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Free teacher supply store opens in San Antonio

H-E-B is stocking the store for SAISD teachers.

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San Antonio ISD teachers will soon have a new place to stock up on classroom essentials without dipping into their own wallets.Why it matters: Teachers nationwide routinely spend hundreds of dollars of their own money on classroom supplies every year.

New Aztec Hotel opens in downtown San Antonio

Here's a first look at the new hotel above the Aztec Theatre.

Travel

One hundred years after the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Aztec Theatre" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/15/aztec-theatre-majestic-magik-history-reopening" data-vars-content-id="fc7ec884-d2c7-42d6-9822-55e3ee8f7a09" data-vars-headline="New Aztec Hotel opens in downtown 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/2026/06/15/aztec-theatre-majestic-magik-history-reopening" target="_self">Aztec Theatre</a> opened its doors, the historic downtown building is adding a hotel.The latest: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Aztec Hotel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/satbw-aztec-hotel-san-antonio-a-tribute-portfolio-hotel/overview/" data-vars-content-id="fc7ec884-d2c7-42d6-9822-55e3ee8f7a09" data-vars-headline="New Aztec Hotel opens in downtown San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/satbw-aztec-hotel-san-antonio-a-tribute-portfolio-hotel/overview/" target="_blank">The Aztec Hotel</a> — part of Marriott&#x27;s Tribute Portfolio — will open Oct. 9, ahead of a grand opening celebration on Oct. 17.

How SAMA uses art to connect people living with dementia

SAMA's program uses art as a starting point for connection.

Culture

The San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) has grown a pandemic-era virtual program called <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ReCollections" data-vars-click-url="https://www.samuseum.org/blog/recollections/" data-vars-content-id="102e9b06-adcf-4305-9906-5d71c9c87204" data-vars-headline="How SAMA uses art to connect people living with dementia" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.samuseum.org/blog/recollections/" target="_blank">ReCollections</a> into free in-person gatherings centered on art, storytelling and connection for people living with Alzheimer&#x27;s and other types of dementia.Why it matters: People living with dementia can face isolation as the disease progresses, making opportunities to socialize and express themselves increasingly important.

San Antonio's triple-digit heat is likely behind us

The 100s may be over, but don't break out the sweaters yet.

Climate

San Antonio&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="triple-digit days" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/28/san-antonio-summer-heat-temperatures-poll" data-vars-content-id="e5dae859-d2ca-405b-8e86-c3e4cc850d0a" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s triple-digit heat is likely behind us" 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/san-antonio-summer-heat-temperatures-poll" target="_self">triple-digit days</a> are likely behind us — but don&#x27;t break out the sweaters just yet.Why it matters: After another long, hot <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="summer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/08/11/heat-illnesses-rise-san-antonio-summer-heat-index" data-vars-content-id="e5dae859-d2ca-405b-8e86-c3e4cc850d0a" data-vars-headline="San Antonio&#x27;s triple-digit heat is likely behind us" 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/heat-illnesses-rise-san-antonio-summer-heat-index" target="_self">summer</a>, the cooler weather this week offers some relief.

San Antonio adds Michelin-recommended restaurants, no new stars

San Antonio didn't land any new stars, but the city's three starred restaurants retained that distinction.

