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Efforts to arrest and remove unauthorized immigrants appear most aggressive in Texas and other southern states with Democratic-leaning cities, according to an Axios analysis.

Why it matters: The Axios review sheds light on where the Trump administration is dispatching resources to support its mass deportation plan.

Driving the news: Hundreds of people rallied in downtown San Antonio over the weekend to show solidarity with protesters in Los Angeles, where President Trump deployed the National Guard in response to demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The big picture: Axios reviewed removal orders, pending deportation cases and agreements between immigration officials and local law enforcement agencies.

• The analysis shows local law enforcement agencies in Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia have been most cooperative with ICE through deals known as 287(g) agreements.
• Nationwide, 629 of the agreements are in place. Over 90 — roughly 14% — are in Texas alone.

Zoom in: Bexar County does not have a 287(g) agreement, but neighboring Atascosa, Medina, Kendall and Kerr counties do.

• ICE raids continue in the San Antonio area. A weeklong operation in early May resulted in 275 arrests, according to the local field office.
• Later, ICE officers in plain clothes arrested more people outside a San Antonio immigration court — mirroring recent enforcement tactics seen in other cities.

The other side: Immigration advocates are criticizing ICE's partnerships with local authorities, saying the pacts harm communities and public safety.

• "It means that communities are less likely to trust local police and report crime," said Nayna Gupta, policy director of the American Immigration Council.

What's next: Senate Bill 8, which would require most Texas sheriffs to have 287(g) agreements, is awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott's signature.

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Protestors will demonstrate in San Antonio and nationwide on Saturday in what organizers expect will be the largest single-day rally against President Trump since the start of his second term.

Why it matters: Texas state troopers are monitoring planned events and "stand ready."

The big picture: The widespread movement will run counter to Trump's multimillion-dollar military parade in Washington, D.C.

• "No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance," organizers wrote. "From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we're taking action to reject authoritarianism."

Zoom in: In San Antonio, demonstrations are scheduled 5–8pm at Travis Park.

• More are planned in cities across the San Antonio area, including in Floresville, Cibolo/Schertz and Boerne.

What they're saying: "Peaceful protesting is legal," Gov. Greg Abbott wrote on X. "But once you cross the line, you will be arrested."

• Abbott also posted about the Texas Department of Public Safety's planned response to future protests, saying, "Don't mess with Texas law enforcement."

Zoom out: More than 100 pro-democracy groups are partnering to organize the No Kings events.

• Millions of people are expected to protest in more than 1,500 cities across all 50 states, organizers said.

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Multifamily housing permits have plunged in San Antonio, falling well below pandemic-era levels, according to Redfin.

Why it matters: A wave of newly built apartments helped curb rent hikes over the past few years. For many renters, that break is fading.

By the numbers: San Antonio developers got permits to build 15 multifamily units per 10,000 people in recent months — down 56% from the pandemic average of 34.1 units.

• Still, that's higher than the pre-pandemic average of 10.8 units per 10,000 people.

Zoom out: Nationally, permits have also slowed, with developers averaging 12.4 units per 10,000 people, down 27% from the pandemic surge and down about 5% from pre-pandemic, per Redfin's analysis of Census Bureau data.

What they're saying: Builders nationwide are "pumping the brakes because elevated interest rates are making many projects prohibitively expensive," Redfin senior economist Sheharyar Bokhari wrote in the report.

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👋 Megan here. One Another Coffee is a great place to stop for your morning pick-me-up before stocking up on local produce for the week.

The vibe: The small green coffee trailer is parked across the street from Charis Park near Alamo Heights. It's surrounded by beautiful, tall plants and blooming flowers right now.

• Charis Park is home to the Sunset Ridge Farmers Market on Saturday mornings.
• Both the park — a former parking lot — and the market are the project of a community organization spun off from the neighboring Sunset Ridge Church.

What to try: An iced latte with wildflower honey cinnamon syrup ($5).

• I asked for it half-sweetened, and that was the right move. It brings out more of the natural flavors.

The bottom line: One of the best simple pleasures in life is sipping a coffee and strolling a farmers market.