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7/3: At-Large
Boards and Commissions openings
Citizens are encouraged to get involved in local government.
The City of San Antonio is seeking applicants for a variety of At-Large
Boards and Commissions. The positions available are as follows:
7/3: PERF report
recommendations provided to residents
The City released today the results of the Police Executive Research Forum
(PERF) report which evaluated polices and procedures of the San Antonio
Police Department (SAPD). The study was recommended last November by
Police Chief William McManus to examine how the department can improve
service delivery to residents as well as address high-profile policies
within the department including departmental training practices; the
use-of-force and the process by which citizens file complaints against
officers.
7/3: Applications
sought for Police and Fire Civil Service Commission
Applications are now being accepted for the Firefighters’ and
Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission. Citizens who wish to apply
for the board may obtain an application from the Office of the City
Clerk (located on the second floor of City Hall) 100 Military Plaza, or
by visiting
www.sanantonio.gov/clerk/forms/fpcscapp.pdf.
7/3: City to implement pilot
recycling program for multi-family housing properties
The City’s Solid Waste Management Department will be conducting a
pilot recycling program for multi-family housing properties.
6/27: Free Landfill Disposal
Day
It’s that time of the year again, time to clean out all of
those unwanted items piling up in your closet and garage and take them
to the City’s free landfill disposal day.
6/23: Independence
Day holiday schedule of City services
Garbage, recyclables and brush will be collected on
Friday, July 4, while City Hall and most municipal offices will be
closed to observe the Independence Day holiday.
6/23: River North master plan
seeking property owner participation
The City of San Antonio invites property owners in the River
North planning area who have an interest in serving on the planning team
to contact the Office of Planning and Community Development to indicate
their interest by Monday, June 30.
6/19: India conglomerate to
invest $1 million in Alamo City
The City’s International Affairs department today announced that one of
India’s fastest growing conglomerates will invest $1 million in the Alamo
City. The Guidelines Group will establish an office in San Antonio and
invest in the real estate, IT, trading and healthcare industries. The
announcement comes four months after Mayor Phil Hardberger’s trade mission
to India where he and other local leaders worked towards making Chennai,
India San Antonio’s newest Sister City.
6/19: Houston Street Fair
brings Bull Riding to Downtown San Antonio
Who says you need to wait until February for a rodeo? Dust off your cowboy
hat, boots, and jeans and head out to this month’s Houston Street Fair and
Market (HSF)! On Saturday, June 28, 45 bucking bulls will make
their way to the Alamo.
6/18: Interested in an elected
City office?
If you have ever had an interest in politics or have been
considering running for Mayor or City Council, the Office of the City
Clerk in conjunction with the Office of the City Attorney and the Texas
Ethics Commission are hosting upcoming workshops.
6/17: City set to host graffiti
workshop
The City’s Housing and Neighborhood Services Department will
host a graffiti workshop from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June
28 at the Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry.
6/13: Market Square Summer
Hours of Operation
As the summer gets underway, the City’s Downtown Operations Department
announces its summer hours for Market Square.
6/13: Public invited to Crime
and Public Safety Workshop for the Eastern Triangle Community Plan
The City's Planning and Community Development Department,
in partnership with the San Antonio Police Department, Housing and Neighborhood
Services Department, and the Animal Care Services Department, has scheduled a
public meeting on Tuesday, June 17
from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Highland Social Club, 2929 S. W. W.
White, to discuss crime and public safety issues for the the Eastern Triangle
Community Plan.
6/12: City’s Housing and
Neighborhood Services Department receives national recognition
The City of San Antonio’s Housing and Neighborhood Services
Department’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Program is being recognized
with the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials’ (NAHRO)
Award of Merit in Housing and Community Development for their efforts in
the revitalization of the San Antonio River and the former Brooks Air
Force Base.
6/12: City’s Business Retention
& Expansion Program Helps Create 500 New Jobs on the East Side
KLN Steel Products has unveiled plans
to consolidate its nationwide operations in San Antonio and add 500 new jobs to
their local workforce. The company, which manufactures high quality
institutional furniture, currently employs 200 people at their present location
in San Antonio at 2 Winnco Drive and is making plans to secure additional
facilities to meet production and workforce demands for their expanded
operations.
6/11: City announces new round
of playground inspections
Mayor Phil Hardberger and City Manager Sheryl Sculley announced today that
the City would begin a fresh round of comprehensive inspections of all its
114 playgrounds. “There is no higher priority for us as a community than
the safety of our children,” Mayor Hardberger said.
6/11: Educating youth on the
effects of graffiti
Combating graffiti takes a community effort, including, law
enforcement, clean-up efforts and anti-graffiti education. Educating
elementary school children can be an effective way of wiping out
graffiti. As part of their efforts to continue to abate graffiti in San
Antonio, the City’s Housing and Neighborhood Services Department’s
Graffiti Abatement Program will donate two copies of the book Graffiti
in Tahiti by Victoria Wilson-Merritt for each of the 24 public libraries
at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 16 at a news conference at the Central
Library, 600 Soledad.
6/7: City of San Antonio announces
changes in summer youth recreation fees
The City of San Antonio announced Saturday that fees
for the Parks and Recreation Department’s summer youth recreation programs
have been reduced to ensure lower to middle income working families have
full access.
6/3: Voelcker Park Event to
feature birding tour
Beginning and experienced birders alike are invited to enjoy a
bird walk at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Voelcker Park, 12000 N.W.
Military Highway, as part of an event sponsored by the San Antonio Parks
and Recreation Department. The entrance for the community event is on
N.W. Military Highway, just south of the Campus of the San Antonio
Jewish Community.
