07.03.2024

Today’s Forecast

✅ Funding approved

San Antonio City Council approves $17.2 million for affordable housing projects

Four local affordable housing projects received funding thanks to the city’s Affordable Housing Bond. | Photo by City of San Antonio

Let’s be honest — whether you’re buying your a first home or just switching apartments, finding housing can be stressful.

The overall cost of living in San Antonio is lower than both the national and state average, but some local residents need additional assistance when it comes to housing. Cue the city’s affordable housing projects and its latest batch of approved funding totaling $17.2 million.

✍️ The outline

The new round of funding will contribute to 929 new homes. Of these homes, 711 are affordable for families at or below 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and 424 are affordable for families at or below 50% AMI. Think: $39,850 per year or less for a family of three.

The Affordable Housing Bond (a $150 million bond approved by voters in May 2022) has now invested in 4,344 new + preserved homes at a range of affordability options in alignment with the city’s Strategic Housing Implementation Plan. This includes 1,192 for families at 30% AMI or below and 322 are permanent supportive housing (PSH) to support those experiencing homelessness.

💵 Awarded projects

Rental Housing Production and Aquisition
Developer Palladium USA International, Inc. received $2 million in funds for Palladium San Antonio — a 288-unit apartment complex (158 units available for families ranging from 30% to 80% AMI) in District 4. Additionally, the city gave $4.25 million to the project.

Rental Housing Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Preservation
The Preserve at the Port, by Port SA Redevelopment LP, in District 5 will get $5.5 million to produce 360 affordable units opening in August.

Permanent Supportive Housing
Housing First Community Coalition, Inc. will receive $6.4 million for Towne Twin Village and plans to add 80 one-bedroom apartments in District 2. Lastly, $3.6 million will be given to San Antonio Metropolitan Ministries for The Commons at Acequia Trails, a 201-unit complex of studios in District 3.

Events

Wednesday, July 3

Who Lives in the Neighborhood? | Wednesday, July 3 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Collins Garden Library, 200 N. Park Blvd., San Antonio | Free | Join David Jimenez, Education Coordinator at Phil Hardberger Park Natural Area for an afternoon learning about the 210’s wildlife through animal skins, skulls, and photos.
DJ Summer Series | Wednesday, July 3 | 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | Pearl Park, 312 Pearl Pkwy., San Antonio | Free | Meet your friends on the dance floor as you move and groove to the sounds of the Vegas Event Group.
Pre-Fourth of July Celebration | Wednesday, July 3 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Thirsty Horse Saloon, 2335 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio | $20 | Listen to live music by “The Voice” Jay Perez and The Delta Boyz at this country music venue.

Thursday, July 4

Fourth of July Jubilee | Thursday, July 4 | 9 a.m. | Pickrell Park, 703 Oak St., Schertz | Free | Bring your lawn chairs to Pickrell Park to enjoy a parade, live music, and a kids carnival.
1st Annual Alamo Beer Wiener Dog Race | Thursday, July 4 | 6 p.m. | Alamo Beer Company, 202 Lamar St., San Antonio | Free entry | Cheers to the Fourth of July with this brewery’s inaugural Wiener dog race.
Kerrville’s 4th on the River | Thursday, July 4 | 9:30 p.m. | Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Dr., Kerrville | Free entry | Watch the fireworks, listen to live music, and shop from a vendor market.

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News Notes

Civic

City Manager Erik Walsh appointed Michael Shannon as the Interim Director of the city’s Animal Care Services (ACS) Department. Shannon begins the appointment on Monday, July 15. The department is still searching for a permanent ACS Director.

History

The Little Flower Basilica will offer free tours this Saturday, July 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. The Basilica Heritage Tours will take visitors on a historic tour of the building to learn about the Basilica’s stained glass collection.

Coming Soon

Garcia Barbecue is opening its first brick-and-mortar in the Medical Center. Founded by Jonathan Garcia and Alex Garcia, this veteran-owned food truck began as a brisket pop-up in 2019. You can find its newest spot beginning in late July at 9390 Huebner Road, Suite 101. (MySA)

Trending

Over the weekend, another Victor Wembanyama mural emerged in Southtown. Created by Alan Calvo, “The Extraterrestrial” depicts the 7'3" Spurs player holding Earth in his right hand and a flying saucer soaring through a star-scattered background. Visit it today at Southtown 101.

Pets

The San Antonio Current is hosting the San Antonio Pet Pageant photo contest. Alamo City residents get the chance to show off their favorite dogs + cats while raising money for San Antonio Pets Alive!. Submissions are $10 per photo and must be submitted by Saturday, July 20 at 11:59 p.m.

Arts

Contemporary at Blue Star is opening three free summer exhibits. The exhibit themes center around colonialism + borders, and are open to the public through Nov. 5. Stop by for opening night Friday, July 5, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Sports

Will the safety group be a weakness for the Texans this NFL season? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Houston Texans with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Drink

🪩 Throwing it back to the 1970s + 1980s

Gusto Group’s Stylus Mixology opens in St. Paul’s Square

Step back into the 1970s and 1980s at this retro bar inside St. Paul’s Square. | Photo by SATXtoday team

Things are getting groovy over in St. Paul’s Square. A new bar by the Gusto Group has stepped on the scene, making it the fifth local watering hole to open its doors in this neighborhood within the past year. Grab your Piña colada and turn on your favorite Madonna album because we’re stepping back in time with Stylus Mixology.

Located inside the Boombox Pizza Bar, visitors will have to travel through the secret door (you’ll want to shout “pivot” when you see it) and up a flight of stairs. Up here, guests will get to experience an upscale atmosphere with tunes from the 1970s + 1980s and hand-crafted cocktails. Expect booth styled seating, a bar, a bright neon sign, and a wall of mirrors and records.

Here’s what to know before you go:

Located at 1156 E. Commerce S.
Open Wednesday to Saturday from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Must be 25+ to enter

The Buy

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Adriana

From the editor

Did you know that the Little Flower Basilica is on the National Register of Historic Places? I love putting my history degree to good use by learning about the buildings in the Alamo City. I’m curious — which historic San Antonio buildings would you like to learn more about? Tell us.

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