Voices emerge to prevent San Antonio culture and history amid encroaching gentrification
While growth is welcomed, many are worried that too much revitalization will force them out of the homes. Author: Deborah Knapp Updated: 11:08 PM CDT May 14, 2021
SAN ANTONIO Development in downtown San Antonio is moving west. UTSA s downtown expansion is an economic generator for the most impoverished area of San Antonio.
While growth is welcomed, many are worried that too much revitalization will force them out of the homes where their families have lived for generations.
But, efforts are underway to help renovate neighborhoods and keep housing affordable.
Local voices are emerging to preserve San Antonio s cultural history and low-income homes with a message of Mi Barrio No Se Vende, which means my neighborhood is not for sale.
Editorial: Gun rights? What about Saryah s life?
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Saryah Perez, 6, was killed in a shooting Sunday, another victim in the gun violence epidemic.Calendario AlvarezShow MoreShow Less
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Kassandra Mendoza and Julio Garcia, parents of 6-year-old Saryah Perez, cry in anguish during a rally Monday.Robin Jerstad /Show MoreShow Less
Six-year-old Saryah Perez should be traveling to Orlando, Fla., in October to celebrate her birthday. She should be snuggling in her mother’s arms and tagging along with her father. She should be thriving in school and stepping forward into a long life. One filled with hopes, dreams, disappointment and challenges, heartache and love.
From laughing and music to yelling and crying - 6-year-old slain during West Side car meet
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Kassandra Mendoza and Julio Garcia, parents of Saryah Perez, and other family members cry during a rally Monday evening to honor their 6-year-old who was shot and killed Sunday night.Robin Jerstad /Contributor
A 6-year-old girl was killed Sunday night when gunfire erupted during a noisy gathering of car enthusiasts at a strip mall parking lot on the West Side.
A 23-year-old man opened fire around 11 p.m., the result of an argument whose cause investigators were still trying to determine a day later, police said.
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