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How the SCOTUS birthright case could affect Bexar babies

The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over President Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship.

News

On average, 5,400 babies were born each year to immigrant mothers in Bexar County from 2016 to 2024, according to CDC data — underscoring how many local families could be affected by potential changes to birthright citizenship.Why it matters: The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over President Trump&#x27;s executive order restricting birthright citizenship, in a case that could reshape who is recognized as an American at birth.

Port San Antonio company builds in-flight hospitals

The units allow patients to be treated while in flight.

Local Brief

A Port San Antonio company is manufacturing medical units that can be attached to planes to treat patients <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in the air" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/03/10/electric-aircraft-texas" data-vars-content-id="bad7a2d1-896d-43e3-93ee-c08ec2af48c1" data-vars-headline="Port San Antonio company builds in-flight hospitals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/03/10/electric-aircraft-texas" target="_self">in the air</a>.Why it matters: That&#x27;s a major shift from when someone had to be stabilized on the ground before they could be transported, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Knight Aerospace" data-vars-click-url="https://knightaerospace.com/modular-systems-knight-aerospace/" data-vars-content-id="bad7a2d1-896d-43e3-93ee-c08ec2af48c1" data-vars-headline="Port San Antonio company builds in-flight hospitals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://knightaerospace.com/modular-systems-knight-aerospace/" target="_blank">Knight Aerospace</a> CEO Bianca Rhodes tells Axios.

What San Antonio's bus stop spacing means

Bunching bus stops can make public transit slower.

San Antonio&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bus stops" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/12/13/via-bus-transit-ridership-covid" data-vars-content-id="725eab29-a6fd-4e25-bfe1-79752cd78e2b" data-vars-headline="What San Antonio&#x27;s bus stop spacing means" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/12/13/via-bus-transit-ridership-covid" target="_self">bus stops</a> tend to be more than two football fields apart, per data compiled by the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Works in Progress" data-vars-click-url="https://worksinprogress.co/issue/the-united-states-needs-fewer-bus-stops/" data-vars-content-id="725eab29-a6fd-4e25-bfe1-79752cd78e2b" data-vars-headline="What San Antonio&#x27;s bus stop spacing means" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://worksinprogress.co/issue/the-united-states-needs-fewer-bus-stops/" target="_blank">Works in Progress</a> transit blog.Why it matters: Bunching bus stops can make public transit slower, less reliable and more expensive to operate, per the blog.

Why San Antonio streets rank among the least safe

Pedestrians walk on roads with high speed limits.

Transit

The San Antonio area has some of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="least safe streets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/12/08/san-antonio-deadliest-dangerous-roads-crashes-map" data-vars-content-id="ae7f8b52-6300-45dd-b6c1-d076401e4341" data-vars-headline="Why San Antonio streets rank among the least safe" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/12/08/san-antonio-deadliest-dangerous-roads-crashes-map" target="_self">least safe streets</a> in the country, per StreetLight Data&#x27;s new &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. Safe Streets Index" data-vars-click-url="https://learn.streetlightdata.com/us-safe-streets-index-ebook" data-vars-content-id="ae7f8b52-6300-45dd-b6c1-d076401e4341" data-vars-headline="Why San Antonio streets rank among the least safe" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://learn.streetlightdata.com/us-safe-streets-index-ebook" target="_blank">U.S. Safe Streets Index</a>.&quot;Why it matters: Traffic fatalities in San Antonio have increased since the pandemic, according to the city&#x27;s latest tally.

Newlywed Block Party to honor couples on Valentine's Day

San Antonio's tradition of courthouse weddings on Valentine's Day dates back to 1989.

Culture

San Antonio&#x27;s tradition of midnight courthouse weddings on the most romantic day of the year continues this weekend.Why it matters: As smaller weddings <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="continue to gain traction" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/29/small-wedding-price-benefits" data-vars-content-id="e2df4c35-8423-4399-be72-1c0ef3668a17" data-vars-headline="Newlywed Block Party to honor couples on Valentine&#x27;s Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/29/small-wedding-price-benefits" target="_self">continue to gain traction</a>, these one-day elopement venues offer an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="affordable" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2023/06/12/houston-weddings-price" data-vars-content-id="e2df4c35-8423-4399-be72-1c0ef3668a17" data-vars-headline="Newlywed Block Party to honor couples on Valentine&#x27;s Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2023/06/12/houston-weddings-price" target="_self">affordable</a>, lower-stress way to get married, keeping weddings light and fun.

