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11/21: $1
million available to promote affordable housing
Requests for Proposals (RFP) are currently being accepted to promote the
creation and preservation of affordable housing.
Preference will be given to the contemplated target areas as specified by
the newly approved City’s
Strategic Plan for community development. Preference will also
be given to those projects using green building techniques and energy
saving components as well as those projects that use the facilities of
the San Antonio Housing Trust Finance Corporation.
11/20: Third Public
Meeting scheduled to discuss the proposed Jefferson Neighborhood
Conservation District
The City’s Planning and Development Services Department and the Jefferson
Neighborhood Conservation District Planning Team are holding a third
public meeting to discuss the proposed Jefferson Neighborhood Conservation
District at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 11 at the
Jefferson High School cafeteria, located on 723 Donaldson Avenue.
11/18: New position
available for At-Large Boards and Commissions
The At-Large Boards and Commissions are seeking to fill the
following position: VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority. Citizens
that may be interested in being a part of their local government are
encouraged to apply.
11/18: Garbage and recyclable
collections for Thanksgiving holiday
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no garbage
or recyclables collection on Thursday, November 27.
11/18: Thanksgiving holidays’ schedule
of City services
Garbage, recyclables and brush will not be
collected on Thursday, November 27. Residents who receive Friday
two-cart automated collection or the green bin manual recycling will
receive their regularly scheduled service on Friday, November 28,
while City
Hall and most municipal offices will be closed to celebrate the
Thanksgiving Day holidays.
11/14: MLK
Commission still accepting vendor booth applications
The City’s Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK), Commission is
still accepting applications for vendor booths for the 2009 MLK March
and Commemorative Program.
11/13: Gonzalez receives
Leadership Award
Assistant City Manager Frances A. Gonzalez was recently selected by the
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) as the 2008
recipient of the Assistant Excellence in Leadership Award in Memory of
Buford M. Watson, Jr.
11/13: Keep San Antonio
Beautiful receives $3,000 grant
The City’s Solid Waste Management Department’s Keep San Antonio
Beautiful program has been awarded the H-E-B/Keep Texas Beautiful Green
Bag Grant.
11/13: Tips for
a healthy holidays
The holidays are almost upon us, which means
it’s time for good food, spending time with family and friends, and stress. In
order to help business professionals have a healthier and happier holiday
season, the City's Economic Development Department’s (EDD) South Texas Women’s
Business Center (STWBC) is hosting a lunch chat entitled “Holidaying Healthy”
with Spectrum Club General Manager Suzy Gray from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on
Thursday, November 20 at the San Antonio Central Library’s Auditorium, 600
Soledad.
11/13: MLK Commission announces
2009 MLK March and Commemorative Program keynote speaker
The City’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission is proud to
announce that Manuel V. Scott, an original Freedom Writer, will be the
2009 MLK March and Commemorative Program keynote speaker.
11/12: Texas Recycles Day
scheduled for this Saturday
Saturday, November 15, is Texas Recycles Day.
Residents, especially those who live in apartment complexes, looking for
an easy way to dispose of gently used appliances, furniture, mattresses,
clothing and electronic materials are encouraged to load up their items
and bring them to Woodlawn Park, 1103 Cincinnati, from
9:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m.
11/10: City’s Neighborhood
Commercial Revitalization Program celebrates 10th Anniversary
The City of San Antonio’s Housing and Neighborhood Services
Department’s Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization (NCR) Program is
celebrating its 10th Anniversary.
11/7: Second Public Meeting
scheduled for Camp Bullis Joint Land Use Study
The City and the Camp Bullis Joint Land Use Study Executive Committee are
hosting a public meeting to discuss the Camp Bullis Joint Land Use Study (JLUS)
at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20 at the Reagan High School
Cafeteria, located at 19000 Ronald Reagan Drive.
11/7: “Smart Business, Smart
Financing”
As the I-35 corridor continues to grow, the opportunity for
small businesses within that community increases. The City's Economic
Development Department’s (EDD) South Texas Women’s Business Center (STWBC)
wants to assist small business owners succeed within that area. For that
reason, the STWBC in conjunction with Capital CDC and the South Texas
Business Fund will host a seminar to help business owners develop their
business plans from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12 at
Northeast Lake College – Library, 1201 Kitty Hawk Rd.
11/6: Veteran’s Day Parade to close
certain streets
Hundreds of community leaders and citizens will gather downtown this
Saturday, November 8 for the 9th Annual Veteran’s Day Parade to pay
homage to the men and women who have served our country. Motorists will
be diverted as the City closes several downtown streets to accommodate
the event.
11/5: A winning partnership
The City's Economic Development Department (EDD) Small Business
Division is offering a free seminar entitled “Mentor Protégé Programs– A
Win-Win Partnership” on Wednesday, November 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. at the Cliff Morton Development and Business Service Center, 1901
S. Alamo, training rooms A & B.
11/4: City teams up
with Spurs to beautify San Antonio
The City of San Antonio’s Housing and Neighborhood
Department is teaming up with the San Antonio Spurs to clean-up a local
community.
11/3: Texas Recycles Day
The City’s Solid Waste Management Department in conjunction
with area businesses will celebrate Texas Recycles Day (TRD) from 9:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15 at Woodlawn Lake Park, 1103
Cincinnati.
11/3: Veterans’ Day holiday
schedule of City services
Garbage, recyclables and brush will be collected on Tuesday, November 11,
while City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed to observe the
Veterans’ Day holiday.
10/31: Movies by Moonlight
returns after overwhelming response
The Duke will ride his way onto the big screen on Thursday, November 6
for the Movies by Moonlight’s showing of the “greatest western”
of all time The Searchers. Showtime starts at 6:30 p.m. with
live, pre-entertainment.
10/31: 2009 MLK Distinguished
Achievement
The
City’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission is seeking nominations for the
2009 Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Achievement Award. Bexar
County residents are encouraged to nominate members of the community for the
award.
10/29: City creates
new community development advisory board
The City’s Department of Planning and Development Services will
utilize a newly created Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC)
to gain citizen input on implementing a strategic plan for reinvestment
planning, coordinating city resources, and leveraging private sector
investment within San Antonio.
10/29: Women Business Owner’s
Roundtable
Are you a woman who wants to start your own business but you
are not sure what steps to take to make this dream a reality? If you are
a woman curious about how to start a successfully owned business then
the City's Economic Development Department’s (EDD) South Texas Women’s
Business Center (STWBC) has an event just for you.
10/27: Building a sustainable
community
The City’s Office of Environmental Policy is hosting a series
of workshops that began this morning and will run through October 30
focusing on how to make San Antonio a sustainable community. Each
workshop will be a think tank to help generate ideas that will assist
the City in developing a sustainability policy that advances the city’s
social, economic and environmental needs.
10/24: No more excuses, time to
get rid of the junk!
No more excuses. The time has come to finally get rid of all
those unwanted items piling up in your garage. The City of San Antonio’s
Solid Waste Management Department in conjunction with area landfills has
the perfect solution. Next weekend is free Landfill Disposal Day.
10/24: City’s Fleet
Department recognized as 7th best fleet operation in North America
The City’s Fleet Department received national recognition
this week as they were named as one of the top ten fleet operations in
the nation.
San Antonio was ranked as the seventh most efficient fleet operation in
North America by Government Fleet Magazine during the CCG/FASTER Annual
National Conference in Norfolk, Virginia.
10/24: Houston Street Fair and
Market celebrates third anniversary with a Fall Festival
Since October 2005, the Houston Street Fair and Market (HSFM) has
transformed downtown Houston Street into such themes as a winter
wonderland and a rodeo to a beach and most recently an animal kingdom.
This Saturday, October 25, the HSFM promises to be bigger and better as
it celebrates three years of bringing live entertainment, arts and
culture to downtown San Antonio. The free event will run from
noon until
6:00 p.m.
