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 […]
COVID-19
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.
Downtown San Antonio restaurants navigate low tourism, financial losses
New and historic restaurants downtown face unprecedented financial challenges while trying to survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Texas will spend $171 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to help renters avoid evictions
The new program will provide rental assistance and legal aid for tenants who are behind on rent. Details on how Texans could apply or qualify weren’t immediately released.
City Council adds $24M to housing relief, but lessens benefits per San Antonio household
In a new strategy, the city will direct housing benefits recipients to its job training program, which pays up to $450 a week while enrolled.