A partnership managed by Bruce Hill, one of the investors buying the San Antonio Missions double-A baseball team, purchased property on the near West Side in May, nearly adjacent to a site highlighted in a 2016 report as a suitable spot for a downtown baseball stadium.
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Pride San Antonio unveils official events for this year’s Pride Week
Pride San Antonio is scheduling a diverse roster of events to celebrate Pride Month in San Antonio.
How municipal bonds work, and a brief history of them in San Antonio
What are bonds, exactly? Why does San Antonio pay for infrastructure the way it does? As early voting continues on the $1.2 billion bond package, the Heron answers these questions and others.
Massive $250M housing bond proposed for election next May
Next May, for the first time, San Antonio voters will be asked to approve a $250 million housing bond toward affordability initiatives.
San Antonio’s home repair programs rebuild lives, but they’re not without critics
San Antonio’s repair program is targeting homes that were once deemed by the federal government as undesirable—a practice known as red lining.
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.
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