Staff Writer

Each member of Folo Media looks back at 2017.

A West Side tradition provides shopping opportunities for families who can't afford retail prices. For parents who participate, the joy of purchasing gifts for their children brings dignity during the holidays.

One person's "affordable housing" is another person's "shelter poverty."

More than 100 people assembled at Hemisfair park on Saturday in the blazing heat during the Medicare For All march. Sofia Sepulveda, co-chair of Healthcare-NOW San Antonio Coalition, addressed the marchers during a rally about single-payer health care.

Longtime bookworms Kenny and Lisa Johnson always envisioned opening up a store. That dream evolved into reality in April 2016 thanks to an early retirement program offered at Walmart, where Kenny worked for 30 years.

Creating short-term rental fees to be collected would be used towards funding future affordable housing in San Antonio.

Churches have a big impact on vulnerable communities.