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Toyota to build Tacoma in $3.6B San Antonio expansion

The project adds a second assembly line and 2,000 new jobs.

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Toyota&#x27;s San Antonio plant will manufacture the popular Tacoma pickup under a $3.6 billion expansion. Why it matters: The 2.5 million-square-foot expansion will double the size of Toyota&#x27;s South Side campus by 2030 and create 2,000 jobs.

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.

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.

Spurs playoff run was a windfall for San Antonio bars

Some bars saw sales increases north of 100% this year.

San Antonio bars gained a huge bump in business during the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spurs&#x27; playoffs run" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/01/spurs-okc-wcf-finals-wemby-wembanyama" data-vars-content-id="0b582561-0b03-4a40-bb75-cdd01ca5734f" data-vars-headline="Spurs playoff run was a windfall for San Antonio bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/01/spurs-okc-wcf-finals-wemby-wembanyama" target="_self">Spurs&#x27; playoffs run</a>, new data analyzed by Axios shows.Why it matters: Local watering holes always run on tight margins, and many in neighborhoods known for nightlife have struggled amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="city construction" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/08/25/st-marys-strip-road-construction-ending-delays" data-vars-content-id="0b582561-0b03-4a40-bb75-cdd01ca5734f" data-vars-headline="Spurs playoff run was a windfall for San Antonio bars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/08/25/st-marys-strip-road-construction-ending-delays" target="_self">city construction</a>.

This downtown comedy club wants to put San Antonio on the map

The Riot is building a home for local comics — and the occasional surprise guest.

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The Riot River Walk is one of San Antonio&#x27;s newest <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="destinations for laughs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/09/06/dont-tell-comedy-san-antonio-tickets-locations" data-vars-content-id="8e494bd8-ec6d-4ead-85c3-fd524d3f90b9" data-vars-headline="This downtown comedy club wants to put San Antonio on the 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/2024/09/06/dont-tell-comedy-san-antonio-tickets-locations" target="_self">destinations for laughs</a>.Why it matters: The comedy club arrives as San Antonio&#x27;s stand-up scene <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="continues to gain momentum" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/04/11/pauly-shore-woodlawn-comedy-theater-tickets-opening" data-vars-content-id="8e494bd8-ec6d-4ead-85c3-fd524d3f90b9" data-vars-headline="This downtown comedy club wants to put San Antonio on the 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/2025/04/11/pauly-shore-woodlawn-comedy-theater-tickets-opening" target="_self">continues to gain momentum</a>, offering another venue for national acts downtown while creating more opportunities for local comedians.

New art is a tribute to early Black church in San Antonio

At the St. James AME, Black people worshipped freely.

Culture

New public art along the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Pedro Creek Culture Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/14/san-antonio-san-pedro-creek-culture-park-opening-trails" data-vars-content-id="b6f5ac67-b447-489a-a26c-055e2972b48b" data-vars-headline="New art is a tribute to early Black church 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/2025/05/14/san-antonio-san-pedro-creek-culture-park-opening-trails" target="_self">San Pedro Creek Culture Park</a> honors an early Black church in San Antonio.Why it matters: The St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church was the first of its kind in the city where Black people could worship freely, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="per the San Antonio River Foundation" data-vars-click-url="https://sariverfound.org/donate/stjamesame/" data-vars-content-id="b6f5ac67-b447-489a-a26c-055e2972b48b" data-vars-headline="New art is a tribute to early Black church in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sariverfound.org/donate/stjamesame/" target="_blank">per the San Antonio River Foundation</a>.

CineFestival returns to San Antonio as city seeks to grow local talent

It's the longest-running Latino film fest in the nation.

The longest-running Latino film festival in the country is set to return to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="9363bb0b-c2f0-44c7-a5f9-3f0955ba49e8" data-vars-headline="CineFestival returns to San Antonio as city seeks to grow local talent" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio" target="_self">San Antonio</a> this Thursday through Sunday.Why it matters: As San Antonio seeks to become a destination for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="film industry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/27/san-antonio-star-film-ranch-history-book" data-vars-content-id="9363bb0b-c2f0-44c7-a5f9-3f0955ba49e8" data-vars-headline="CineFestival returns to San Antonio as city seeks to grow local talent" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/27/san-antonio-star-film-ranch-history-book" target="_self">film industry</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="CineFestival" data-vars-click-url="https://guadalupeculturalarts.org/cine-festival/" data-vars-content-id="9363bb0b-c2f0-44c7-a5f9-3f0955ba49e8" data-vars-headline="CineFestival returns to San Antonio as city seeks to grow local talent" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://guadalupeculturalarts.org/cine-festival/" target="_blank">CineFestival</a>, in its 47th year, ensures the city&#x27;s Latino heritage remains in the spotlight — while also offering a stage for homegrown talent.

What it's like to see the world's largest bat colony

Bracken Cave is home to about 20 million bats in the summer.

Environment

Watching the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bats" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/04/07/five-questions-with-bat-conservationist-merlin-tuttle" data-vars-content-id="91407fa9-c6f6-4bc3-b126-f87b8458b795" data-vars-headline="What it&#x27;s like to see the world&#x27;s largest bat colony" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/04/07/five-questions-with-bat-conservationist-merlin-tuttle" target="_self">bats</a> emerge at Bracken Cave Preserve is a special summer activity that draws travelers from around the globe to a field just 30 miles outside San Antonio.Why it matters: The cave is home to the largest <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bat" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2026/05/08/houston-bat-boxes-waugh-drive-bridge" data-vars-content-id="91407fa9-c6f6-4bc3-b126-f87b8458b795" data-vars-headline="What it&#x27;s like to see the world&#x27;s largest bat colony" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2026/05/08/houston-bat-boxes-waugh-drive-bridge" target="_self">bat</a> colony in the world.