6/2: City of San Antonio leads
the way with electronic campaign filing system
We are one big Texas family. The City of San Antonio has
partnered with the City of Dallas to help them implement a web-based
online electronic filing system to create and file campaign finance
reports.
5/30: City seeks input on River
Walk Capital Improvements Master Plan
The public will get its first glimpse of a comprehensive plan for River
Walk improvements when the City of San Antonio's Downtown Operations
Department unveils a draft of the River Walk Capital Improvements Master
Plan at a community meeting scheduled for 5:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2.
5/29: San Antonio Police
Department promotes four officers
Over the last month, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus has promoted
four officers to the San Antonio Police Department’s (SAPD) Command Staff.
All of their experiences and background will help the SAPD move forward in
its commitment to providing quality services to the citizens of San
Antonio.
5/28: Public invited to meeting
for the Eastern Triangle Community Plan
The City of San Antonio Planning and Community Development Department, in
partnership with the Eastern Triangle Planning Team, has scheduled a
public meeting for community stakeholders to provide their vision for the
proposed Eastern Triangle Community Plan. The Public Meeting is scheduled
for Saturday, May 31 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Boys and Girls
Club of San Antonio, 3503 Martin Luther King Drive.
5/27: City’s 2008 Community
Survey completed
In 2007, the City of San Antonio contracted with the Cultural Policy
Institute (CPI) of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) to
conduct a city-wide community survey in January/February of 2008. The
survey was conducted in both English and Spanish by telephone.
5/27: Municipal Court begins
extended Night Court service
Starting June 1, Municipal Court will extend its service to the community
through new convenient night court hours. The court will hear hourly
non-jury trials Monday through Thursday in accordance with the following
schedule: Monday and Thursday non-jury trials will be heard at 5:00 p.m.,
6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday non-jury trials will be
heard at 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
5/20: “Texas Sales and Use Tax
Permits”
On Wednesday, June 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the
Frost Bank Tower, 100 West Houston St., Suite 1900, the City's Economic
Development Department (EDD) Small Business Division will be hosting a
free seminar for prospective business owners wanting to learn about the
Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit.
5/19: Solid Waste Management
launches campaign to help San Antonio become better environmental
stewards
The City’s Solid Waste Management Department is ready to change how
residents think about solid waste. Today, the department launched a
public awareness campaign to encourage residents to become better
environmental stewards by recycling and learning new tools to help
reduce their overall household waste.
5/19: City services adjusted
for Memorial Day holiday
Garbage, recyclables and brush will be collected on Monday, May 26,
while City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed to observe the Memorial
Day holiday.
5/16: Public meeting scheduled
to solicit ideas for memorial honoring war heroes
The City will hold a public meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. on Tuesday, May 27 in the Municipal Auditorium basement, 100
Auditorium Circle.
5/14: City Manager Appoints New
Deputy City Manager
City Manager Sheryl Sculley has named A.J. Rodriguez as Deputy City
Manager. He will join the City’s management team on June 30, 2008. As
Deputy City Manager, Rodriguez will oversee the areas of Economic
Development, Intergovernmental Affairs, International Affairs, the
Library system and Parks and Recreation.
5/14: Town Hall meeting set to
discuss BRAC 2005
District 2 residents are invited to a Town Hall at 6:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 20 at the Little Carver Civic Center, 226 N. Hackberry to
learn about Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC 2005) impacts and
construction at Ft. Sam Houston.
5/14: City seeks applications
for Head Start Policy Council
Applications are being sought for the Head Start Policy
Council. The board is authorized to act as the policy council for San
Antonio and Bexar County Head Start Programs in accordance with the Head
Start Federal Regulations.
5/13: Neighborhood associations
assist with community development
Are you truly concerned about your neighborhood? If so, the City’s
Planning and Community Development Department wants to help residents organize
their own neighborhood associations.
5/7: City to hold second
Extreme Sweep Program
application workshop
Due to the success of their first event, the City’s Housing and
Neighborhood Services Department Extreme Sweep Program along with The
Neighborhood Resource Center will host another Extreme Sweep Program
Application Workshop.
5/5: Free seminar
to focus on IRS taxes and your small business
On Friday, May 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Frost
Bank Tower, 100 W. Houston St., Suite 1900, the City’s Economic
Development Department’s (EDD) Small Business Division will be hosting a
seminar for prospective and existing business owners wanting to learn
about federal business tax requirements.
4/30: “Building
Safety: Where you Live, Work and Play”
When you enter a house or building are you worried about
whether the structure is safe? Do you have concerns about how the building
was constructed? The answer is most likely no, but lucky for you the City
has employees to think about building safety and fire prevention for you.
4/30: Applications
sought for At-Large Boards and Commissions
Citizens are encouraged to get involved in local
government. The City of San Antonio is seeking applicants for a variety of
At-Large Boards and Commissions.
4/28: Public Meeting scheduled
for the Northeast Inner Loop Community Plan Update
The City of San Antonio’s Planning and Community Development Department
will hold a public meeting to discuss the Northeast Inner Loop Community
Plan at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 in the Activities Room at the
Northwood Presbyterian Church, 518 Pike Road. Community stakeholders
will have an opportunity to provide input on proposed changes to the
Northeast Inner Loop Community Land Use Plan.
4/23:
Public invited to
Open House for proposed East Commerce Street Arts & Entertainment District
The City of San Antonio Planning and Community Development Department, in
partnership with San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside (SAGE), will host
an Open House from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, at the
Heritage Room at St. Philip’s College, 1801 Martin Luther King Drive.
Community Stakeholders will have an opportunity to review and provide input on
the draft standards for the proposed East Commerce Street Arts & Entertainment
District.
