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1/31:
City celebrates Texas Heritage and gets ready to rodeo
Donning cowboy hats and cowboy boots,
the City's Downtown Operations Department and the San Antonio Stock Show &
Rodeo today announced plans for the annual Western Heritage Parade. The free
event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 in downtown San Antonio.
1/19:
City of San Antonio Launches Newly Designed Website
The City has launched the first phase of its newly redesigned website,
www.sanantonio.gov, which is more user-friendly and easier to navigate.
1/17:
More than 150,000 marchers in San Antonio honor legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
in one of nation's largest events
San Antonio, home to one of the nation's largest marches commemorating
Martin Luther King, Jr., once again showcased a remarkable turnout of
participants for an annual event that began in 1978 with 50 individuals and
that this year attracted more than 150,000 people.
1/9:
Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday schedule of City services
City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed on
Monday, January 16 to
observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
1/6: One of the nation's largest MLK, Jr. commemorations welcomes Martin
Luther King, III and Ilyasah Shabazz
More than 200,000 attendees are expected to participate in the 25th
Anniversary City of San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative March
- one of the nation's largest MLK Jr. marches - on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at
10 a.m. in San Antonio, Texas.
12/20: City seeks
applicants for new Building-Relate and Fire Codes Appeals and Advisory Board
The Building-Related and Fire Codes Appeals and Advisory Board is seeking
applicants to fill 34 positions on this newly-created board to hear and
decide appeals of orders, decision or determinations made by the Building
Official or the Fire Chief relative to the City Code.
12/16:
Applications sought for City Council District 3
The City of San Antonio is seeking applicants to fill an unexpired Council
Term for City Council District 3.
Completed applications with supporting documentation and financial
disclosure statements will be accepted until Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at 5 p.m.
in the Office of the City Clerk.
12/12: Mayor Castro
formally unveils City's electric vehicle chargers available for public use
San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro today officially unveiled the City's
new electric vehicle chargers available to the public. A total of eight
electric vehicle chargers are located throughout the city, with five of them
stationed in City-owned parking garages downtown.
12/9: Nominations for
the 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. awards being accepted
Time still remains for nominations to be submitted by Bexar County residents
for the 2012 Baha'i Unity of Humanity Award and the Rev. Dr. R.A. Callies,
Sr. Courage Award - a new award named in honor of the late founder of the
San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. March.
12/9: 2012 MLK
Scholarship application now available
The 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr., Scholarship application is now available.
Graduating high school seniors planning to pursue a college degree and who
are seeking financial assistance are encouraged to apply.
12/9: Winter holiday
schedule of City services
City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed Saturday, December 24,
2011 through Sunday, January 1, 2012. Public safety and emergency services
will remain in operation.
12/2:
Market Square celebrates 25th annual Blessing of the Animals
In honor of the animals present at the first nativity, all animals,
including dogs, cats, horses, llamas, donkeys, snakes, parrots and other
furry, feathered or even scaly pets, are invited to be presented at the 25th
annual Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, Dec. 10 from noon to 6
p.m. at downtown's historic Market Square. The event is free and
open to the public.
12/2:
Los Pastores make their way to Market Square
The City's Downtown Operations Department will bring the joy of the holidays
and the annual tradition of La Pastorela to Market Square, located at 514 W.
Commerce. The event is free and is scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. on
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011.
11/30:
Holiday Market in the park starts this Friday
Need some Holiday cheer during your lunch hour? On Friday, Dec. 2, brown bag
your lunch and come to Travis Park, located at 301 E. Travis, to enjoy live
seasonal musical entertainment and do some Holiday shopping. The Holiday
Market at Travis Park is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday Dec. 2,
Dec. 9 and Dec. 16.
11/23: La Villita to host annual Tamalada Workshop
La Villita's annual workshop, La Gran Tamalada, is scheduled from
noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 26 in Historic La
Villita, Maverick Plaza. In addition to a hands-on tamal demonstration, the
free event features musical entertainment, traditional food and drink
including bunelos tamales, aguas frescas and more.
11/23:
La Feria de Santa Cecilia celebrates patroness of music
On Saturday, November 26 from noon to 7 p.m. and from noon to 6 p.m.
on Sunday, November 27, local bands and Mariachi groups will gather
and celebrate La Feria de Santa Cecilia: El Dia del Musico, or
Festival of St. Cecilia: Day of the Musician, at Historic Market Square in
downtown San Antonio. The event is free and open to the public.
11/23:
A new way to experience holiday lights downtown
The Office of Historic Preservation announces the next Go! Historic SA
Guided Running & Walking Tour on Thursday, December 8, at 6
p.m. featuring the new energy-efficient and festive holiday
lighting downtown.
11/22:
Community input requested on creation of design guidelines for historic
districts and landmarks
The Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) will kick-off a process to create
citywide historic district design guidelines with the consultant team of
Clarion Associates and Hardy Heck Moore. The consultant team and OHP, with
extensive public input, will produce detailed guidelines that will direct
the appropriate long-term development of San Antonio's historic resources.
11/18: SWMD Thanksgiving holiday collection schedule
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no recycling,
garbage or organics recycling collection on Thursday, November 24.
Residents who normally receive collection on Thursday will receive service
on Wednesday, November 23. Residents who receive Friday collection will
receive their regularly scheduled service on Friday, November 25.
11/18: Thanksgiving holiday schedule of City
services
City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed to celebrate the
Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 24 and
Friday, Nov. 25, 2011.
11/18: Energy efficient LED lighting illuminates San
Antonio's River Walk this Holiday Season
The River Walk, a San Antonio treasure and one of Texas' top attractions,
will be aglow this holiday season with more than 1.76 million multi-colored
light-emitting diode (LED) lights wrapping the trees and lining the street
bridges along its banks. The new energy efficient lighting not only enhances
the experience to all who visit the River Walk, but it also adds 20 times
more lights, utilizes less than half the energy of traditional incandescent
lighting and supports long-term sustainability efforts.
11/18: Mayor Castro unveils
plans to select City's first Official Poet Laureate
Mayor Julián Castro announced today the City's
plans to select San Antonio's first Official Poet Laureate. In doing so, San
Antonio will become the first major Texas city to currently appoint a Poet
Laureate.
11/18: Municipal Golf Association-SA
seeks applicants for its Board of Directors
The Municipal Golf Association-SA (MGA-SA) is seeking applicants to fill
a City of San Antonio appointed position on its 15-member Board of
Directors.
11/16: City's election
history preserved via digitization
City Clerk Leticia M. Vacek is unveiling the City
of San Antonio Election Results from as far back as 1856 to the Present
within the Municipal Archives and Records Digital Collection.
11/10: City, students repair homes
in Tobin Hill Historic District
More than 100 architecture students from the University of Texas at San
Antonio and San Antonio College will make repairs to six homes in the
Tobin Hill Historic District. The City's Office of Historic
Preservation, along with the UTSA College of Architecture and volunteer
contractors and building professionals, are coordinating this service
project known as S.T.A.R. (Students Together Achieving Revitalization).
This is the first time that S.T.A.R. will be in Tobin Hill.
11/9: City receives Clean Air
through Energy Efficiency 2011 Outstanding Government Organization Award
The City of San Antonio was honored with the 2011
Outstanding Government Organization Award for its progressive efforts toward
creating a greener, more energy efficient city.
11/9: Office of Cultural Affairs director receives Taiwan Cultural
Ambassador Award
The Taiwan Council for Cultural Affairs recognized
Felix Padron, director of the City of San Antonio's Office of Cultural
Affairs (OCA), with the Taiwan Cultural Ambassador Award at a special
ceremony held last month in Taipei.
11/9:
Veterans Day holiday schedule of City services
In observance of the Veterans Day holiday on Friday, Nov. 11,
2011, the City of San Antonio announces the holiday schedule of
City services.
11/2: First Friday Art Walk returns at La Villita
Historic Arts Village
This Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 marks the second installment of
the First Friday Art Walk at La Villita Historic Arts Village. Visitors can
explore the art and craftsmanship of local artisans during the event with
extended hours until 9 p.m.
10/28: Delicious hot tamales, art, music y mas at Market Square's Primer
Sabado
The City of San Antonio's Downtown Operations Department serves it up at the
next Primer Sabado event with a Tamalada Celebration from noon to 6
p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 at Market Square, located at 514 W.
Commerce. The event is free.
10/28: City's Procurement Technical Assistance Center
to offer free workshop on federal contracting assistance in Medina County
The City of San Antonio's Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is
hosting a workshop in collaboration with the Edwards Aquifer Authority on
Nov. 8, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at the South Texas Regional Training Center, 402
Carter Street in Hondo, Texas.
10/27: Free workshop features mentors, guidance for
women in construction
The City of San Antonio’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is
hosting a women's mentoring roundtable discussion and workshop in
collaboration with the Hispanic Contractors Association, ACCION Texas
Business Center, and St. Mary's Neighborhood Revitalization Project on Nov.
15, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Mary's University Center
Auditorium, located at 1 Camino Santa Maria.
10/26: City co-hosts annual Diwali
San Antonio Festival of Lights in celebration of Indian culture and
traditions
Downtown San Antonio will be aglow on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 with the third
annual Diwali San Antonio Festival of Lights. This year's event takes place
once again at HemisFair Park by the Tower of the Americas and runs from 5-10
p.m. Hosted by the City of San Antonio's International Relations office, the
India Association of San Antonio (IASA) and the Alamo Asian American Chamber
of Commerce, this free event celebrates Indian culture and traditions.
10/25: 2011 Electrification
of Transportation Conference showcases latest innovations to local and
regional attendees
The City of San Antonio, in partnership with the Alamo Area Council of
Governments Clean Cities Coalition, CPS Energy and the San Antonio Auto
Dealers Association, present the second annual Electrification of
Transportation Conference at San Antonio's Henry B. Gonzalez Convention
Center Oct. 26-27, 2011. The conference seeks to advance transportation
choices and economic development within the region.
10/21: Downtown Strategic Framework Plan lays out
strategy to bring more people, more jobs, more activity to the Center City
Centro Partnership San Antonio is hosting a public workshop on
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Scottish Rite
Banquet Center, located at 308 Avenue E, to unveil the Downtown Strategic
Framework Plan.
