On Tuesday, the Houston Street TIRZ board unanimously granted up to $2.5 million for the rehabs of the Travis Park Plaza office building and garage, across from Travis Park; and the Grant and Kress buildings on Houston Street.
‘Anti-displacement’ policy a quarter through $1 million fund
Two months after the money was allocated, 118 people have been helped by San Antonio’s $1 million fund, which was set aside two months ago by City Council to assist residents on the verge of displacement—or, who are being displaced—because of rising rents or unexpected costs.
Design firm Gensler settles into Houston Street, WeWork on the way
Local real estate group GrayStreet Partners has been busy filling up its Houston Street portfolio.
Watch ‘Hamilton’ for $10—if you’re lucky
If you want to see “Hamilton,” whose three-week run at the Majestic Theatre begins Tuesday night, but can’t afford the $100-plus ticket, you may be lucky enough to score one for $10 via lottery.
Commentary: Behind the scenes at Cornyation, Fiesta’s ‘black sheep’ event
It was 45 minutes until showtime at Cornyation and performers were getting ready, walking in and out of dressing rooms in full costume, full makeup, or no costumes, no clothing, no makeup, and so on.
City wants to reduce scooter population by more than half
By Oct. 1, the city could allow a maximum of three dockless vehicle companies to have 5,000 permits between them, Assistant City Manager Lori Houston said during a city-hosted telephone town hall last week.
After long hiatus, Reyes Bar & Sons on North Flores reopens
On April 1, neon-orange construction paper signs posted on the bay windows of Reyes Bar, with black-felt market written on them, announced the bar was once again open.
Medals, chickens-on-a-stick, Chick-fil-A cows mark Fiesta’s official start
At one point, two Chick-fil-A cows danced defiantly while wearing sandwich board signs that read “Koma Más Poyo.”
Alameda Theater renovation proceeding amid concerns over inclusion
The latest restoration plans for the Alameda yielded praise, but also concern that it may not be available to smaller, nonprofit arts groups.
Alameda Theater seating capacity to shrink more than 50 percent in proposed rehab
The multimillion dollar renovation of the Alameda Theater will include a 58 percent reduction in seating capacity, the addition of bars and lounges, a stage that protrudes 13 feet into the orchestra level audience, and an ADA accessible elevator.