4/18: First woman promoted to
Assistant Police Chief in City’s history
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus announced today his promotion of
the first woman to the position of Assistant Police Chief. Effective
April 19, 2008, Deputy Chief Geraldine J. Garcia will be the first
Hispanic woman in the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) to serve as
Assistant Chief on the Police Chief’s Command Staff. As Assistant Police
Chief, Garcia will oversee the Tactical Support Division and the
Investigations Division, as the Commander of the Administration Bureau.
4/18: Fiesta San Jacinto
holiday schedule of City services
Garbage, recyclables and brush will be collected on Friday, April 25,
while City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed to observe the
Fiesta San Jacinto holiday.
4/18: City looking for citizen
input for its 2009 budget
In preparation for developing the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget,
the City of San Antonio is looking for input from the community through its
Budget Input Box program. This initiative is available in both English and
Spanish language.
4/17: Voelcker Park consultants
to unveil master design plan on April 30
Citizens will soon have the opportunity to view the proposed
Voelcker Park master plan design developed with extensive public input
over the past several months. At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, at the
Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community Center, Holzman Auditorium,
12500 N.W. Military Drive, consultants will unveil their work at a
community meeting.
4/16:
2008 Official City Fiesta® Medal on sale
In celebration of this year’s Fiesta®, the City invites you display your
San Antonio pride with the Official City of San Antonio Fiesta® 2008
Medal. This year’s medal affirms that San Antonio is deep in our hearts,
taking the shape of the city’s brand identity launched by the Convention &
Visitors Bureau in February.
4/15: Citizens reminded of
neighborhood on-street parking regulations during Alamodome and downtown
special events
With the 2008 Fiesta celebration just days away, the City’s Downtown
Operations Department wants to remind citizens of the neighborhood
on-street parking decal program rules for Alamodome and other downtown
special events. This rule will be strictly enforced each day during the
Fiesta Carnival starting Wednesday, April 16 through Sunday, April 27.
Enforcement will be from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and
from 10:00 a.m. to midnight on weekends.
4/15:
Fiesta 2008 events to
close certain streets
Thousands of revelers will converge on downtown San Antonio
soon for Fiesta 2008 events. Motorists will be diverted as the City closes
several downtown and other streets to accommodate each event.
4/13: City reminds
citizens to remember the yard parking rules during Fiesta celebrations
Viva Fiesta! As the city gets ready for their annual 10-day
celebration of food, parades and various festivities, the City’s Housing
and Neighborhood Services Code Compliance Division and the Police
Department want to send a friendly reminder about the parking rules during
this time of celebration.
4/11: Main Plaza
opening celebration street closures
Due to the opening celebration of Main Plaza – The Heart of the
City on Sunday, April 13, the City will close several streets and divert
traffic around the plaza to accommodate the event.
4/10: City seeks
applications for Planning Commission
Applications are being sought for an open position on the City
of San Antonio’s Planning Commission. The appointed member will serve out
the unexpired term until October 12, 2008.
4/10: City to host
“Basics of Governmental Contracting” seminar
The City’s Economic Development Department’s Small Business
Division program, the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), is
holding a seminar to educate new and existing businesses on federal
government contracting.
4/9: Cultural
activities showcase San Antonio’s history
The opening of Main Plaza – The Heart of the City on Sunday,
April 13, will offer plenty of fun for all of San Antonio’s citizens.
Festivities for the young and young at heart will take place from 6:00
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at various locations across the plaza.
4/7: Five more
days to historic Main Plaza opens
The opening of Main Plaza – The Heart of the City is just five
days away. On Sunday, April 13, the city known for its grand celebrations
will once again put on its party hat as it celebrates the historic
transformation of one of downtown’s greatest treasures.
4/4: City
accepting proposals for Camp Bullis Joint Land Use Study
The City’s Office of Military Affairs Department is accepting proposals to
develop a Camp Bullis Joint Land Use Study. In addition to providing the
surrounding communities with a detailed assessment of the area, the study
will provide a current baseline of existing incompatible land use
surrounding the installation and provide an assessment of regional growth
trends along corridors.
4/4: Community Invited to Join in
the HemisFair 40th Anniversary Celebration
On Sunday April 6, beginning at 12:30 p.m. prior to the opening of My Coke
Fest™ at the NCAA’s The Big Dance®, the City of San Antonio and the
HemisFair 40th Anniversary Committee invite you to a day of celebration
under the entry arch located in HemisFair Park on South Alamo Street.
4/3: Stellar musical lineup
taking part in
Main Plaza Opening Celebration
The opening ceremony for Main Plaza – The Heart of the City
promises to be a night you won’t forget as an eclectic musical lineup will
take various stages to celebrate this monumental event. Next Sunday, Main
Plaza will be filled with the sweet sounds of some of Texas’ best artists.
4/3: Benavides receives
appointment to serve on International Hispanic Network board of directors
The International Hispanic Network has appointed Edward Benavides,
Executive Assistant to the City Manager, to serve on its board of
directors for a two-year term. During his tenure on the board, Benavides
will assist setting overall policy direction to ensure the organization
successfully accomplishes its goals and objectives in the coming years.
4/3: Citizens reminded of
neighborhood on-street parking regulations during downtown special events
As the city gears up for the NCAA® Men’s Final Four® this weekend, the
City’s Downtown Operations Department and Housing and Neighborhood
Services Code Compliance Division want to remind citizens of the rules for
the neighborhood on-street parking decal program. This rule will be
strictly enforced each day during the Final Four® events taking place
April 5-7.
