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Texas businesses could be up for a tariff refund

The Friday ruling could lead to a chaotic refund process.

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Texas businesses were some of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hardest hit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/03/05/trade-war-escalation-texas-trump-tariffs-dallas" data-vars-content-id="fc83efe4-2f71-4c4a-b229-c8ce5433b190" data-vars-headline="Texas businesses could be up for a tariff refund" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/03/05/trade-war-escalation-texas-trump-tariffs-dallas" target="_self">hardest hit</a> under President Trump&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="tariffs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/economy/tariffs" data-vars-content-id="fc83efe4-2f71-4c4a-b229-c8ce5433b190" data-vars-headline="Texas businesses could be up for a tariff refund" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/economy/tariffs" target="_self">tariffs</a>, but now they could be among the biggest winners after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a swath of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="tariffs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/03/31/san-antonio-texas-trump-tariffs-trade-auto-cars" data-vars-content-id="fc83efe4-2f71-4c4a-b229-c8ce5433b190" data-vars-headline="Texas businesses could be up for a tariff refund" 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/san-antonio-texas-trump-tariffs-trade-auto-cars" target="_self">tariffs</a> on Friday.Why it matters: Roughly $126 billion is now potentially <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="up for grabs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-states-refunds" data-vars-content-id="fc83efe4-2f71-4c4a-b229-c8ce5433b190" data-vars-headline="Texas businesses could be up for a tariff refund" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-states-refunds" target="_self">up for grabs</a> nationwide. But the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ruling" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-illegal" data-vars-content-id="fc83efe4-2f71-4c4a-b229-c8ce5433b190" data-vars-headline="Texas businesses could be up for a tariff refund" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-illegal" target="_self">ruling</a> could lead to a chaotic refund process — and it&#x27;s unclear who gets to pocket that cash.

Winter isn't done with San Antonio

San Antonio's recent warm weather doesn't mean winter is officially in the rearview.

Climate

San Antonio&#x27;s recent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="warm weather" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/08/san-antonio-warm-winter-weather-allergies-cedar" data-vars-content-id="70e02679-42b5-4d28-bfc9-38322a91caca" data-vars-headline="Winter isn&#x27;t done with 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/2026/01/08/san-antonio-warm-winter-weather-allergies-cedar" target="_self">warm weather</a> doesn&#x27;t mean winter is officially in the rearview.Why it matters: Even as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="spring creeps closer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/14/san-antonio-winters-warming-outlook" data-vars-content-id="70e02679-42b5-4d28-bfc9-38322a91caca" data-vars-headline="Winter isn&#x27;t done with 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/2026/01/14/san-antonio-winters-warming-outlook" target="_self">spring creeps closer</a>, the National Weather Service says South Texas can still squeeze out a late-season chill.

Speed puzzling is gaining traction in San Antonio as the new bar trivia

Jigsaw puzzling isn't just a solitary bad-weather activity anymore — it's snapping into place as a social sport across the U.S.

Culture

Jigsaw puzzling isn&#x27;t just a solitary bad-weather activity anymore — it&#x27;s snapping into place as a social sport in cities across the U.S., including San Antonio.Why it matters: Puzzling&#x27;s shift from solo to social mirrors a bigger trend: People are turning <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="analog" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/23/analog-bag-screen-free-wellness" data-vars-content-id="cf2006fb-205c-4dbf-9be6-912a2eee9ea9" data-vars-headline="Speed puzzling is gaining traction in San Antonio as the new bar trivia" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/23/analog-bag-screen-free-wellness" target="_self">analog</a> or <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;grandma&quot; hobbies" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/12/07/needlepoint-grandma-hobbies-tiktok" data-vars-content-id="cf2006fb-205c-4dbf-9be6-912a2eee9ea9" data-vars-headline="Speed puzzling is gaining traction in San Antonio as the new bar trivia" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/12/07/needlepoint-grandma-hobbies-tiktok" target="_self">&quot;grandma&quot; hobbies</a> into in-person communities.

What ChatGPT secretly thinks about San Antonio

San Antonio landed in the top 10 U.S. cities for plenty of cultural attributes.