10/23: PTAC presents “How to do
business with FEMA”
The City's Economic Development Department (EDD) Small Business
Division’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will host two
information sessions in conjunction with the U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
entitled “How to do business with FEMA” on Wednesday, October 29 and
Thursday, October 30.
10/20: EDD
seminar to focus on food service businesses
The City’s Economic Development Department (EDD)
Small Business Division will be hosting a seminar on
Wednesday, November 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Frost Bank Tower, 100
W. Houston St., Suite 1900. The seminar entitled “Food Service Done Right- Learn
the Basics” is geared toward prospective food service owners.
10/17: Citizens reminded to
display political signs in designated areas
The City of San Antonio would like to remind residents about the
requirements to display political signs. Per City ordinance, failure to
place political signs within designated areas could result in the sign
being removed.
10/16: City celebrates National
Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
The City’s Housing and Neighborhood Services Department’s
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program (LBPHCP) is proud to support
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week – October 19 through 25.
10/16: New position
available for At-Large Boards and Commissions
There are three At-Large Boards and Commissions seeking to fill
open positions. Citizens that may be interested in being a part of their
local government are encouraged to apply for one of the following
positions:
10/13: City
introduces hearing impaired voting equipment
The City’s Clerk’s Office in conjunction with Councilwoman
Delicia Herrera, District 6, held a news conference today to introduce
new equipment that will be used during early voting to assist the
hearing impaired.
10/10: City-Toyota Green Clean-up
Project wraps up today
Today marked the end of the City-Toyota Green Clean-up Project as more than
122 Toyota Team Members and its on-site suppliers volunteered their time to
help spruce up areas of Brian McClain Park, Friesenhahn Park and Comanche
Lookout Park in District 10 by spreading mulch, picking up trash and
upgrading facilities.
10/10: Early voting
for the November 4 Election begins October 20
Early voting for the November 4 Joint General and Special
Election begins Monday, October 20 and ends Friday, October 31. Early
voting sites are located at the Bexar County Courthouse and 39 other
locations throughout the city. Voting hours vary depending on date and
location.
10/10: MLK
Commission accepting vendor booth applications
The City’s Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK), Commission is
accepting applications for vendor booths for the 2009 MLK March and
Commemorative Program.
10/9: Second Public Meeting
scheduled to discuss the proposed Jefferson Neighborhood Conservation
District
The City’s Planning and Development Services Department and the Jefferson
Neighborhood Conservation District Planning Team are holding a second
public meeting to discuss the proposed Jefferson Neighborhood Conservation
District at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21 at the Jefferson High
School Cafeteria, located on 723 Donaldson Avenue. Community stakeholders
are invited to provide input on development design standards.
10/9: District 9 benefits from
Clean-Up Project
Today, the City-Toyota Green Clean-up Project hit the trails of McAllister
Park in District 9 as 189 Toyota Team Members installed fences, upgraded
facilities and painted and maintained the Dog Park.
10/8: District 8 shines with
City-Toyota Green Clean-Up Project
The City-Toyota Green Clean-up Project continued work today in District 8 as
233 Toyota Team Members and its on-site suppliers cleaned up three parks in
District 8.
10/7: City-Toyota Green Clean-up
Project takes
on District 7
The City-Toyota Green Clean-up Project was in full gear today as 186 Toyota
Team Members and its on-site suppliers cleaned up areas of District 7.
10/7: PTAC seminar informs
businesses on the benefits of good presentation skills
The City's Economic Development Department (EDD) Small Business
Division’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will host a
free seminar entitled “Presentation Skills” on Tuesday, October 28, to
educate small businesses on how to market their business products and
services to federal agencies. The workshop will take place from 9:00
a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Cliff Morton Development and Business Service
Center, 1901 South Alamo, training rooms A&B.
10/6: City-Toyota Green Clean-Up
Project continues this week,
homeless dog finds a new home
After a week-long break, the City-Toyota Green Clean-up Project continued
today as 186 Toyota Team Members and its on-site suppliers rolled up their
sleeves to help beautify Cuellar Park, Oscar Perez Park and Tom Slick Park
in District 6 by spreading mulch, painting soccer goals, bleachers and a
pool house.
10/1: Applications
will continue to be accepted for At-Large Boards and Commissions
Citizens are encouraged to get involved in local government. The
City of San Antonio is seeking applicants for the following At-Large
Boards and Commissions:
10/1: River Walk and Downtown
Business District Vending Permit Applications Available on October 13
Vendors who desire to sell novelty items on the River Walk and in the
Downtown business district can apply for vending permits starting Monday,
October 13. All vendors, including those with current novelty vending
permits, must apply. Applications will be available at the Downtown
Operations Department located at 202 E. Nueva during business days from 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or accessed at www.sanantonio.gov. The deadline for
applications is Monday, November 10 at 4:00 p.m.
9/30: Time is
running out to register to vote for the November 4 Election
Monday, October 6, is the last day for citizens to
register to be eligible to vote in the City’s November 4 Joint General
and Special Election.
9/26: City-Toyota Green Clean-up
Project wraps up first week with District 5 beautification projects
Today marked the end of the first week for the City-Toyota Green Clean-up
Project as more than 100 Toyota Team Members volunteered their time to help
spruce up areas of Normoyle Park located at 700 Culberson in District 5.
9/25: Voelcker Park visitors to
learn about “Wacky World of Spider Webs”
Nature aficionados are invited to learn more about
“Spiders—Wild and Wacky Webs” while enjoying the beautiful scenery at
Voelcker Park, 12000 N.W. Military Highway, during a community open
house from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 4.
9/25: District 4 takes center
stage in City-Toyota Green Clean-Up Project
More
than 180 Toyota Team Members took to cleaning up Arnold Park in District 4
today as part of the City-Toyota Green Clean-up Project. Today marked day
four of the joint community project targeting 17 sites throughout the city.
9/24:
Toyota Team Members Beautify District 3
Three
hundred and forty Toyota Team Members rolled up their sleeves to help
beautify areas of District 3 today as part of the City-Toyota Green Clean-up
Project. Today marked day three of the joint community project targeting 17
sites throughout the city.
9/24: Casablanca graces
the big screen at this week’s Movies by Moonlight showing
The famous on-screen pair of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman will grace
the big screen at the Movies by Moonlight’s showing of
Casablanca. This timeless classic will be shown this Thursday,
September 25 at HemisFair Park starting at 7:00 p.m. As part of the
Casablanca theme, pre-entertainment will include ballroom dancing
lessons and a special performance.
9/23: City to replace Red Oaks
on Main Plaza
The City of San Antonio, responding to analysis by several independent
tree experts, has agreed to remove three Schumard Red Oaks in Main Plaza
that have become diseased and decayed with old age. Two of the Red Oaks
are located on the north side of the Plaza, and one is located on the
south side.
9/23: Day two of City-Toyota
Green Clean-up Project helps spruce up District 2
The
City-Toyota Green Clean-up Project was in full gear today as more than 325
volunteers took to the east side of San Antonio to spruce up several much
needed areas in District 2.
9/22: City-Toyota Green Clean-up
Project gets underway
The
City-Toyota Green Clean-up Project kicked-off today as 320 volunteers took
over Brackenridge Park to give it a much needed face lift.
9/22: “Texas Sales
and Use Tax Permit”
On Wednesday, October 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Frost
Bank Tower, 100 West Houston St., Suite 1900, the City's Economic
Development Department (EDD) Small Business Division will be hosting a
free seminar for prospective business owners wanting to learn about the
Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit.
9/19: City’s Solid Waste
Management Department lends helping hand to City of Houston
The City’s Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) will respond to
a request from the City of Houston to aid in the clean up process from
Hurricane Ike.
9/19: Local high schools join
in fight to eradicate graffiti
The City is gearing up for the 5th Annual Graffiti Wipeout Volunteer
Day taking place on Saturday, September 27, by hosting three
mini-graffiti wipeouts with local high schools on Tuesday, September 23.