4/2: SAPD Headquarters named
as site for new Federal Courthouse
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced today that the
San Antonio Police Headquarters located at 214 W. Nueva has been selected
as the site for the new San Antonio Federal Courthouse.
4/1: NCAA® Men’s Final Four®
events to close certain streets
Thousands of college basketball fans will converge on downtown San Antonio
this weekend for the 2008 NCAA® Men’s Final Four® events. Motorists will
be diverted as the City closes several downtown and other streets to
accommodate events. Listed below are street closures and associated
closure times.
4/1: Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance sites open until April 15
The April 15 tax season filing deadline is fast approaching and the City’s
Department of Community Initiatives (DCI) and its partners in the San
Antonio Coalition for Family Economic Progress (SACFEP) want to encourage
eligible taxpayers who have not filed their 2007 income tax return to take
advantage of the services offered through the Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance (VITA) program.
3/27: Man’s best friends
invited to Dog Tails on Voelcker Trails
Bring your best friends and family to join the City’s Parks and
Recreation Department for an organized dog walk and open house to be held
Saturday, April 5 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the future Voelcker Park,
12000 N.W. Military Highway.
3/27: Foreclosure prevention
workshop offers homeowners options
The City’s Department of Community Initiatives (DCI) is presenting a free
workshop to help prevent San Antonio homeowners who are behind on their
mortgage payments from losing their homes. The workshop is
scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29 at
Northwest Vista College, Huisache Hall (Student Center), 3535 N. Ellison
Drive.
3/24: City participates in
National Super Saturday-Economic Stimulus Day
Seniors, low income residents and disabled veterans are encouraged to file
their 2007 tax return for free at any Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA) site on Saturday, March 29 as the City participates in the
IRS-sponsored National Super Saturday – Economic Stimulus Day.
3/24: City ready to help
citizens clean up
If you have old appliances, furniture, mattresses, tires and
other old items sitting around the house taking up space then it’s time
for you kick-it-up a notch by taking your spring cleaning to the next
level. The City is holding its annual City-wide Cleanup Day on April 5.
3/24: 60+ Mardi Gras Parade
features senior royalty
San Antonio’s unofficial “krewe” of City-sponsored senior nutrition
centers will bring East Side streets alive as the 60+ Mardi Gras Parade
celebrates its 15th year on Friday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m. Similar to the
New Orleans festivities, kings and queens representing 40 senior nutrition
centers will lead the way as decorative floats wind their way along a
four-mile route from Martin Luther King Park, located at 3503 MLK Drive,
to Comanche Park #2, located at 2600 Rigsby.
3/20: Public Meeting rescheduled for
the Proposed E. Commerce Street Arts & Entertainment District
The City of San Antonio Planning and Community
Development Department in partnership with San Antonio for Growth on the
Eastside (SAGE) will be holding a public meeting for community stakeholders
to provide their input on design standards for the proposed East Commerce
Street Arts & Entertainment District. This meeting has been rescheduled for
Wednesday, March 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Claude W. Black
Community Center, 2805 E. Commerce Street.
3/20: 2008 Cesar E. Chavez March for
Justice set for March 29
San Antonians are invited to several events commemorating the legacy of
civil rights leader Cesar E. Chavez, including the 12th Annual Cesar E.
Chavez March for Justice on Saturday, March 29.
3/19: Artist selected for
Mayor’s memorial to
honor San Antonio’s war heroes
On March 14 City Council approved a $50,000 contract with
Barbara Grygutis Sculpture LLC, for the conceptual design of a memorial to
honor local Medal of Honor recipients in the Veterans Memorial Plaza
Historic District (formally known as Auditorium Circle Historic District).
3/17: Historic Main Plaza
opening day celebration plans announced
Established in 1731 as the Villa de San Fernando by Spanish settlers of
the Canary Islands, Main Plaza has always been at the center of San
Antonio’s municipal government. Being lauded as the Heart of the
City, plans were announced today for the Main Plaza opening day
celebration, scheduled for Sunday, April 13.
3/14: Centro Info Center offers
24-hour restroom facilities
Downtown San Antonio is host to two of the top tourist attractions in the
state of Texas. Each year the city hosts more than 26 million visitors and
as visitation increases so does the demand for public restrooms serving
visitors and citizens in the downtown area, the City officially opened the
doors today to the Centro Info Center, located under the northeast ramp of
the Riverbend Parking Garage at 412 E. Commerce.
3/14: City looking for a few
good gallons of paint
Got paint? If you have cans of paint sitting around your home
collecting dust then the City has a proposition for you. The City’s
Housing and Neighborhood Services Department’s Graffiti Abatement Program
in partnership with the Solid Waste Management Department is looking for a
few good gallons of paint as they kick-off a paint drive next week to
collect a minimum of 2000 gallons of paint for their 2008 Graffiti Wipeout
event.
3/13: Public Hearing set to
discuss priority housing, community development needs
San Antonio residents are invited to attend a public meeting to
discuss priority housing and community development needs on Monday, March 17
in the City Council Chambers at the Municipal Plaza Building, 103 S. Main
Ave. Interested citizens can sign up to speak starting at 6:00 p.m. The meeting
will start at 7:00 p.m.
3/13: Good Friday holiday
schedule of City services
Garbage, recyclables and brush will be collected on Friday, March 21, while
City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed to observe the Good
Friday holiday.
3/11: Live Oaks find permanent
home in historic Main Plaza
Two live oak trees will find a permanent home in the City’s newly
renovated Main Plaza. The nearly 40 year-old trees are currently located
at the Briscoe Western Museum on the River Walk and are scheduled to make
their way to the city’s historic center of downtown tonight through Market
Street.