San Antonio restaurants didn&#x27;t earn any new stars or Bib Gourmand awards in the latest <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Michelin Guide Texas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/10/29/san-antonio-michelin-stars-restaurants-2025" data-vars-content-id="881f9b9e-41f5-4f6b-b714-eff33482f559" data-vars-headline="San Antonio adds Michelin-recommended restaurants, no new stars" 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">Michelin Guide Texas</a> selections <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced Thursday" data-vars-click-url="https://michelinmedia.com/c0/michelin-guide-texas-honors-three-new-starred-restaurants-in-2026-selection/" data-vars-content-id="881f9b9e-41f5-4f6b-b714-eff33482f559" data-vars-headline="San Antonio adds Michelin-recommended restaurants, no new stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://michelinmedia.com/c0/michelin-guide-texas-honors-three-new-starred-restaurants-in-2026-selection/" target="_blank">announced Thursday</a>, but the city did notch two more Michelin recommended restaurants: the viral <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lovers Pizzeria" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/06/06/san-antonio-lovers-pizzeria-wait-line-review" data-vars-content-id="881f9b9e-41f5-4f6b-b714-eff33482f559" data-vars-headline="San Antonio adds Michelin-recommended restaurants, no new stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/06/06/san-antonio-lovers-pizzeria-wait-line-review" target="_self">Lovers Pizzeria</a> and the French-inspired Petit Coquin.Why it matters: Michelin Guide recognition brings global attention to local spots and highlights San Antonio&#x27;s diverse food scene.

President Trump rallies voters in San Antonio

It's expected to be a difficult midterm election for Republicans, even in Texas.

President Trump urged supporters in San Antonio Wednesday to pretend he&#x27;s on the ballot in what&#x27;s expected to be a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="difficult midterm election for Republicans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/01/texas-senate-paxton-funding-talarico" data-vars-content-id="15df3a1e-73e5-4e4c-b678-ca59202833ee" data-vars-headline="President Trump rallies voters in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/01/texas-senate-paxton-funding-talarico" target="_self">difficult midterm election for Republicans</a> — potentially even in red Texas.Why it matters: The rally at the Freeman Coliseum on San Antonio&#x27;s East Side is Trump&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="third visit to Texas in a month" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-makes-third-texas-trip-month-republicans-defend-longtime-stronghold-2026-10-07/" data-vars-content-id="15df3a1e-73e5-4e4c-b678-ca59202833ee" data-vars-headline="President Trump rallies voters in San Antonio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-makes-third-texas-trip-month-republicans-defend-longtime-stronghold-2026-10-07/" target="_blank">third visit to Texas in a month</a> — highlighting the focus the GOP has put on now-competitive races in the Lone Star State that were <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="once presumed easy opportunities" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/16/texas-primary-election-redistricting-house" data-vars-content-id="15df3a1e-73e5-4e4c-b678-ca59202833ee" data-vars-headline="President Trump rallies voters 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/2026/03/16/texas-primary-election-redistricting-house" target="_self">once presumed easy opportunities</a> for Republicans.

Scoop: Personal security scaled back for Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones

The mayor says her security detail is no longer provided overnight.

San Antonio <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/15/san-antonio-mayor-gina-ortiz-jones-city-council" data-vars-content-id="c0bdf840-bd6d-4cdc-9b27-15229d4f9343" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Personal security scaled back for Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/06/15/san-antonio-mayor-gina-ortiz-jones-city-council" target="_self">Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones</a> told Axios she no longer has an overnight security detail, though she declined to say why.Why it matters: Jones had faced scrutiny for security measures that included city police officers guarding her home overnight — unprecedented for a San Antonio mayor. She said she experiences additional risk as the city&#x27;s first openly gay mayor and as she has raised questions about a plan to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fund a new Spurs arena" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/08/21/san-antonio-spurs-arena-funding-mayor-delay-vote" data-vars-content-id="c0bdf840-bd6d-4cdc-9b27-15229d4f9343" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Personal security scaled back for Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/08/21/san-antonio-spurs-arena-funding-mayor-delay-vote" target="_self">fund a new Spurs arena</a>.

San Antonio begins switch back to Durango Boulevard

The replacement of street signs follows a months-long renaming process.