10/20: San Antonio River Walk will stay full this
January
The annual draining of the San Antonio River Walk is moving to a new
bi-annual schedule, keeping the river full on even numbered years, beginning
January 2012. This is a result of the joint project completed by the City's
Public Works and Downtown Operations departments to improve the water
quality and clarity along the San Antonio River Walk.
10/20: Planning
Commission application deadline extended to Nov. 8, 2011
The City of San Antonio is seeking applicants to fill two available
positions on the Planning Commission. The deadline to submit an application
has been extended to Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011.
10/20: City seeks
Commercial Rental Property Manager for Building Standards Board
Citizens with an interest in City government and who are also interested in
improving the quality of life for the City of San Antonio are invited to
apply for the At-Large Commercial Rental Property Manager volunteer position
on the newly created Building Standards Board. Citizens currently managing
rental property are occupied are encouraged to apply. The deadline to submit
an application is Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011.
10/19: City continues its mentor participation in Big
Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas
Mayor Julián Castro, City Council Members Rey Saldaña, Diego Bernal, and Ivy
Taylor, City Manager Sheryl Sculley and City executives are just some of the
newest "Bigs" (mentors) to "Littles" (mentees) for Big Brothers Big Sisters
of South Texas. Throughout this school year, they will mentor 8th graders
from Wheatley Middle School from the San Antonio Independent School
District. The program helps students to develop one-on-one relationships
with business professionals and introduces them to various career
possibilities.
10/18: Los muertos come to life in downtown San
Antonio
Downtown San Antonio comes alive during Dia de los Muertos festivities at
Market Square and La Villita Oct. 29 through Oct. 30. From
educational workshops to music, mole and Day of the Dead fashion shows, this
is one celebration you won't want to miss. All events are free unless
otherwise noted.
10/14: Public invited to discuss Commercial Design
Standards for Austin Highway/ Harry Wurzbach Metropolitan Corridor
The City of San Antonio's Department of Planning and Community Development
is holding a public meeting to discuss the development of commercial design
standards for the Austin Highway/Harry Wurzbach Metropolitan Corridor. The
meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011 at St. Pius X
Catholic Church, located at 3303 Urban Crest.
10/10: Contracting opportunities at Lackland Air
Force
Base focus of free information session
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), a program administered
by the City's Planning and Community Development Department, joined forces
with Skanska USA Building Inc., the Hispanic Contractors Association de San
Antonio, and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, to offer a free
information session about opportunities for small, women-owned,
small-disadvantaged, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned and HUBZone business concerns.
10/2: City will temporarily relocate some Downtown
City offices and close sections of two streets due to weekend fire
As a result of the Saturday morning four-alarm fire that took place downtown
at W. Commerce Street and Main Street, an emergency demolition will be
needed of the Main Street Ballroom, Poblanos on Main Mexican Food
Restaurant, Mama's Cafe's headquarters offices, and Meat Market Barbecue.
The fire took place adjacent to the Riverview Tower building that suffered
fire damage and houses several City of San Antonio offices.
9/30: River Walk Stationary Designated Public
Space Vending Permit applications to be made available on October 5
Vendors interested in selling novelty items on the River Walk at one of
the six designated stationary sites will have the opportunity to
participate in a lottery drawing process on Thursday, Nov. 17,
at 9:30 a.m. at the Central Library Auditorium, located at 600
Soledad. To participate in the lottery, vendors must complete an
application and fulfill other necessary requirements. An informational
session to provide an overview of the program will be held on
Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 9:30 a.m. at the Central Library
Auditorium, 600 Soledad.
9/30: The City to offer free Homeland Security
labor verification seminar to help keep small businesses in compliance
The City of San Antonio's Procurement Technical Assistance Center
(PTAC)
will host a seminar from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct.
11, 2011, at the Central Library Auditorium, located at 600
Soledad, for small business owners needing information on the new
programs offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding
labor verification and compliance.
9/29: Have a hauntingly good time at the Eastside
Cemeteries Tour
Add a pair of walking or running shoes to your Halloween costume and visit
some of the city's most historical cemeteries on the Eastside during the
Go! Historic SA Guided Running and Walking Tours on Saturday, Oct. 29,
2011 at 8:30 a.m. Hosted by the City's Office of Historic Preservation, the
historic Eastside Cemeteries District provides a perfect setting for the
fall tour. Participants are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes.
9/23: City's Green and Healthy Homes program awarded
$4.1 million to aid low income residents with safer and healthier homes
The San Antonio Green and Healthy Homes program, an initiative of the City's
Planning and Community Development Department, was awarded more than $4.1
million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). The much-needed funds will be used to help eligible San Antonio
homeowners and landlords of single family homes protect their families from
safety hazards and live in healthier, sustainable homes.
9/23: La Villita Historic Arts Village kicks off
First Friday Art Walk
Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 marks the launch of the First
Friday Art Walk at La Villita Historic Arts Village. Now visitors can
explore the art and craftsmanship of local artisans during extended hours
until 9 p.m. every first Friday of the month.
9/23: Interactive River Walk Tour selected for
International Downtown Association Merit Award
The City of San Antonio was recognized with the International Downtown
Association's (IDA) Downtown Merit Award for its work on the Historic Hugman
River Walk Tour. The free, interactive initiative allows the public to
explore the River Walk's history while using emerging technology.
9/16: City of San Antonio institutes temporary
prohibition of barbecuing, expands smoking prohibition in City parks
City of San Antonio officials announced Friday that they are proceeding with
a temporary prohibition on open flames in city parks, to include barbecuing.
The prohibition, which includes the use of propane, charcoal or wood
barbecue pits, is a preventative measure due to severe drought conditions.
Although brief, scattered rains Friday morning were welcomed, officials
concurred that they were not sufficient to alleviate the severe drought
conditions that make the prohibition necessary.
9/16: Classic Car and Vintage Fashion Show on tap at
Market Square's Primer Sabado
Go back to a time of classic cars and vintage fashions at the next
Primer Sabado at Market Square. Hosted by the City's Downtown
Operations Department, Primer Sabado's Classic Car and Vintage Fashion
Show is free and is scheduled from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday,
Oct. 1, 2011 at Market Square, located at 514 W. Commerce
9/15: Wood Window workshop set
The City's Office of Historic Preservation is hosting a Wood Window Workshop
on September 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
historic Acosta/Halff House in HemisFair Park. Participants will
rehabilitate the existing windows of the home and gain valuable knowledge
about wood window restoration. The workshop is a hands-on opportunity to
learn how to save thousands of dollars through simple do-it-yourself
techniques and proper window maintenance.
9/15: Argo Group invests in downtown San Antonio
economy
The City of San Antonio and Argo Group (NasdaqGS: AGII) announced today the
international insurance underwriter plans to relocate the headquarters of
Argo Group US Inc. and all of its other San Antonio operations located near
the airport to the IBC Centre downtown on 175 E. Houston Street by June 30,
2012. The move will retain in excess of 200 full-time jobs for the local
economy.
9/14: Free San Antonio Green and
Healthy Homes Lead Awareness Fair to tackle Bexar County's high lead
poisoning rate
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly a
quarter of a million children living in the United States have blood lead
levels high enough to cause significant damage to their health.* Locally,
Bexar County has the second highest rate of blood lead poisoning in the
State of Texas, with children living in the 78207 and 78202 zip codes at
most risk.** To raise awareness of this issue, the City's Planning and
Community Development Department is hosting the San Antonio
Green and Healthy Homes Lead Awareness Fair from 10
a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 at the Sonny Melendrez
Community Center, 5909 W. Commerce. The event is free.
9/13:
City makes vendor registration process easier
The City of San Antonio has made the vendor
registration process more user-friendly and efficient by streamlining its
new e-procurement system. Vendors and suppliers who are interested in doing
business with the City must register online to be included in the new
centralized vendor registry, a feature of the San Antonio e-Procurement
System (SAePS). The system will
administer all sourcing, procurement, transaction processing, order
management and payment support functions for the City.
9/12:
Planning Commission seeks applicants
The City of San Antonio is seeking applicants to fill four available
positions on the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission advises the
City Council on the master plan for the physical development of San Antonio.
The commission also provides recommendations on capital improvements and
administers regulations on subdivisions and platting, to include the
extra-territorial jurisdiction. Each term is for two years.
9/7:
New positions available for Head Start Policy Council
The San Antonio and Bexar County Head Start Policy Council is seeking
applicants to fill eight community representative positions. Individuals
interested in the education and development of children and families served
by the Head Start program and who can contribute their time and expertise to
the program may apply in various fields.
9/7:
Free workshop to provide insight on doing business with Atascosa County
The City of San Antonio's Procurement Technical
Assistance Center (PTAC) will host a free workshop from on Sept. 13, 2011 at
the Pleasanton City Hall Council Chambers, located at 108 Second Street in
Pleasanton, Texas, for small businesses in Atascosa County interested in
conducting business with the government.
9/7:
Free seminar offers tips on doing business with the State of Texas
Business owners interested in learning how to do business with the State of
Texas are invited to attend a free seminar from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, at the Central Library auditorium, located at 600
Soledad. Hosted by the City's Procurement Technical Assistance Center
(PTAC), the seminar offers an introduction to certification and information
about purchasing opportunities with the State.
9/6:
Downtown Holiday lights in the summer?
Although the dog days of summer are an unusual time to talk about holiday
decorations, Mayor Julián Castro, Councilman Diego Bernal and City Manager
Sheryl Sculley got into the festive spirit and today announced the inaugural
Light Up Downtown Holiday Contest as the Municipal Plaza Building lit up the
downtown skyline. All downtown business owners are encouraged to participate
in the program and compete for the most decorative and creative use of LED
lights this upcoming holiday season.
9/2:
Office of the City Clerk hosts Passport Day on Sept. 17
The City of San Antonio's Office of the City Clerk will be one of thousands
of passport acceptance facilities across the country participating in
"Passport Day in the USA 2011" on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011.
9/1:
San Antonio Bike Share System selected for International Downtown
Association Merit Award
During its upcoming annual conference, the International Downtown
Association will recognize the City of San Antonio Office of Environmental
Policy with a Downtown Merit Award for its work and initiatives related to
San Antonio Bike Share System.