9/18: City-Toyota Green Clean-Up
Project: Team members pledge to beautify San Antonio
During City Council Ceremonials today, City leaders and Toyota officials
pledged to team up to clean up with a new joint community project that will
help
beautify San Antonio. The City-Toyota Green Clean-Up Project will target 17
sites throughout the city that range from trash collection and curb
maintenance to brush clean up, tree planting and painting.
9/18: Second public meeting
scheduled to discuss the Downtown West Neighborhood Plan
The City of San Antonio Planning and Community Development
Department will hold a second public meeting to discuss plans for
Downtown Neighborhood- West Neighborhood Plan on Thursday, September
25 at 6:00 p.m. at the Development and Business Services Center, 2nd
Floor Training Rooms A & B, 1901 S. Alamo.
9/17: Public invited to
proposed future land use plan and economic development goals workshop for
Eastern Triangle Community Plan
The Eastern Triangle Community Plan Business and Development Meeting is
set for Tuesday, September 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the
Highland Social Club, located at 2929 South W.W. White Road. Business,
commercial property and vacant property owners are highly encouraged to
attend.
9/16: New location for Hurricane Ike
volunteer operations center
The San Antonio Voluntary Organizations
Active in Disaster (SAVOAD) Volunteer Operation Center (VOC) will be moving
to a new location beginning Wednesday, September 17. The VOC will be
located at Brooks City-Base, Building 1154 located at 8039 Challenger Drive.
9/15: Prime Contractor
Connection
The City’s Economic Development Department’s Procurement Technical
Assistance Center (PTAC), is offering a free seminar entitled Prime Contractor
Connection on Tuesday,
September 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Development &
Business Services Center located at 1901 S. Alamo 2nd Floor, Training Rooms A and B.
9/14: Hurricane Ike prompts call for
medical and other volunteers
City, County and State officials are
preparing for the forecasted landfall of Hurricane Ike on the Texas coast.
As they plan for the potential impact, medical professionals are asked to
volunteer their services to assist evacuees who could possibly arrive in San
Antonio.
9/12: Forum scheduled for Camp
Bullis Joint Land Use Study
The City and the Camp Bullis Joint Land Use Study Executive Committee is
hosting a community forum to discuss the Camp Bullis Joint Land Use Study
(JLUS) at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23 at the Clark High
School Cafeteria, located at 5150 DeZavala Road.
9/11: Hurricane Evacuees to
register at San Antonio Reception Center
All evacuees seeking shelter from Hurricane Ike should register
at the Reception Center at Port San Antonio. Once registered, evacuees will be
given directions to their assigned shelter.
9/11: Volunteers
needed to assist with Hurricane Ike
As Hurricane Ike prepares to make
landfall along the Texas coast, volunteers are needed to assist. Medical
professionals are asked to volunteer their services to assist evacuees who have arrived in San Antonio.
9/10: Residents reminded to always be
prepared for an emergency
The City’s Office of Emergency Management wants to
remind residents to “understand, plan and act” by being prepared in case of
any emergency. Creating a family plan and emergency supply kits to always
have ready at home are two important steps residents can take to remain
prepared for emergencies.
9/10: Shelter
Information for Hurricane Ike Evacuees
As the Texas prepares for Hurricane Ike to make landfall, the City of San
Antonio’s Emergency Operations Center wants to remind individuals to be
prepared and know what to do in case of an evacuation from their
jurisdiction.
9/10: Prepare a kit in
emergency situations
When preparing for a possible emergency situation, San Antonio’s Office of
Emergency Management wants to remind residents to think first about the
basics of survival by preparing a kit for your home, car and work.
9/10: Residents should be
prepared in the event of flooding
San Antonio’s Office of Emergency Management is encouraging
local residents to be prepared in the event of heavy rain and potential
flooding. Taking precaution will keep your families and property safe
9/9: Movies by Moonlight kicks
off with nice turnout
Grease was the word as more than 300 moviegoers came down to HemisFair
Park last Thursday for the kick off of Movies By Moonlight. The next
movie is set for this Thursday, September 11 and will feature Titanic.
9/9: Call for volunteers in response
to Hurricane Ike
The San Antonio Volunteer Organizations
Active in Disaster (SAVOAD) is getting ready for a major response event as
Hurricane Ike heads towards the Texas Coast. Resources are being mobilized
in anticipation of Ike’s landfall. To aid in the recruiting effort, the
SAVOAD activated a Volunteer Operations Center today at the Freeman
Coliseum, Frontier Room, 3201 E. Houston St. Additional hours of operation
will continue Wednesday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
9/9: Hurricane Ike prompts call for
medical and other volunteers
City, County and State officials are
preparing for the forecasted landfall of Hurricane Ike on the Texas coast.
As they plan for the potential impact, medical professionals are asked to
volunteer their services to assist evacuees who could possibly arrive in San
Antonio.
9/5: Building Green topic at
this year’s Community Development Summit
As the 7th
largest city in America continues to grow, San Antonio leaders will focus on
creating sustainable communities, a way in which to create smaller communities
by focusing on eco-friendly neighborhoods. This and other topics will be
discussed at the 2008 Community Development Summit, scheduled for September
15 through September 17 at the
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, located at 200 E. Market.
8/29: Free movies provide a way
for residents to enjoy downtown
Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and head downtown to watch Hollywood’s
stars under the stars. Starting Thursday, September 4, HemisFair Park will
transform into an outdoor theater when the City’s Downtown Operations
Department kicks off Movies By Moonlight.
8/29: Foreclosure topic at City’s
Community Development Summit
Foreclosure prevention is one of the featured topics
to be discussed at this year’s Community Development Summit. Hosted by the
City’s Planning and Community Development Department, the summit is set
for September 15 through September 17 at the Henry B. Gonzalez
Convention Center.
8/27: Residents invited to
public meeting for the proposed Jefferson Neighborhood Conservation
District
Community stakeholders are invited to provide input on the development
design standards on the proposed Jefferson Neighborhood Conservation
District on Wednesday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jefferson
High School Cafeteria, located at 723 Donaldson Avenue. The City’s
Planning and Community Development Department and the Jefferson NCD
Planning Team are hosting the meeting.
8/27: City department receives
national award for 11th consecutive year
For the 11th consecutive year, the City’s Purchasing and General Services
Department received the National Purchasing Institute’s Achievement of
Excellence in Procurement Award, which recognizes organizational
excellence in public procurement.
8/27: Residents invited to public
meeting for the Downtown Neighborhood Plan- West Neighborhood Plan
Community stakeholders are invited to provide input
on proposed changes to the Downtown Neighborhood Plan: West Neighborhood
Land Use Plan on Tuesday, September 2 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Development and Business Services Center, 2nd Floor Training Rooms A&B, located
on 1901 S. Alamo.
8/26: A few good volunteers
The City is looking for a few good volunteers! That is the current
mantra of the Housing and Neighborhood Services Department’s Graffiti
Abatement Program.
8/26: Video helps residents learn
more about the City’s FY 2009 Proposed Budget
Neighborhood associations, community organizations or anyone interested in
learning more about the City’s FY 2009 Proposed Budget are encouraged to
tune into TVSA-21, the City’s government access channel, to view a
comprehensive video that describes the budget, the City’s revenue sources,
and how residents can participate in the process.
8/25: Labor Day holiday
schedule of City services
Garbage, recyclables and brush will be collected on Monday, September 1,
while City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed to observe the
Labor Day holiday.
8/22: 2nd Annual Car Show
cruises downtown to the next Houston Street Fair and Market
Classic car lovers get ready to rev up your engines for the Houston Street
Fair and Market’s 2nd Annual Car Show scheduled for Saturday, August 30
from noon until 6:00 p.m. More than 100 sleek and shiny cars, from hot
rods to custom pick up trucks, will be line Houston Street at the event
which will feature the People’s Choice Awards for first through third
place trophies and prizes.
8/22: Fort Sam Houston Growth
Management Plan stimulates City’s East Side
The City’s Office of Military Affairs is hosting a series of community
meetings to discuss the Growth Management plan surrounding Fort Sam
Houston. Starting Monday, August 25 through Wednesday, August 27,
the public will have an opportunity to review and provide comments on the
proposed plan.