3/10: City invites residents to
get involved with their community
If you had the resources to fix all of the problems plaguing
your neighborhood would you do it? If your answer is yes, then the City’s
Extreme Sweep Program along with The Neighborhood Resource Center have an
offer for you.
3/10: City’s San Antonio
Building Codes Academy to host seminars focusing on fire code fundamentals
and occupancy
The City’s Development Services Department’s San Antonio
Building Codes Academy (SABCA) will be hosting four six hour seminars May
6 through May 9 at the Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center - Room 202, 200
East Market Street.
3/1: Low-income, recipients of
Social Security and veteran’s benefits urged to file tax return
The City’s Department of Community Initiatives (DCI) is advising local
residents that the only way to receive an economic stimulus payment this
year is to file a 2007 tax return. This includes people who are not normally required to
file such as
low-income workers, those who receive Social Security benefits and those
who receive veteran’s disability compensation, pension or survivor
benefits.
2/29: Community Invited to Join in
the HemisFair 40th Anniversary Celebration
On Sunday April 6, beginning at 12:30 p.m. prior to the opening of My Coke
Fest™ at the NCAA’s The Big Dance®, the City of San Antonio and the
HemisFair 40th Anniversary Committee invite you to a day of celebration
under the entry arch located in
HemisFair Park on South Alamo Street.
2/29: City to unveil revamped
Voelcker Park web site with improved public access, information
A new City of San Antonio web site boasting colorful photos and
improved public access will go live on Friday, February 29. The site
features a community meeting video, detailed maps of the Voelcker Park
project and clearly outlined links, making the site user friendly and easy
to navigate.The site contains information on the history of Voelcker Park
and the latest information on meetings, site tours and consultant visits.
The new address, www.voelckerpark.com, will be easier for citizens to
locate and to remember.
2/27: Food Service Done Right –
Learn the Basics
If you’ve ever wanted to start your own food service business
then this is the seminar for you. On Wednesday, March 12 from 9:00 a.m. to
11:00 a.m. at the Frost Bank Tower, 100 W. Houston St., Suite 1900, the
City’s Economic Development Department (EDD) Small Business Division will
be hosting a seminar for prospective food service owners.
2/25: City hosting job fair
tomorrow
The City of San Antonio will hold a job fair from 9:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. tomorrow, February 26 at the Alamodome, 100 Montana, to fill a
variety of full-time, part-time and temporary positions.
2/22: Voelcker Park consultants
to present
conceptual design plan at March 3 meeting
Stimson Associates and D.I.R.T. Studio, consultants for the
Voelcker Park master plan project, will present a conceptual design plan
with options for recommended programming for the park at a community
meeting slated for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3, at the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish
Community located at 12500 N.W. Military Drive.
2/22: City wants you to know
when “It’s your turn”
The City’s Solid Waste Management Department wants you to get
brushed up on the rules for brush collection. In an effort to make sure
residents are prepared when it’s their turn for collection, the City is
enhancing its brush and bulky item program’s notification system.
2/22: Public invited to
Visioning Workshop for the proposed Arts and Entertainment District
The City of San Antonio Planning and Community Development Department, in
partnership with San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside (SAGE), will hold a
workshop for community stakeholders to provide their vision for a proposed
Arts and Entertainment District. The Visioning Workshop is scheduled for
Tuesday, February 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Heritage
Room at St. Philips College, 1801 Martin Luther King Drive.
2/21: Volunteers needed to
“Make Downtown Shine”
As San Antonio gears up for the NCAA Final Four, the City
is looking for volunteers and corporate groups who want to make downtown even
better for our visitor’s by helping to Make Downtown Shine.
2/21: City seeking volunteers
to plant trees
The City of San Antonio is looking for volunteers to assist them in
planting over 100 trees. From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1
volunteers will plant trees at various VIA bus stops across the city.
2/21: Mayor Hardberger to lead
trade mission to India
Mayor Phil Hardberger will lead a delegation of city leaders in a trade
mission to India on Friday, February 22, to forge economic and cultural
ties and work toward building a Sister City relationship with the City of
Chennai.
2/20: Sweetheart gala to thank
volunteers for their service
More than 1,000 senior volunteers will be honored during the Comprehensive
Nutrition Project’s Annual Sweetheart/Volunteer Recognition Dance
scheduled for Friday February 22, 2008, in Exhibit Hall D at the
Convention Center, 200 E. Market, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2/20: College-bound students
get questions answered during live call-in session
Local college leaders will take live calls about the college admissions
process during College Call-In 2008 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on
Thursday, February 21. College-bound students and their parents can speak
to financial aid and admissions representatives by calling 210-270-9099 or
toll free at 1-800-283-8028.
2/14: City celebrates re-grand
opening of
Southeast Community Link Service Center
The City of San Antonio’s Customer Service Department is celebrating
its re-grand opening of their Southeast Community Link Service Center
location at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 20. The center relocated
from McCreless Mall to the new City Base Landing Shopping Center, 3154
S.E. Military Drive.
2/14: Resource fair connects
residents with financial assistance
The City’s Center for Working Families (CWF) is hosting a Resource Fair
from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Willie C.
Velasquez Learning Center at 1302 N. Zarzamora Street. Residents can get
information on a variety of City programs including child care, utility
assistance, job counseling, job placement and free income tax preparation
services.
2/14: City wipes out over
400,000 square feet of graffiti in three months
The City of San Antonio is making strides when it comes to wiping out
graffiti within the city.
2/13: Final week begins for
delayed warrant arrest period
Individuals with outstanding misdemeanor warrants have until February 18
to submit payment and avoid the risk of arrest under a delayed enforcement
period. Already, more than 7,808 warrants have been cleared at Municipal
Court as a result of the delayed enforcement. The 2008 Statewide Warrant
Roundup is set to begin on Tuesday, February 19.