8/31: Mayor Julián Castro Proclaims September as "Climate Change Awareness Month"
Mayor Julián Castro proclaimed September 2011 as "Climate Change Awareness
Month" in San Antonio at a news conference held on the steps of City Hall
today.
8/30:
Labor Day holiday schedule of City services
In observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 5, 2011, the
City of San Antonio announces the following holiday schedule of City
services.
8/30:
City's Graffiti Abatement Program
encourages residents to volunteer to help wipe out graffiti
Nationally, each year, graffiti costs Americans more than $8 billion,
according to GraffitiHurts.org, while also hurting property values and
driving away businesses. Locally, the City of San Antonio abates more than
3.5 million square feet of graffiti each year-and it is done with the help
of hundreds of local volunteers as committed as the City is to stopping
graffiti.
8/25:
Thirty-seven cooling locations available to
seniors and others at risk
In the midst of another heat advisory this summer, the San Antonio
Metropolitan Health District (SAMHD) identified 37 cooling locations
throughout the city for residents needing to cool off during these
high-temperature days. SAMHD also asks the community to keep a close watch
on neighbors or relatives affected most by excessive heat conditions,
usually infants, young children and the elderly.
8/24:
City of San Antonio
identifies cooling locations
The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (SAMHD) is issuing the
second heat advisory of the summer and asking the community to keep a
close watch on neighbors or relatives affected most by excessive heat
conditions, usually infants, young children and the elderly.
8/22:
City South Management Authority Board
applications deadline is Sept. 30
Citizens who have an interest in City government and who are also interested
in improving the quality of life for the southern sector of San Antonio are
invited to apply for any of the four positions available on the City South
Management Authority (CSMA) Board.
8/19: Retired downtown
parking meters converted into donation stations to support the City's
homeless programs
To raise awareness of homelessness in San Antonio, the City of San
Antonio converted retired parking meters into donation stations
throughout the downtown area. Coins collected will support homeless
programs at Haven for Hope. Each night, 2,500 people sleep on San
Antonio streets.
8/18: ACS seeking donations
for a different kind of "flea market"
Animal Care Services is gearing up for the
shelter's annual Project Re-Tail rummage sale Saturday, September 17 and the
shelter is need of donations of gently used pet items. Project Re-Tail will
feature new-to-you supplies, decor and gear at "dog gone" good prices to
benefit ACS' four legged residents.
8/15: Free event offers
resources, information on caring for historic homes
Historic home enthusiasts are encouraged to attend the 3rd annual
Historic Homeowner Fair scheduled for Saturday, August 27, from
9:30 a.m. to
3 p.m. at Jefferson High School, 723 Donaldson
Ave, in the Monticello Park Historic District. This free event provides
information and resources on improving historic properties and enjoying
the benefits of living in a historic house.
8/12: City of San Antonio Issues Heat Advisory -
Level II
San Antonio Metropolitan Health District is
notifying the community of a Heat Advisory. When the daytime heat index
values are 105 degrees or greater, and the minimum ambient air temperature
is not expected to fall below 80 degrees Fahrenheit for two consecutive days, the
City of San Antonio advises the community of a Heat Advisory - Level II
8/11:
District hearings provide residents an
opportunity to comment on 2012 Proposed City Budget
San Antonio residents are invited to provide their comments on the City's
Fiscal Year 2012 Proposed Budget by attending community hearings in each
Council district. The hearings are set to begin Monday, August 15. The FY
2012 Proposed Budget will be presented to City Council today, Thursday,
August 11.
8/8: First public workshop on Downtown Placemaking
set
Plans are in the works to make downtown San Antonio a greater place! All
those who are interested in learning how to help revitalize the heart of the
City with a new and interactive approach are encouraged to come to a public
workshop on Downtown Placemaking at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17 at the
Central Library, located at 600 Soledad.
8/5: Learn the basics of wood window care and repair
Register today for the Wood Window Workshop scheduled for 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. on September 16 and 17 at the historic Acosta/Halff House in
HemisFair Park. Windows are character-defining features of historic
buildings that can last for decades if properly maintained. This workshop is
designed to teach the basics of wood window care and repair.
7/29: Office of the City Clerk hosts Passport Day
The City of San Antonio's Office of the City Clerk will be one of thousands
of passport acceptance facilities across the country participating in
"Passport Day in the USA 2011" on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011.
7/29: Learn how to increase your government
contracting opportunities at PTAC's next free workshop
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), administered by the
City's Planning and Community Development Department, is providing a
free seminar, "GSA Schedule Workshop," from 9:30 to 11:30
a.m. on Tuesday, August 30 at the Central Public Library
Auditorium, located at 600 Soledad. Library doors open at 9 a.m.
7/28:
Primer Sabado at Market Square celebrates "Back to School" in August
Join the City of San Antonio's Downtown Operations Department on Saturday,
Aug. 6, 2011 from noon to 6 p.m. to celebrate Primer Sabado "Back to School"
at the historic plazas of the Market Square, 514 W. Commerce. The event will
feature Project Stuff the Bus to help Communities in Schools of San Antonio
(CISSA) gather school supplies and uniforms to ensure local students have
the tools they need to succeed.
7/28: City of San Antonio
Archaeologist receives prestigious state award
Kay Hindes, City Archaeologist for the City of the San Antonio, was honored
today by the Archaeology Division of the Texas Historical Commission (THC)
with the "Award of Merit in Archaeology" in the category of archaeological
preservation. Hindes, who has worked as the City's Archaeologist for 8
years, was presented the award at the THC's Archaeology Committee meeting in
Austin.
7/28: Public invited to discuss
Commercial Design Standards for Austin Highway/ Harry Wurzbach
The City's Department of Planning and Community Development invites the
community to a public meeting to discuss the development of commercial
design standards for the Austin Highway/Harry Wurzbach Metropolitan
Corridor. The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2
at St. Pius X Catholic Church, located at 3303 Urban Crest.
7/22: Vote for S.T.A.R. and help neighborhood
revitalization
You still have time to cast your vote for the City's Office of Historic
Preservation's (OHP) S.T.A.R (Students Together Achieving Revitalization)
project. OHP is competing to win a $25,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh
Project to help fund the project. Voting ends July 31, 2011.
7/20: Business Symposium for disabled veterans
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), administered by the
City's Planning and Community Development Department, is providing a free
seminar especially designed to establish connections for service disabled
veterans. The Service Disabled Veteran's Business Symposium is scheduled
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23 and continues
on Wednesday, August 24 from 8 a.m. to noon at the GI forum
offices, located at 611 N. Flores.
7/19:
Code Ranger Volunteer Program seeks citizens interested in becoming involved
in code enforcement activities
Are you interested in helping improve the quality of life in San Antonio?
The City of San Antonio's Code Enforcement Services Department is seeking
resident volunteers for the department's Code Ranger Volunteer Program to
become actively involved in resolving specific problems in their
neighborhoods and across the city.
7/15: PTAC's "Contracting Connections" Seminar
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), administered by the
City's Planning and Community Development Department, is providing a free
seminar entitled "Contracting Connections" from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on
Tuesday, July 26 at the Central Public Library auditorium, 600 Soledad.
Library doors will open at 9 a.m.
7/13:
City's High Bond Rating Affirmed
The City of San Antonio's 'AAA' general obligation bond rating has been
affirmed by the three major bond rating agencies, Standard & Poor's, Fitch,
and Moody's. The 'AAA' bond rating is the highest credit rating that an
entity can receive. San Antonio is the only city with a population of more
than 1 million to receive a 'AAA' general obligation rating from all three
major rating agencies.
7/13:
Downtown is everyone's neighborhood
The first public workshop for the Downtown Strategic Framework Plan is
scheduled for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19 at Villita Assembly
Building, located at 401 Villita. Residents, business owners and all
interested stakeholders are encouraged to provide insight and suggestions on
how to revitalize the downtown area.
7/12:
Cast your vote for S.T.A.R.
The City's Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) is competing to win a
$25,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project to help fund the S.T.A.R
(Students Together Achieving Revitalization) project and needs your help!
Vote at
www.refresheverything.com/star or text 107432 to Pepsi (73774). Votes
can be cast both ways each day. Voting ends July 31, 2011.
7/12:
Historic districts and local landmarks to be better protected through
enforcement
The Office of Historic Preservation has created a new
position that will help preserve historic areas in the city. As the new
Historic Building Enforcement Officer, Ron Meyers is responsible for
investigating violations in historic districts, local landmarks, and River
Improvement Overlay districts, and educating property owners on requirements
for changes to historic properties.
7/8:
Emergency assistance available to homeowners facing foreclosure
Recognizing the difficulties of homeowners facing foreclosure, the City of
San Antonio would like to make citizens aware of the Emergency Homeowner's
Loan Program (EHLP), an initiative of the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) which can provide emergency assistance to homeowners
facing foreclosure. The deadline to apply is July 22, 2011.
7/7:
Building Standards Board deadline for applications extended to Aug. 5
Citizens who have an interest in City Government and who are also interested in
improving the quality of life for the City of San Antonio are invited to apply
for one of the 14 positions available on the Building Standards Board.
7/5: Community invited to
discuss revitalization strategies for Walzem Road area
Business owners, residents, property owners, and others interested in the
future development of the Walzem area are invited to a community meeting
from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 9 at the Roosevelt
High School Cafeteria, 5110 Walzem Rd.
6/23: City announces $3.3
million for UT Health Science Center's new South Texas Research Facility
San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro and City Manager Sheryl Sculley, with full support of the City Council, today announced a $3.3
million grant to the UT Health Science Center San Antonio to finish
construction of its South Texas Research Facility (STRF). The $150
million STRF, the largest research building ever erected in Bexar
County, will house at least 350 scientists and staff.
6/21: Historic Homeowner Fair
offers home-related businesses opportunity for niche audience
Registration is now open for exhibitors at the 3rd annual Historic Homeowner
Fair hosted by the City's Office of Historic Preservation. The fair is
scheduled for August 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
historic Thomas Jefferson High School.
