A day after Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans to fully reopen businesses and end the state’s mask mandate, small business owners across Texas found themselves struggling to decide what to do next.
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San Antonio’s housing program could expand to offer up to six months rental aid
San Antonio’s emergency housing assistance program could expand to cover six months of rent or mortgage payments for those struggling during the pandemic.
New downtown businesses like their chances during pandemic
You might ask new downtown business owners if they’re crazy to open during the pandemic. Some say it’s the perfect time.
San Antonio receives $46.7M from Covid-19 stimulus for rental assistance
The City of San Antonio has received $46.7 million for emergency rental assistance as a result of the CARES Act that Congress passed in late December. In a memo to the City Council yesterday, Erik Walsh said no less than 90% of the federal stimulus dollars must be used to help San Antonians pay rent […]
Advocates worry vaccines will be out of reach for Black and Hispanic neighborhoods devastated by Covid-19
In the state’s largest metropolitan areas, vaccine distribution centers like hospitals and pharmacies are more common in white, affluent neighborhoods.
Nirenberg, Wolff order citywide curfew for holiday weekend
Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Judge Nelson Wolff have placed a curfew prohibiting people from gathering outside their homes from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Thanksgiving Day and lasting through Monday morning.
H-E-B Christmas tree lighting goes virtual amid Covid-19
This year’s 36th Annual H-E-B Tree Lighting ceremony will happen virtually this year as a safety precaution amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
City investigating Northside apartments for possible defrauding of Covid-19 housing assistance program
The city has opened an investigation into Icon Apartments for submitting potentially fraudulent applications to the emergency housing assistance program.
San Antonio’s housing aid program surpasses 20K families served
San Antonio’s housing assistance program has doled out an average of $2,808 in aid per household, of which more than 85% are renters.
Conservation Society’s NIOSA-style festival draws criticism from La Villita tenants, restaurant owners
The Conservation Society will host a NIOSA-style event called Fall Heritage Festival on Nov. 6, but it’s drawing criticism from La Villita tenants and restaurant owners.