2/11: City’s
International Affairs Department launches
2008 San Antonio Export Leaders Program
The City of San Antonio International Affairs Department is accepting
applications for the 2008 San Antonio Export Leaders Program (SAELP). The
program is designed for companies that are considering entering or expanding
their position in the global marketplace. To date, 79 graduates have
successfully generated more than $40 million after completing the program.
Application deadline is April 18.
2/4: Presidents’ Day holiday
schedule of City services
Garbage, recyclables and brush will be collected on Monday, February 18,
while City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed to observe the
Presidents’ Day holiday.
2/4: City announces payment options
for individuals with outstanding warrants
In preparation for the 2008 Statewide Warrant Roundup, the City’s
Municipal Court announced today that individuals who have unpaid fines
related to misdemeanor violations such as traffic violations and City
ordinance violations will have from now until February 18 to submit
payment under a grace period.
1/31: VITA Super Saturday links
disabled community to resources
The San Antonio Coalition for Family Economic
Progress and the National Disability Institute is hosting a Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Super Saturday event on Saturday, February
2 to assist persons with
disabilities with their tax returns and link them to valuable community
resources.
1/31: City’s director of
Information Technology Services recognized as IT leader
Hugh Miller, City of San Antonio chief technology officer and director of
the Information Technology Services Department, was selected as one of
Computerworld's 2008 Premier 100 IT Leaders. The Premier 100 honors 100 IT
executives across the country who led their organizations by mentoring and
motivating employees; envisioning innovative solutions to business
challenges; and effectively managing and executing Information Technology
(IT) strategies.
1/30: Free Landfill Disposal
Day scheduled for this Saturday
The time has come to finally get rid of all
those unwanted items piling up in your garage. The City of San Antonio’s Solid
Waste Department in conjunction with area landfills has the perfect cleaning
solution. From 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. this Saturday, February 2 the City
will host a free landfill disposal day.
1/29: Council to hear progress
report on bond program
City Council will hear a progress report on the $550
million Bond Program that San Antonio citizens approved last May during the Council’s B-Session,
scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, in the “B” Room of the
Municipal Plaza Building. The Council will be briefed
on the 151 projects that make up the largest bond program in the city’s
history.
1/29: State of the City Address
replayed on TVSA
Mayor Phil Hardberger’s 2008 State of the City Address is being replayed
continuously on TVSA, Cable Channel 21 -- the City’s government access
channel, today and will be replayed through February 9. The Address will
air Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. It will also air Monday through
Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
1/25: Houston Street Fair
brings Wild West experience to Downtown San Antonio
Thirty-five Longhorn cattle will steer down Houston Street accompanied by
authentic cowboys on horseback to kick off the rodeo-themed Houston Street
Fair and Market (HSFM) on Saturday, January 26. The cattle drive
will begin at 11:00 a.m. at IH-35 and Houston Street and head east to the
Alamo.
1/25: Free Landfill Disposal Day
Don’t know what to do with all those unwanted items piling up
in your garage? Well, the City of San Antonio’s Solid Waste Department in
conjunction with area landfills has the perfect solution. From 8:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 2 the City will host a free landfill
disposal day.
1/24: Senior Community Fairs
provide assistance, information
Area seniors have an opportunity to apply for the City’s new Garbage
Credit Assistance program at a Senior Community Fair hosted by the City of
San Antonio’s Department of Community Initiatives. The program helps local
seniors with the $24 garbage/conversion credit. The fair is scheduled from
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 25 at San Juan de los
Lagos Church on 3231 El Paso.
1/24: Meeting set for public
discussion of
Brackenridge Park Conservancy
The creation of a conservancy designed to preserve historic and
popular Brackenridge Park will be the focal point of a meeting set for
Monday, February 4 from 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the San Antonio Garden
Center, 3310 N. New Braunfels.
1/24: Business, economy focus
of 277th anniversary of San Antonio’s
first civil government
The City’s International Affairs Department (IAD), in partnership with the
Friends of the Canary Islands Association and the Canary Islands Office,
will celebrate the 277th anniversary of the establishment of San Antonio’s
first civil government by Canary Islanders with a series of events
focusing on global business, energy and trade February 28 through March 1.
1/23: Public invited to Open
House for the IH-10 East Perimeter Plan update
The City of San Antonio Planning and Community Development Department has
scheduled an Open House for community stakeholders to review a draft of
the IH-10 East Perimeter Plan Update on Wednesday, January 30 at Alamo
United Methodist Church, 4071 N. Foster Rd. The public is invited to come
by between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to view displays, pick up handouts and
submit comments about the Perimeter Plan Update.
1/22: Free tax preparation sites open this week
Local residents can take advantage of free income tax preparation services
starting Wednesday, January 23 at any one of the 31 Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance (VITA) sites throughout the city. Services are available in
English and in Spanish.
1/22: Starting Your Business
the Right Way
Individuals interested in starting their own business are
invited to attend a free seminar from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, February 13 at the Frost Bank Tower, 100 W. Houston St., Suite
1900.
1/17:
2008 MLK Interfaith Service to Benefit MLK Scholarships
People from a variety of faiths will
come together to celebrate the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
during the 21st annual MLK Interfaith Service. District 2 Councilwoman Sheila
McNeil, Deputy City Manager Jelynne Burley and Bexar County Commissioner Tommy
Adkisson will join the MLK Commission and service participants as they
commemorate the life and achievements of Dr. King on Sunday, January 20, at 4:00
p.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1819 Nevada.