6/20: Budget Input Box
The City of San Antonio annual budget process is underway. Once again, the
City is asking residents for their input. Those residents that are
interested in providing ideas are encouraged to submit their suggestions to
the City's Budget Input Box.
6/16: Got an idea to make
Downtown San Antonio a great place?
In an effort to revitalize downtown San Antonio, the City's Center City
Development Office is asking residents and tourists to identify
opportunities that will help make the heart of the City a great place. Ideas
and comments on the best and most opportunistic downtown spots can be taken
online at
http://www.pps.org/placemap/sanantonio.
6/13: NCR offers workshop on Social Media
resources
The City's Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization Program
(NCR) will offer a
free workshop entitled Social Media Resources for Your Small Business
from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 16 at the Cliff
Morton Development and Business Services Center, located at 1901 South Alamo
Street.
6/13: Volunteers
needed
Citizens are encouraged to get involved in local government. Councilman
Rey Saldaña is seeking applicants for District 4 Boards
and Commissions
6/10: June 11 City Run-off
Election in Districts 1 and 7
Registered voters in City Council Districts 1 and 7 are reminded that
Saturday, June 11 is Election Day. Polls are open from 7
a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters are required to vote at their designated precinct
polling location.
6/10: Historic house
specialist realtor training
The City's Office of Historic Preservation is once again offering Historic
House Specialist Realtor training, which will teach realtors how to research
historic properties, identify important architectural features and
materials, and understand the economics of historic preservation.
6/8: Laredo Street Bridge to
close for four months
The South Laredo Street Bridge at Alazan Creek, located just south of
downtown and west of Interstate 35 South, is scheduled to close for four
months beginning Monday, June 6.
6/8: Newly-created
Building Standards Board seeking applicants
Citizens who have an interest in city government and are also interested
in improving the quality of life for the City of San Antonio are invited
to apply for one of the 14 positions available on the Building Standards
Board (BSB). Individuals interested in serving on this board can obtain
an application by visiting
www.sanantonio.gov/clerk. The deadline to submit an application for
the positions is Monday, July 8.
6/6: Project Cool fan drive helping seniors beat
summer heat
The City of San Antonio has joined Catholic Charities and community partners
in calling on all citizens to help their senior neighbors avoid heat-related
health/mortality risks this summer by donating electric box fans to this
year's Project Cool fan drive and fan distribution program. The program is
scheduled to last from June 6 through September 16 of this year.
6/3: Early voting for June 11
City Run-off Election ends June 7
Early voting for the June 11 City of San Antonio
Run-off Election in Districts 1 and 7 ends Tuesday, June 7 at 8 p.m.
5/31: Free outdoor
movie series returns, offers family entertainment this summer
Movies by Moonlight is back! The free, popular outdoor
cinema series takes center stage once again at HemisFair Park as the City's
Downtown Operations Department kicks off the season with its first flick on
Thursday, June 2.
5/27:
Primer Sabado "Fun in the Sun"at Market Square
Join us as we celebrate Primer
Sabado "Fun In The Sun" Saturday, June 4 from noon to 6 p.m. at Market
Square featuring Splashtown San Antonio and GR8 Jump. GR8 Jump is equipped
with two waterslides, four super bounces, two dunking booths and misting
stations to keep everyone cool during this special summer event.
5/27: Early voting for June 11
City Run-off Election begins May 31
Early voting for the June 11 City
of San Antonio Run-off Election in Districts 1 and 7 begin Tuesday, May 31.
5/26: City
wraps up celebration of National Preservation Month
The City's Office of Historic Preservation is wrapping up National
Preservation Month with the second installment of our 2011 Go! Historic SA
Guided Walking and Running Tours. Not only can you take this month to relish
in the rich cultural heritage of our city, but you can also use this time to
recognize, discuss, and celebrate the aesthetic, environmental and economic
value historic preservation brings to San Antonio.
5/20:
Tickets now available for the City's 2011 Green Building Awards
Tickets are currently available for the City's 2011 Green
Building Awards scheduled at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1
at the International Center located at 203 S. St. Mary's Street.
5/19: Memorial Day
holiday schedule of City services
Garbage, recyclables and brush
will be collected on
Monday, May 30,
while City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed to observe the
Memorial Day holiday
5/18: SAY
Si
partners with the
La Villita Tenant's Association and the City of San Antonio for the annual
student Watercolor Exhibit
SAY Si's middle school and high school visual arts students invite the
community to the 15th annual SAY Si La Vi Watercolor Exhibit on Saturday,
May 28 from
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at La Villita in Bolivar Hall (center of La Villita, above
La Villita Cafe). The event is free and open to the public.
5/17: It's back by popular
demand! Amazing Preservation Race for Kids
Join the City's Office of Historic Preservation in celebrating the month of
May as Historic Preservation Month with the return of the popular Amazing
Preservation Race for Kids, set for Saturday, May 21.
Children with adult chaperones will complete activities and use clues to
race through the King William Historic District. The event is free and
recommended for elementary school-aged children.
5/13: May 14 General City Election
Registered voters are reminded that Saturday, May 14 is Election Day. Polls
are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters are required to vote at their
designated precinct polling location. To view a complete list of Election
Day polling locations, visit http://www.bexar.org/elections/. You can find
your polling location based on address, precinct, and voter registration
information.
5/11: City hosts Amazing Preservation Race
For those seeking an urban adventure, don't miss the Amazing Preservation
Race on Friday, May 13, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Office of Historic
Preservation is teaming up with several downtown partners including the
Downtown Operations Department, the San Antonio Convention and Visitors
Bureau, the Alamo, and Downtown Alliance to host this event for those who
love adventure and history.
5/5:
PTAC to offer workshop on marketing and presentation skills
The City of San Antonio's Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), is
offering a free seminar on Tuesday, May 31, for new and existing businesses
on marketing and presentation skills.
5/5: City celebrates San Antonio's Treasures during
National Preservation Month
Join the City's Office of Historic Preservation in celebrating the month of
May as National Preservation Month. Not only can you take this month to
relish in the rich cultural heritage of our city, but you can also use this
time to recognize, discuss, and celebrate the aesthetic, environmental and
economic value historic preservation brings to San Antonio.
5/3: Family event set at the
Spanish Governor's Palace in honor of National Preservation Month
Celebrate National Preservation Month by attending
Preserving Our
History, a Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at the Spanish
Governor's Palace, located at 105 Military Plaza. The event is included with
the price of admission to the museum and will offer educational activities
geared towards children of all ages.
5/3: 3rd Annual
Green Building Awards nominations deadline extended
The City's Office of Environmental policy is
has extended the deadline for nominations for the third annual Green
Building Awards to Friday, May 6.
5/3: City opens
new satellite court room
The City of San Antonio opened a new satellite
court room today at the Valley View Community Link Center, located at
8523 Blanco Road, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Now individuals with a
city-issued traffic citation have more choices when needing to appear
before a live judge without having to travel downtown.
5/3:
Guided running and walking tours provide fun way to learn about San
Antonio's historic sites, get fit
The Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) announces the launch of the
2011 Go! Historic SA Guided Running & Walking Tours. In addition to the
5K guided runs, new routes have been added this year along with fitness
walking tours. At various stops along the routes, tour guides will share the
stories behind the buildings, homes, neighborhoods and parks that make San
Antonio unique.
5/2: City of San Antonio Names
Directors for San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau and Public Health
Department
City Manager Sheryl Sculley has appointed Casandra Brown Matej as
the Director of the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau and Dr.
Thomas Schlenker as the Director of the Public Health Department.
5/2: Building Safety Month - An International Celebration
of Safe and Sensible Structures
When you enter a house or building, most
likely you're not thinking about whether it is properly constructed and safe.
Fortunately, your local safety experts think about building safety and fire
prevention every day. To help raise awareness of building safety, the
Development Services Department is celebrating Building Safety Month during May.
4/29: Design charrette gives
local high school students infill architecture experience
The Office of Historic Preservation will partner with the
Architecture Foundation of San Antonio to offer area high school
students a chance to participate in a unique design charrette on April
30 at the Center for Architecture.
4/28: Early voting for May 14
City election begins May 2
Early voting by personal appearance begins Monday, May 2 and ends
Tuesday, May 10. Early voting will not be conducted on May 8 - Mother's
Day. Early voting sites include the Bexar County Elections Office along
with 41 other locations. The hours of voting by personal appearance
vary.
4/27: Paseo por el Westside
Join the City's Office of Historic Preservation in
celebrating National Preservation Month in May. As part of our continuing
Westside Cultural Resource Survey initiative launched in February, our
office and other partnering organizations are hosting the Paseo por el
Westside. The event will take place on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
at 816 S. Colorado (at Guadalupe Street). This family-friendly event is free
and open to the public.
4/26: Brush Over Graffiti in
your neighborhood
The City's Graffiti Abatement Program is currently accepting
applications for their Brush Over Graffiti (BOG) paint giveaway contest.
The BOG program encourages San Antonio communities that are currently
being plagued with chronically tagged wall surfaces to gather together
and paint a mural. Community murals can often have a positive affect in
deterring graffiti vandalism.
4/22: Market Square heats up with Jalapeño Explosion
The temperatures outdoors may be rising into the
90's, but it will be even hotter in San Antonio on Sunday, May 1 from 10:00
a.m. until 6:00 p.m. as the Jalapeño Explosion heats up Market Square. This
spicy, culinary experience will feature the La Costeña "Feel the Heat"
Jalapeño Eating Championship Challenge and the Jalapeño Culinary Challenge.
This event is free and open to the public.
4/20: Electronic Campaign
Finance System training
Candidates interested in seeking assistance with their upcoming eight-days
and three-days before the Election Electronic Campaign/Expenditure Reports
should attend training offered by the Office of the City Clerk.
4/20: Building business opportunities in China
Business leaders and individuals
interested in learning about doing business in China are encouraged to
attend a half-day seminar, "Building Business Opportunities for San
Antonio: A Shanghai World Expo Report" on Friday, April 29 at
the Texas Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, located at 600 E. Market
Street. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the seminar ending
at 11 a.m.
