City invites community input on proposed budget

 City Manager Sheryl Sculley will present the FY 2007-08 Proposed Budget to City Council on Thursday, August 16. San Antonio residents are invited to offer their input on the City’s FY 2007-2008 Proposed Budget by attending community hearings in each Council district. The hearings begin August 20.
 

Fire Chief announces department reorganization, motto

Fire Chief Robert Hood recently announced a reorganization of the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD). The reorganization was one of the initiatives he set out to achieve in his first 100 days as chief. It is designed to increase the effectiveness of internal communications, improve internal customer service and enhance the efficiency of fire services provided to San Antonians.

Beat the back-to-school rush
for child immunizations
Avoid the rush and the long lines and get your child’s school immunizations before the crowds. The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has clinics open Monday through Friday. Walk-in to the downtown location at 345 W. Commerce or call to make an appointment at the location closest to you. Click here for locations.

City services adjusted, closed
for upcoming Labor Day holiday
City offices will be closed Monday, September 3, to observe the Labor Day holiday. Garbage, recyclables and brush will be collected. All libraries and Municipal Court will be closed. Golf courses will be open. Police, fire, EMS personnel and animal care officers will be on duty.
Main Plaza construction calls for traffic modifications on Commerce
One block of Commerce Street from Soledad to Main has narrowed temporarily to two lanes to allow crews to work improvements in Main Plaza. Traffic signals have been adjusted to allow vehicles on Commerce to move non-stop from St. Mary’s to Flores Streets. See the Main Plaza website for details.
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The San Antonio Fire Department's EMS units were dispatched to more than 121,000 incidents in 2006.
Easy tips to stay safe
in your home

It's better to be safe than sorry. The San Antonio Police Department recommends the several crime prevention tips for residents to use in their home.		 Be mindful of mosquitoes
after a wet summer

San Antonio has experienced significant rainfall this summer. While traditional weather patterns have returned, the rain left behind conditions ripe for increased numbers of insects, including mosquitoes.
Turn over a new leaf
this gardening season

Starting your own backyard compost can be made easier thanks to the City’s Environmental Services Department compost bin sale program. The one-day sale will be held, rain or shine, on Saturday, August 25 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at three following locations.		 Well-done grilling techniques result in rare fire accidents

San Antonians love to grill on a summer afternoon. The San Antonio Fire Department offers residents some general safety tips to make their outdoor cooking experience safe.

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