1/16: Program helps
residents realize vehicle ownership
Owning a vehicle may soon become a reality for some residents
with the help of a program designed to assist working individuals and families
with the purchase of a new or pre-owned vehicle. Partnering with Ford Motor
Company, the City’s Department of Community Initiatives (DCI) is currently
accepting applications for participation in the Working Family Vehicle Purchase
Program (WFVPP).
1/14:Garbage and recyclable
collections for MLK holiday
In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, there
will be no garbage or recyclables collection on Monday, January 21.
1/14: Martin Luther King, Jr.
holiday schedule of City services
Garbage, recyclables and brush will not be collected on Monday, January
21, while City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed to observe
the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
1/13: 2008 MLK Commemoration
officially launches as
plaque unveiled for leader of March forerunner
District 2 Councilwoman Sheila McNeil joined the City of San Antonio’s
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission to officially kick off the 2008 MLK Commemoration as they honored the man well known for organizing the
forerunner of the nation’s largest MLK March.
1/11:
City seeking to fill solid waste collection vacancies
The City of San Antonio’s Solid Waste
Management Department will hold a job fair from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
Friday, January 18 at the Bexar County Justice Center, 300 Dolorosa, to
fill 25 temporary solid waste collection positions.
1/11:
Contracting the Local Way
The City’s Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Small
Business Division is offering a free seminar to help new and
existing businesses learn about certifications and contracting
opportunities within the City of San Antonio. The seminar is scheduled
from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29 at the Cliff
Morton Development & Business Services Center (DBSC), 1901 S. Alamo, 2nd
floor – Training Rooms A & B.
Participants will receive key information from various City departments
including Aviation, Public Works and Purchasing along with the South
Central Texas Regional Certification Agency.
1/9:
City’s new program boosts
economic success
for San Antonio families
The City of San Antonio’s Department of Community Initiatives (DCI) is
launching a new program funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Making
Connections-San Antonio aimed at developing financial wealth and self
sufficiency for San Antonio families with the opening of the Center for
Working Families (CWF).
1/7: Free tax preparation services to
assist San Antonio Residents
The City of San Antonio’s Department of Community Initiatives (DCI) and
its partners in the San Antonio Coalition for Economic Progress
(Coalition) today announced plans for this year’s Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance (VITA) program. In addition to raising income eligibility
criteria, area residents can now visit select H-E-B stores to get free tax
preparation services.
1/4: 21st anniversary of MLK
March and Commemoration takes place in two weeks
Finishing touches are being made on the nation’s largest march in honor of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as the City of San Antonio’s MLK Commission
prepares for the 2008 MLK March and Commemoration.
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7/2: Councilman John G. Clamp
reads anti-graffiti book to San Antonio youth
On Tuesday, July 9 at 9:00 a.m. Councilman John G. Clamp will read
Graffiti in Tahiti, a book written by Victoria Wilson-Merritt, to
children participating in Play Zone, a Parks and Recreation summer program
at the Lou Hamilton Community Center located at 10700 Nacogdoches Road.
6/27: Statement from Mayor
Hardberger regarding AT&T headquarters announcement
Mayor Phil Hardberger said the announcement Friday that AT&T is moving its
headquarters to Dallas is unfortunate, but commended the company for its
role in the San Antonio community since 1992.
6/24: Mayor Hardberger
announces committee to review auditor role
Mayor Phil Hardberger today announced the formation of an ad hoc committee
to clarify the role of the City’s independent auditor.
6/12: Balance must be struck
between private property rights and respect for military mission
Council voted today to approve the Matrix Design group as the
contractor who will proceed with conducting the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS)
commissioned by the city. The group was chosen because of their
experience, having recently participated in seven JLUS’ around the
nation, and their familiarization with Texas military instillations. The
Matrix Design group can now set out studying the area and the viable
options for appropriate land use around the camp.
6/12: Free Family Movie Night
in District 7
Join City Councilman Justin Rodriguez and the World Center Community
Church for a free Family Movie Night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on
Friday, June 13, at the World Center, 6804 Ingram Rd.
6/6: Councilman Louis Rowe to
“Flip the Switch” on new traffic signal at Roan Park and Evans Road near
Roan Park Elementary
Councilman Rowe, along with NEISD Superintendent Dr. Richard Middleton and
representatives of the City’s Public Works Department, will unveil a new
traffic signal on Tuesday, June 10 at 8:45 a.m. at the intersection of Roan
Park and Evans Road.
6/6: Councilman John G. Clamp
selects the High Country neighborhood for the 2008 Extreme Neighborhood
Sweep
Clamp’s Construction Crew will assist the Extreme Neighborhood Sweep by
adopting the High Country Community Center, located at 16418 Cypress Park,
for a volunteer day of work on Saturday, June 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m.
6/5: Can Food Drive to assist
needy residents
Councilwoman Delicia Herrera and Eric Cooper, executive director of the
San Antonio Food Bank, will announce a city-wide can food drive at a
news conference on
Friday, June 6 at
4:00 p.m. at the Cuellar Community Center, located at 5626 San Fernando. The can food drive is sponsored
by City Council District 6, the City’s Parks and Recreation Department and
the San Antonio Food Bank.
6/3: District 8 “Movie in the Park”
Councilwoman Diane G. Cibrian invites all
residents to a Movie in the Park, featuring the family favorite, Shrek
on Friday, June 13 from 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
6/3: Olive Street Makeover
ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates first phase of revitalization, marks
second stage of progress
The most eagerly awaited inner-city revitalization project in District 2
kicked off at a ribbon cutting ceremony today. The Olive Street Makeover
project will bring much needed improvements and will beautify the aging
and inner-city neighborhood.