4/14: NCR offers workshop
on Small Business Security
The Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization Program (NCR), a division of
the City's Department of Planning and Community Development, will offer
a free workshop entitled "Security Measures: Protecting your Small
Business" from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 21
at the St. Mary's University AT&T Center for Information Technology,
located at One Camino Santa Maria on the St. Mary's University campus.
4/11: REMINDER: Only ONE
WEEK LEFT to file taxes!
Only seven days
remain before the April 18 deadline to file federal income taxes!
Last-minute filers and taxpayers who expect to owe should call the United Way at
2-1-1 or visit
www.vitasa.org to
find out about free tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA) Program sponsored by the Alamo City Coalition for Economic
Self-Sufficiency and the City of San Antonio.
4/8: City's Passport Day
continues tomorrow
The Office of the City Clerk will have
its second Passport Day as scheduled tomorrow, Saturday, April 9
from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Archives and Records
Facility, located at 719 S. Santa Rosa.
4/7: Affordable Showcase of
Homes continues
Are you in the market for a new home? If so, you still have time to preview
new homes at affordable prices at this year's Affordable Showcase of Homes.
The showcase runs through Sunday, April 10.
4/6: City reminds citizens of neighborhood on-street
parking regulations during Alamodome and downtown special events
With the 2011 Fiesta celebration kicking off today April
6, 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 this evening through Sunday, April 17.
Enforcement will be in effect Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00
p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to midnight on weekends.
4/6: Final days to register to
vote in May 14 elections
Thursday, April 14, is the last day for citizens
to register to vote in the City of San Antonio's May 14 General
Election.
4/5: Fiesta San Jacinto
holiday schedule of City services
Garbage, recyclables and brush will be collected on
Friday, April 15,
while City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed to observe the
Fiesta San Jacinto holiday.
4/4: Still need to file
taxes? File for FREE with VITA through April 18!
With only two weeks left in this year's federal income
tax filing season, the City of San Antonio and the Alamo City Coalition
for Economic Self-Sufficiency (ACCESS) strongly encourage any taxpayers
earning less than $55,000 who still need to file their tax returns by
the Internal Revenue Service's April 18 deadline to
visit one of several Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA) sites conveniently located throughout the city.
4/1: Showcase
offers affordable homes, community reinvestment
The City of San Antonio and the Greater San Antonio Builders Association
(GSABA) today celebrated the opening of the Tierra del Sol subdivision
on the City's west side with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The subdivision
is the featured development of the 2011 Affordable Showcase of Homes and
the GSABA's 9th Spring Tour of Homes.
The showcase is open to
the public April 2 through April 10.
4/1: 3rd Annual Green Building Awards
nominations
The City's Office of Environmental
policy is now accepting nominations for the third annual Green Building
Awards.
3/31: San
Antonio's Building Code effectiveness receives high rating
The City of San Antonio's Development Services Department was awarded a
Class 2 rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO) for its
effectiveness in enforcing building codes in commercial and residential
construction. San Antonio is the first large city in Texas to receive
this rating. According to the ISO, only 18 percent of its evaluations
receive a Class 1, 2 or 3 rating. Effective enforcement leads to safer
buildings, less damage from catastrophes and lower insured losses.
3/31: City launches "Don't Trash
Fiesta...No One Likes a Messy Party" campaign to promote a clean and
green 10-day celebration
Today, City leaders joined the Downtown Operations and
Solid Waste Management Departments in Main Plaza to launch "Don't Trash
Fiesta...No One Likes a Messy Party" an educational campaign to promote
keeping San Antonio clean during the 10-day Fiesta celebration.
3/31: Spring cleaning is in the
air
Spring has arrived and so has the time for
the annual city-wide cleanup day. Residents are invited to get a jump
start on their spring cleaning by taking part in the event on Saturday,
April 2.
3/30:
Community invited to discuss revitalization strategies for Walzem area
Business owners, residents, property owners, and others interested in the
future of the Walzem area are encouraged to attend a community meeting from
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 9 at the Windcrest
United Methodist Church Community Hall, located at 5461 Walzem Road (next to
Affordable Insurance). This meeting will focus on image and design.
Attendees will have an opportunity to share ideas about branding, gateways,
parks, building materials, and streetscape design.
3/28: Office of the City Clerk
adds second Passport Day
The Office of the City Clerk has announced that a second Passport
Day has been added. In conjunction with the Department of State's
celebration of Passport Day 2011, the Office of the City Clerk will
accept applications and take passport photos on
Saturday, April
9 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Archives and
Records Facility located at 719 S. Santa Rosa.
3/25: City's Solid Waste Management
Department to extend Bitters Brush Recycling Site weekend hours
The City's Solid Waste Management Department
(SWMD) will temporary extend the Friday and Saturday business hours for
the Bitters Brush Recycling Center through the month of April.
3/24: City's Office of
Environmental Policy invites San Antonio community to observe
International Earth Hour
The City's Office of Environmental Policy invites the San Antonio
community to join communities across the United States in showing their
support of International Earth Hour - a global movement to stimulate
support for energy efficient practices. Residents and businesses are
encouraged to turn off all non-essential lights on Saturday, March 26
beginning at 8:30 p.m. for one hour.
3/21: City, students repair homes in Eastside
historic district
More than 200 students from the University of Texas at San Antonio will make
repairs to 15 homes in the Dignowity Hill Historic District on the Eastside.
3/16: Office of the City Clerk
to host Passport Day on March 26
The Office of the City Clerk will host a Passport Day on Saturday,
March 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Archives and
Records Facility located at 719 S. Santa Rosa.
3/16: Current board and
commission openings
Individuals who have an interest in City government and are also
interested in helping to serve the San Antonio community are invited to
apply for one of the positions available on the following board and
commissions:
3/16: "Building Performance
History through Subcontracting and Teaming"
The City of San Antonio's Procurement Technical Assistance Center
(PTAC), is offering a seminar entitled Building Performance History
through Subcontracting and Teaming. The seminar is free of charge and is
scheduled for Tuesday, March 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the
Central Library's Auditorium located at 600 Soledad.
3/15: NCR offers workshop
on Visual Branding
Small business owners are encouraged to attend a free workshop entitled
Visual Branding from
8:00 a.m. to
10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 17 at the Code Enforcement
Services Building, located at 1400 South Flores Street. The City's
Planning and Community Development Department is hosting this event as
part of its Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization Program (NCR).
3/14: Municipal Golf
Association - SA (MGA-SA) seeking applicants
The mission of the Municipal Golf Association - SA (MGA-SA) is to
provide the best quality of municipal golf to citizens at an affordable
rate, and to also continue to provide municipal golf as a City amenity
available to citizens and visitors. MGA-SA seeks to provide access to
all citizens and visitors, and encourages senior play, as well as
promotes junior golf.
3/11: Independent consultant advises City not to
invest in Soccer Stadium Proposal
Based on the results of an independent consultant’s
review, the City of San Antonio has decided not to pursue an investment in
the soccer stadium proposal, presented to the City by Gordon Hartman.
3/11: Last day to file as a
City Council candidate is Monday
The last day to file as a candidate for the May 14 City Council
General Election is Monday, March 14. Applications will be accepted
through 5:00 p.m. in the Office of the City Clerk located on the second
floor of City Hall.
3/3: City Fiesta® Medal radiates the spirit of San
Antonio
As San Antonio gears up for an early Fiesta®
celebration, the City unveiled its 2011 limited edition Fiesta® medal. This
year's medal design takes on the likeness of the new public
artwork entitled "Lumen" by Seattle-based artist Ann Gardner.
3/2: City implements new
e-procurement system
Vendors and suppliers who are interested in doing business with the City
of San Antonio must register online to be included in the new
centralized vendor registry, a feature of the San Antonio e-Procurement
System (SAePS). Once implemented, the new e-procurement system will
administer all sourcing, procurement, transaction processing, order
management and payment support functions for the City.
3/2: 2011 Chavez March for Justice
set for March 26
The 15th annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice
is set for Saturday, March 26. The March and several upcoming events will
commemorate the legacy of civil rights and labor leader Cesar E. Chavez.
3/1: Final days for delayed warrant enforcement
period
Individuals with outstanding misdemeanor
warrants will have until this Friday, March 4 to pay
their fines and avoid the risk of arrest under a pre-enforcement grace
period.
3/1: Old becomes new
A San Antonio gem once thought to be lost has been found and now has
a new home. The Office of the City Clerk announced the discovery of the
City Surveyor Book One (December 7, 1847 through February 14, 1882.)
3/1: City's Solid Waste
Management Department set to host HHW blowout this weekend
The City of San Antonio will be hosting a
household hazardous waste (HHW) blowout this
Saturday, March 5.
The events will take place at the Southeast Service Center, 7402 South
New Braunfels, the seasonal HHW site located at the Bitters Brush
Recycling Center, 1800 Bitters Road, and the HHW Drop-off Center, 7030
Culebra Road. The HHW mobile event at the Southeast Service Center will
run from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. while the Bitters seasonal site and
Culebra drop-off location will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2/25:
City announces Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Home Ownership Fair
The City of San Antonio's Office of Grants Monitoring and Administration
today announced details of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Home
Ownership Fair, scheduled for Saturday, March 12 from 11:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse at Sutton Oaks, located at 2818 N Panam
Expressway (IH-35N) near the AT&T Center.
2/25: Final week
begins for delayed warrant enforcement period
Individuals with outstanding misdemeanor warrants will have until Friday, March
4 to pay their fines and avoid the risk of arrest under a pre-enforcement grace
period. The 5th Annual Statewide Warrant Roundup is set to begin on Monday,
March 7.
2/25: Special Downtown
Mobile Food Vending program application process to begin March 2
Vendors who are interested in selling raspas/sno-cones in
Alamo Plaza will have the opportunity to participate in a lottery drawing
process. To participate in the lottery, vendors must complete an application
and other necessary requirements. The City's Downtown Operations Department
will begin accepting applications for the Special Downtown Mobile Food
Vending Program beginning Wednesday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 16.
2/25: City seeks Board
applicants for development in Southeast neighborhoods
Members of the community have the opportunity to help make decisions about
how public money is spent, developing the Southeast side of San Antonio and
serve the community in a greater sense. The City of San Antonio is seeking
board applicants for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Highland
Heights #4. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, March
4, 2011.
