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San Antonio clears homeless encampment as shelters struggle to keep up with demand
The number of people experiencing unsheltered chronic homelessness in San Antonio is up 4.5% since 2020.
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Study ranks San Antonio as one of the best places for homebuyers to get the most for their money
With median rent reaching $1,400 a month and the average price of a home at nearly $400,000, San Antonio might be affordable – just not for many who live here.
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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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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.
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Best of SA 2022, Ted Cruz: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
While our annual reader poll was the most-visited content on our site, a story about people ridiculing Ted Cruz wasn’t that far behind.
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Church in Texas Hill Country town of Boerne to give free gasoline to drivers this weekend
Around 150 lucky drivers will get about five to six gallons of free gas as part of an annual event where church members do good deeds for the community.
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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.
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Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Beto O’Rourke narrows to 6 points, poll finds
The 6-point gap is smaller than when Republican George W. Bush ousted Democrat Ann Richards in 1994.
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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.
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Median home price in San Antonio reaches new high, as do mortgage rates
The average 30-year-fixed mortgage rate hit 5.78% this week, the highest rate since 2008.
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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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St. Mary’s Strip, Cannabis Legalization: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Many readers took a deep dive into our reporting on the woes surrounding the St. Mary’s nightlife destination.
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Despite pleas from teachers and community, San Antonio ISD only approves 3% empoyee raise
The San Antonio Alliance teacher’s union pushed for a 5% raise.
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Buying a used car in San Antonio can be more expensive than buying new, study says
Used Toyota Corollas, Rav4s and Tacomas can cost an additional 13% or more than buying 2022 models.
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Bexar County property owners have until 5 p.m. today to file their property tax appeals
The Bexar County Appraisal District expects a record number of filings this year.
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San Antonio rent prices rise 12.1%, beating out Austin, according to new study
In comparison, average rents in Austin only climbed 10.5%.
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Big Chicken, Fiesta Food Prices: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week
Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken restaurant chain is headed to San Antonio, and more of this week’s top food news.
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San Antonians will pay more for Fiesta foods this year due to inflation
Revelers can expect to pay more for items such as oysters, chicken on a stick and potstickers.