8/20: Community meeting set to
discuss Voelcker Park first phase
Stimson Associates and D.I.R.T. Studio, consultants for the Voelcker
Park project, will discuss Phase IA improvements at a community meeting
scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Coker United Methodist
Church, John R. Gibbs Building 1204, 231 East North Loop Road.
8/20: Public invited to final
planning workshop for the Eastern Triangle Community Plan
The final planning workshop for the Eastern Triangle
Community Plan is set for Tuesday, August 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at Copernicus Park, 5003 Lord Road. Community stakeholders will have an
opportunity to provide their vision for the proposed Eastern Triangle
Community Plan in relation to parks, linear greenways, community
facilities and public health.
8/19: Applications
being accepted for Head Start Policy Council
The City of San Antonio is seeking applicants for positions on the
Head Start Policy Council:
8/19: City’s Development
Services Department to host third annual academy
The City's Development Services Department San Antonio Building
Codes Academy (SABCA) will host their third annual academy October 7
through October 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day at the Henry B.
Gonzalez Convention Center, 200 E. Market Street.
8/18: District hearings provide
residents an opportunity to comment on 2009 Proposed City Budget
San Antonio residents are invited to provide their comments on the City’s
Fiscal Year 2009 Proposed Budget by attending community hearings in each
Council district. The hearings begin Tuesday, August 19.
8/18: City to plant native Cedar Elm tree at Main Plaza
The City has been advised by independent arborists, that it is necessary to
replace at least two unhealthy Schumard Red Oak trees at Main Plaza due to
signs of decay and the trees’ declining health. The City consulted with
several arborists before reaching the decision to replace the two ailing Red
Oaks. Additional testing is being conducted on two other Red Oaks due to
existing signs of aging. Crews will begin the process to remove the decaying
trees starting today.
8/15: City to host free seminar
focusing on commercial location and home occupation requirements
The City's Economic Development Department (EDD) Small Business
Division will host a free seminar on Wednesday, September 10 for
prospective small business owners wanting to learn about commercial
location and home occupation requirements. The workshop will take place
from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Frost Bank Tower, 100 West Houston
St., Suite 1900.
8/14: Growth Management Plan
Community Meetings scheduled
The City’s Office of Military Affairs has scheduled a series of community
meetings to discuss the Growth Management plan surrounding Fort Sam
Houston. Starting Monday, August 25 through Wednesday, August 27,
the public will have an opportunity to review and provide comments on the
proposed plan.
8/7: Final public meeting
scheduled to discuss Medal of Honor memorial design concept
The City will hold its second and final public meeting
discussing design possibilities on the projected Medal of Honor (MOH)
memorial from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 14 at the UTSA
Downtown Campus – Buena Vista Building, Room BV1.326, 501 W. Durango.
8/4: Residents
should be prepared for possible heavy rain
As the City’s Office of Emergency Management monitors Tropical Storm Edouard
at the Emergency Operations Center, it is reminding local residents to be
prepared in the event of possible heavy rain that could result in possible
flooding. Taking precaution will keep your families and property safe.
8/1: At-Large
Boards and Commissions applications still being accepted
Citizens are encouraged to get involved in local government.
The City of San Antonio is seeking applicants for the following At-Large
Boards and Commissions:
7/31: Planning to Get Underway
for 2009 MLK March and Commemoration
Months of planning and event preparation for the nation’s
largest MLK March will get underway with the first MLK Commission
meeting scheduled for Monday, August 4 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall
Media Briefing Room, 100 Military Plaza.
7/29: Public invited to
transportation, infrastructure and drainage Workshop for the Eastern
Triangle Community Plan
The fourth planning workshop in a series of five for the Eastern Triangle
Community Plan is set for Tuesday, August 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at Copernicus Park, 5003 Lord Road. Community stakeholders will have an
opportunity to provide their vision for the proposed Eastern Triangle
Community Plan in relation to transportation, infrastructure and drainage.
7/29: City celebrates grand
opening of Northeast Community Link Service Center
The City of San Antonio’s Customer Service Department is
celebrating the grand opening of the Oak Ridge Community Link Service
Center, 11220 Perrin-Beitel, Suite 112, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on
Saturday, August 2.
7/24: Prepare a kit
in emergency situations
When preparing for a possible emergency situation, San Antonio’s Office of
Emergency Management wants to remind residents to think first about the
basics of survival by preparing a kit for your home, car and work.
7/24: High Winds Cause Property
Damage
The City’s Office of Emergency Management has
received reports of high winds that have caused property damage on the City’s
southeast side. No injuries have been reported, however, damage to trees and
fences have been confirmed. Signal lights have been affected and City Public
Service as well as Public Works is on-site.
7/24: Residents
should be prepared in the event of flooding
San Antonio’s Office of Emergency Management is encouraging local residents
to be prepared in the event of heavy rain and potential flooding. Taking
precaution will keep your families and property safe.
7/24: Residents advised to avoid low
water crossings
The San Antonio area is experiencing significant
rainfall in some areas, with up to half-inches expected in the area. Flash
flooding may occur, resulting in a considerable amount of water over certain
roads and hidden dangers at low water crossings. Motorists are advised to
avoid low water crossings and to not drive around or move protective
barricades installed at these crossings.
7/23: Public invited to Land
Use Workshop for the Eastern Triangle Community Plan
The public is invited to a Land Use Workshop for the proposed
Eastern Triangle Community Plan on Saturday, July 26 from 9:00 a.m. to
Noon at Jubilee Outreach Church, 2931 S. W. W. White Road.
7/22: Residents reminded to always be
prepared for an emergency
The City’s Office of Emergency Management wants
to remind residents to “understand, plan and act” by being prepared in case of
any emergency. Creating a family plan and emergency supply kits to always have
ready at home are two important steps residents can take to remain prepared for
emergencies.
7/21: City stands ready for Tropical
Storm Dolly
The City of San Antonio’s Office of Emergency
Management (OEM) is organizing to support the State of Texas in staging and
housing emergency responders who may potentially be deployed into areas
threatened by Tropical Storm Dolly.
7/21: Seminar informs
businesses on basics of contract pricing
The City's Economic Development Department (EDD) Small Business
Division’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will host a
free seminar entitled “Pricing for Profit” on Tuesday, July 29 to
educate businesses on the basic information and tools needed for
contract pricing. The workshop will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. at the Cliff Morton Development and Business Service Center, 1901
South Alamo, training rooms A&B.
7/17: Seminar to discuss
insurance options for small businesses
The City's Economic Development Department (EDD) Small Business
Division will host a free seminar on Wednesday, August 13 for
prospective and existing small business owners wanting to learn about
small business insurance. The workshop will take place from 9:00 a.m. to
10:30 a.m. at the Frost Bank Tower, 100 West Houston St., Suite 1900.
7/17: City to host community
development summit
The City today announced plans for the 2008 Community Development Summit,
scheduled for September 15 through September 17 at the Henry B. Gonzalez
Convention Center, located at 200 E. Market.
7/16: Integration of Clinical
Services Wins TML City-County Cooperation Award
The City’s San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and Bexar County’s
University Health System are being honored by the Texas Municipal League and
Texas Association of Counties with the City-County Cooperation Award. The
award commends the two public health entities for a City-County integration
effort aimed at creating a high-performing public health care system for the
community.
7/15: Form-based development
presentations scheduled
The City’s Planning and Community Development Department is hosting
“Form-based Fridays,” a series of presentations throughout the summer to
discuss form-based community development.
7/10: Public invited to Housing
and Economic Development Workshop for the
Eastern Triangle Community Plan
The public is invited to a Planning Workshop for the proposed Eastern
Triangle Community Plan on Tuesday, July 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at Copernicus Park, located at 5003 Lord Road.