San Antonio has begun replacing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="César E. Chávez Boulevard street signs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/18/san-antonio-rename-cesar-e-chavez-boulevard" data-vars-content-id="0980ddab-4122-4b58-a77a-934a2b000927" data-vars-headline="San Antonio begins switch back to Durango Boulevard" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/18/san-antonio-rename-cesar-e-chavez-boulevard" target="_self">César E. Chávez Boulevard street signs</a> with Durango Boulevard signs.Catch up quick: The City Council voted in August to restore the Durango name <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="following allegations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations" data-vars-content-id="0980ddab-4122-4b58-a77a-934a2b000927" data-vars-headline="San Antonio begins switch back to Durango Boulevard" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations" target="_self">following allegations</a> that labor and civil rights leader César Chávez sexually abused women and girls, including longtime collaborator Dolores Huerta.

San Antonio coffee roasters win international awards

Pulp, Merit and What's Brewing all took home medals.

Food and Drink

Three San Antonio <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="coffee" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/16/where-best-downtown-san-antonio-coffee-shops" data-vars-content-id="f9c880c0-40a5-421e-8a9d-3be0cafe8c26" data-vars-headline="San Antonio coffee roasters win international awards" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/05/16/where-best-downtown-san-antonio-coffee-shops" target="_self">coffee</a> roasters brought home medals in the Global Coffee Awards.How it works: Two days of double-blind judging took place in Houston last month, in which the judges didn&#x27;t know which roaster they were tasting. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The winners" data-vars-click-url="https://globalcoffeeawards.com/winners-us-canada-2026/" data-vars-content-id="f9c880c0-40a5-421e-8a9d-3be0cafe8c26" data-vars-headline="San Antonio coffee roasters win international awards" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://globalcoffeeawards.com/winners-us-canada-2026/" target="_blank">The winners</a> were announced this month.

San Antonio library cuts come as study finds billions in value

From Wi-Fi to job help, Texas libraries' services add up.

Texas <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="public libraries" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/10/library-book-checkout-map" data-vars-content-id="65982d55-5534-4e99-8b88-8dab92077a3a" data-vars-headline="San Antonio library cuts come as study finds billions in value" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/10/library-book-checkout-map" target="_self">public libraries</a> generate nearly $5 in economic and community value for every $1 invested, according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new statewide study" data-vars-click-url="https://trulytexas.txla.org/roi-study/" data-vars-content-id="65982d55-5534-4e99-8b88-8dab92077a3a" data-vars-headline="San Antonio library cuts come as study finds billions in value" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://trulytexas.txla.org/roi-study/" target="_blank">new statewide study</a>. Why it matters: The findings come as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="libraries face tighter local budgets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.expressnews.com/politics/article/san-antonio-library-union-residents-against-cuts-22427551.php" data-vars-content-id="65982d55-5534-4e99-8b88-8dab92077a3a" data-vars-headline="San Antonio library cuts come as study finds billions in value" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.expressnews.com/politics/article/san-antonio-library-union-residents-against-cuts-22427551.php" target="_blank">libraries face tighter local budgets</a>, including in San Antonio, which can mean fewer staff, reduced hours and cuts to services, according to Texas Library Association executive director Shirley Robinson.

San Antonio-area brands compete for spot on H-E-B shelves

Meet the local contenders vying for H-E-B's big contest.

Three San Antonio-area businesses are among the 10 finalists competing in H-E-B&#x27;s annual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Quest for Texas Best" data-vars-click-url="https://newsroom.heb.com/h-e-b-names-ten-small-businesses-as-finalists-in-13th-h-e-b-annual-quest-for-texas-best-competition/#FINALISTDEAN" data-vars-content-id="1e35d6ef-3eb8-48ca-a5ff-96e1aa7e37b9" data-vars-headline="San Antonio-area brands compete for spot on H-E-B shelves" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://newsroom.heb.com/h-e-b-names-ten-small-businesses-as-finalists-in-13th-h-e-b-annual-quest-for-texas-best-competition/#FINALISTDEAN" target="_blank">Quest for Texas Best</a> competition.Why it matters: The statewide contest gives Texas small businesses a shot at cash prizes and a placement on H-E-B shelves.

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