Researchers have found that large language models (LLMs), such as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ChatGPT" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/09/chatgpt-ads-testing-go-free" data-vars-content-id="79da5904-f4a8-442c-8538-f637e593fed5" data-vars-headline="What ChatGPT secretly thinks about San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/09/chatgpt-ads-testing-go-free" target="_self">ChatGPT</a>, are just as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="biased" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/02/13/study-chatgpt-bias-chicago-oxford-kentucky-llm-city-stereotypes-ranking" data-vars-content-id="79da5904-f4a8-442c-8538-f637e593fed5" data-vars-headline="What ChatGPT secretly thinks about San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/02/13/study-chatgpt-bias-chicago-oxford-kentucky-llm-city-stereotypes-ranking" target="_self">biased</a> as the rest of the world, including in their perception of San Antonio.The big picture: To gauge AI inequality and bias, internet scholars at the University of Oxford and the University of Kentucky <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="recently compared" data-vars-click-url="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/29768624251408919" data-vars-content-id="79da5904-f4a8-442c-8538-f637e593fed5" data-vars-headline="What ChatGPT secretly thinks about San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/29768624251408919" target="_blank">recently compared</a> 91 U.S. cities with populations over 250,000 across a range of categories, including social and physical attributes, food quality, governance, politics, and business climate.

Pop-up bar Dusty Diamond rides into downtown for rodeo season

The cowboy-themed pop-up is taking over High Praise downtown.

Food and Drink

Dusty Diamond is a cowboy-themed pop-up now taking over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="High Praise" data-vars-click-url="https://www.highpraiserooftop.com/?utm_source=Koddi&amp;utm_medium=Paid+Search&amp;utm_campaign=HP&amp;Cm_mmc=FM-_-PS-_-B-_-Geo&amp;dp=true&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22446711798&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD4keY8XPAzvf-DYLRgysL8wy5f2i&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAtLvMBhB_EiwA1u6_Pvldvg2bPtsD7j9zG0dFnOdrzW2nYWRsnhbeom0ZGi3-V69H7gmv_xoCwUoQAvD_BwE" data-vars-content-id="9decdda6-c595-4601-b4c0-8e484924abbf" data-vars-headline="Pop-up bar Dusty Diamond rides into downtown for rodeo season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.highpraiserooftop.com/?utm_source=Koddi&amp;utm_medium=Paid+Search&amp;utm_campaign=HP&amp;Cm_mmc=FM-_-PS-_-B-_-Geo&amp;dp=true&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22446711798&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD4keY8XPAzvf-DYLRgysL8wy5f2i&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAtLvMBhB_EiwA1u6_Pvldvg2bPtsD7j9zG0dFnOdrzW2nYWRsnhbeom0ZGi3-V69H7gmv_xoCwUoQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">High Praise</a> downtown, just in time to lean all the way into rodeo season.The latest: The InterContinental hotel bar has been transformed into a swanky saloon, trading its usual look for cowhide accents, rustic glam touches and a special cocktail menu.

First look: The St. Anthony's new romantic restaurant

Esencia opens Wednesday at The St. Anthony Hotel, blending multiple cuisines into a luxe downtown dining experience.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Esencia" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/23/our-foodie-forecast" data-vars-content-id="94414924-a4f2-4684-9efd-9260edd3791c" data-vars-headline="First look: The St. Anthony&#x27;s new romantic restaurant" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/23/our-foodie-forecast" target="_self">Esencia</a> opens Wednesday at The St. Anthony Hotel, blending multiple cuisines and cultures into a luxe downtown dining experience.The latest: Reservations for the city&#x27;s newest restaurant are live on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="OpenTable" data-vars-click-url="https://www.opentable.com/r/esencia-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="94414924-a4f2-4684-9efd-9260edd3791c" data-vars-headline="First look: The St. Anthony&#x27;s new romantic restaurant" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.opentable.com/r/esencia-san-antonio" target="_blank">OpenTable</a>, just in time for Valentine&#x27;s Day.

H-E-B bets on protein with a popular new meal line

The meals heat up in about two minutes and span a range of flavors, from Italian to Cajun.