5/30: Mayor Hardberger and
other mayors announce Texas Dropout Recovery Day
Faced with elevated school dropout rates all over the state, Mayor Phil
Hardberger and other Texas mayors joined forces in El Paso Friday to
announce a statewide “Reach Out to Dropouts” initiative on September 6.
5/28: District 8 “Opens Doors
for Small Businesses”
Councilwoman Diane G. Cibrian invites all entrepreneurs and small business
owners to a Small Business Summit from 9:00 a.m. to noon on June 7
at the Barshop Jewish Community Center (JCC), located at 12500 NW Military
Highway, San Antonio, Texas 78231. The summit is free.
5/27: Councilman
John G. Clamp to participate in tree planting ceremony at Fox Run
Elementary School
Fox Run Elementary school, in conjunction with the City of San Antonio
Target Sweep Program, is hosting an end-of-the-year event promoting
community involvement and neighborhood pride. From 1:00 p.m. to 3:00
p.m. on Friday, May 30, students and Councilman John G. Clamp will
plant six trees at the Fox Run Elementary School courtyard.
5/23:
Councilman John G.
Clamp rides along with San Antonio Police Department
On Friday, May 23 from 8:00 p.m. to 2 a.m.,
District 10 Councilman John G. Clamp will ride along with a San Antonio
Police Department (SAPD) patrol officer from the SAPD North substation.
5/21: Councilman John G. Clamp
to donate blood and auction items to the Payton Campsey Blood Drive
District 10 Councilman John G. Clamp will participate in a blood drive
hosted by the Campsey family in honor of their daughter, Payton Campsey,
recently diagnosed with Acute Leukemia. This event will also include
games, food and a silent auction and will take place on Saturday, May 24
from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Home Depot at 435 W. Sunset Rd.
4/23: District 7
to host Town Hall meeting with CPS Energy to discuss
rate increase
City Councilman Justin Rodriguez will host a Town Hall meeting with
CPS Energy from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, at the Pat
Neff Middle School cafeteria, 5227 Evers Road.
4/11: Hope House Ministries
Workforce Program presents the New Braunfels St. “Get On Your Feet!”
Community Outreach Campaign
In an effort to educate citizens about its Workforce Program, Hope House
Ministries is hosting a community outreach event on April 12, from 10:00
a.m. to noon at 1501 Burnett St.
4/4: Councilman Cortez joins Port
Authority and Mexican Officials to sign non-binding agreement between Port
San Antonio and Port Lázaro Cárdenas
District 4 City Councilman Philip Cortez represented the City of San
Antonio, in Mexico City to sign a non-binding agreement between Port San
Antonio and Port Lázaro Cárdenas.
4/4: Mayor Hardberger to receive Public Service Award
from Columbia University
Mayor Phil Hardberger will be honored with the Dean’s Medal for Public
Service from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. The award
recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to society
through their professional accomplishments and civic involvement. The
presentation will take place tomorrow during the Columbia University Alumni
Weekend in New York.
4/3: Agenda Item to Highlight District
4 Infrastructure Improvements
District 4 City Councilman Philip Cortez works to create a permanent
solution to flooding that occurred due to Tropical Storm Erin in the
summer of 2007, by approving a developer participation agreement.
3/7: Councilman John G. Clamp to
introduce new Public Works Director at the first District 10 Public Works
Town Hall Meeting
Last month, the City’s Public Works Department welcomed Majed A. Al-Ghafry
as the new director. In conjunction with the new administrative changes,
Public Works will host a town hall meeting to discuss the new services and
programs offered to the constituents of District 10. Additionally citywide
issues, such as street maintenance, drainage, sidewalks, and traffic signal
synchronization will be addressed.
3/6: District 5 seeks volunteers for
Elmendorf Beautification Project
District 5 Councilwoman Lourdes Galvan will join
neighborhood residents and members of the Elmendorf Lake Beautification
Committee this Saturday, March 8 at Elmendorf Lake Park in District 5 as she
leads residents in their efforts to beautify the park. Volunteers are needed
to assist in this beautification and community tree planting project which
will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Volunteers will meet in the
pool parking lot at Elmendorf Lake Park located at 3700 W. Commerce.
2/28: Mayor announces Chennai, India Sister City
Agreement
On Wednesday, February 27, Mayor Phil Hardberger and Chennai, India’s Mayor
M. Subramaniam signed a Sister City agreement between the two cities. During
a teleconference held today, Mayor Hardberger discussed how San Antonio’s
Sister City agreement with Chennai
will lay the foundation for significant economic and cultural exchanges in
such areas as commerce, health, education, and technology.
2/22: Councilman Clamp to
host special flag raising ceremony
The Semmes Library will be the first library in District 10 to be honored
with the installation of the Texas state flag. On Friday, February 29, 2008,
at 9:00a.m., District 10 Councilman John G. Clamp, in collaboration with the
James Madison High School color guard, will host a symbolic flag raising
ceremony in honor of Texas Independence Day and Texas Flag Day.
1/22: Mayor announces P16Plus Council to push for
higher educational standards in San Antonio
Mayor Phil Hardberger announced today the formation of San Antonio’s first
citywide P16Plus Council.
1/11: Councilwoman McNeil and MLK
Commission to Honor Local Civil Rights Leader and Launch 2008 MLK
Commemoration
District 2 City Councilwoman Sheila McNeil and members of the Martin Luther
King, Jr. Commission will unveil a commemorative plaque celebrating local
civil rights leader Reverand R.A. Callies one week prior to the nation’s
largest MLK March. The unveiling is scheduled for Sunday, January 13 at
2:00
p.m. in MLK Plaza at North New Braunfels and East Houston streets.
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