2/24: Primer Sabado celebrates "March Madness" in
Market Square
Join the City's Downtown Operations Department on
Saturday, March 5 from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
to celebrate Primer Sabado's "March Madness" in Market Square featuring a
special appearance from the San Antonio Spurs mascot - the Coyote in
addition to basketball theme activities and drawings for tickets to an
upcoming Spurs game. Primer Sabado is free and open to the public.
2/23: Second opportunity to
review and comment on draft design standards and proposed base rezoning for
the South Presa Metropolitan Corridor
South Presa area business owners, residents, property owners and
stakeholders are invited to attend the upcoming Open House to review the
draft design standards for the South Presa Metropolitan Corridor and
proposed base rezoning from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on February 28.
2/23: City's Solid Waste Management
Department holds 2011 Earth Day bookmark contest
In celebration of Earth Day 2011, the City's
Solid Waste Management Department is hosting a bookmark contest.
2/22: City offers opportunities for payment before
warrant roundup
San Antonio will join 200 cities across Texas for the 5th Annual Statewide
Warrant Roundup. Individuals with outstanding class C fines related to
misdemeanor violations such as traffic violations and City ordinance
violations will have from now until March 4 to submit payment under a
pre-roundup grace period without fear of arrest.
2/22: Community Invited to
Stay Active with Free "Fitness in the Park"
The Mayor's Fitness Council, the San Antonio Metropolitan Health
District, and the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department invite all
San Antonians to "Find your Balance – for your health, your family, your
future," by participating in a new series of free fitness classes in a
dozen city parks.
2/18: Now
reporting graffiti is just an app away
Reporting graffiti in San Antonio just got a
touch easier. The City's Graffiti Abatement Program has teamed up with
App-Order.com to create "mySanAntonioTX" smart phone application that will allow
residents with Android phones to send real time graffiti information and photos
to the department.
2/18: A "Complete Street" Makeover: Transforming
Harry Wurzbach Road into 'TAPS Memorial Boulevard'
To completely overhaul the aesthetics, traffic mobility, and sustainability
of this rather venerable old roadway is the overarching goal of this new
project. Commissioned by Councilman John Clamp, District 10, this long overdue
"makeover" seeks to take maximum advantage of what he refers to as the
"long-neglected portal to Fort Sam Houston's front door." To prepare the ground
work for the transformation of this diamond-in-the-rough, Dixie Watkins III &
Associates (DWA) was retained to prepare a conceptual planning and design study
for the full length of this four-mile corridor
2/17: Public Meeting for the
Proposed Westfort Alliance Neighborhood Conservation District set
Community stakeholders will have an opportunity to get information about
the planning process for the proposed Westfort Alliance Neighborhood
Conservation District (NCD) at a public meeting scheduled for Wednesday,
February 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lions Field Citizen Center, located at
2809 Broadway.
2/16: Westside culture, history
focus of inaugural event
Westside residents and interested stakeholders are invited to attend a
Westside Cultural Resource Survey Kick-Off event on Saturday,
February 26, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Mexican
American Unity Council Community Room, located at 2300 W. Commerce. The
purpose of the event is to solicit interest and participation from the
Westside community about places of cultural, historical and
architectural significance on the Westside of San Antonio.
2/16: Public Meeting set
for amendments to River Improvement Overlay guidelines
The Office of Historic Preservation will hold a public meeting
tomorrow, February 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Development Services
Building, in the Board Room, located at 1901 S. Alamo, to provide an
update on the recommendations of the River Improvement Overlay (RIO)
Task Force.
2/15: Public invited to comment
on draft Northwest Community Plan Update
The City's Department of Planning and Community Development is holding
an Open House to discuss the Northwest Community Plan Update, including
the proposed Land Use map. The meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, February 22 at the Maverick Public Library, located
at 8700 Mystic Park.
2/14: City helps residents kick-off
their spring lawn care by offering free mulch and paper lawn/leaf bags
this weekend
Saturday, February 19, the City's Solid Waste
Management Department will be offering residents free landscaping mulch
and free paper lawn/leaf bags to help San Antonio residents get an early
start on their spring lawn care.
2/14: Presidents' Day holiday
schedule of City services
Garbage, recyclables and brush
will be collected on
Monday,
February 21, while City Hall and most
municipal offices will be closed to observe the Presidents' Day holiday.
2/11: NCR to offer free
workshop on incentive programs for small businesses
The Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization Program (NCR), administered
by the City's Planning and Community Development Department will offer a
free workshop entitled "You're in the Zone! Know Your Area's Benefits"
from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 17 at the Cliff
Morton Development and Business Services Center, located at 1901 South
Alamo.
2/9: Housing fair to showcase
affordable homes
House hunters looking
for high quality, new homes at inexpensive prices are encouraged to
attend the City's Tierra del Sol Affordable Showcase of Homes Housing
Fair scheduled for Saturday, February 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. at the Sonny Melendrez Community Center, located at 5919
W. Commerce
2/9: City Council candidates
can begin filing on Monday
The first day to file as a candidate for the May 14 City Council
General Election is
Monday,
February 14.
Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on March 14 in the
Office of the City Clerk located on the second floor of City Hall.
2/9: City to unveil draft
design standards and proposed base rezoning for the South Presa Metropolitan
Corridor
Business owners, residents, property owners and stakeholders in the South
Presa area are invited to attend an Open House on Wednesday, February 16 at
6:30 p.m. to review the draft
design standards for the South Presa Metropolitan Corridor and proposed base
rezoning.
2/8: Art in Action Program
applicant deadline extended
The City's Graffiti Abatement Program has extended its application
deadline for the After School Art in Action program until
Tuesday,
February 15.
2/7: Three weeks left for high
school seniors to apply for the 2011 MLK Scholarship
High school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree and
are looking for financial assistance have three more weeks to apply for
the 2011 Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship. The deadline to apply for
the scholarship is Friday, March 4.
2/4:
Public invited to Open House meeting to unveil the MidTown Brackenridge
Master Plan
The City of San Antonio and the San Antonio River Authority, with input from
plan area and community-wide stakeholders, have drafted the MidTown
Brackenridge Master Plan and want to hear from you. The final Open House
public meeting, Unveiling of the MidTown Brackenridge Master Plan, is
scheduled for Monday, February 7at The Witte Museum, located at 3801
Broadway.
2/4: City services schedules due to
inclement weather
Due to inclement weather a number of City
services are closed or will have a noon start time today. Please refer to the
information below about the various City services.
2/3:
Second public meeting for the West/Southwest Sector Plan set
The City's Planning and Community Development Department invites San Antonio
residents and those living in neighboring jurisdictions to attend the second
public meeting for the West/Southwest Sector Plan on
Tuesday,
February 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Northwest Vista College,
Banquet Room in Huisache Hall, 3535 N. Ellison Drive.
2/2: After School Art in
Action Program accepting applications
The City's Graffiti Abatement Program is now accepting
applications for After School Art in Action a free sixteen-week after
school arts program created in collaboration with Our Lady of the Lake
University (OLLU).
2/1: City's new brush program in
full gear
The City's Solid Waste Management Department's new
brush program is in full gear.
Under the new program, residents will receive two brush pickup services a
year and one bulky item service a year. The new changes will allow the
department to recycle more clean brush and help increase the City's
recycling rate of brush from 19 percent to approximately 28 percent.
Overall, the City has a recycling goal of 60 percent by 2020.
2/1: Finding Opportunities
The City's Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is
offering a seminar entitled Finding Opportunities on Tuesday, February
22, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Central Library's Auditorium,
600 Soledad.
1/28: Free Landfill Disposal Day
scheduled for February 5
Next Saturday, February 5, is Free Landfill
Disposal Day for San Antonio residents from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Instead of waiting for your community's next bulky item collection
service, residents can take advantage of this opportunity to get rid of
extra bulky items they may have lying around.
1/27: Federal Empowerment Zone
Designation Extended
The Center City Development Office (CCDO) today
announced that the City's Federal Empowerment Zone (EZ) designation has
been extended through the end of 2011. The extension was included in the
Middle Class Tax Relief Act (H.R. 4853), approved by Congress on
December 15, 2010.
1/27: Electric vehicle charger
rebate now available
The electric vehicle charger rebate is now available. The City's
Office of Environmental Policy in partnership with CPS Energy is now
offering the rebates on a first come, first serve basis.
1/25: Houston Street Two-Step kicks off annual
Rodeo events
More than 40 Longhorn cattle guided by authentic cowboys
on horseback will take to Houston Street to kick off the
Houston Street
Two-Step this
Saturday, January 29 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00
p.m. The
Houston Street Two-Step which features - Step
One: the Cattle Drive and Step Two: the Houston Street Stroll is
the premier event to the 2011 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and is free to
the public.
1/25: Public invited to discuss revitalization
strategies for Walzem area
Business owners, residents, property owners, and
others interested in the future of the Walzem area are invited to attend a
public meeting this Saturday, January 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. at John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 8102 Midcrown Drive.
Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about revitalization initiatives
currently underway and help identify issues and develop solutions to improve
the commercial areas along Walzem Road.
1/24: City Council Candidate Workshop tomorrow
Individuals who are interested in running for Mayor or City Council are
encouraged to attend the Election/Campaign Finance Workshop tomorrow, Tuesday,
January 25 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
1/24: City Council approves amendment to City Council
Meetings
The "Ceremonial Recognitions" and "Citizens to be Heard"
portions of the regular City Council Meeting A Session will move to the
Wednesday council work session effective February 2 starting at 5:15 p.m.
These new changes will not affect citizens' opportunity to address City
Council on specific agenda items during the regular council meeting on
Thursdays.
1/24: Service project helps revitalize homes in
historic Dignowity Hill
The City's Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) is
coordinating a four-day service project with students from UTSA's College of
Architecture to help promote revitalization in the Dignowity Hill Historic
District neighborhood on San Antonio's eastside. More than 200 undergraduate
and graduate students will participate in the S.T.A.R. (Students Together
Achieving Revitalization) project which will take March 26-27 and April 2-3.
