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GOP's Senate map gets shakier as Texas, Iowa become toss-ups

Races for governor in both states also narrowed, according to Cook Political Report.

Politics & Policy

Two <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="key Senate races" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/08/gop-senate-campaign-spending-ohio-iowa" data-vars-content-id="39599b51-6016-457e-9c18-5a0609c37b01" data-vars-headline="GOP&#x27;s Senate map gets shakier as Texas, Iowa become toss-ups" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/08/gop-senate-campaign-spending-ohio-iowa" target="_self">key Senate races</a> in typically Republican states, Texas and Iowa, are a toss-up heading into the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="midterms" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/20/data-center-uproar-2026-midterms" data-vars-content-id="39599b51-6016-457e-9c18-5a0609c37b01" data-vars-headline="GOP&#x27;s Senate map gets shakier as Texas, Iowa become toss-ups" 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">midterms</a>, according to the latest projections from Cook Political Report.Why it matters: The fight for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="control of the U.S. Senate" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/18/democrats-republicans-midterms-political-shenanigans" data-vars-content-id="39599b51-6016-457e-9c18-5a0609c37b01" data-vars-headline="GOP&#x27;s Senate map gets shakier as Texas, Iowa become toss-ups" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/18/democrats-republicans-midterms-political-shenanigans" target="_self">control of the U.S. Senate</a> is extremely tight, and Democrats need to flip at least four seats to become the majority. Doing that will require wins in states that aren&#x27;t typical battlegrounds.

NIOSA to undergo major redesign for 2027

Annual Fiesta event is planning to reinvent itself after seven decades.

News

A Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA) organizers are planning a major redesign of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="signature Fiesta event" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/04/18/fiesta-san-antonio-food-niosa-chicken-stick" data-vars-content-id="11d374ef-7c3e-45a3-acdb-5234b051c835" data-vars-headline="NIOSA to undergo major redesign for 2027" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/04/18/fiesta-san-antonio-food-niosa-chicken-stick" target="_self">signature Fiesta event</a> for 2027 as it faces financial pressures and a smaller space for the event.Why it matters: NIOSA is the largest fundraiser for the nonprofit Conservation Society of San Antonio and has raised millions of dollars over its seven-decade history to support preservation projects across the city.

San Antonio's home for emergency child care

The first crisis nursery in the region helps parents facing emergencies.

San Antonio families who need an urgent and safe place for their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="children" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/01/fewer-texas-kids-medicaid-enrollment-chip" data-vars-content-id="c9b7974d-ec2b-4530-a916-b7192b31c0c4" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s home for emergency child care" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/01/fewer-texas-kids-medicaid-enrollment-chip" target="_self">children</a> to stay now have a newly renovated house as a free option.Why it matters: The first permanent crisis nursery in the region helps <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="parents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/parenting" data-vars-content-id="c9b7974d-ec2b-4530-a916-b7192b31c0c4" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s home for emergency child care" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/parenting" target="_self">parents</a> facing emergencies ranging from housing instability to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="domestic violence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/01/13/ywca-womens-live-learn-center-domestic-violence" data-vars-content-id="c9b7974d-ec2b-4530-a916-b7192b31c0c4" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s home for emergency child care" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/01/13/ywca-womens-live-learn-center-domestic-violence" target="_self">domestic violence</a> to medical care. Its aim is to prevent child neglect and abuse before it happens, Rebecca Helterbrand, president and CEO of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Respite Care of San Antonio" data-vars-click-url="https://respitecaresa.org/" data-vars-content-id="c9b7974d-ec2b-4530-a916-b7192b31c0c4" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s home for emergency child care" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://respitecaresa.org/" target="_blank">Respite Care of San Antonio</a>, tells Axios.

Bexar County emissions testing starts soon: What to know

Bexar County emissions testing starts soon. Here's what drivers need to know.

Vehicle emissions testing is required in Bexar County starting Nov. 1, a major change that could mean longer lines at inspection stations and unexpected repair bills for some drivers.Why it matters: The new program is designed to improve local air quality and help the region comply with federal Clean Air Act standards.

