News Briefs: San Antonians invited to learn about housing bond’s impact; diabetes insulin aid program resumes

By Edmond Ortiz This edition of News Briefs highlights the start of a series of public meetings regarding San Antonio’s affordable housing bond, and the re-launch of a city-hosted diabetes insulin assistance program. Affordable housing meetings The city of San Antonio is hosting a slate of meetings where community members can get information and provide…

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New affordable apartment complex opens in Tobin Hill

By Edmond Ortiz Local officials and affordable housing advocates say a newly opened apartment complex in the Tobin Hill neighborhood can help people seeking affordable housing options just north of downtown. What you should know City officials and leaders from project partners gathered for a Jan. 21 ground-breaking ceremony for the Four25 San Pedro Apartments…

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Bexar County to launch housing stability program in latest move to expand affordable housing

By Edmond Ortiz Bexar County will develop an initiative meant to offer short-term, immediate aid to eligible homeowners and renters who are at risk of eviction. This program is part of the county’s ever-growing effort to address housing affordability. What you should know County commissioners voted 4-1 on Nov. 18 to use $500,000 in revenues…

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