SAMMinistries Archives - San Antonio Report

San Antonio-area schools issued hundreds of suspensions to homeless students — likely breaking state law

by Isaac Windes May 26, 2024May 28, 2024

The TEA is conducting a review and local districts are strengthening training to ensure that they comply with the 2019 law.

The O-R3 robot will record video and photos of a 360-degree view while they patrol the outdoor perimeter of the downtown homeless shelter operated by SAMMinistries’.

San Antonio security company tests surveillance robots from Singapore at SAMMinistries shelter

by Raquel Torres May 17, 2024May 16, 2024

One of the buildings in The Hudson Apartments is boarded up following a fire in March. SAMMinistries' operates the apartments, which houses individuals who are experiencing homelessness.

After fire, Hudson Apartments to undergo monthslong recovery

by Iris Dimmick May 8, 2024May 7, 2024

A six acre area of a larger 55 acre piece of land is being considered for permanent supportive housing along S Presa Street in the Hot Wells neighborhood.

Bexar County approves funding for Acequia Trails housing project

by Iris Dimmick March 12, 2024March 13, 2024

District 3 councilmember Phyllis Viagran during City Council B Session on Wednesday.

City Council vote on Acequia Trails zoning change for affordable housing delayed

by Iris Dimmick February 15, 2024February 15, 2024

The ground lease of the former Holiday Inn at 318 W. César Chávez Blvd., now used as low-barrier shelter for people experiencing homelessness, has been purchased by McCombs Enterprises.

Business & Development

McCombs family buys ground lease for downtown hotel used as homeless shelter

by Richard Webner January 18, 2024January 20, 2024

The Commons at Acequia Trails is seen in a rendering. SAMMinistries' request to rezone 56 acres of land for the supportive multifamily housing project was approved by a city panel and funding was approved by Bexar County.

Business & Development

City panel OKs rezoning for SAMMinistries’ housing plan in Hot Wells

by Shari Biediger January 17, 2024January 18, 2024

A six acre area of a larger 55 acre piece of land is being considered for permanent supportive housing along S Presa Street in the Hot Wells neighborhood.

Panel delays vote on zoning change for Hot Wells housing project

by Shari Biediger December 19, 2023December 19, 2023

A candle is lit for each of the 71 houseless individuals who died in 2021 during SAMMinistries' 15th Annual Homeless Persons’ Memorial Service last December. This year, that number has more than doubled.

In shelters, on streets, in jail: Hundreds of unhoused people died this year in Bexar County

by Iris Dimmick December 19, 2023December 19, 2023

A six acre area of a larger 55 acre piece of land is being considered for permanent supportive housing along S Presa Street in the Hot Wells neighborhood.

Tensions rise in Hot Wells neighborhood over housing for homeless

by Iris Dimmick December 5, 2023December 5, 2023