Health

H-E-B is jumping on the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="protein-in-everything trend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/07/restaurant-menu-high-protein-dunkin-subway-chipotle" data-vars-content-id="587edd62-35e3-47eb-bf14-4ebbffc7464b" data-vars-headline="H-E-B bets on protein with a popular new meal line" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/07/restaurant-menu-high-protein-dunkin-subway-chipotle" target="_self">protein-in-everything trend</a> with a viral line of Higher Harvest premade meals.Why it matters: The rise of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="GLP-1 use" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/27/american-glp1-use-weight-loss-increasing" data-vars-content-id="587edd62-35e3-47eb-bf14-4ebbffc7464b" data-vars-headline="H-E-B bets on protein with a popular new meal line" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/27/american-glp1-use-weight-loss-increasing" target="_self">GLP-1 use</a> and fitness culture has changed the way many people eat, creating a niche market for specific foods.

Over Under joins a wave of new bars and restaurants

Here's a list of new spots to look out for.

A new batch of bars and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/07/san-antonio-restaurants-2026-food-trends" data-vars-content-id="557f04cc-ffc8-46cd-abc7-7d12e940605e" data-vars-headline="Over Under joins a wave of new bars and restaurants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/07/san-antonio-restaurants-2026-food-trends" target="_self">restaurants</a> is set to open across San Antonio, spanning established neighborhoods and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="emerging districts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/05/san-antonio-election-results-downtown-spurs-arena" data-vars-content-id="557f04cc-ffc8-46cd-abc7-7d12e940605e" data-vars-headline="Over Under joins a wave of new bars and restaurants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/05/san-antonio-election-results-downtown-spurs-arena" target="_self">emerging districts</a>.Why it matters: San Antonio&#x27;s growth is reshaping its food and drink scene, absorbing new influences without fully shedding what makes the city feel like itself.

San Antonio's names in the James Beard awards race

The city's latest crop of James Beard semifinalists blends familiar standbys with rising newcomers.

San Antonio&#x27;s latest crop of James Beard semifinalists blends familiar standbys with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rising newcomers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/07/san-antonio-restaurants-2026-food-trends" data-vars-content-id="4de044c7-fa5b-4a3f-a9f0-f8c59cc17797" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s names in the James Beard awards race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/07/san-antonio-restaurants-2026-food-trends" target="_self">rising newcomers</a>.Why it matters: James Beard recognition — among the food world&#x27;s highest honors — has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="long eluded San Antonio" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/06/17/james-beard-awards-san-antonio-restaurants" data-vars-content-id="4de044c7-fa5b-4a3f-a9f0-f8c59cc17797" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s names in the James Beard awards race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/06/17/james-beard-awards-san-antonio-restaurants" target="_self">long eluded San Antonio</a>, making each new nod especially significant.

Mexico Ceaty targets April debut on the River Walk

Mexico Ceaty is San Antonio's Mexican-forward answer to Eataly.

Mexico Ceaty, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="long-planned overhaul" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/07/15/rivercenter-food-court-mexico-ceaty-jason-dady" data-vars-content-id="8d4858b9-516c-4e20-ae63-13bd9cc71a67" data-vars-headline="Mexico Ceaty targets April debut on the River Walk" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/07/15/rivercenter-food-court-mexico-ceaty-jason-dady" target="_self">long-planned overhaul</a> of the Shops at Rivercenter&#x27;s food court, is targeting an April opening, local <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="chef Jason Dady" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/07/05/taste-test-of-roca-martillo-at-the-new-spurs-facility" data-vars-content-id="8d4858b9-516c-4e20-ae63-13bd9cc71a67" data-vars-headline="Mexico Ceaty targets April debut on the River Walk" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/07/05/taste-test-of-roca-martillo-at-the-new-spurs-facility" target="_self">chef Jason Dady</a> said during a recent preview.Why it matters: The 21,000-square-foot destination aims to draw locals back to Rivercenter while giving tourists and convention-goers a new, distinctly San Antonio experience on the River Walk.

Jue Let's Asian-forward cocktails shine

The bar at Pearl is fun with beautiful design details.

