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UFW acts on allegations against César Chávez

The labor union says it won't participate in events honoring its founder.

Politics & Policy

The United Farm Workers says it won&#x27;t participate in parades honoring its founder <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="César Chávez" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/31/legislation-cesar-chavez-farmworker-national-historical-park" data-vars-content-id="f37bcfa0-e118-4c26-8fa2-e5d80698f185" data-vars-headline="UFW acts on allegations against César Chávez" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/31/legislation-cesar-chavez-farmworker-national-historical-park" target="_self">César Chávez</a>, citing &quot;troubling allegations&quot; that Chávez abused young women, possibly including minors.Why it matters: The allegations raise serious concerns about harm possibly done to women and minors, and threaten to tarnish the legacy of Chávez, one of the most celebrated Latino labor leaders in U.S. history.

Texas primaries test GOP redistricting strategy

Republicans might not gain all five House seats they want.

The Texas primaries this month <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="offered Democrats some hope" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/05/democrats-texas-talarico-voter-turnout" data-vars-content-id="65e5e045-b7fb-4001-9588-fc8dbe2d45a1" data-vars-headline="Texas primaries test GOP redistricting strategy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/05/democrats-texas-talarico-voter-turnout" target="_self">offered Democrats some hope</a> that Republicans&#x27; mid-decade <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="redistricting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/07/30/texas-redistricting-republicans-map-trump" data-vars-content-id="65e5e045-b7fb-4001-9588-fc8dbe2d45a1" data-vars-headline="Texas primaries test GOP redistricting strategy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/07/30/texas-redistricting-republicans-map-trump" target="_self">redistricting</a> last year <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="won&#x27;t net the GOP all five seats" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/07/28/texas-redistricting-abbott-republicans-risk" data-vars-content-id="65e5e045-b7fb-4001-9588-fc8dbe2d45a1" data-vars-headline="Texas primaries test GOP redistricting strategy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/07/28/texas-redistricting-abbott-republicans-risk" target="_self">won&#x27;t net the GOP all five seats</a> the party wants to gain in the U.S. House.Why it matters: Texas Republicans, at the urging of President Trump, kicked off a nationwide <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="redistricting war" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/28/redistricting-illinois-indiana-trump-jeffries" data-vars-content-id="65e5e045-b7fb-4001-9588-fc8dbe2d45a1" data-vars-headline="Texas primaries test GOP redistricting strategy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/28/redistricting-illinois-indiana-trump-jeffries" target="_self">redistricting war</a> for control of the House — but the party leaned on past gains with Hispanic voters in South Texas that are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="showing signs of cracking" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/05/latino-voter-turnout-texas-primaries-elections" data-vars-content-id="65e5e045-b7fb-4001-9588-fc8dbe2d45a1" data-vars-headline="Texas primaries test GOP redistricting strategy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/05/latino-voter-turnout-texas-primaries-elections" target="_self">showing signs of cracking</a>.

Most violent crime on the decline in San Antonio

San Antonio follows a national trend of declining violent crime rates.

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Most violent crimes dropped in San Antonio in 2025, per new data.Why it matters: Much like other large cities, San Antonio is experiencing a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="decrease in violent crime" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/08/14/san-antonio-homicides-down-rates" data-vars-content-id="5218d948-09e8-4eff-b6e8-9ae5269e3b7c" data-vars-headline="Most violent crime on the decline 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/2025/08/14/san-antonio-homicides-down-rates" target="_self">decrease in violent crime</a> after sharp increases during the pandemic.

César Chávez allegations spark reckoning over legacy

The ripple effects are already emerging in local governments, universities and beyond.

New <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="allegations about César Chávez" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/17/united-farm-workers-ufw-cesar-chavez-march-allegations" data-vars-content-id="fbbacd72-33ac-423b-9d3a-b85751c17ee1" data-vars-headline="César Chávez allegations spark reckoning over legacy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/17/united-farm-workers-ufw-cesar-chavez-march-allegations" target="_self">allegations about César Chávez</a> are prompting a swift and emotional reckoning with the legacy of one of the most iconic figures in Latino civil rights.Why it matters: Chávez, who died in 1993, has long stood as a central symbol of Mexican American identity and labor activism — a legacy now being reassessed, with ripple effects already emerging in local governments, universities and beyond.

San Antonio weekend events: Diwali, Midland and more

This weekend has a little something for everyone.

Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s going on around the Alamo City this weekend.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Thursday </h2>Take a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Halloween hike" data-vars-click-url="https://www.visitsanantonio.com/event/halloween-hike/4139/" data-vars-content-id="a44ed9b3-f507-4659-bbd6-742cdd220227" data-vars-headline="San Antonio weekend events: Diwali, Midland and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.visitsanantonio.com/event/halloween-hike/4139/" target="_blank">Halloween hike</a> to the land bridge at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Phil Hardberger" data-vars-click-url="https://www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events/halloween-hioke" data-vars-content-id="a44ed9b3-f507-4659-bbd6-742cdd220227" data-vars-headline="San Antonio weekend events: Diwali, Midland and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events/halloween-hioke" target="_blank">Phil Hardberger</a>.

Your guide to celebrating Día de los Muertos in San Antonio

San Antonio has emerged as a leading U.S. destination for those looking to celebrate as the holiday gains mainstream popularity.

