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New Marshal Unit to track outstanding warrants
Outstanding misdemeanor warrants filed in Municipal Court will be
enforced expeditiously and efficiently under the City’s new Marshal
Unit.
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Help give pets
warmth, shelter -
donate your unused dog
house |
Animal Care
Services (ACS) is seeking donations of new or gently-used dog
houses for distribution to needy pet owners.
Outdoor pets need shelter from the elements, especially during
extreme weather situations. Donations can be brought to the ACS
facility across from the zoo in Brackenridge Park. Donated dog
houses will be given to residents who otherwise could not afford
shelter for their outdoor pets and all requests will be reviewed
on a case by case basis. Call 207-6650. |
City services
adjusted for
Presidents' Day Holiday |
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City offices will
be closed Monday, February 19, to observe the Presidents'
Day holiday. Garbage and recyclables and brush will
be
collected. All libraries and Municipal Court will be closed.
Golf courses will be open. Police, fire
and EMS personnel, and animal care officers will be on duty. |
Forest Hills
Library reopens
after repairs and renovations |
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Forest Hills Branch Library, 5245
Ingram Road, has reopened after being closed since December 23, 2006, for repairs and
renovations. The project included repairs to the air conditioning system, roof
and parking lot, and replacement of interior and exterior
lighting. |
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Mayor's recent State
of the City Address available online |
| Read or watch
Mayor Phil Hardberger's recent State of the City Address on the
City's website at
www.sanantonio.gov/mayor. |
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Celebrate
International Women's Day on Thursday, March 8 |
| The Mayor's
Commission on the Status of Women encourage you to celebrate
International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8. See
website. |
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As part of the City's recent
activation of its Ice Response Plan, more than 9,600 gallons of
liquid de-icing material and 2,700 tons of chat rock were used
to make area streets safe to drive. Public Works also helped
the Texas Department of Transportation re-open 300
lane miles of highway locations around San Antonio. |
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Fire
Department introduces new EMS voucher program,
receives 19 new pumper trucks
The San Antonio Fire Department has
initiated a new pilot voucher program for non-critical patients that
will allow many units to be available to respond to more critical
trauma and medical emergencies.
City Council weighs bond
recommendations
City Council received presentations from each of the four Community
Bond Committees recently on recommendations for proposed 2007-2012
bond projects. A complete report of those recommendations is available
on the City’s website.
New Microsoft
Data Center keeps city's technology sector clicking
City of San Antonio and Bexar
County officials announced recently that Microsoft Corporation plans
to invest $550 million to build a new data center in northwest San
Antonio. The 400,000-square-foot facility is expected to have a net
fiscal benefit to the city of more than $20 million over the next 20
years and enhance San Antonio’s growing information technology
industry sector.
Free tax preparation assistance
available for eligible families
Are you puzzled by tax law and need
assistance with preparing your income tax return? If so, the City’s
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program wants to file your tax
return free and help you claim your fair share of the tax credits.
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Community input sought on
BRAC actions in San Antonio
The Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) actions of 2005 will
significantly increase the military’s impact in San Antonio. To
adequately plan for the BRAC changes, a one-day Community Visioning
Session will be held on Friday, February 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. |
Expand your company's
position in the global marketplace
The City's
International Affairs Department is accepting applications for the
2007 San Antonio Export Leaders Program (SAELP). The four-month
program is designed for companies considering entering or expanding
their position in the global marketplace. |
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Com'on downtown to
this month's Houston Street Fair
Where can you find live music, children’s activities, handmade arts
and crafts, sizzling fajitas and other mouth-watering treats, ice-cold
beverages, fresh fruits and vegetables, and adoptable pets? Enjoy all
of these at the next Houston Street Fair and Market on February 24. |
Special leaf collection
for
two-cart service areas
Solid waste ratepayers receiving
the City’s new two-cart automated garbage and recyclables collection
service will be provided with a special collection for leaves that
cannot be disposed within the normal weekly garbage collection
service. |
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