round of federal funding.

San Antonio will soon open a second application cycle for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="electric bicycle" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/climate" data-vars-content-id="a7e23d24-d1f7-4c23-a047-9382448c7c07" data-vars-headline="San Antonio to reopen e-bike voucher applications" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/climate" target="_self">electric bicycle</a> vouchers thanks to another round of federal funding.Why it matters: The program aims to expand access to affordable, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="low-emission transportation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/18/san-antonio-austin-great-springs-project-trail" data-vars-content-id="a7e23d24-d1f7-4c23-a047-9382448c7c07" data-vars-headline="San Antonio to reopen e-bike voucher applications" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/18/san-antonio-austin-great-springs-project-trail" target="_self">low-emission transportation</a> for residents with lower incomes by offering $1,000 vouchers to help purchase an e-bicycle.

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San Antonio is full of nature lovers

😨 Mapped: Households without A/C

San Antonio heat hits homes without A/C

A choropleth map of the United States showing the estimated share of households without any form of air conditioning, by county, in 2023. Overall, 6.9% of households in the U.S. lacked AC. Rates were much higher in Alaska, Hawaii, the west, and Appalachia. The county in the contiguous U.S. with the highest share without AC was San Francisco County in California, at 65.4%. The county with the highest number of households without AC was Los Angeles County, at 702 thousand.

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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

San Antonio is full of nature lovers

San Antonio heat hits homes without A/C