7/10: City Manager Sheryl
Sculley Statement regarding Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas
"Toyota’s long-term commitment and continued investment in
San Antonio is extraordinary for our community."
7/9: City hosting temporary
worker job fair tomorrow
The City of San Antonio will hold a temporary worker job fair
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. tomorrow, July 10 at the Alamo Worksource
Center, 1499 Hillcrest Drive, to fill temporary positions.
7/7: Household Hazardous Waste
Site changes operating hours
Beginning July 12, the Solid Waste Management Department will
change operating hours for the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-off
Center in order to better serve the San Antonio community and provide
operating hours that are more convenient.
7/3: At-Large
Boards and Commissions openings
Citizens are encouraged to get involved in local government.
The City of San Antonio is seeking applicants for a variety of At-Large
Boards and Commissions. The positions available are as follows:
7/3: PERF report
recommendations provided to residents
The City released today the results of the Police Executive Research Forum
(PERF) report which evaluated polices and procedures of the San Antonio
Police Department (SAPD). The study was recommended last November by
Police Chief William McManus to examine how the department can improve
service delivery to residents as well as address high-profile policies
within the department including departmental training practices; the
use-of-force and the process by which citizens file complaints against
officers.
7/3: Applications
sought for Police and Fire Civil Service Commission
Applications are now being accepted for the Firefighters’ and
Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission. Citizens who wish to apply
for the board may obtain an application from the Office of the City
Clerk (located on the second floor of City Hall) 100 Military Plaza, or
by visiting
www.sanantonio.gov/clerk/forms/fpcscapp.pdf.
7/3: City to implement pilot
recycling program for multi-family housing properties
The City’s Solid Waste Management Department will be conducting a
pilot recycling program for multi-family housing properties.
6/27: Free Landfill Disposal
Day
It’s that time of the year again, time to clean out all of
those unwanted items piling up in your closet and garage and take them
to the City’s free landfill disposal day.
6/23: Independence
Day holiday schedule of City services
Garbage, recyclables and brush will be collected on
Friday, July 4, while City Hall and most municipal offices will be
closed to observe the Independence Day holiday.
6/23: River North master plan
seeking property owner participation
The City of San Antonio invites property owners in the River
North planning area who have an interest in serving on the planning team
to contact the Office of Planning and Community Development to indicate
their interest by Monday, June 30.
6/19: India conglomerate to
invest $1 million in Alamo City
The City’s International Affairs department today announced that one of
India’s fastest growing conglomerates will invest $1 million in the Alamo
City. The Guidelines Group will establish an office in San Antonio and
invest in the real estate, IT, trading and healthcare industries. The
announcement comes four months after Mayor Phil Hardberger’s trade mission
to India where he and other local leaders worked towards making Chennai,
India San Antonio’s newest Sister City.
6/19: Houston Street Fair
brings Bull Riding to Downtown San Antonio
Who says you need to wait until February for a rodeo? Dust off your cowboy
hat, boots, and jeans and head out to this month’s Houston Street Fair and
Market (HSF)! On Saturday, June 28, 45 bucking bulls will make
their way to the Alamo.
6/18: Interested in an elected
City office?
If you have ever had an interest in politics or have been
considering running for Mayor or City Council, the Office of the City
Clerk in conjunction with the Office of the City Attorney and the Texas
Ethics Commission are hosting upcoming workshops.
6/17: City set to host graffiti
workshop
The City’s Housing and Neighborhood Services Department will
host a graffiti workshop from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June
28 at the Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry.
6/13: Market Square Summer
Hours of Operation
As the summer gets underway, the City’s Downtown Operations Department
announces its summer hours for Market Square.
6/13: Public invited to Crime
and Public Safety Workshop for the Eastern Triangle Community Plan
The City's Planning and Community Development Department,
in partnership with the San Antonio Police Department, Housing and Neighborhood
Services Department, and the Animal Care Services Department, has scheduled a
public meeting on Tuesday, June 17
from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Highland Social Club, 2929 S. W. W.
White, to discuss crime and public safety issues for the the Eastern Triangle
Community Plan.
6/12: City’s Housing and
Neighborhood Services Department receives national recognition
The City of San Antonio’s Housing and Neighborhood Services
Department’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Program is being recognized
with the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials’ (NAHRO)
Award of Merit in Housing and Community Development for their efforts in
the revitalization of the San Antonio River and the former Brooks Air
Force Base.
6/12: City’s Business Retention
& Expansion Program Helps Create 500 New Jobs on the East Side
KLN Steel Products has unveiled plans
to consolidate its nationwide operations in San Antonio and add 500 new jobs to
their local workforce. The company, which manufactures high quality
institutional furniture, currently employs 200 people at their present location
in San Antonio at 2 Winnco Drive and is making plans to secure additional
facilities to meet production and workforce demands for their expanded
operations.
6/11: City announces new round
of playground inspections
Mayor Phil Hardberger and City Manager Sheryl Sculley announced today that
the City would begin a fresh round of comprehensive inspections of all its
114 playgrounds. “There is no higher priority for us as a community than
the safety of our children,” Mayor Hardberger said.
6/11: Educating youth on the
effects of graffiti
Combating graffiti takes a community effort, including, law
enforcement, clean-up efforts and anti-graffiti education. Educating
elementary school children can be an effective way of wiping out
graffiti. As part of their efforts to continue to abate graffiti in San
Antonio, the City’s Housing and Neighborhood Services Department’s
Graffiti Abatement Program will donate two copies of the book Graffiti
in Tahiti by Victoria Wilson-Merritt for each of the 24 public libraries
at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 16 at a news conference at the Central
Library, 600 Soledad.
6/7: City of San Antonio announces
changes in summer youth recreation fees
The City of San Antonio announced Saturday that fees
for the Parks and Recreation Department’s summer youth recreation programs
have been reduced to ensure lower to middle income working families have
full access.
6/3: Voelcker Park Event to
feature birding tour
Beginning and experienced birders alike are invited to enjoy a
bird walk at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Voelcker Park, 12000 N.W.
Military Highway, as part of an event sponsored by the San Antonio Parks
and Recreation Department. The entrance for the community event is on
N.W. Military Highway, just south of the Campus of the San Antonio
Jewish Community.
6/2: City of San Antonio leads
the way with electronic campaign filing system
We are one big Texas family. The City of San Antonio has
partnered with the City of Dallas to help them implement a web-based
online electronic filing system to create and file campaign finance
reports.
5/30: City seeks input on River
Walk Capital Improvements Master Plan
The public will get its first glimpse of a comprehensive plan for River
Walk improvements when the City of San Antonio's Downtown Operations
Department unveils a draft of the River Walk Capital Improvements Master
Plan at a community meeting scheduled for 5:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2.
5/29: San Antonio Police
Department promotes four officers
Over the last month, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus has promoted
four officers to the San Antonio Police Department’s (SAPD) Command Staff.
All of their experiences and background will help the SAPD move forward in
its commitment to providing quality services to the citizens of San
Antonio.
5/28: Public invited to meeting
for the Eastern Triangle Community Plan
The City of San Antonio Planning and Community Development Department, in
partnership with the Eastern Triangle Planning Team, has scheduled a
public meeting for community stakeholders to provide their vision for the
proposed Eastern Triangle Community Plan. The Public Meeting is scheduled
for Saturday, May 31 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Boys and Girls
Club of San Antonio, 3503 Martin Luther King Drive.
5/27: City’s 2008 Community
Survey completed
In 2007, the City of San Antonio contracted with the Cultural Policy
Institute (CPI) of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) to
conduct a city-wide community survey in January/February of 2008. The
survey was conducted in both English and Spanish by telephone.
5/27: Municipal Court begins
extended Night Court service
Starting June 1, Municipal Court will extend its service to the community
through new convenient night court hours. The court will hear hourly
non-jury trials Monday through Thursday in accordance with the following
schedule: Monday and Thursday non-jury trials will be heard at 5:00 p.m.,
6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday non-jury trials will be
heard at 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
5/20: “Texas Sales and Use Tax
Permits”
On Wednesday, June 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the
Frost Bank Tower, 100 West Houston St., Suite 1900, the City's Economic
Development Department (EDD) Small Business Division will be hosting a
free seminar for prospective business owners wanting to learn about the
Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit.