Your 2025 guide to San Antonio's holiday lights

From San Antonio Zoo Lights to the newer Classic Christmas at Toyota Field, there's lots of lights to choose from.

Things to Do

There are plenty of places to get in the holiday spirit around San Antonio.The latest: The city&#x27;s downtown lights will flip on Friday during the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ford Holiday River Parade" data-vars-click-url="https://311.sanantonio.gov/kb/docs/articles/arts-and-culture/ford-holiday-river-parade-and-tree-lighting-festival" data-vars-content-id="b865266c-1276-482c-acca-b71c313c2afa" data-vars-headline="Your 2025 guide to San Antonio&#x27;s holiday lights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://311.sanantonio.gov/kb/docs/articles/arts-and-culture/ford-holiday-river-parade-and-tree-lighting-festival" target="_blank">Ford Holiday River Parade</a> at 6pm, kicking off the season in full glow. The free <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Travis Park lighting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.travisparksa.com/Events" data-vars-content-id="b865266c-1276-482c-acca-b71c313c2afa" data-vars-headline="Your 2025 guide to San Antonio&#x27;s holiday lights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.travisparksa.com/Events" target="_blank">Travis Park lighting</a> is also Friday, 4-7pm.

Guide to San Antonio's Christmas bar pop-ups

San Antonio bars are making spirits bright.

Food and Drink

After the winter whirlwind of shopping, light-hunting and gift wrapping, there&#x27;s nothing like unwinding with a festive cocktail — and luckily, San Antonio has plenty of pop-up bars to help keep the holiday spirit flowing.Catch up quick: San Antonio&#x27;s Christmas bar scene has grown impressively over the years. I remember when a handful of holiday-themed spots felt like a treat, and now it&#x27;s a challenge to keep up.

Poll: Which Texas athlete is the best decorator?

Vote for your favorite athlete's holiday display.

Holidays

Four Texas athletes recently <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="decorated their local Dick&#x27;s Sporting Goods store" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/s/seasonal/Texasgiftofsport" data-vars-content-id="4d0737cb-3fe8-4cac-b66b-d13ae0df7c7d" data-vars-headline="Poll: Which Texas athlete is the best decorator?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/s/seasonal/Texasgiftofsport" target="_blank">decorated their local Dick&#x27;s Sporting Goods store</a> for the holidays, and we want to know which display is your favorite.Zoom in: The Spurs&#x27; Chris Paul chose a 12-foot basketball tree.

Classic Christmas brings new holiday magic to San Antonio

You're going to want to have your camera ready for this one.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Classic Christmas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.classicchristmas.com/city/san-antonio-tx-toyota-field" data-vars-content-id="99034c53-589c-4d05-b6e5-41ec515e34e3" data-vars-headline="Classic Christmas brings new holiday magic to San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.classicchristmas.com/city/san-antonio-tx-toyota-field" target="_blank">Classic Christmas</a>, San Antonio&#x27;s new winter wonderland, is lighting up the city&#x27;s cheer calendar.Why it matters: The event brings a new sparkle to San Antonio&#x27;s growing list of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="holiday traditions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/11/24/winter-holiday-guide-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="99034c53-589c-4d05-b6e5-41ec515e34e3" data-vars-headline="Classic Christmas brings new holiday magic to 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/2024/11/24/winter-holiday-guide-san-antonio" target="_self">holiday traditions</a>, which recently added <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Winterfest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/10/22/christmas-spurs-the-rock-winter-fest" data-vars-content-id="99034c53-589c-4d05-b6e5-41ec515e34e3" data-vars-headline="Classic Christmas brings new holiday magic to 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/2024/10/22/christmas-spurs-the-rock-winter-fest" target="_self">Winterfest</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Holidays on Houston Street" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/10/08/holidays-on-houston-street-downtown-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="99034c53-589c-4d05-b6e5-41ec515e34e3" data-vars-headline="Classic Christmas brings new holiday magic to 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/2024/10/08/holidays-on-houston-street-downtown-san-antonio" target="_self">Holidays on Houston Street</a> to its lineup.

