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San Antonio launch kicks off Texas water cybersecurity pilot

The Texas pilot could become a model for water systems nationwide.

News

The Trump administration launched a new statewide pilot program Monday during an event in San Antonio to bring free cybersecurity and AI tools to under-resourced water systems across Texas.Why it matters: Water systems have long been considered among the country&#x27;s most vulnerable critical infrastructure, and the program arrives as at least 12 states respond to suspected Iranian cyberattacks.

San Japan returns to downtown San Antonio

Here's what to know before heading to San Japan this weekend.

Things to Do

San Japan returns this weekend, bringing tens of thousands of anime, gaming and cosplay fans to the Henry B. González Convention Center and Grand Hyatt.Why it matters: Billed as South Texas&#x27; largest anime and gaming convention, San Japan has grown from a volunteer-run event into a major draw for anime enthusiasts.

Jesse Salame named San Antonio police chief

The City Council must confirm the 26-year veteran's appointment.

Jesse Salame, a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="26-year" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/SAPD/About/Command" data-vars-content-id="09d0efa8-b427-4c7e-827e-c33eb44320c9" data-vars-headline="Jesse Salame named San Antonio police chief" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/SAPD/About/Command" target="_blank">26-year</a> veteran of the San Antonio Police Department, is the city manager&#x27;s pick to be the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="next police chief" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/16/san-antonio-police-chief-william-mcmanus-retire" data-vars-content-id="09d0efa8-b427-4c7e-827e-c33eb44320c9" data-vars-headline="Jesse Salame named San Antonio police chief" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/16/san-antonio-police-chief-william-mcmanus-retire" target="_self">next police chief</a>.Why it matters: The leadership change marks a new era for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="department" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/03/05/community-policing-study-san-antonio-texas" data-vars-content-id="09d0efa8-b427-4c7e-827e-c33eb44320c9" data-vars-headline="Jesse Salame named San Antonio police chief" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/03/05/community-policing-study-san-antonio-texas" target="_self">department</a> — but signals that officials aren&#x27;t looking for a major shakeup as they promote from within.

Spurs name DAZN new streaming home

The Spurs' new DAZN deal changes how local fans can watch games.

Sports

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spurs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/17/san-antonio-city-council-votes-no-spurs-arena-election" data-vars-content-id="fb3c8522-5cc7-4e52-b5be-50f0f5c4e464" data-vars-headline="Spurs name DAZN new streaming home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/17/san-antonio-city-council-votes-no-spurs-arena-election" target="_self">Spurs</a> on Wednesday announced a new media partnership with DAZN, a major sports streaming platform.Why it matters: The deal gives Spurs fans a single streaming destination for all games that aren&#x27;t <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="exclusively nationally broadcast" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/11/spurs-season-schedule-thunder-knicks-christmas" data-vars-content-id="fb3c8522-5cc7-4e52-b5be-50f0f5c4e464" data-vars-headline="Spurs name DAZN new streaming home" 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/spurs-season-schedule-thunder-knicks-christmas" target="_self">exclusively nationally broadcast</a>, marking a major shift in how local fans watch the team in the upcoming season.

A guide to 2026 San Antonio school tax elections

At least five San Antonio-area districts are asking for a tax increase.

At least five San Antonio-area <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="school districts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/30/san-antonio-school-start-dates-news" data-vars-content-id="ac708823-6729-4280-8c57-c8b2c47ac9a8" data-vars-headline="A guide to 2026 San Antonio school tax elections" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/07/30/san-antonio-school-start-dates-news" target="_self">school districts</a> are asking voters to approve a tax increase on the November ballot. Some are also proposing bond issues.Why it matters: Public school districts are staring down continued budget shortfalls amid rising costs, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="aging buildings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/08/16/san-antonio-isd-air-conditioning-demand-texas" data-vars-content-id="ac708823-6729-4280-8c57-c8b2c47ac9a8" data-vars-headline="A guide to 2026 San Antonio school tax elections" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/08/16/san-antonio-isd-air-conditioning-demand-texas" target="_self">aging buildings</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="increased competition" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/28/texas-school-vouchers-san-antonio-northside-isd" data-vars-content-id="ac708823-6729-4280-8c57-c8b2c47ac9a8" data-vars-headline="A guide to 2026 San Antonio school tax elections" 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/texas-school-vouchers-san-antonio-northside-isd" target="_self">increased competition</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.