5/19: Solid Waste Management
launches campaign to help San Antonio become better environmental
stewards
The City’s Solid Waste Management Department is ready to change how
residents think about solid waste. Today, the department launched a
public awareness campaign to encourage residents to become better
environmental stewards by recycling and learning new tools to help
reduce their overall household waste.
5/19: City services adjusted
for Memorial Day holiday
Garbage, recyclables and brush will be collected on Monday, May 26,
while City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed to observe the Memorial
Day holiday.
5/16: Public meeting scheduled
to solicit ideas for memorial honoring war heroes
The City will hold a public meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. on Tuesday, May 27 in the Municipal Auditorium basement, 100
Auditorium Circle.
5/14: City Manager Appoints New
Deputy City Manager
City Manager Sheryl Sculley has named A.J. Rodriguez as Deputy City
Manager. He will join the City’s management team on June 30, 2008. As
Deputy City Manager, Rodriguez will oversee the areas of Economic
Development, Intergovernmental Affairs, International Affairs, the
Library system and Parks and Recreation.
5/14: Town Hall meeting set to
discuss BRAC 2005
District 2 residents are invited to a Town Hall at 6:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 20 at the Little Carver Civic Center, 226 N. Hackberry to
learn about Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC 2005) impacts and
construction at Ft. Sam Houston.
5/14: City seeks applications
for Head Start Policy Council
Applications are being sought for the Head Start Policy
Council. The board is authorized to act as the policy council for San
Antonio and Bexar County Head Start Programs in accordance with the Head
Start Federal Regulations.
5/13: Neighborhood associations
assist with community development
Are you truly concerned about your neighborhood? If so, the City’s
Planning and Community Development Department wants to help residents organize
their own neighborhood associations.
5/7: City to hold second
Extreme Sweep Program
application workshop
Due to the success of their first event, the City’s Housing and
Neighborhood Services Department Extreme Sweep Program along with The
Neighborhood Resource Center will host another Extreme Sweep Program
Application Workshop.
5/5: Free seminar
to focus on IRS taxes and your small business
On Friday, May 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Frost
Bank Tower, 100 W. Houston St., Suite 1900, the City’s Economic
Development Department’s (EDD) Small Business Division will be hosting a
seminar for prospective and existing business owners wanting to learn
about federal business tax requirements.
4/30: “Building
Safety: Where you Live, Work and Play”
When you enter a house or building are you worried about
whether the structure is safe? Do you have concerns about how the building
was constructed? The answer is most likely no, but lucky for you the City
has employees to think about building safety and fire prevention for you.
4/30: Applications
sought for At-Large Boards and Commissions
Citizens are encouraged to get involved in local
government. The City of San Antonio is seeking applicants for a variety of
At-Large Boards and Commissions.
4/28: Public Meeting scheduled
for the Northeast Inner Loop Community Plan Update
The City of San Antonio’s Planning and Community Development Department
will hold a public meeting to discuss the Northeast Inner Loop Community
Plan at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 in the Activities Room at the
Northwood Presbyterian Church, 518 Pike Road. Community stakeholders
will have an opportunity to provide input on proposed changes to the
Northeast Inner Loop Community Land Use Plan.
4/23:
Public invited to
Open House for proposed East Commerce Street Arts & Entertainment District
The City of San Antonio Planning and Community Development Department, in
partnership with San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside (SAGE), will host
an Open House from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, at the
Heritage Room at St. Philip’s College, 1801 Martin Luther King Drive.
Community Stakeholders will have an opportunity to review and provide input on
the draft standards for the proposed East Commerce Street Arts & Entertainment
District.
4/18: First woman promoted to
Assistant Police Chief in City’s history
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus announced today his promotion of
the first woman to the position of Assistant Police Chief. Effective
April 19, 2008, Deputy Chief Geraldine J. Garcia will be the first
Hispanic woman in the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) to serve as
Assistant Chief on the Police Chief’s Command Staff. As Assistant Police
Chief, Garcia will oversee the Tactical Support Division and the
Investigations Division, as the Commander of the Administration Bureau.
4/18: Fiesta San Jacinto
holiday schedule of City services
Garbage, recyclables and brush will be collected on Friday, April 25,
while City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed to observe the
Fiesta San Jacinto holiday.
4/18: City looking for citizen
input for its 2009 budget
In preparation for developing the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget,
the City of San Antonio is looking for input from the community through its
Budget Input Box program. This initiative is available in both English and
Spanish language.
4/17: Voelcker Park consultants
to unveil master design plan on April 30
Citizens will soon have the opportunity to view the proposed
Voelcker Park master plan design developed with extensive public input
over the past several months. At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, at the
Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community Center, Holzman Auditorium,
12500 N.W. Military Drive, consultants will unveil their work at a
community meeting.
4/16:
2008 Official City Fiesta® Medal on sale
In celebration of this year’s Fiesta®, the City invites you display your
San Antonio pride with the Official City of San Antonio Fiesta® 2008
Medal. This year’s medal affirms that San Antonio is deep in our hearts,
taking the shape of the city’s brand identity launched by the Convention &
Visitors Bureau in February.
4/15: Citizens reminded of
neighborhood on-street parking regulations during Alamodome and downtown
special events
With the 2008 Fiesta celebration just days away, the City’s Downtown
Operations Department wants to remind citizens of the neighborhood
on-street parking decal program rules for Alamodome and other downtown
special events. This rule will be strictly enforced each day during the
Fiesta Carnival starting Wednesday, April 16 through Sunday, April 27.
Enforcement will be from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and
from 10:00 a.m. to midnight on weekends.
4/15:
Fiesta 2008 events to
close certain streets
Thousands of revelers will converge on downtown San Antonio
soon for Fiesta 2008 events. Motorists will be diverted as the City closes
several downtown and other streets to accommodate each event.
4/13: City reminds
citizens to remember the yard parking rules during Fiesta celebrations
Viva Fiesta! As the city gets ready for their annual 10-day
celebration of food, parades and various festivities, the City’s Housing
and Neighborhood Services Code Compliance Division and the Police
Department want to send a friendly reminder about the parking rules during
this time of celebration.
4/11: Main Plaza
opening celebration street closures
Due to the opening celebration of Main Plaza – The Heart of the
City on Sunday, April 13, the City will close several streets and divert
traffic around the plaza to accommodate the event.
4/10: City seeks
applications for Planning Commission
Applications are being sought for an open position on the City
of San Antonio’s Planning Commission. The appointed member will serve out
the unexpired term until October 12, 2008.
4/10: City to host
“Basics of Governmental Contracting” seminar
The City’s Economic Development Department’s Small Business
Division program, the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), is
holding a seminar to educate new and existing businesses on federal
government contracting.
4/9: Cultural
activities showcase San Antonio’s history
The opening of Main Plaza – The Heart of the City on Sunday,
April 13, will offer plenty of fun for all of San Antonio’s citizens.
Festivities for the young and young at heart will take place from 6:00
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at various locations across the plaza.
4/7: Five more
days to historic Main Plaza opens
The opening of Main Plaza – The Heart of the City is just five
days away. On Sunday, April 13, the city known for its grand celebrations
will once again put on its party hat as it celebrates the historic
transformation of one of downtown’s greatest treasures.
4/4: City
accepting proposals for Camp Bullis Joint Land Use Study
The City’s Office of Military Affairs Department is accepting proposals to
develop a Camp Bullis Joint Land Use Study. In addition to providing the
surrounding communities with a detailed assessment of the area, the study
will provide a current baseline of existing incompatible land use
surrounding the installation and provide an assessment of regional growth
trends along corridors.
