With new federal food stamp limits coming, advocates mobilize to inform Texas recipients

WASHINGTON — Tens of thousands of Texans are set to face new barriers to accessing food stamps under this spring’s deal to raise the federal debt limit, but fresh efforts are underway to help more Texans avoid hunger. Food advocates and lawmakers are mobilizing to inform lower-income residents about

San Antonio Independent School District seeking community input on school closures

The San Antonio Independent School District is looking for community input after its board last month voted to approve a study to determine whether the district should shutter or consolidate some campuses. SAISD is asking for community feedback on its "Rightsizing Framework" through an online survey

The Alamo to host free Sensory-Friendly evening of learning

The Alamo will host a free, sensory-friendly evening on July 18. During 6-8 p.m. session, visitors will be able to explore the historic site and visit the Alamo Church, Long Barrack and Ralston Family Collections Center.

Texas bans homeowners’ associations from discriminating against renters who receive federal housing aid

In a rare, friendly move to low-income renters, Texas lawmakers this year outlawed a form of discrimination that allowed homeowners associations to ban some tenants from their neighborhoods. The move — spearheaded by state Rep. Chris Turner, a Grand Prairie Democrat — was aimed squarely at a North T