Your San Antonio back-to-school guide

Everything you need before school starts.

Back-to-school season is here.Why it matters: Families will navigate <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new state laws" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/02/tefa-vouchers-san-antonio-archdiocese-catholic-schools" data-vars-content-id="64a2520f-e04f-42e3-8deb-37e3a427ad16" data-vars-headline="Your San Antonio back-to-school 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/2026/03/02/tefa-vouchers-san-antonio-archdiocese-catholic-schools" target="_self">new state laws</a>, new school leaders and different start dates in the coming weeks.

Read like Wemby: San Antonio library spotlights Spurs star's favorites

San Antonio Public Library is helping fans read alongside Wemby.

San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) is celebrating avid reader and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spurs star Victor Wembanyama" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/13/san-antonio-spurs-honking-playoffs-tradition" data-vars-content-id="5ca294e1-ce5e-437e-8fa2-4150393a2f9d" data-vars-headline="Read like Wemby: San Antonio library spotlights Spurs star&#x27;s favorites" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/05/13/san-antonio-spurs-honking-playoffs-tradition" target="_self">Spurs star Victor Wembanyama</a> with a curated collection inspired by his favorite science fiction books.The latest: The Central Library now has a &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Read Like Wemby" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/mysapl/posts/pfbid04Gox5swt8YLnwxDvPPbY46FNXQMVjNRdzTEX4DLCxVbAQCFhNqc3TWroLUd5G7gRl" data-vars-content-id="5ca294e1-ce5e-437e-8fa2-4150393a2f9d" data-vars-headline="Read like Wemby: San Antonio library spotlights Spurs star&#x27;s favorites" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/mysapl/posts/pfbid04Gox5swt8YLnwxDvPPbY46FNXQMVjNRdzTEX4DLCxVbAQCFhNqc3TWroLUd5G7gRl" target="_blank">Read Like Wemby</a>&quot; display, which is basically a real-life version of the Spurs phenom&#x27;s Goodreads shelf, featuring titles like &quot;Warrior of the Altaii&quot; by Robert Jordan, &quot;The World We Make&quot; by N.K. Jemisin and &quot;The Mime Order&quot; by Samantha Shannon.

Ready to Work is eyeing AI training for San Antonio

Workers with and without college degrees could benefit.

San Antonio&#x27;s Ready to Work program could soon feature <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="artificial intelligence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/04/24/ut-health-san-antonio-ai-medicine-dual-degree" data-vars-content-id="0f228857-e73b-453f-87d5-3dc4971a55ea" data-vars-headline="Ready to Work is eyeing AI training for 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/2026/04/24/ut-health-san-antonio-ai-medicine-dual-degree" target="_self">artificial intelligence</a> training as officials gauge what skills local <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="employers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/25/san-antonio-wages-lag-in-early-career-growth" data-vars-content-id="0f228857-e73b-453f-87d5-3dc4971a55ea" data-vars-headline="Ready to Work is eyeing AI training for 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/2025/11/25/san-antonio-wages-lag-in-early-career-growth" target="_self">employers</a> need.Why it matters: &quot;People on the lower end of the socio-economic spectrum are the ones that typically get left behind when there&#x27;s new emerging technologies that are starting to penetrate the labor force,&quot; Mike Ramsey, executive director of workforce development for the city, tells Axios.

What Texas has to lose as student visa denials climb

Rising visa denials are already costing Texas millions.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. student visa denials" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/11/25/texas-universities-international-student-enrollment" data-vars-content-id="d281e77c-5dd3-40a6-a8eb-6390a6102389" data-vars-headline="What Texas has to lose as student visa denials climb" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/11/25/texas-universities-international-student-enrollment" target="_self">U.S. student visa denials</a> hit a decade high in 2025, contributing to enrollment declines that could cost <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Texas universities" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/04/09/san-antonio-college-graduates-education-gains" data-vars-content-id="d281e77c-5dd3-40a6-a8eb-6390a6102389" data-vars-headline="What Texas has to lose as student visa denials climb" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/04/09/san-antonio-college-graduates-education-gains" target="_self">Texas universities</a> an estimated $133.2 million annually, per a recent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://shorelight.com/news-and-insights/a-decade-of-student-visa-denials" data-vars-content-id="d281e77c-5dd3-40a6-a8eb-6390a6102389" data-vars-headline="What Texas has to lose as student visa denials climb" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://shorelight.com/news-and-insights/a-decade-of-student-visa-denials" target="_blank">report</a>.Why it matters: Fewer international students can also mean a weaker pipeline of global talent fueling long-term U.S. economic growth.

