$30M from the Spurs will be used to purchase federal building; Construction at Brackenridge Park will continue; Local housing crisis could be worsened by TX evicition laws

Historian Sam W. Haynes explains how a convergence of Mexican, Anglo, and indigenous cultures led to instances of conflict and violence from 1821-1879.

The building and two parking lots next to the former federal courthouse are owned by the federal government. What will be in the building after the purchase is uncertain except for a few federal offices for about three years until they have to relocate. It’s next to what will be the site of the proposed basketball arena.