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The Whitney: Hotel redevelopment to bring more affordable housing options to downtown San Antonio

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San Antonio’s downtown area will gain 220 affordable housing units as a hotel transforms into The Whitney, advancing the city’s goal of accessible living. SAN ANTONIO — A downtown hotel is set for a makeover, turning into more than 200 new units and expanding affordable housing in the Alamo City. The San Antonio Housing Trust … Read more

ICE Homeland Security Investigations office in San Antonio evacuated after ‘suspicious powder’ was found, FBI investigates

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“This deliberate act of intimidation has been referred to the FBI for a comprehensive investigation,” ICE says. “No further details will be disclosed at this time.” SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio ICE HSI office was evacuated Tuesday after being targeted with “an envelope containing a suspicious powder,” an ICE spokesperson says. Out of precaution, … Read more

ICE field office in San Antonio evacuated after ‘suspicious powder’ was found; FBI investigating

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“This deliberate act of intimidation has been referred to the FBI for a comprehensive investigation,” ICE official said Tuesday afternoon. SAN ANTONIO — An Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in north San Antonio was evacuated Tuesday afternoon as officials investigated “an envelope containing a suspicious powder,” agency officials said.  Few details were provided, … Read more

Texas ends state contract program for women and minority-owned businesses under new comptroller rule

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The Comptroller’s Office says the move eliminates race and gender-based preferences. A leading lawmaker argues the acting comptroller cannot change state law. DALLAS — The Texas Comptroller’s Office on Tuesday announced it has restructured the state’s Historically Underutilized Business Program (HUB) and stripped away the designation for women and minority-owned businesses, now only giving that … Read more