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Built in 1959 the Victoria Plaza Apartments were the first public housing high rise in the United States for seniors. After being closed for renovations since 2018 the residents have moved in this summer.

After controversial CEO ouster, San Antonio housing authority aims to overhaul tenant debt

by Iris Dimmick June 14, 2024June 14, 2024

While public housing advocates protest the firing of Ed Hinojosa, the acting president and CEO made two moves aimed at reducing tenant debt.

A leasing sign is displayed outside Garden Court Apartments in north Midland.

Texas renters got temporary help during the pandemic. Lawmakers are unlikely to extend it.

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune and Lucy Tompkins, The Texas Tribune March 14, 2023March 14, 2023

A flyer with information about the eviction process sits on the desk inside of the evictions outreach office at the Justice of the Peace Precinct Two building. Elijah Thomas, a court manager with the City of San Antoinio Neighborhood and Housing Services, works on cases in the background.

Texas landlord made record profits while evading eviction bans, U.S. House panel says

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune July 28, 2022July 28, 2022

Albert Uresti, a tax assessor and collector, speaks during a property tax workshop on Saturday.

Bexar County is once again selling homes delinquent on their taxes, but help is available

by Andrea Drusch July 22, 2022July 21, 2022

Cassiano Homes is a 65-year-old West San Antonio low-income housing complex.

Housing Authority urges families behind on rent: seek aid to avoid eviction

by Iris Dimmick February 25, 2022February 25, 2022

Smartie is able of pushing wifi signal 600 feet from the center to families at Cassiano Homes.

SAHA extends eviction moratorium

by Iris Dimmick October 18, 2021October 18, 2021

Bexar County residents wait their turn at the Justice of the Peace (Pct. 4) where the eviction docket begins again following the moratorium.

Nonpayment evictions resume in Bexar County, but feared wave yet to materialize

by Iris Dimmick September 13, 2021September 12, 2021

City Manager Erik Walsh speaks with local activists Graciela Sanchez and Rebecca Flores on eviction moratoriums before City Council on Thursday.

San Antonio seeks $3 million federal boost for eviction prevention programs

by Iris Dimmick September 2, 2021September 2, 2021

The one-year-old Emergency Housing Program anticipates millions more from the city to help those struggling with rent, mortgage and other bills. District two residents have received the most assistance through the program.

More than 45,000 households helped by emergency housing assistance so far

by Jackie Wang August 26, 2021August 27, 2021