4/4: Community Invited to Join in
the HemisFair 40th Anniversary Celebration
On Sunday April 6, beginning at 12:30 p.m. prior to the opening of My Coke
Fest™ at the NCAA’s The Big Dance®, the City of San Antonio and the
HemisFair 40th Anniversary Committee invite you to a day of celebration
under the entry arch located in HemisFair Park on South Alamo Street.
4/3: Stellar musical lineup
taking part in
Main Plaza Opening Celebration
The opening ceremony for Main Plaza – The Heart of the City
promises to be a night you won’t forget as an eclectic musical lineup will
take various stages to celebrate this monumental event. Next Sunday, Main
Plaza will be filled with the sweet sounds of some of Texas’ best artists.
4/3: Benavides receives
appointment to serve on International Hispanic Network board of directors
The International Hispanic Network has appointed Edward Benavides,
Executive Assistant to the City Manager, to serve on its board of
directors for a two-year term. During his tenure on the board, Benavides
will assist setting overall policy direction to ensure the organization
successfully accomplishes its goals and objectives in the coming years.
4/3: Citizens reminded of
neighborhood on-street parking regulations during downtown special events
As the city gears up for the NCAA® Men’s Final Four® this weekend, the
City’s Downtown Operations Department and Housing and Neighborhood
Services Code Compliance Division want to remind citizens of the rules for
the neighborhood on-street parking decal program. This rule will be
strictly enforced each day during the Final Four® events taking place
April 5-7.
4/2: SAPD Headquarters named
as site for new Federal Courthouse
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced today that the
San Antonio Police Headquarters located at 214 W. Nueva has been selected
as the site for the new San Antonio Federal Courthouse.
4/1: NCAA® Men’s Final Four®
events to close certain streets
Thousands of college basketball fans will converge on downtown San Antonio
this weekend for the 2008 NCAA® Men’s Final Four® events. Motorists will
be diverted as the City closes several downtown and other streets to
accommodate events. Listed below are street closures and associated
closure times.
4/1: Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance sites open until April 15
The April 15 tax season filing deadline is fast approaching and the City’s
Department of Community Initiatives (DCI) and its partners in the San
Antonio Coalition for Family Economic Progress (SACFEP) want to encourage
eligible taxpayers who have not filed their 2007 income tax return to take
advantage of the services offered through the Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance (VITA) program.
3/27: Man’s best friends
invited to Dog Tails on Voelcker Trails
Bring your best friends and family to join the City’s Parks and
Recreation Department for an organized dog walk and open house to be held
Saturday, April 5 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the future Voelcker Park,
12000 N.W. Military Highway.
3/27: Foreclosure prevention
workshop offers homeowners options
The City’s Department of Community Initiatives (DCI) is presenting a free
workshop to help prevent San Antonio homeowners who are behind on their
mortgage payments from losing their homes. The workshop is
scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29 at
Northwest Vista College, Huisache Hall (Student Center), 3535 N. Ellison
Drive.
3/24: City participates in
National Super Saturday-Economic Stimulus Day
Seniors, low income residents and disabled veterans are encouraged to file
their 2007 tax return for free at any Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA) site on Saturday, March 29 as the City participates in the
IRS-sponsored National Super Saturday – Economic Stimulus Day.
3/24: City ready to help
citizens clean up
If you have old appliances, furniture, mattresses, tires and
other old items sitting around the house taking up space then it’s time
for you kick-it-up a notch by taking your spring cleaning to the next
level. The City is holding its annual City-wide Cleanup Day on April 5.
3/24: 60+ Mardi Gras Parade
features senior royalty
San Antonio’s unofficial “krewe” of City-sponsored senior nutrition
centers will bring East Side streets alive as the 60+ Mardi Gras Parade
celebrates its 15th year on Friday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m. Similar to the
New Orleans festivities, kings and queens representing 40 senior nutrition
centers will lead the way as decorative floats wind their way along a
four-mile route from Martin Luther King Park, located at 3503 MLK Drive,
to Comanche Park #2, located at 2600 Rigsby.
3/20: Public Meeting rescheduled for
the Proposed E. Commerce Street Arts & Entertainment District
The City of San Antonio Planning and Community
Development Department in partnership with San Antonio for Growth on the
Eastside (SAGE) will be holding a public meeting for community stakeholders
to provide their input on design standards for the proposed East Commerce
Street Arts & Entertainment District. This meeting has been rescheduled for
Wednesday, March 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Claude W. Black
Community Center, 2805 E. Commerce Street.
3/20: 2008 Cesar E. Chavez March for
Justice set for March 29
San Antonians are invited to several events commemorating the legacy of
civil rights leader Cesar E. Chavez, including the 12th Annual Cesar E.
Chavez March for Justice on Saturday, March 29.
3/19: Artist selected for
Mayor’s memorial to
honor San Antonio’s war heroes
On March 14 City Council approved a $50,000 contract with
Barbara Grygutis Sculpture LLC, for the conceptual design of a memorial to
honor local Medal of Honor recipients in the Veterans Memorial Plaza
Historic District (formally known as Auditorium Circle Historic District).
3/17: Historic Main Plaza
opening day celebration plans announced
Established in 1731 as the Villa de San Fernando by Spanish settlers of
the Canary Islands, Main Plaza has always been at the center of San
Antonio’s municipal government. Being lauded as the Heart of the
City, plans were announced today for the Main Plaza opening day
celebration, scheduled for Sunday, April 13.
3/14: Centro Info Center offers
24-hour restroom facilities
Downtown San Antonio is host to two of the top tourist attractions in the
state of Texas. Each year the city hosts more than 26 million visitors and
as visitation increases so does the demand for public restrooms serving
visitors and citizens in the downtown area, the City officially opened the
doors today to the Centro Info Center, located under the northeast ramp of
the Riverbend Parking Garage at 412 E. Commerce.
3/14: City looking for a few
good gallons of paint
Got paint? If you have cans of paint sitting around your home
collecting dust then the City has a proposition for you. The City’s
Housing and Neighborhood Services Department’s Graffiti Abatement Program
in partnership with the Solid Waste Management Department is looking for a
few good gallons of paint as they kick-off a paint drive next week to
collect a minimum of 2000 gallons of paint for their 2008 Graffiti Wipeout
event.
3/13: Public Hearing set to
discuss priority housing, community development needs
San Antonio residents are invited to attend a public meeting to
discuss priority housing and community development needs on Monday, March 17
in the City Council Chambers at the Municipal Plaza Building, 103 S. Main
Ave. Interested citizens can sign up to speak starting at 6:00 p.m. The meeting
will start at 7:00 p.m.
3/13: Good Friday holiday
schedule of City services
Garbage, recyclables and brush will be collected on Friday, March 21, while
City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed to observe the Good
Friday holiday.
3/11: Live Oaks find permanent
home in historic Main Plaza
Two live oak trees will find a permanent home in the City’s newly
renovated Main Plaza. The nearly 40 year-old trees are currently located
at the Briscoe Western Museum on the River Walk and are scheduled to make
their way to the city’s historic center of downtown tonight through Market
Street.
3/10: City invites residents to
get involved with their community
If you had the resources to fix all of the problems plaguing
your neighborhood would you do it? If your answer is yes, then the City’s
Extreme Sweep Program along with The Neighborhood Resource Center have an
offer for you.
3/10: City’s San Antonio
Building Codes Academy to host seminars focusing on fire code fundamentals
and occupancy
The City’s Development Services Department’s San Antonio
Building Codes Academy (SABCA) will be hosting four six hour seminars May
6 through May 9 at the Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center - Room 202, 200
East Market Street.
3/1: Low-income, recipients of
Social Security and veteran’s benefits urged to file tax return
The City’s Department of Community Initiatives (DCI) is advising local
residents that the only way to receive an economic stimulus payment this
year is to file a 2007 tax return. This includes people who are not normally required to
file such as
low-income workers, those who receive Social Security benefits and those
who receive veteran’s disability compensation, pension or survivor
benefits.
