On average, 5,400 babies were born each year to immigrant mothers in Bexar County from 2016 to 2024, according to CDC data — underscoring roughly how many local families could be affected by potential changes to birthright citizenship.

Why it matters: The Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday over President Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, in a case that could reshape who is recognized as an American at birth.

Threat level: Trump's order would limit citizenship to children born in the U.S. only if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or is lawfully present in the country, potentially cutting off affected children from work authorization, Social Security numbers, passports, some public benefits and, eventually, voting rights.

• According to a 2025 report by UCLA's Latino Policy and Politics Institute, the order would disproportionately affect immigrants of color: About 75% of children born to noncitizens are Latino, 12% are Asian American, 6% are white and 5% are Black.
• The order would not apply retroactively, meaning children already born would not lose their U.S. citizenship, according to the Pew Research Center.

Caveat: The CDC data cited above does not show whether these mothers are naturalized citizens or otherwise lawfully present in the country.

• It's unclear how many people the order would affect.

Zoom out: Immigrants drove 21.6% of San Antonio-area population growth from 2018 to 2023 and grew nearly twice as fast as the overall population (12.7% vs. 7.1%), according to a city-commissioned report.

What they're saying: "This case will have enormous consequences for the security of all Americans," a White House spokesperson tells Axios in a statement.

The other side: Cody Wofsy, deputy director of the ACLU's Immigrants' Rights Project, tells Axios he expects the Supreme Court to rule against the president.

• He said a ruling the other way would amount to "open season on questioning the citizenship" of Americans, suggesting there are "real Americans" and others "who don't belong in this country."

If you're spotting more bluebonnets without leaving the city's core, it's thanks to an inaugural initiative bringing the state flower closer to downtown.

Why it matters: Residents and visitors can enjoy the iconic flowers — and snap photos — without making a long drive.

What they did: Bexar Blooms planted bluebonnets at several locations, mostly near downtown, where they're not typically found. The move celebrates bluebonnets' 125 years as the official flower of Texas.

The latest: Travis Park serves as the "headquarters" and is one of nine sites featuring the flowers.

State of blooms: Other Bexar Blooms locations are Hops and Hounds, the San Antonio Zoo, the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA), Elsewhere Garden Bar, the apartment complex River House San Antonio, Cleary Zimmermann Engineers, "Lady Bird" Johnson High School and the Metro SA Chamber of Commerce.

What's next: SAMA will host a themed kids painting session Wednesday, 10–11:15am.

• On April 14, the museum will offer "Off the Wall: A Bit About Blue," a free tour for Bexar County residents featuring bluebonnet artwork.

The bottom line: It's the same Texas tradition, just in a new setting.

🚨 A statewide emergency alert drill is scheduled for 10am-12:30pm today, during which residents may hear or read warnings but do not need to take action. (City of San Antonio)

🏀 Tickets for the Spurs' first two home playoff games go on sale today at 10am via the Spurs website or Ticketmaster. (Spurs)

💰 Stat du jour

White families make up 45% of the 256,700 applicants for Texas' school voucher program, compared with 23% Hispanic and 11% Black applicants. 36% come from low-income households, per preliminary data obtained by the Texas Tribune.

• Nearly three-quarters of applicants have attended a private school or homeschool before.

Friday

🎤 Welcome Peso Pluma back to San Antonio during his concert at the Frost Bank Center at 8pm.

• Ticket prices vary.

Saturday

🎉 Hunt down Fiesta trinkets at La Tuna Icehouse and Jaime's Place, which are each hosting medal mercados — noon-4pm and 1-5pm, respectively.

Sunday

🐣 Hop into eggstra fun at the Tower of the Americas, with face painting, an Easter bunny meet-and-greet, live music, three egg hunts and more, 11am–5pm.

• Tickets cost $10.83; a $5 additional ticket is needed for the egg hunts.