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San Antonio has some of the fastest rising rents in the nation — beating out Austin

Rents could continue to rise as interest rates squeeze potential homebuyers out of the market, says one local realtor.

by Michael Karlis August 22, 2022August 3, 2023

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San Antonio’s DeLorean Motor Co., now facing lawsuit, criticism, unveils prototype at California show

Executives of the electric vehicle venture are now facing a lawsuit from a former employer alleging them of property theft.

by Michael Karlis August 21, 2022April 25, 2025

Food & Drink

H-E-B looking to hire 250 associates at locations around San Antonio

The career fair on Aug. 23 will be held at all H-E-B, Central Market, and Mi Tienda locations around Texas.

by Michael Karlis August 19, 2022July 25, 2025

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Billboards in California use mass shooting in Uvalde to deter people form moving to Texas

‘The Texas Miracle Died in Uvalde,’ the billboards spotted around Los Angeles and San Francisco read.

by Michael Karlis August 19, 2022August 17, 2023

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A quarter of San Antonio homebuyers backed out of contracts last month

San Antonio had the fifth highest percent of contract cancellation in the U.S., and the highest in Texas.

by Michael Karlis August 19, 2022January 3, 2025

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USAA lays off a ‘triple-digit’ number of workers as U.S. economy shows signs of slowing

USAA previously cut over 90 jobs from its mortgage department in March.

by Michael Karlis August 18, 2022October 8, 2024

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San Antonio metro among the most affordable in the nation for student housing, study says

Although San Antonio is less expensive than other metros, first-generation and low-income students face hurdles when applying for housing.

by Michael Karlis August 15, 2022December 28, 2024

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Inflation hitting San Antonio’s Latino consumers, businesses especially hard

According to a June study published by Liberty Street Economics, some demographics, including Latinos, are suffering worse under the current bout with inflation than other Americans.

by Michael Karlis August 15, 2022March 30, 2025

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Goodwill to open mega-thrift store next year in San Antonio’s Live Oak area

The 25,000-square-foot store is double the size of the Goodwill location at Gateway Plaza, just 7 miles away.

by Michael Karlis August 12, 2022January 17, 2025

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7-Eleven buys San Antonio-based startup delivery company Skipcart for undisclosed amount

It is unclear whether Skipcarts headquarter will remain in the Alamo City, or relocate closer to 7-Eleven’s hub of operations in Dallas.

by Michael Karlis August 11, 2022October 12, 2024

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U.S. House subcommittee accuses San Antonio landlord of wrongfully evicting tenants during pandemic

The report says the owner of San Antonio’s Siegel Suites used hardball tactics to push out tenants protected under the pandemic’s federal eviction moratorium.

by Michael Karlis July 29, 2022July 3, 2024

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Average CPS Energy bills soar by 50%, coming as consumers grapple with inflation

CPS blamed the higher bills on record demand from the summer heat and expensive natural gas.

by Michael Karlis July 27, 2022February 22, 2024

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Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla plant gets its own exclusive lane at border crossing in Laredo

A Mexican official attributed the special treatment to a ‘simple incentive’ but declined to reveal more specifics about the deal.

by Michael Karlis July 22, 2022November 28, 2024

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San Antonio ranks as one the least educated big cities in the nation

The study comes mere weeks after a report found that median incomes in the Alamo City still lag behind other state metros.

by Michael Karlis July 22, 2022December 2, 2024

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The San Antonio area had the nation’s 10th-highest jump in average rents over the past year

Even though rents have gone up, the Alamo City’s average monthly rent is still $500 below the national average.

by Michael Karlis July 13, 2022August 17, 2023

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Study: 80% of home shoppers in San Antonio say they’d be willing to spend over budget

Around 46% of potential homebuyers said they would spend $50,000 over budget if it meant owning a home.

by Michael Karlis July 8, 2022April 29, 2024

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Shitty Beaches, Elmo vs. Cruz: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

This week’s top stories were largely about gross subjects, from fecal contamination at the beach to rats in the kitchen.

by San Antonio Current Staff July 8, 2022August 3, 2023

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San Antonio housing market now among those with highest percentage of price cuts

San Antonio landed at No. 6 in an analysis of the nation’s 50 largest metro markets.

by Michael Karlis July 4, 2022October 26, 2024

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1 in 5 customers of San Antonio’s CPS Energy is more than 30 days behind on their utility bills

The $159 million cash deficit could lead to a credit downgrade for the utility, trustee John Steen warned.

by Michael Karlis June 28, 2022November 1, 2023

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San Antonio housing market called ‘hidden gem’ by realtor group as prices continue to rise

The praise from the trade group comes as the average home price here reaches 6.5 times the median household income.

by Michael Karlis June 20, 2022May 4, 2025