1/20:
Seminar provides information on preparing for government contracts
The City of San Antonio's Procurement Technical
Assistance Center (PTAC), is offering a seminar entitled Do Your Homework:
Certifications and Registrations. The free seminar is scheduled for
Tuesday, January 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Central
Library's Auditorium located at 600 Soledad.
1/20: City seeks new TIRZ board
applicants
The City of San Antonio is seeking applicants for
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) Verano #28 and Brooks City-Base TIRZ
#16. Each of these zones was designated to support development in the
southern section of the city.
1/18: Local spiritual leaders named 2011 MLK award
recipients
The City's Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission
honored two local spiritual leaders with the 2011 Martin Luther King, Jr.
Distinguished Achievement Award and the 2011 Baha'i Unity of Humanity Award
during yesterday's 2011 MLK March and Commemorative Program.
1/14: Airport Advisory Commission Accepting
Applications
The Airport Advisory Commission's (AAC) primary
purpose is to advise the City's aviation director regarding policies,
including any noise related issues, affecting the City's airports and air
transportation initiatives. The City of San Antonio is seeking applicants
for stakeholders in the following categories:
1/14: Martin Luther King, Jr.
holiday schedule of City services
City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed on
Monday, January 17 to observe
the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Other City services will operate as
follows:
1/13: 2011 Municipal Election
information packets now available
Citizens interested in running for Mayor or a City Council district
seat in the May 14 Municipal Election can obtain information packets now
in the Office of the City Clerk located on the second floor of City
Hall, 100 Military Plaza. The packet cost is $25 and may be purchased
during regular business hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.
1/11: City Council Candidate
Workshop
Individuals who are interested in running for Mayor or City Council
are encouraged to attend the Election/Campaign Finance workshop. The
Office of the City Clerk in conjunction with the Office of the City
Attorney will introduce participants to the basics of running for City
Council as well as state and municipal campaign finance regulations.
1/10: 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 17. The Bitters Brush Recycling Center will
also be closed.
1/10: 24th Annual MLK March and
Commemoration one week away
In one week, months of planning and event preparation will come to
an end as San Antonio celebrates the 2011 MLK March and Commemoration on
Monday, January 17. This year will mark the 24th anniversary of the City
of San Antonio's legacy of joining with community members to honor Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., one of this nation's most revered civil rights
leaders. It will also mark the beginning of the event going "green" as
recycling will be offered throughout Pittman-Sullivan Park during the
commemoration celebration.
1/7: City holds public
meetings to discuss proposed amendments to International Property
Maintenance Code
Two public meetings will be held for citizens to review and provide
public comment on the proposed local amendments to the International
Property Maintenance Code. The meetings will be held from 7:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18 at the Fire Training Academy -
Auditorium (Room 146), 300 S. Callaghan and Thursday, January 20 at the
Northeast Service Center - Community Meeting Room, 10303 Toolyard.
1/7: NCR to Offer Workshop on
the Fundamentals of Marketing Small business owners invited to attend
free workshop
The Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization Program (NCR) will offer
a free workshop entitled "Marketing 101: The Fundamentals of Marketing"
from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 20 at the Avenida
Guadalupe Association's computer lab, 1306 Guadalupe Street.
1/5: New year brings changes to
City's bagged leaves collection program
It's a new year and times are a-changin when it
comes to the City's bagged leaves collection program. Residential
customers are still eligible to receive two free collections of grass
clippings and leaves per fiscal year up to 50 bags, but now residents
are required to use paper bags or cardboard boxes for those collections.
The City will no longer pick up grass clippings or leaves placed in
plastic bags.
1/4: Christmas tree recycling
program starts this weekend
Starting this
weekend, January 8 and 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. San Antonio residents
are asked to take part in a holiday "tree-dition" by recycling their fresh
cut Christmas trees at one of the 21 drop-off locations across the city.
1/4: Final presentations of
Los Pastores begins this weekend
The City's Downtown Operations Department
in conjunction with Our Lady of Guadalupe Church presents the final presentations of
Los Pastores - the Shepherds Play
beginning
this weekend, January 8 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at La Villta - Plaza
Juarez and January 9 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Market Square -
Farmers' Market Plaza Building.
1/3: City seeks new TIRZ board
applicants
The City of San Antonio is seeking applicants for Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) Verano #28 and Brooks City-Base TIRZ #16. Each
of these zones was designated to support development in the southern section of
the city
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2/2: Councilwoman
Taylor teams up with SAGE to host Eastside Reinvestment Luncheon
Councilwoman Ivy R. Taylor and Mayor Julián Castro
have partnered with San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside (SAGE) to host an
Eastside Reinvestment Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.
1/6: Councilwoman Taylor announces action plans
after Eastside Community Meeting
On January 3, more than 400 Eastside residents attended a community
meeting hosted by Councilwoman Ivy R. Taylor to discuss the series of
shootings that occurred during the holidays. As a result of
public input, Councilwoman Taylor has developed a strategy to address
concerns discussed at last Tuesday's meeting.
1/4: Boeing relocating Air Force One maintenance to
San Antonio
Mayor Julián Castro lauded Wednesday's decision by Boeing to expand its
operations at Port San Antonio to include repair work on the prestigious
Air Force One fleet that serves the President of the United States
12/15: City Council
approves renovation of Good Samaritan Hospital
The San Antonio City Council approved a
partnership with the Alamo Community College District and St. Philip's
College to renovate the underutilized historic Good Samaritan Hospital
building and provide services to the community.
12/14: More than
1,700 People voted in Mayor's Downtown Holiday Contest
Befitting Mayor Julián Castro's goal to turn downtown San Antonio into a
vibrant, 24-7 hub of activity, the Light Up Downtown Holiday Contest that
kicked off last month attracted more than 30 downtown properties to
participate in the inaugural competition, and more than 1,700 people cast
their votes to determine the best and brightest holiday light displays for
storefronts and buildings.
12/8: Sheryl Sculley to continue highly successful
run as City Manager at least through 2013
Calling her the "best City Manager in America," Mayor Julián Castro
announced Wednesday that City Council has reached an agreement in principle
to extend Sheryl Sculley's contract through Dec. 31, 2013.
12/2: Councilwoman Jennifer V. Ramos presents new
improvements at Concepcion Park
On Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, District 3 Councilwoman
Jennifer V. Ramos will welcome residents to attend a ribbon-cutting
ceremony for various new improvements and amenities at Concepcion Park
12/2:
Councilwoman Ramos hosts 4th Annual District 3 Senior Christmas Dance
On Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, District 3
Councilwoman Jennifer V. Ramos will welcome over 500 seniors to attend
the 4th Annual District 3 Senior Christmas Dance.
11/29:
Councilwoman Ramos hosts Public Input Meeting for Brooks Park
improvements
District 3 Councilwoman Jennifer V. Ramos
invites the community to attend a Public Input Meeting for the Brooks
Park Improvement Project on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
11/23: Downtown businesses light up for Mayor's
Downtown Holiday Contest
Downtown visitors will experience even more Holiday magic this season as
downtown San Antonio businesses participate in Mayor Julián Castro's
Light
Up Downtown Holiday Contest and compete to have the best and brightest
holiday light display in their storefronts and buildings.
11/7: Nearly 100
local youth prepare for success by attending the "What's Next?"
Summit-Tackling Career and College Readiness
When the doors to Sam Houston High School opened at 9 a.m. on November 5 for
the "What’s Next?" Summit-Tackling Career and College Readiness, nearly
100 eager attendees filled the halls for one special purpose-to learn how
to take the next step toward educational and career success. And, one lucky
attendee even won a free laptop computer.
11/7:
Councilwoman Jennifer V. Ramos introduces new playground at Mendoza Park
in honor of fallen soldier
On Nov. 5, 2011, District 3 Councilwoman
Jennifer V. Ramos welcomed the community to a ribbon cutting of a brand
new KaBOOM! playground at Sgt. Matthew E. Mendoza Park, 5206 Hillje St.
10/28:
Councilwoman Jennifer V. Ramos hosts 4th annual District 3 Fall Festival
and Community Fair
On Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, District 3
Councilwoman Jennifer V. Ramos will welcome community members to the 4th
Annual District 3 Fall Festival and Community Fair. The event will be
held at Harlandale Park, 7227 Briar Place, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., and is
free to the children and families of District 3.
10/24: SA 2020 launches next phase with SERVE SA
Aiming to build on the energy provided by thousands of committed citizens
who set a bold vision for San Antonio during the first phase of the SA 2020
effort, Mayor Julián Castro was joined by education, business and community
leaders on Monday to launch SERVE SA, a call-to-service action plan to meet
the city's top education goals.
10/21: Councilwoman Taylor helps local youth get
on track for success with the "What's Next?" Summit
District 2 Councilwoman Ivy R. Taylor invites San Antonio youth to attend
the "What's Next?" Summit - Tackling Career and College Readiness on
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at Sam Houston High School,
4635 E. Houston St.
10/19: Councilwoman
Chan and SAWS to hold public meeting regarding possible assumption of
BexarMet
District 9 Councilwoman Elisa Chan and San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
representatives will host a public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 to
present and discuss the potential assumption of BexarMet by SAWS and take
input from District 9's BexarMet customers. The meeting will take place at
the Canyon Ridge Elementary cafeteria, 20522 Stone Oak Parkway, at 6:30 p.m.
10/10: Councilwoman
Chan and VIA to hold Public Meeting on Street Car Proposal
On Monday, October 10, Councilwoman Elisa Chan,
VIA CEO Keith Parker, and Deputy City Manager Pat DiGiovanni will host a
second public meeting to present and discuss VIA's and the City's
Streetcar proposals, and seek the input from District 9 residents.
10/4: Darryl Byrd named CEO of SA 2020
Mayor Julián Castro announced Tuesday the selection of Darryl Byrd to head a
new organization charged with leading the implementation of the community's
bold SA 2020 goals to make San Antonio the nation's most vibrant,
economically successful metropolis.
9/30:
Culinary Cultural Exchange features award-winning Chinese chef
Councilwoman Elisa Chan and the City's China Advisory subcommittee today
announced plans for the first Culinary Cultural Exchange featuring renowned
Chinese chef Guo Xiang, Chief Chef of the Wuxi Jinjiang Grand Hotel, for a
week of culinary events.
