The stage was set for a photo-worthy showdown at the Alamo. Instead, protesters marched to mariachi and conjunto music and lots of honking.

Mayor Ron Nirenberg said San Antonio did not request, nor receive notice of, the Texas National Guard being here ahead of protests planned on Saturday against the Trump administration. Why it matters: Gov.

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has activated the state’s National Guard soldiers ahead of a “No Kings” protest in San Antonio on Wednesday evening following days of protests and riots against federal immigration efforts in Los Angeles.