It would be worth stopping by the new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Asian-inspired cocktail bar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/20/jue-let-pearl-san-antonio-opening-new-bar" data-vars-content-id="4ff4d45c-b5eb-4fa1-9e1e-58a23b57f274" data-vars-headline="Jue Let&#x27;s Asian-forward cocktails shine" 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/jue-let-pearl-san-antonio-opening-new-bar" target="_self">Asian-inspired cocktail bar</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jue Let" data-vars-click-url="https://www.juelet.com/https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/20/jue-let-pearl-san-antonio-opening-new-bar" data-vars-content-id="4ff4d45c-b5eb-4fa1-9e1e-58a23b57f274" data-vars-headline="Jue Let&#x27;s Asian-forward cocktails shine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.juelet.com/https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/11/20/jue-let-pearl-san-antonio-opening-new-bar" target="_self">Jue Let</a> at Pearl just to see the chicken foot disco ball.Yes, but: It&#x27;s the drinks that are worth staying for.

San Antonio Restaurant Weeks kick off this weekend

The event is designed to give restaurants a boost after the holidays, when many see a dip in traffic.

Culinaria&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Restaurant Weeks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.satxrestaurantweek.com/" data-vars-content-id="3f64f037-5897-4480-87a5-6e9a3026cc64" data-vars-headline="San Antonio Restaurant Weeks kick off this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.satxrestaurantweek.com/" target="_blank">Restaurant Weeks</a> kick off Saturday, giving food lovers a chance to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="experience a food scene" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/07/san-antonio-restaurants-2026-food-trends" data-vars-content-id="3f64f037-5897-4480-87a5-6e9a3026cc64" data-vars-headline="San Antonio Restaurant Weeks kick off this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/01/07/san-antonio-restaurants-2026-food-trends" target="_self">experience a food scene</a> that&#x27;s been drawing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="growing national attention" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/10/29/san-antonio-michelin-stars-restaurants-2025" data-vars-content-id="3f64f037-5897-4480-87a5-6e9a3026cc64" data-vars-headline="San Antonio Restaurant Weeks kick off this weekend" 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">growing national attention</a>.Why it matters: The January edition of Restaurant Weeks is designed to attract diners after the holidays, when many restaurants see a dip in business.

San Antonio bars offering Dry January mocktails

Bars and restaurants are stepping up with thoughtfully crafted drinks that keep the fun going through Dry January.

San Antonio bars and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/07/23/san-antonio-new-restaurants-2025" data-vars-content-id="1920695c-c6cb-4898-84e1-8b3edbe1acb3" data-vars-headline="San Antonio bars offering Dry January mocktails" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/07/23/san-antonio-new-restaurants-2025" target="_self">restaurants</a> are stepping up with thoughtfully crafted drinks that keep the fun going through <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dry January" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/02/24/dry-january-february-athletic-beer" data-vars-content-id="1920695c-c6cb-4898-84e1-8b3edbe1acb3" data-vars-headline="San Antonio bars offering Dry January mocktails" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/02/24/dry-january-february-athletic-beer" target="_self">Dry January</a>.Why it matters: Gone are the days when being sober meant nursing a glass of water.

Where to find 2026 food trends in San Antonio

We embraced trendy food before we even knew it was trendy.

The National Restaurant Association dug into what top chefs <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="expect" data-vars-click-url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-restaurant-association-unveils-2026-culinary-forecast-smash-burgers-global-comfort-and-value-top-the-list-302619409.html" data-vars-content-id="498e69ff-0a74-4db2-a77c-5915fc431c29" data-vars-headline="Where to find 2026 food trends in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-restaurant-association-unveils-2026-culinary-forecast-smash-burgers-global-comfort-and-value-top-the-list-302619409.html" target="_blank">expect</a> will be the hottest <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="food trends" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/food-and-drink" data-vars-content-id="498e69ff-0a74-4db2-a77c-5915fc431c29" data-vars-headline="Where to find 2026 food trends 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/food-and-drink" target="_self">food trends</a> in 2026.Here&#x27;s what they are and where to find them around San Antonio.

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