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Texas Senate bill would crack down further on homeless encampments

San Antonio already conducts six encampment sweeps daily, according to local officials.

by Stephanie Koithan May 2, 2025May 27, 2025

San Antonio already conducts six encampment sweeps daily, according to local officials.

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Ahead of week’s freeze, San Antonio opens temporary overnight shelters for the unhoused

The city is also offering a 24-hour hotline to request shelter.

by Stephanie Koithan February 18, 2025February 21, 2025

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Volunteers conduct annual Point-in-Time Count of San Antonio’s homeless population

Last year’s PIT Count revealed a 17% spike in San Antonio’s homeless population from pre-pandemic levels.

by Stephanie Koithan January 29, 2025February 19, 2025

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San Antonio’s unhoused population faces limited resources as temps drop below freezing

The city also added 230 beds of temporary shelter and postponed camp abatements for the city’s nearly 900 unsheltered people.

by Stephanie Koithan January 6, 2025May 10, 2025

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SAMMinistries lands $18 million for its mission of ending homelessness in San Antonio

The nonprofit pulled in money from both the federal government and a local housing bond.

by Brandon Rodriguez April 25, 2023March 3, 2025

National nonprofit For Goodness Cakes now providing sweets to San Antonio’s underprivileged kids

The California-based nonprofit works with local bakers to provide birthday and graduation cakes to area foster and homeless kids.

by Nina Rangel August 26, 2022June 8, 2025

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Chronic homelessness in San Antonio has increased, especially among people with disabilities

That increase comes as the overall number of people experiencing homelessness here remained steady.

by Michael Karlis June 2, 2022May 6, 2025

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San Antonio man believed to be homeless drowns after being swept away during Sunday night storm

SAPD officials believe they have identified the man but are waiting to release his identity.

by Michael Karlis April 11, 2022April 12, 2025

San Antonio bar Lowcountry holding month-long undergarment drive for homeless population

by Nina Rangel June 23, 2021July 31, 2024

Back Unturned Brewing Co. offers slices of love to San Antonio’s homeless community

Rocky Garcia Jr., The San Antonio HeronDecember 26, 2020May 22, 2025

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Unsheltered Homelessness Is on the Rise in San Antonio. What Does That Mean for COVID-19 Infections?

Katie HennesseyJune 5, 2020May 8, 2024

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Looking to Help During the Coronavirus Crisis? City of San Antonio Recommends These Three Ways

Sanford NowlinMarch 18, 2020August 17, 2023

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Even as Homeless Populations Decline in San Antonio, There’s Been an Increase in Families Without Shelter

Sanford NowlinMay 2, 2019November 14, 2024

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Councilman Pushes San Antonio to Buy Mobile Shower for Homeless Population

Sanford NowlinDecember 21, 2018August 17, 2023

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San Antonio City Council Should Have Followed Councilman Saldaña’s Lead on Using Hotel Fee For the Homeless

Sanford NowlinDecember 12, 2018August 17, 2023

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San Antonio Approves Higher Hotel Fees but Skips Using Them to Help the Homeless

Sanford NowlinDecember 6, 2018August 17, 2023

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Many San Antonio Homeless People Refuse Service from New Outreach Teams

Michael MarksMay 4, 2016August 17, 2023

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SAPD Officers Now Patrolling Prospects Courtyard at Haven for Hope

Michael MarksJanuary 28, 2016July 4, 2024

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Veterans group forced to vacate as H-E-B expands downtown

SA DAILYJuly 28, 2011November 6, 2024

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Emergency cold weather shelters in San Antonio

Beyond PaychecksFebruary 4, 2011November 23, 2022