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Poverty up, incomes down in San Antonio, according to new U.S. Census data
Poverty increased by about 0.2% since 2019, while the median income declined around $2,000 when adjusted for inflation.
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Almost half of San Antonio-area homes experienced price cuts amid cooling real estate market
In total, four Texas cities landed in Redfin’s top 20 markets with the highest percentage of price cuts.
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Texans work longer hours but earn less than people in other parts of the United States
Although Texas was named the No. 5 hardest-working state in the nation, other states that worked less had higher median incomes.
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Florida activist donating ‘In God We Trust’ signs written in Arabic to Texas schools
The campaign is meant to mock a controversial new Texas law requiring schools to post ‘In God We Trust’ posters if they’re donated.
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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.
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Actor Chuck Norris stars in new PSA to market Texas’ suspicious-activity reporting system
The 30-second PSA launched in media markets across Texas on Wednesday.
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A record 70% of Texas teachers consider quitting, according to new survey
Teachers cited low pay, burnout and the politicization of the profession as reasons why they are considering other career paths.
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Texas woman faces murder charge after allegedly setting boyfriend on fire after argument
The man, who was engulfed in flames, was sprayed down by a bystander with a fire extinguisher.
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San Antonio ranks as the U.S. city with the most scam calls, according to new study
Residents in Texas, Michigan, Oklahoma and Ohio were disproportionately affected by scam calls, according to the analysis.
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LA-based Dave’s Hot Chicken will open first San Antonio store on city’s West Side
The restaurant, located at Highway 151 and Hunt Lane, is expected to be the first of eight SA locations for the chain.
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Texas Planned Parenthood clinics stop abortion services indefinitely in light of Supreme Court ruling
Although a state law passed in 2021 allows for a 30 day grace period, Planned Parenthood is awaiting word from lawyers about the current legality of abortions in Texas.
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San Antonio rents climb another 0.9% in May, marking their fifth consecutive month of increases
The median price of an apartment has increased 19.6% in San Antonio since March 2020.
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Investors bought nearly half of the homes for sale in Bexar County last year, according to report
Institutional speculators purchased just 35% of Bexar County properties in 2020.
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Texas ranks among the best states for remote work, according to study
New Jersey ranked as the best state for telecommuters while Alaska was listed as the worst.
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Pitbull and Sean Paul are coming to San Antonio’s AT&T Center in September
Tickets go on sale starting this Friday, but a presale is available the day before.
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New dairy-free cheese backed by Jay-Z and Chris Paul hits San Antonio grocery shelves
The items are made with organic cashew and almond milk and blended with locally sourced herbs, veggies and spices.
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San Antonio’s North East ISD yanks 110 books following review requested by right-wing lawmaker
District officials said they replaced the removed books with similar ones that were “more positively reviewed.”
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Bobbie Nelson, Willie Nelson’s sister and longtime bandmate, has died at age 91
Willie Nelson described his sister as his “closest friend for a whole lifetime.”