San Antonio taps into the functional drink boom

Booze-free drinks promise more than an alcohol alternative.

Food and Drink

As Americans <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rethink alcohol" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/13/alcohol-drinking-rate-low-health?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=sendto_localnewslettertest&amp;stream=top" data-vars-content-id="8b6121a0-eff0-400b-9400-3933acf0625f" data-vars-headline="San Antonio taps into the functional drink boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/13/alcohol-drinking-rate-low-health?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=sendto_localnewslettertest&amp;stream=top" target="_self">rethink alcohol</a>, beverage brands and businesses — including a new San Antonio shop — are betting on drinks that promise social connection without the hangover.Why it matters: Consumers are increasingly choosing beverages based on what they want drinks to do — energize, improve <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gut health" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/46933853.27/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjIvMDQvMTMvZ3V0LWhlYWx0aC1pbW11bmUtc3lzdGVtLWFueGlldHktZGlnZXN0aW9uP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/633dcc04d70fb9875101ab66Bd28861b2" data-vars-content-id="8b6121a0-eff0-400b-9400-3933acf0625f" data-vars-headline="San Antonio taps into the functional drink boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/46933853.27/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjIvMDQvMTMvZ3V0LWhlYWx0aC1pbW11bmUtc3lzdGVtLWFueGlldHktZGlnZXN0aW9uP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/633dcc04d70fb9875101ab66Bd28861b2" target="_self">gut health</a> or help them unwind — fueling a boom in products <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="marketed around function" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/46933853.27/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tL3Byby9yZXRhaWwtZGVhbHMvMjAyNC8wMy8xNS9mdW5jdGlvbmFsLWJldmVyYWdlLXJlY2Vzcy0yNS1taWxsaW9uP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/633dcc04d70fb9875101ab66B38081166" data-vars-content-id="8b6121a0-eff0-400b-9400-3933acf0625f" data-vars-headline="San Antonio taps into the functional drink boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/46933853.27/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tL3Byby9yZXRhaWwtZGVhbHMvMjAyNC8wMy8xNS9mdW5jdGlvbmFsLWJldmVyYWdlLXJlY2Vzcy0yNS1taWxsaW9uP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/633dcc04d70fb9875101ab66B38081166" target="_self">marketed around function</a>.

The mahjong boom lands in a San Antonio mansion

Mahjong has found a stylish new home in San Antonio.

