Neighbors at War: HBO Docuseries Explores San Antonio Feud

Bitter dispute between two residents leads to a towering wall and psychic energy claims.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:28pm

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A highly stylized, abstract image composed of repeating patterns of a tall concrete wall in vibrant neon colors, conceptually representing the divisive dispute between two neighbors.A towering wall divides two San Antonio neighbors, sparking a bitter feud that has captivated the local community.San Antonio Today

A new HBO docuseries is shining a light on a bizarre and bitter feud between two San Antonio residents. Alexa Person, an author and self-described alchemist, built a 9-foot-tall wall around her home to protect herself from supposed "psychic energies" coming from her neighbor's property. The neighbor, a local businessman, has fought the wall's construction, leading to an escalating dispute that has captivated the community.

Why it matters

The clash between Person and her neighbor highlights the sometimes extreme measures people will take to defend their personal space and property rights, even when those measures seem irrational or excessive to outside observers. It also touches on the growing prevalence of New Age beliefs and practices, and how they can lead to conflicts in traditional neighborhoods.

The details

According to the docuseries, Person became convinced that her neighbor's home was emitting harmful "psychic energies" that were negatively impacting her own well-being. She responded by constructing the towering wall around her property, which the neighbor has repeatedly tried to have removed through legal channels. The dispute has drawn the attention of local media and authorities, who have struggled to find a resolution that satisfies both parties.

  • Person began construction on the wall in early 2025.
  • The neighbor filed the first of several lawsuits challenging the wall's legality in June 2025.
  • The HBO docuseries on the feud is set to premiere in April 2026.

The players

Alexa Person

An author and self-described alchemist who built a 9-foot-tall wall around her San Antonio home to protect herself from supposed "psychic energies" coming from her neighbor's property.

Person's Neighbor

A local San Antonio businessman who has repeatedly challenged the construction of the wall through legal channels, arguing it violates local zoning laws and property rights.

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What they’re saying

“I have no choice but to protect myself from the negative forces emanating from that property. It's a matter of my health and well-being.”

— Alexa Person, Author and Alchemist

“This wall is an eyesore and a clear violation of our neighborhood's aesthetic. I won't stop until it's taken down.”

— Person's Neighbor, Local Businessman

What’s next

The dispute is expected to continue as the HBO docuseries brings more attention to the case, potentially leading to further legal action or community involvement.

The takeaway

This bizarre feud highlights the lengths some people will go to in order to protect their personal space and beliefs, even when those beliefs seem irrational to others. It also underscores the growing tensions between traditional and New Age worldviews in modern neighborhoods.