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Under-$1M Luxury: 5 U.S. Markets Where Mansions Still Sell for Less
business3 days ago

Under-$1M Luxury: 5 U.S. Markets Where Mansions Still Sell for Less

Redfin data show five U.S. metro areas where luxury homes can still be bought for under $1 million: Detroit ($719,252 median luxury price, down 1% YoY), Cleveland ($833,228), Cincinnati ($952,523), Pittsburgh ($904,202) and San Antonio ($968,344). Indianapolis and St. Louis have crossed the $1M threshold, while the national luxury median sits at $1.37 million, with the priciest markets remaining in San Francisco and Southern California.

Toyota’s Texas Expansion: $3.6B, 2,000 Jobs, Tacoma Line Center Stage
business5 days ago

Toyota’s Texas Expansion: $3.6B, 2,000 Jobs, Tacoma Line Center Stage

Toyota Motor North America announced a $3.6 billion expansion of its San Antonio South Side plant, adding a second assembly line to produce Toyota Tacomas, expanding by 2.5 million square feet and creating about 2,000 jobs by 2030, with Tacoma production shifting from Tijuana to San Antonio over the next four years; the project doubles the plant’s footprint and reinforces North American investment, praised by Gov. Greg Abbott and San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones.

San Antonio presses Kanye West to drop Hitler references and swastikas from July 4 show
local16 days ago

San Antonio presses Kanye West to drop Hitler references and swastikas from July 4 show

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is pushing contract amendments to Kanye West's July 4 Alamodome gig to bar performing 'Heil Hitler' and selling swastika merch, amid calls to cancel the concert over antisemitic remarks; the City Council remains split on censorship, the event could generate about $1.7 million, and Ye has apologized for past remarks linked to a manic episode.

San Antonio Leader Pushes to Nix Kanye West's Independence Day Alamodome Appearance
politics20 days ago

San Antonio Leader Pushes to Nix Kanye West's Independence Day Alamodome Appearance

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones urged canceling Kanye West’s Fourth of July Alamodome show, arguing a city-funded venue should not host someone with a history of hate speech and antisemitic comments, while noting that West’s tour has faced prior cancellations over antisemitism even as San Antonio and Tampa Bay dates remain on the schedule.

Mother-Daughter Duo Arrested in Knick-Fan Robbery After San Antonio Finals Win
crime22 days ago

Mother-Daughter Duo Arrested in Knick-Fan Robbery After San Antonio Finals Win

Destiny Converse (28) and Maria Gomez (46) were charged with aggravated robbery and robbery after allegedly assaulting two New York Knicks fans in downtown San Antonio following Game 5 of the NBA Finals and stealing about $600 worth of Knicks gear; police linked the pair to the attack via video, and both were jailed on $100,000 bonds as the victims were hospitalized.

Knicks Fans Targeted After Finals Night Assault at San Antonio River Walk Hotel
local27 days ago

Knicks Fans Targeted After Finals Night Assault at San Antonio River Walk Hotel

Two people wearing Spurs gear allegedly assaulted a Knicks fan and his father outside the Hotel Valencia Riverwalk after the Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals game, around 12:30 a.m. Sunday. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment and released; a police report was filed as authorities investigate. The hotel confirmed the incident and SAPD has been contacted for more information.

San Antonio man charged with terror threats against Erika Kirk ahead of TPUSA event
crime1 month ago

San Antonio man charged with terror threats against Erika Kirk ahead of TPUSA event

A 26-year-old San Antonio man, Jacob Wenske, was arrested on two felony counts of making a terroristic threat causing public fear after allegedly posting threats to bomb and kill Turning Point USA speaker Erika Kirk ahead of the group’s Women’s Leadership Summit; bond was set at a combined $120,000, and the event is scheduled June 5-7 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter.