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Construction workers work at University Hospital on Wednesday.

Business & Development

Texas jobless rate drops below 4% for first time since pandemic shutdowns

by Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune January 20, 2023January 24, 2023

The state has set a record for the number of employed people for 14 consecutive months, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

Schools calling for a new funding system after COVID-19 upended finances

by Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

More Texans turned to home-schooling after the pandemic

by Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

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

San Antonio residents who are enrolled in a payment plans with SAWA and who can prove that they are behind on their water bill payments due to hardship from the pandemic are eligible to apply for a $700 assistance payment through September.

Clock is ticking as SAWS works to give away final $2 million in pandemic relief for past-due bills

by Lindsey Carnett July 12, 2022July 12, 2022

Judge blocks White House from lifting public health order used to quickly expel migrants

by Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune May 20, 2022May 20, 2022

The Woodlawn Theatre company is moving to the Bijou Theatre at the Wonderland of the Americas mall.

Business & Development

Wonderland mall owner sees no drama in closing of Bijou theater

by Shari Biediger April 8, 2022April 7, 2022

Rose Garcia, the flower maker behind the Battle of Flowers Parade, creates a pink flower for a float at an East Side workshop.

Fiesta parade to honor Rose Garcia’s half-century of flower making

by Shari Biediger April 5, 2022April 5, 2022

Ashley Harris searches a massive selection for the perfect tulle wreath to hang on her door for Fiesta at a specialty shop on Saturday.

After 2 years of ‘darkness,’ San Antonio poised to party with Fiesta familia

by Shari Biediger March 27, 2022March 26, 2022

Former Texas Speaker of House Joe Straus speaks to the importance of mental health services during a Rotary Club of San Antonio meeting on Wednesday.

Straus urges support of public education, mental health in 2022 elections

by Brooke Crum January 12, 2022January 12, 2022