Culture

Though <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Día de los Muertos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2023/11/01/dia-los-muertos-day-dead-latinos" data-vars-content-id="e9d45d87-1462-47cd-ba42-3c752cae89f7" data-vars-headline="Your guide to celebrating Día de los Muertos 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/salt-lake-city/2023/11/01/dia-los-muertos-day-dead-latinos" target="_self">Día de los Muertos</a> is officially celebrated on Nov. 1-2, San Antonio is kicking off the festivities with headline events starting Friday.Why it matters: San Antonio has emerged as a leading U.S. destination for those looking to celebrate as the holiday gains mainstream popularity.

San Antonio weekend events: Muertos Fest and more

Muertos Fest and the Spurs home opener are just a few of this weekend's options.

Things to Do

Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s going on around the Alamo City this weekend.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Thursday </h2>Explore the DoSeum for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="special adult night" data-vars-click-url="https://www.thedoseum.org/adult-nite" data-vars-content-id="fedbd329-d2ff-4ae9-bdb7-4b94c3bf0cb8" data-vars-headline="San Antonio weekend events: Muertos Fest and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.thedoseum.org/adult-nite" target="_blank">special adult night</a> with drinks, magic, tarot readings and more from 7-9:30pm.

San Antonio weekend events: Burton Ball and beer festival

It's the perfect weather to head out to this weekend's many festivals.

Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s going on around the Alamo City this weekend.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Thursday</h2>Taste tradition at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="16th annual Mole Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://centroaztlan.org/mole-festival/" data-vars-content-id="ec1b2536-065d-4520-8685-80d2808a0308" data-vars-headline="San Antonio weekend events: Burton Ball and beer festival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://centroaztlan.org/mole-festival/" target="_blank">16th annual Mole Festival</a> at Centro Cultural Aztlan from 6-10pm.

San Antonio weekend events: Barbacoa festival and more

Newcomers Guide

Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s going on around the Alamo City this weekend.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Friday</h2>Meet celebrities like Jon Bernthal and Elijah Wood at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Big Texas Comicon" data-vars-click-url="https://bigtexascomicon.com/tickets/" data-vars-content-id="0de20b8b-620f-42ee-8ac2-96eba5bb4b87" data-vars-headline="San Antonio weekend events: Barbacoa festival and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bigtexascomicon.com/tickets/" target="_blank">Big Texas Comicon</a>, which starts Friday at 2pm at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

Guide to fall events in San Antonio

Fall festivities are filling the calendar, even if the temperatures haven't caught on yet.

<figure><img alt="People walk through a tunnel decorated with pumpkins and orange lights." height="488" id="97468cdb-b667-4012-a835-f0a0a80d858e" src="https://images.axios.com/F-5_nwNNqKxlxuZy0TBrqgmZh4E=/filters:no_upscale()/2024/10/03/1727977339471.gif" width="650"/><figcaption>A pumpkin tunnel at Happy Frights, Haunting Nights. Image: Madalyn Mendoza/Axios</figcaption></figure>Fall festivities are filling the calendar, even if the temperatures haven&#x27;t caught on yet.Here&#x27;s a list of some of the best activities and festivals.

San Antonio weekend events: T.I., tacos and fashion

T.I., Chingy,  Fat Joe and more will be in San Antonio this weekend.

Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s going on around the Alamo City this weekend.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Thursday</h2>See <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Billboard-recognized &quot;Living Legend&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.billboard.com/video/ana-gabriel-living-legend-award-billboard-mujeres-en-la-musicia/" data-vars-content-id="2675f13f-d09a-4ed6-9efa-7319d9af5e1d" data-vars-headline="San Antonio weekend events: T.I., tacos and fashion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.billboard.com/video/ana-gabriel-living-legend-award-billboard-mujeres-en-la-musicia/" target="_blank">Billboard-recognized &quot;Living Legend&quot;</a> Ana Gabriel as she brings her &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Un Deseo Mas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/ana-gabriel-un-deseo-mas-tour-san-antonio-texas-10-03-2024/event/3A0060A3CA6068C9" data-vars-content-id="2675f13f-d09a-4ed6-9efa-7319d9af5e1d" data-vars-headline="San Antonio weekend events: T.I., tacos and fashion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/ana-gabriel-un-deseo-mas-tour-san-antonio-texas-10-03-2024/event/3A0060A3CA6068C9" target="_blank">Un Deseo Mas</a>&quot; tour to the Frost Bank Center.

Discover 81 Texas paddling trails with new TPWD tool

Plus, it shows where you can stop to view wildlife.

A new paddling trails <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="website" data-vars-click-url="https://tpwd.texas.gov/boating/paddling-trails/" data-vars-content-id="283b11ad-38e6-4a53-b584-2b4e5506b3e4" data-vars-headline="Discover 81 Texas paddling trails with new TPWD tool" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/boating/paddling-trails/" target="_blank">website</a> offers Texans an easier way to navigate the state&#x27;s many rivers.The big picture: There are 81 certified paddling trails across the state, per the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Things to do in San Antonio this weekend

Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s going on around the Alamo City this weekend.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Friday</h2>Immerse yourself in anime action as San Japan takes over the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

San Antonio weekend events: George Lopez, summer parties and more

George Lopez is headlining a jam-packed itinerary.

Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s going on around the Alamo City this weekend.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Thursday</h2>Learn how to dance at Salsa On2 School&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="starter course" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/events/995557415435732" data-vars-content-id="54128f38-e8ca-4779-91b2-31013000f85e" data-vars-headline="San Antonio weekend events: George Lopez, summer parties and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/995557415435732" target="_blank">starter course</a> at 6:15pm.