american rescue plan act Archives - San Antonio Report

Bexar County budget office recommends cutting public health department by more than half

by Josh Archote September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

Bexar County’s budget staff recommended cutting the public health department by more than half as federal funding dries up.

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff speaks during a COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday.

Pandemic funding built Bexar County’s public health department. Now it’s disappearing.

by Josh Archote August 16, 2026August 14, 2026

The Holiday Inn at 318 W César Chávez Boulevard is being considered as low barrier housing for people experiencing homelessness.

While Bexar County barrels toward fiscal ‘cliff,’ San Antonio sees smoother landing

by Iris Dimmick September 25, 2024September 26, 2024

Construction around Market Square has closed streets and, in some cases, affected the revenue of nearby businesses.

Business & Development

City construction grants go to fewer than half of the businesses that applied

by Shari Biediger June 29, 2023June 28, 2023

District 6 Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda during City Council B Session.

San Antonio City Council approves nearly $1M for program to provide therapists for foster kids

by Iris Dimmick June 26, 2023June 26, 2023

Chad Respondek moves in furnishings to new permanent supporting housing units for members of the homeless community.

City to reallocate ARPA emergency dollars to homeless shelters, preparedness

by Iris Dimmick June 15, 2023June 15, 2023

San Antonio keeps getting more federal money for rental assistance. Here’s why.

by Iris Dimmick March 9, 2023March 14, 2023

The Children's Shelter of San Antonio will receive nearly $1.8 million from the City's ARPA funds to enhance access to trauma treatment and supportive services for youth.

City gives $36M to social service programs, but there’s still ARPA money left

by Iris Dimmick February 2, 2023February 3, 2023

Councilman Manny Pelaez (D8) has rescinded his support for a special City Council meeting on a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel Hamas conflict.

Sandoval accuses Pelaez of ‘tantrum’ as council mulls final pandemic relief funding

by Iris Dimmick January 27, 2023January 27, 2023

County Commissioners all vote to use $35 million of its American Rescue Plan Act grants to allocate to various organizations and causes throughout the county during their meeting at the Bexar County Courthouse Tuesday.

Bexar County makes another big investment in mental health care

by Iris Dimmick October 11, 2022October 11, 2022