History

San Antonio&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mahjong boom" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/13/mahjong-brain-health-benefits" data-vars-content-id="d429fc38-f727-454b-9da5-3149a4eff0db" data-vars-headline="The mahjong boom lands in a San Antonio mansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/13/mahjong-brain-health-benefits" target="_self">mahjong boom</a> has a new home at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Polished Tile" data-vars-click-url="https://www.thepolishedtile.com/about" data-vars-content-id="d429fc38-f727-454b-9da5-3149a4eff0db" data-vars-headline="The mahjong boom lands in a San Antonio mansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.thepolishedtile.com/about" target="_blank">The Polished Tile</a> in Monte Vista. Why it matters: The centuries-old Chinese game is having a moment, and the new parlor gives San Antonio players a permanent place to gather around the table.Zoom out: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Yelp" data-vars-click-url="https://www.yelp.com/article/2026-home-beauty-and-lifestyle-trends?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=sendto_localnewslettertest&amp;stream=top" data-vars-content-id="d429fc38-f727-454b-9da5-3149a4eff0db" data-vars-headline="The mahjong boom lands in a San Antonio mansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.yelp.com/article/2026-home-beauty-and-lifestyle-trends?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=sendto_localnewslettertest&amp;stream=top" target="_blank">Yelp</a> named mahjong a top home trend for 2026, citing surging searches for clubs and lessons.The latest: Owner Erika Gonzales — who calls herself the &quot;chief mahjong officer&quot; — opened the parlor this month. How it works: Memberships range from $100 to $225 a month, with options that include unlimited mahjong, coworking space and social events.<ul><li>A limited founding membership costs $3,000 a year.</li><li>Nonmembers can pay $40 for a visit, buy multi-visit passes starting at $150 or take lessons starting at $115.</li><li>Gonzales recommends beginners take the four-class, $200 &quot;Confidence Series&quot; to learn the game and get comfortable playing at any table.</li></ul>The vibe: The parlor fills a historic 1909 mansion designed by architect Alfred Giles, who <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="renovated the Menger Hotel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sanantonio.gov/Mission-Trails/Mission-Trails-Historic-Sites/Detail-Page/ArtMID/16185/ArticleID/4436/Menger-Hotel/ID/lib/inflate" data-vars-content-id="d429fc38-f727-454b-9da5-3149a4eff0db" data-vars-headline="The mahjong boom lands in a San Antonio mansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sanantonio.gov/Mission-Trails/Mission-Trails-Historic-Sites/Detail-Page/ArtMID/16185/ArticleID/4436/Menger-Hotel/ID/lib/inflate" target="_blank">renovated the Menger Hotel</a>. <ul><li>The restored home retains original woodwork, stained glass and soaring ceilings.</li><li>Gonzales describes the look as &quot;Shanghai meets Palm Springs.&quot;</li></ul><figure><img alt="Divided image: left shows a teal mahjong table with pink tiles and gold trim; right reveals a cozy living room with a red chandelier, tall windows with blinds, and blue seating with plants." height="1080" id="484d72ff-7c28-49e2-a828-08a9ab8d0269" src="https://images.axios.com/v6EWr1t2tYM1ucRcI0QDayMlZx4=/2026/08/12/1786557643407.jpeg" width="1920" srcset="https://images.axios.com/JidwxLbhpojDWDl-yBWEWUPyLEY=/1920x1080/smart/2026/08/12/1786557643407.jpeg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/R4H2et4geOdAT4aQZfprQxePxH8=/1600x900/smart/2026/08/12/1786557643407.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/sek4BZ_y4sWHzWfQtCrPbS49G2Y=/1366x768/smart/2026/08/12/1786557643407.jpeg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/u1tWL9UlBgx9Pj_RIRW642HEKo8=/1024x576/smart/2026/08/12/1786557643407.jpeg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/fO4d6WZc6vjEeRapi_Ez-awE3S0=/768x432/smart/2026/08/12/1786557643407.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/sSgQh7cjdKsyNFMyIs3kuqTHRMc=/640x360/smart/2026/08/12/1786557643407.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/QOykPSOEuloGv7ORDmsCIJ1xkmc=/320x180/smart/2026/08/12/1786557643407.jpeg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>Inside The Polished Tile. Photos: Courtesy of Erika Gonzales</figcaption></figure>Zoom in: The Polished Tile primarily teaches American mahjong, the version Gonzales says is driving much of the game&#x27;s popularity.<ul><li>Lessons begin with a brief history of the game, and Gonzales hopes to bring in instructors to teach Asian styles.</li><li>Wood carvings, lotus motifs and a pagoda lantern nod to the game&#x27;s Chinese roots.</li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: &quot;One of the hardest things about mahjong is actually getting a crew together,&quot; Gonzales tells Axios. &quot;The Polished Tile should be really popular, because you don&#x27;t ever have to put a table together. People are always going to be here to play.&quot;The big picture: Gonzales sees mahjong as a vehicle for something bigger.<ul><li>&quot;What I hope The Polished Tile becomes for the San Antonio community is a place to connect,&quot; she says. &quot;Mahjong is just a medium.&quot;</li></ul>

Why birding is drawing a younger crowd in San Antonio

Birders say the hobby helps their mental health.