Taste test of Chicken N Pickle's holiday pop-up bar

Chicken N Pickle&#x27;s annual ski lodge-themed pop-up bar is back for the holidays through Dec. 31. The vibe: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Holiday Hideaway" data-vars-click-url="https://chickennpickle.com/holiday-hideaway/holiday-hideaway-san-antonio-menu/" data-vars-content-id="8e4ae295-085c-442a-a065-0dea163b7ae1" data-vars-headline="Taste test of Chicken N Pickle&#x27;s holiday pop-up bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://chickennpickle.com/holiday-hideaway/holiday-hideaway-san-antonio-menu/" target="_blank">Holiday Hideaway</a> has all the cozy vibes — it almost feels like you&#x27;re tucked away at a Colorado mountain retreat.

San Antonio's Halloween forecast is looking rainy

You might want to bring an umbrella trick-or-treating.

Grab your umbrellas and your candy pails and prepare to see a lot of Deadpools and inflatable chickens on San Antonio streets Thursday night.Why it matters: San Antonio&#x27;s predicted Halloween forecast is bittersweet. We <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="need the rain" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/10/23/drought-saws-edwards-aquifer-water-restrictions" data-vars-content-id="967851a3-dab4-4f23-ba86-ba9ab4ec628e" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s Halloween forecast is looking rainy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/10/23/drought-saws-edwards-aquifer-water-restrictions" target="_self">need the rain</a>, but it may prove tricky for all those ghosts and goblins looking for treats.

Holidays on Houston Street returning to San Antonio

A special holiday coffee festival is part of the plans.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Holidays on Houston Street" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/12/19/holidays-on-houston-street-downtown" data-vars-content-id="4c1a179a-40cd-42a0-854c-175e7dfe25d5" data-vars-headline="Holidays on Houston Street returning to 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/2023/12/19/holidays-on-houston-street-downtown" target="_self">Holidays on Houston Street</a> will return to downtown San Antonio for a second year beginning in November.Why it matters: Last year&#x27;s inaugural event <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="expanded holiday cheer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2023/11/22/san-antonio-christmas-events-houston-street" data-vars-content-id="4c1a179a-40cd-42a0-854c-175e7dfe25d5" data-vars-headline="Holidays on Houston Street returning to 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/2023/11/22/san-antonio-christmas-events-houston-street" target="_self">expanded holiday cheer</a> beyond the River Walk — and this year promises even more bright lights.

How to prepare for July Fourth travel in San Antonio

We all want to enjoy the holiday, not the headaches.

Travel

If you&#x27;re leaving San Antonio for July Fourth, be prepared for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="traffic congestion and delays" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/06/21/july-4-travel-weekend-2024-forecast" data-vars-content-id="6ec16664-85cf-4bb0-93fe-05bf034b1cb5" data-vars-headline="How to prepare for July Fourth travel in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/06/21/july-4-travel-weekend-2024-forecast" target="_self">traffic congestion and delays</a>.Why it matters: We all want to enjoy the holiday with the fewest headaches possible.

Family has spent Easter camping at Brackenridge Park for five generations

The Easter camping tradition is puro San Antonio.

The signs of an Easter weekend camping at Brackenridge Park are abundant for the Cerna family: the smell of charcoal from the grill, the sound of chopping up onion for pico de gallo, tents going up and the radio turned on.Why it matters: Camping at Brackenridge Park on Easter weekend is puro San Antonio. It helps the city hold onto its small-town feel and keeps family members connected.

Holidays

Newlywed Block Party to honor couples on Valentine's Day

Your 2025 guide to San Antonio's holiday lights

Longhorns quarterback takes top decorator award

Guide to San Antonio's Christmas bar pop-ups

Poll: Which Texas athlete is the best decorator?