Historic San Antonio theaters celebrate birthdays and rebirths

The Aztec, Majestic and Magik all have reason to celebrate.

It&#x27;s a banner summer for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio&#x27;s historic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/05/old-school-san-antonio-favorites-still-roll-on" data-vars-content-id="bffd738f-b2f7-448f-a267-bf9a9fbc3709" data-vars-headline="Historic San Antonio theaters celebrate birthdays and rebirths" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/05/old-school-san-antonio-favorites-still-roll-on" target="_self">San Antonio&#x27;s historic</a> theaters as the Aztec Theatre celebrates its 100th anniversary while the Majestic and Magik theaters prepare for celebrations of their own.Why it matters: It&#x27;s a reminder that some of San Antonio&#x27;s most treasured cultural landmarks are still drawing crowds.

San Antonio's newest run club to debut at St. Paul Square

Walkers, runners, pets and strollers are all welcome.

San Antonians looking for a more active start to their Sundays will soon have a new option in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="historic East Side" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/02/27/ellis-alley-san-antonio-black-history" data-vars-content-id="994d6791-faf8-4029-8bbb-42bfaad55316" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s newest run club to debut at St. Paul Square" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/02/27/ellis-alley-san-antonio-black-history" target="_self">historic East Side</a>: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Run the Square" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/runthesquaresatx/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="994d6791-faf8-4029-8bbb-42bfaad55316" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s newest run club to debut at St. Paul Square" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/runthesquaresatx/?hl=en" target="_blank">Run the Square</a>.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="St. Paul Square" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/29/miles-st-paul-square-san-antonio-bar-menu" data-vars-content-id="994d6791-faf8-4029-8bbb-42bfaad55316" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s newest run club to debut at St. Paul Square" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/29/miles-st-paul-square-san-antonio-bar-menu" target="_self">St. Paul Square</a>-based club offers another entry point for both seasoned athletes and beginners looking to connect with San Antonio&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="growing running community" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/12/03/san-antonio-marathon-maps-times-running-groups" data-vars-content-id="994d6791-faf8-4029-8bbb-42bfaad55316" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s newest run club to debut at St. Paul Square" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/12/03/san-antonio-marathon-maps-times-running-groups" target="_self">growing running community</a>.

Selena photo exhibition opens at the Briscoe

The exhibition has images from a San Antonio photographer.

A new exhibition showcasing portraits of late Tejano star <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Selena Quintanilla-Pérez" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/09/30/selena-effect-exhibit-texas-state-san-marcos" data-vars-content-id="8d077cc7-c27c-456d-938f-d212f6c9fb93" data-vars-headline="Selena photo exhibition opens at the Briscoe" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/09/30/selena-effect-exhibit-texas-state-san-marcos" target="_self">Selena Quintanilla-Pérez</a> is now open at the Briscoe Western Art Museum in downtown San Antonio.Why it matters: The images show <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Selena" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/03/31/selena-tribute-boutique-broadway" data-vars-content-id="8d077cc7-c27c-456d-938f-d212f6c9fb93" data-vars-headline="Selena photo exhibition opens at the Briscoe" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/03/31/selena-tribute-boutique-broadway" target="_self">Selena</a> between 1992 and 1994 during her rise to the international stage, in central moments in her short-lived career.

Texas fashion takes the runway in San Antonio

The event is unfolding in downtown San Antonio through June 7.

Texas Fashion Week is back in San Antonio with events running through Sunday.Why it matters: The weeklong event aims to strengthen Texas&#x27; fashion ecosystem by connecting designers with industry resources, mentorship and exposure.

Wembanyama shows the power of emotions in sports

He's helping normalize emotional expression for fans, too.

Spurs star <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Victor Wembanyama" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/02/spurs-knicks-finals-media-day-wemby-wembanyama-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="4b5a61e3-ce6e-4058-b4fa-bba4780e3a56" data-vars-headline="Wembanyama shows the power of emotions in sports" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/02/spurs-knicks-finals-media-day-wemby-wembanyama-san-antonio" target="_self">Victor Wembanyama</a> is redefining what it means to express emotion and vulnerability as a professional athlete, making space for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio fans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/27/spurs-fan-flopper-trophy-thunder-wcf" data-vars-content-id="4b5a61e3-ce6e-4058-b4fa-bba4780e3a56" data-vars-headline="Wembanyama shows the power of emotions in sports" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/27/spurs-fan-flopper-trophy-thunder-wcf" target="_self">San Antonio fans</a> to do the same.Why it matters: Conveying feelings is sometimes seen as a weakness, especially among men — but Wemby shows how embracing emotions unapologetically is a strength.

Free parking and live music kick off Downtown Thursdays

Downtown Thursdays start with a free Legacy Park party.

Downtown is about to get <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a lot more lively" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/16/downtown-san-antonio-free-events-things-to-do" data-vars-content-id="eb80fe42-04d7-4c28-9f70-63ab988ddd7f" data-vars-headline="Free parking and live music kick off Downtown Thursdays" 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/downtown-san-antonio-free-events-things-to-do" target="_self">a lot more lively</a> on Thursdays.The latest: The city of San Antonio is launching <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Downtown Thursdays" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/CCDO/News-Events/Featured-News/Downtown-Thursday-Debuts-this-Summer" data-vars-content-id="eb80fe42-04d7-4c28-9f70-63ab988ddd7f" data-vars-headline="Free parking and live music kick off Downtown Thursdays" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/CCDO/News-Events/Featured-News/Downtown-Thursday-Debuts-this-Summer" target="_blank">Downtown Thursdays</a> this week offering free summer events. There will also be free parking at city-owned lots and garages 5pm–2am.

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