2/29: Community Invited to Join in
the HemisFair 40th Anniversary Celebration
On Sunday April 6, beginning at 12:30 p.m. prior to the opening of My Coke
Fest™ at the NCAA’s The Big Dance®, the City of San Antonio and the
HemisFair 40th Anniversary Committee invite you to a day of celebration
under the entry arch located in
HemisFair Park on South Alamo Street.
2/29: City to unveil revamped
Voelcker Park web site with improved public access, information
A new City of San Antonio web site boasting colorful photos and
improved public access will go live on Friday, February 29. The site
features a community meeting video, detailed maps of the Voelcker Park
project and clearly outlined links, making the site user friendly and easy
to navigate.The site contains information on the history of Voelcker Park
and the latest information on meetings, site tours and consultant visits.
The new address, www.voelckerpark.com, will be easier for citizens to
locate and to remember.
2/27: Food Service Done Right –
Learn the Basics
If you’ve ever wanted to start your own food service business
then this is the seminar for you. On Wednesday, March 12 from 9:00 a.m. to
11:00 a.m. at the Frost Bank Tower, 100 W. Houston St., Suite 1900, the
City’s Economic Development Department (EDD) Small Business Division will
be hosting a seminar for prospective food service owners.
2/25: City hosting job fair
tomorrow
The City of San Antonio will hold a job fair from 9:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. tomorrow, February 26 at the Alamodome, 100 Montana, to fill a
variety of full-time, part-time and temporary positions.
2/22: Voelcker Park consultants
to present
conceptual design plan at March 3 meeting
Stimson Associates and D.I.R.T. Studio, consultants for the
Voelcker Park master plan project, will present a conceptual design plan
with options for recommended programming for the park at a community
meeting slated for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3, at the Campus of the San Antonio Jewish
Community located at 12500 N.W. Military Drive.
2/22: City wants you to know
when “It’s your turn”
The City’s Solid Waste Management Department wants you to get
brushed up on the rules for brush collection. In an effort to make sure
residents are prepared when it’s their turn for collection, the City is
enhancing its brush and bulky item program’s notification system.
2/22: Public invited to
Visioning Workshop for the proposed Arts and Entertainment District
The City of San Antonio Planning and Community Development Department, in
partnership with San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside (SAGE), will hold a
workshop for community stakeholders to provide their vision for a proposed
Arts and Entertainment District. The Visioning Workshop is scheduled for
Tuesday, February 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Heritage
Room at St. Philips College, 1801 Martin Luther King Drive.
2/21: Volunteers needed to
“Make Downtown Shine”
As San Antonio gears up for the NCAA Final Four, the City
is looking for volunteers and corporate groups who want to make downtown even
better for our visitor’s by helping to Make Downtown Shine.
2/21: City seeking volunteers
to plant trees
The City of San Antonio is looking for volunteers to assist them in
planting over 100 trees. From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1
volunteers will plant trees at various VIA bus stops across the city.
2/21: Mayor Hardberger to lead
trade mission to India
Mayor Phil Hardberger will lead a delegation of city leaders in a trade
mission to India on Friday, February 22, to forge economic and cultural
ties and work toward building a Sister City relationship with the City of
Chennai.
2/20: Sweetheart gala to thank
volunteers for their service
More than 1,000 senior volunteers will be honored during the Comprehensive
Nutrition Project’s Annual Sweetheart/Volunteer Recognition Dance
scheduled for Friday February 22, 2008, in Exhibit Hall D at the
Convention Center, 200 E. Market, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2/20: College-bound students
get questions answered during live call-in session
Local college leaders will take live calls about the college admissions
process during College Call-In 2008 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on
Thursday, February 21. College-bound students and their parents can speak
to financial aid and admissions representatives by calling 210-270-9099 or
toll free at 1-800-283-8028.
2/14: City celebrates re-grand
opening of
Southeast Community Link Service Center
The City of San Antonio’s Customer Service Department is celebrating
its re-grand opening of their Southeast Community Link Service Center
location at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 20. The center relocated
from McCreless Mall to the new City Base Landing Shopping Center, 3154
S.E. Military Drive.
2/14: Resource fair connects
residents with financial assistance
The City’s Center for Working Families (CWF) is hosting a Resource Fair
from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Willie C.
Velasquez Learning Center at 1302 N. Zarzamora Street. Residents can get
information on a variety of City programs including child care, utility
assistance, job counseling, job placement and free income tax preparation
services.
2/14: City wipes out over
400,000 square feet of graffiti in three months
The City of San Antonio is making strides when it comes to wiping out
graffiti within the city.
2/13: Final week begins for
delayed warrant arrest period
Individuals with outstanding misdemeanor warrants have until February 18
to submit payment and avoid the risk of arrest under a delayed enforcement
period. Already, more than 7,808 warrants have been cleared at Municipal
Court as a result of the delayed enforcement. The 2008 Statewide Warrant
Roundup is set to begin on Tuesday, February 19.
2/11: City’s
International Affairs Department launches
2008 San Antonio Export Leaders Program
The City of San Antonio International Affairs Department is accepting
applications for the 2008 San Antonio Export Leaders Program (SAELP). The
program is designed for companies that are considering entering or expanding
their position in the global marketplace. To date, 79 graduates have
successfully generated more than $40 million after completing the program.
Application deadline is April 18.
2/4: Presidents’ Day holiday
schedule of City services
Garbage, recyclables and brush will be collected on Monday, February 18,
while City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed to observe the
Presidents’ Day holiday.
2/4: City announces payment options
for individuals with outstanding warrants
In preparation for the 2008 Statewide Warrant Roundup, the City’s
Municipal Court announced today that individuals who have unpaid fines
related to misdemeanor violations such as traffic violations and City
ordinance violations will have from now until February 18 to submit
payment under a grace period.
1/31: VITA Super Saturday links
disabled community to resources
The San Antonio Coalition for Family Economic
Progress and the National Disability Institute is hosting a Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Super Saturday event on Saturday, February
2 to assist persons with
disabilities with their tax returns and link them to valuable community
resources.
1/31: City’s director of
Information Technology Services recognized as IT leader
Hugh Miller, City of San Antonio chief technology officer and director of
the Information Technology Services Department, was selected as one of
Computerworld's 2008 Premier 100 IT Leaders. The Premier 100 honors 100 IT
executives across the country who led their organizations by mentoring and
motivating employees; envisioning innovative solutions to business
challenges; and effectively managing and executing Information Technology
(IT) strategies.
1/30: Free Landfill Disposal
Day scheduled for this Saturday
The time has come to finally get rid of all
those unwanted items piling up in your garage. The City of San Antonio’s Solid
Waste Department in conjunction with area landfills has the perfect cleaning
solution. From 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. this Saturday, February 2 the City
will host a free landfill disposal day.
1/29: Council to hear progress
report on bond program
City Council will hear a progress report on the $550
million Bond Program that San Antonio citizens approved last May during the Council’s B-Session,
scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, in the “B” Room of the
Municipal Plaza Building. The Council will be briefed
on the 151 projects that make up the largest bond program in the city’s
history.
1/29: State of the City Address
replayed on TVSA
Mayor Phil Hardberger’s 2008 State of the City Address is being replayed
continuously on TVSA, Cable Channel 21 -- the City’s government access
channel, today and will be replayed through February 9. The Address will
air Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. It will also air Monday through
Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
1/25: Houston Street Fair
brings Wild West experience to Downtown San Antonio
Thirty-five Longhorn cattle will steer down Houston Street accompanied by
authentic cowboys on horseback to kick off the rodeo-themed Houston Street
Fair and Market (HSFM) on Saturday, January 26. The cattle drive
will begin at 11:00 a.m. at IH-35 and Houston Street and head east to the
Alamo.
1/25: Free Landfill Disposal Day
Don’t know what to do with all those unwanted items piling up
in your garage? Well, the City of San Antonio’s Solid Waste Department in
conjunction with area landfills has the perfect solution. From 8:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 2 the City will host a free landfill
disposal day.
1/24: Senior Community Fairs
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