A century of Witte memories are now on display

A century of curiosity, collections and childhood field trips.

Culture

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Witte Museum" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/08/28/witte-museum-indigenous-remains-returned" data-vars-content-id="165aff18-9489-4230-b3ca-ec49ddec23ad" data-vars-headline="A century of Witte memories are now on display" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/08/28/witte-museum-indigenous-remains-returned" target="_self">Witte Museum</a> is turning the mirror on itself with a new exhibit dedicated to its century-long <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="history" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/04/13/san-antonio-art-portal-sounds-of-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="165aff18-9489-4230-b3ca-ec49ddec23ad" data-vars-headline="A century of Witte memories are now on display" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/04/13/san-antonio-art-portal-sounds-of-san-antonio" target="_self">history</a>.Why it matters: The Witte has been a place of discovery and memory-making for generations of San Antonians.

UT Health San Antonio student shares lessons on AI in medicine

AI hit the health care field fast. Students are preparing.

Health

A San Antonio dual degree program focused on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="artificial intelligence in medicine" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/09/19/first-artificial-intelligence-medicine-degree-texas" data-vars-content-id="ce73c895-02b4-4619-aba5-63b4df26f70a" data-vars-headline="UT Health San Antonio student shares lessons on AI in medicine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/09/19/first-artificial-intelligence-medicine-degree-texas" target="_self">artificial intelligence in medicine</a> is training the next generation of doctors.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AI hit the health care field fast" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/13/states-ai-health-care-policy-laws" data-vars-content-id="ce73c895-02b4-4619-aba5-63b4df26f70a" data-vars-headline="UT Health San Antonio student shares lessons on AI in medicine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/13/states-ai-health-care-policy-laws" target="_self">AI hit the health care field fast</a>, and practitioners are learning new applications for the technology every day. Exploring AI gives San Antonio students a leg up by the time they get to the job market.

Texas school voucher program opens lane for teacher side gigs

Critics argue that the program highlights — not solves — low teacher pay.

The new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Texas Education Freedom Accounts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/02/tefa-vouchers-san-antonio-archdiocese-catholic-schools" data-vars-content-id="6191a519-95d9-4ba7-ac6a-ce72d112f486" data-vars-headline="Texas school voucher program opens lane for teacher side gigs" 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/tefa-vouchers-san-antonio-archdiocese-catholic-schools" target="_self">Texas Education Freedom Accounts</a> (TEFA) are opening a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="path for teachers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/02/03/apply-texas-school-vouchers" data-vars-content-id="6191a519-95d9-4ba7-ac6a-ce72d112f486" data-vars-headline="Texas school voucher program opens lane for teacher side gigs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/02/03/apply-texas-school-vouchers" target="_self">path for teachers</a> to work as independent tutors or &quot;teacher-preneurs.&quot;Why it matters: Supporters say that could boost income and flexibility, while critics argue it highlights — not solves — low teacher pay.

San Antonio gained college grads but trails the rest of the U.S.

Education is still an effective way to lift earnings.

The percentage of adults with a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bachelor&#x27;s degree" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/25/college-degrees-still-pay-off-in-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="7f979458-59c7-4af9-99cc-d92c8666fe11" data-vars-headline="San Antonio gained college grads but trails the rest of the U.S." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/25/college-degrees-still-pay-off-in-san-antonio" target="_self">bachelor&#x27;s degree</a> or higher is growing in the San Antonio area, but still lags national figures, recent Census Bureau data shows.Why it matters: A rising share of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="college-educated adults" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/20/why-ut-san-antonio-applications-surged-in-october" data-vars-content-id="7f979458-59c7-4af9-99cc-d92c8666fe11" data-vars-headline="San Antonio gained college grads but trails the rest of the U.S." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/20/why-ut-san-antonio-applications-surged-in-october" target="_self">college-educated adults</a> can reshape the area&#x27;s workforce and build economic muscle. A highly educated population can also be attractive to companies looking to relocate.

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