Culture

Birding, a hobby once associated with retirees, is attracting a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="younger generation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/04/08/gen-z-buying-houses-san-antonio-texas-real-estate" data-vars-content-id="60efb65c-25f9-45b8-910b-e5edc9381d63" data-vars-headline="Why birding is drawing a younger crowd 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/2025/04/08/gen-z-buying-houses-san-antonio-texas-real-estate" target="_self">younger generation</a> in San Antonio.Why it matters: Young people are growing up in a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="less social" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/05/americans-socializing-decline" data-vars-content-id="60efb65c-25f9-45b8-910b-e5edc9381d63" data-vars-headline="Why birding is drawing a younger crowd in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/05/americans-socializing-decline" target="_self">less social</a>, more online world. Birders tell Axios the activity helps connect them with friends and nature, boosting their mental health.

New conservancy aims for San Pedro Springs Park upgrades

The park has a wealth of history and a popular public pool.

San Pedro Springs Park, the oldest city park <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in Texas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/11/new-texas-state-parks-expansions-hill-country" data-vars-content-id="26eee02a-9aa5-4fcd-a3b0-85fc85dbfa7d" data-vars-headline="New conservancy aims for San Pedro Springs Park upgrades" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/11/new-texas-state-parks-expansions-hill-country" target="_self">in Texas</a> and one of the oldest in the nation, has a new conservancy that will raise money for upgrades.Why it matters: The historic park, home to one of San Antonio&#x27;s most popular <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="public swimming pools" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/08/07/san-antonio-pools-segregation-history" data-vars-content-id="26eee02a-9aa5-4fcd-a3b0-85fc85dbfa7d" data-vars-headline="New conservancy aims for San Pedro Springs Park upgrades" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/08/07/san-antonio-pools-segregation-history" target="_self">public swimming pools</a>, lacks the investment and amenities that other parks receive, conservancy board chair Christina Wright tells Axios.

Why bookstores are gaining ground in San Antonio

While fewer Americans read, people are loving bookstores.

Business

Fewer Americans are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reading books" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/08/ai-america-literacy" data-vars-content-id="b050455c-c79b-44e4-a79a-f2de133aa0d3" data-vars-headline="Why bookstores are gaining ground in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/08/ai-america-literacy" target="_self">reading books</a>, but here&#x27;s the plot twist: The bookstore is staging a comeback, especially in San Antonio.Why it matters: Once left for dead in the wake of Amazon&#x27;s rise and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="death of Borders" data-vars-click-url="https://www.annarbor.com/business-review/borders-liquidation-chapter-11-ann-arbor-bookstore-chain-borders-group-e-books/" data-vars-content-id="b050455c-c79b-44e4-a79a-f2de133aa0d3" data-vars-headline="Why bookstores are gaining ground in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.annarbor.com/business-review/borders-liquidation-chapter-11-ann-arbor-bookstore-chain-borders-group-e-books/" target="_blank">death of Borders</a>, Barnes &amp; Noble and independent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="booksellers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/02/san-antonio-library-top-books" data-vars-content-id="b050455c-c79b-44e4-a79a-f2de133aa0d3" data-vars-headline="Why bookstores are gaining ground 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/2026/03/02/san-antonio-library-top-books" target="_self">booksellers</a> have pulled off a stunning turnaround, opening new stores and reporting higher sales.

Briscoe's biggest exhibit yet tells Tejano history

The Briscoe's massive new exhibit tells a fuller Texas story.

The Briscoe Western Art Museum is preparing to unveil the largest exhibition in its 13-year history.Why it matters: &quot;Tejano Legacy: Another American Origin Story&quot; explores nearly 400 years of Tejano history and culture, tracing how those traditions — from ranching and horsemanship to language, music and food — helped shape Texas.

New book examines Lone Star Beer history, identity

Lone Star is in many ways intertwined with Texas identity.

A San Antonio author explores the complex history of Lone Star Beer in a new book out Tuesday.Why it matters: Lone Star is intertwined with Texas identity in many ways, and it all started in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Antonio" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="68ca1fc2-3fe5-4aa0-9ecc-861e62f40130" data-vars-headline="New book examines Lone Star Beer history, identity" 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 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.

Things to Do

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.

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>.

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