SATX-NSA: Impact 10/15/2025

During Metro SA Chamber's City Vision event Oct. 14, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones shared her holistic approach to city development and how she plans to balance economic development with community needs.

The gist: In the keynote speech, Jones broke down her vision for the city into three categories: how she sees the city, how the city can view itself in a better light and what direction the city is currently heading.

Jones explained that due to federal funding cuts and a budget deficit, the city currently has a smaller-sized infrastructure bond of $500 million compared to the 2017 and 2022 bonds of $1.9 billion.

She also noted that the fiscal year 2026-27 budget will have a $150 million gap that would grow to $220 million in FY 2029-30 if it is not addressed properly.

What else?: During a panel discussion, District 10 council member Marc Whyte emphasized the need for a merit-based system to select contractors for major projects based on track records of completing projects on time.  

Get the scoop on these updates from local hospitals and businesses in North San Antonio this fall.

Relocations
Collector’s Club
This local trading card game shop—owned by Richard Medina and JT Ludeman—opened a new, expanded storefront to allow for both retail and tournament space for Pokémon and more.

• 19141 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste. 605, San Antonio

• 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd., San Antonio

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• 205 East Houston St., San Antonio

Year over year, the number of homes sold decreased in the 78108, 78148 and 78233 ZIP codes but increased in the 78154 ZIP code, according to data from the San Antonio Board of Realtors.

Some details: The average price of homes listed for sale in the Northeast San Antonio Metro area over the past six months were between $275,000-$358,000. In September, year-over-year median home prices increased in the 78154 ZIP code but decreased in the 78108, 78148 and 78233 ZIP codes.  

Texas Ramp Project, which builds free wheelchair ramps for those in need across the state, is celebrating its 40th anniversary, according to a Sept. 15 news release. Over its 40 years, the nonprofit has built ramps for over 30,000 recipients with the help of over 3,500 volunteers.

Some context: The organization began in 1985 as the Dallas Ramp Project before being incorporated as the Texas Ramp Project in 2006, according to the news release. Texas Ramp Project provides the ramps to recipients at no cost, according to the news release. Most ramps cost between $800-$900 to build.

What else: In 2024, Texas Ramp Project built 2,727 ramps in 145 counties, according to its Sept. 1 fact sheet. To get a ramp, recipients must be referred by a health care provider or qualified organization via the nonprofit’s website.