9/29: Councilwoman Taylor invites community to celebrate opening of
Montabella Pointe Apartments
Councilwoman Ivy R. Taylor will attend the
grand opening of the Montabella Pointe Apartments, 5121 N. Foster Rd.,
on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 from 10 a.m. to noon.
9/23: Councilwoman Jennifer V. Ramos hosts free
Get Moving & Step Into Shape event at Pytel Park
On Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011,
District 3 Councilwoman Jennifer V. Ramos, along with several Seniors
and Southside residents, will gear up and head out to Pytel Park,
located at 6220 S. New Braunfels Ave, at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, for
the Get Moving & Step Into Shape event as part of the Get Fit Southside
initiative.
9/21: Councilwoman Taylor hosts
District 2 town hall meeting
Councilwoman Ivy R. Taylor will host a
Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the District 2 Senior
Center, 1751 S. W.W. White Rd., from 9-11 a.m. Breakfast will be served at
8:30 a.m.
8/23: District 4 Back-to-School
Health Fair sets attendance, immunization records
Approximately 4,000 people attended this year's District 4 Back to School
Health Fair with 1,902 children receiving medical services, setting an
all-time record for the number of children receiving immunizations at the
annual event. Councilman Rey Saldaña
and CentroMed sponsored the fair held
this past Saturday at CentroMed Southwest Branch Clinic.
8/19: Councilwoman Jennifer
V. Ramos Attended Dedication of Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo
Mission
On Friday, August 19, 2011, District 3 Councilwoman Jennifer V. Ramos, along
with several other dignitaries and parishioners, attended the Mass of
Dedication for the Mission San Jose. Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller
dedicated Mission San Jose to celebrate the completion of the renovation of
the historic Mission located at 701 E. Pyron.
8/9:
Councilwoman Jennifer
V. Ramos Hosts Fitness 101 Kids Walk and 4th Annual Back-to-School
Backpack Giveaway
On Saturday, Aug. 13,
2011, District 3 Councilwoman Jennifer V. Ramos and Get Fit SATX, will
host the "Fitness 101: Back-to-School Kids Walk and 4th Annual Backpack
Giveaway." The event will take place at Mission Branch Library, 3134
Roosevelt Ave., at 8 a.m. and is the second of a series of free monthly
fitness events that the Councilwoman is hosting throughout the remainder
of the year.
7/8: Volunteers needed
Residents of District 4 are encouraged to get involved in local government.
Councilman Rey Saldaña is seeking candidates for the CPS Energy Citizens
Advisory Committee.
7/5: New Multi-Service
Senior Center Opens in District 6
City Councilman Ray Lopez joined San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro, WellMed
Charitable Foundation Co-Founder Richard Manning, and invited guests to
officially open the doors to the new co-operated Alicia Treviño Lopez Senior
One Stop Center serving the District 6 senior community on Tuesday, July 5.
7/1: Councilwoman Ramos Invites Southside
Community to
Get Fit
On Saturday, July 2, District 3 Councilwoman Jennifer V. Ramos will kickoff
"Get Fit Southside SATX," a new health initiative launched on the city's
South Side to help motivate the community to get fit. The event is at
Southside Lions Park at 9:30 a.m. near the corner of Hiawatha and
Meadowlark. It will be the first of a series of free monthly fitness events
that Councilwoman Ramos will be hosting throughout the remainder of the
year.
7/1: Barbecue Safety Encouraged
for Holiday Celebrations
District 7 City Councilman Cris
Medina is joining the San Antonio Fire Department, the San Antonio Parks and
Recreation Department, and the San Antonio Parks Foundation to encourage
residents to have a fun, safe July 4th celebration this year. Extreme
drought conditions in San Antonio have led to fire-prone dry grass and brush
throughout the city. Although all fireworks have been banned, citizens are
still able to barbecue at Woodlawn Lake Park, where the annual Fourth of
July celebration will be held.
6/27: Councilwoman Ramos Helps Dedicate New
Mission Trails Hospital on the South Side
On Monday, June 27, District 3 Councilwoman Jennifer V. Ramos was part of
the Dedication Ceremony of the brand new Mission Trails Baptist Hospital.
The event signified the grand opening of the state-of-the-art,
environmentally-friendly new hospital that will serve patients from both San
Antonio and South Texas.
6/23: Mission Reach brings revitalization to
District 3
On Saturday, June 25, District 3 Councilwoman
Jennifer V. Ramos will commemorate the Grand Opening of the Mission Reach
Project, phases I and II. The event will take place on the Theo Avenue
bridge where an Opening Ceremony will be held that will feature several
elected officials and dignitaries making public remarks. A Community
Celebration will then follow on Lone Star Boulevard and Mission Road. The
event will run from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
6/9: Founder of the San Antonio
Martin Luther King, Jr. March Passes
Eastside native and originator of the San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. (MLK) March, Reverend R.A. Callies, passed away early this morning.
Reverend Callies was a pastor at First Gethsemane Baptist Church.
6/6: District 6 Multi-Service
Senior Center Open House
The City's newest multi-service senior center will open its doors to serve
the seniors in the District 6 area on Tuesday, June 7.
5/20: Chavez family, UFW applaud
City Council vote for new Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. in San Antonio
Cesar Chavez Foundation President Paul F. Chavez, middle son of the farm
labor and civil rights leader, and United Farm Workers President Arturo
S. Rodriguez issued the following joint statement from the farm worker
movement headquarters in Keene, Calif. following the San Antonio City
Council's enactment of an ordinance changing Durango Blvd. to Cesar E.
Chavez Blvd., stretching from the Eastside to the Westside of San
Antonio across two international freeways, IH 37 and IH 35.
5/12: San Antonio Food Bank
acquires five acres from City for expansion
Today the San Antonio City Council approved the conveyance
of 5.551 acres of vacant city-owned property to the San Antonio Food Bank
(SAFB). The property is located in the Southwest Business and Technology
Park (SWBTP) at State Highway 151 and Old Highway 90 in City Council
District 6.
4/29:Councilwoman Jennifer
Ramos to Open Mission Branch Library in Council District 3
The culmination of four years of
hard work will be realized this Saturday, April 30 when Councilwoman
Jennifer Ramos will dedicate the new Mission Branch Library. Councilwoman
Ramos' involvement with the project began as a council aide for Roland
Gutierrez in 2007, and the project has been a top priority for District 3
ever since.
4/18: NuStar Energy to Make $76 million
Investment in San Antonio Council District 3
District 3 Councilwoman Jennifer Ramos announced that NuStar Energy acquired
AGE Refinery on Thursday, April 14, 2011. This acquisition represents an
investment of $76 million in the Southside of San Antonio that will enhance
employment opportunities for the community while improving the jobs of the
approximately 90 employees already working at the facility.
3/25: Councilman Medina breaks ground on Palestine Road
improvements
On Monday, March 21, District 5 Councilman David Medina, Jr. held a
ground breaking ceremony for a sidewalk improvement project on Palestine
Road from Quintana to Creighton Avenue.
3/25: Councilwoman Ramos to
unveil and formally dedicate Sgt. Matthew E. Mendoza USMC Park
During a public hearing in September 2010, Councilwoman
Jennifer V. Ramos initiated the naming of newly-acquired park space in
District 3 to be named in honor of fallen Marine and son U.S. Marine Corps
Sgt. Matthew E. Mendoza. On December 9, 2010, City Council unanimously voted
to adopt an ordinance naming the new park in honor of him. The park is
located at 5206 Hillje Street.
3/22:Councilwoman Taylor seeks
applicants for the District 2 Life Skills Academy
Councilwoman Ivy R. Taylor and several community stake holders have
developed and implemented the District 2 Life Skills Academy. The purpose of
this program is to empower our youth and young adults with the appropriate
skill set and knowledge to be successful in college, the business world and
beyond.
3/11: District 2 unveils new
multi-service center for senior residents
Councilwoman Ivy R. Taylor led City staff and crowds of senior
residents in the grand opening of the new District 2 Senior Center. The
8,000 square foot facility located at 1751 South W. W. White Rd. is set to
provide noon meals and a host of wellness, education, and comprehensive
assistance services to seniors 60 years of age and older.
3/1: Council District 10
Scholarship program deadline approaching
The District 10 College Scholarship Program is
offered to high school seniors who live in City Council District 10.
Students who wish to apply for the District 10 scholarship will be
required to submit a scholarship package and meet eligibility
requirements. Scholarship packages are due by March 31.
2/17: San Antonio: The 'New Face of the American
Dream'
New demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau confirms San Antonio's
rising prominence as one of America's fastest growing big cities, fueled by
explosive growth in the Hispanic population and a growing job base in 21st
century industries.
2/10: Councilman John G. Clamp announces the start of the Salado Creek
Connector Project
Today, the City Council voted to move forward and construct the connection
of the North Salado Creek Greenway Trails from Los Patios to the Robert L.B.
Tobin Park Trailhead.
1/28: Councilman John G. Clamp supports Soccer for a Cause
District 10 Councilman John Clamp believes that despite all of the
controversy, Gordon Hartman's plans to bring a NASL soccer team to San
Antonio has real merit.
1/21: Northern Hills Golf Course re-zoned using the new "G" designation
On Thursday, January 20, City Council voted to rezone
the Northern Hills Golf Course from MF-33, a multi-family zoning, to the new
Golf Zoning District. This new zoning district will preserve the existing
golf course and green space.
1/18: Councilwoman Elisa Chan to Host 2011 District 9 Town Hall Meeting
Councilwoman Elisa Chan will be hosting her 2011 Town Hall meeting tonight,
January 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Parkhills Baptist Church, 17747
San Pedro Avenue.
1/14: Texting and Driving Ban in Effect
as of Tomorrow, January 15
District 4 City Councilman Philip Cortez would like
to remind all San Antonio drivers that beginning tomorrow, Saturday, January
15, drivers caught texting behind the wheel will get a citation with a
maximum fine of $200.
1/10: Councilman Reed Williams to host District 8
Townhall meeting
Councilman Reed Williams will host a
District 8 Townhall Meeting tomorrow, January 11 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cody
Library, 11441 Vance Jackson.
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