La Villita and Market Square businesses to get welcome rent relief after years of downtown construction

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio City Council approved a measure to lower rent for La Villita and Market Square businesses. Downtown businesses have been affected by more than a dozen construction projects going on for years, in some cases. 17 downtown projects are in the City’s five year program.  One project, the South Alamo … Read more

San Antonio City Council approves $16.2 million tax incentive to expand Toyota plant

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio City Council on Thursday approved a tax incentive of $16.2 million for 10 years for a major expansion of the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas, Inc. (TMMTX) plant. The council also approved an Economic Development grant not to exceed $1 million from the Economic Development Incentive Fund. In addition, council … Read more

San Antonio Spurs reveal new men’s clothing line collaboration with Poncho Outdoors

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs fans looking to add fresh team gear can look no more. The Spurs and Corpus Christi-based Poncho Outdoors (founded by a Texas native) have revealed their first collaboration featuring a new men’s clothing line. Poncho Outdoors is a men’s outdoor wear apparel company with products geared toward work and … Read more

U.S. Supreme Court sides with Castle Hills woman who claims she was arrested out of political retribution

Sylvia Gonzalez alleged the city of Castle Hills had arrested her on a minor charge in retaliation for criticizing the city manager. CASTLE HILLS, Texas — This story was originally published in the Texas Tribune. The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday revived the civil rights claim of a Texas woman who had sued her city … Read more