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Sound
Financial Management Polices and Practices Earns City Highest Bond
Rating Possible
The financial position of the City of San
Antonio has been rated 'AAA' for its general obligation bonds by
three national rating services. The 'AAA' bond rating is the highest
possible rating a city can receive and was reaffirmed for San
Antonio this week by Fitch, Moody's and Standard & Poor's. Of the
top ten largest cities in the United States, San Antonio is one of
only two cities that have a 'AAA' rating and the only city to have a
'AAA' rating from all three major rating agencies.
InCube Labs
to create San Antonio Innovation Center
In June, InCube Labs announced their plans to
establish a branch of its operations in San Antonio. In Addition,
InCube Labs plans to launch five life science companies in San
Antonio over the next five years.
InCube Labs is a Silicon Valley-based life sciences research
laboratory focused on developing medical breakthroughs that
dramatically improve patient outcomes. The organization is led by
Mir imran who has founded more than 20 companies and holds more than
200 patents.
Bicycle
Sharing
Last month the City of San Antonio introduced a new bicycle sharing,
rentals and tours program as an alternate way of transportation in
the downtown area. The initial program will consist of 140 bikes at
14 locations supported by a "central hub" and is expected to serve
both residents and visitors.
Got Talent?
San Antonio's version of "America's Got Talent"
and "American Idol" Our Part of Town Talent Show is looking for
individuals to showcase their skills. So, if you have talent here is
some news for you.
Auditions for the Parks and Recreation Departments Our Part of Town
Talent Show will be held at the Bertha Almaguer Dance Studio, 138 S.
Josephine Tobin Dr. on Friday, July 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.;
Saturday, July 10, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, July 11, from
2 to 4 p.m.
2010
National Night Out
National Night Out (NNO) 2010 is scheduled for
Tuesday, October 5. Residents and groups of San Antonio and the
surrounding counties interested in participating in this annual
event are invited to register at the SAPD NNO website
www.sanantonio.gov/sapd/NNO2010.asp.
During NNO,
neighborhoods join together at block parties or specialized social
events to heighten drug and crime prevention awareness; generate
support for and participate in local anticrime programs;
Science Fiction comes to Movies by
Moonlight
Sci
fi comes to Movies by Moonlight this July. Your favorite
family-friendly movie series will explore the final frontier every
Thursday this July at Hemisphere Park (600 Hemisphere Plaza Way).
Show time begins at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-show entertainment followed
by a brief intermission and the feature film beginning at 8:30 p.m.
The feature time and schedule may vary due to the length of the
movie. The movie schedule will be as follows:
Heat Injury
Prevention Tips
It's officially summer and the temperatures are
on the rise. The San Antonio Fire Department would like to provide
heat injury prevention tips that will help to keep you and your
family SAFE!
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Free Landfill Disposal Day |
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The City's Solid Waste Management
Department in conjunction with area landfills will host free
Landfill Disposal Day on Saturday, July 10, from 8 a.m. to 2
p.m.
Residents are invited to load up all of their unwanted items
such as old sofas, mattresses, household appliances or even car
tires (six tires per household) and leave them at one of the
five designated drop-off locations. For more info, visit
www.sanantonio.gov/swmd. |
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Dallas Cowboys Training Camp |
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The boys are back
in town! The Dallas Cowboys 2010 Training Camp will be held in
San Antonio and Oxnard, California. All practices and events
during the San Antonio portion of their training camp will be
held at the Alamodome. Their time in San Antonio will run from
July 24 through August 6. For more information visit
www.sanantonio.gov/dome.
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New Bike
Racks Installed |
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The City of San Antonio has
installed 32 new bike racks
at the Alamodome, Convention Center, popular
public destinations downtown, and parks where large-scale events are
held. The program, initiated by the Office of Environmental Policy,
enhances the City's effort to be more bicycle friendly, encourages
the use of alternative transportation for energy conservation and
improved air quality, and promotes healthy lifestyles. Fore more
information on the new racks, visit
www.sanantonio.gov/oep.
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"Rumors" by Neil Simon |
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The Carver Cultural Community Center presents
"Rumors" a play by Neil Simon for three weekends in July. Enjoy
the vibrant and funny play about a dinner party where four
couples gather to celebrate the 10th wedding anniversary of
their hosts. But the host lies bleeding
in the other room and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer,
Ken and wife Chris must get the story straight before the
other guests arrive. As the confusions and mis-communications
mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.
For more information visit
www.thecarver.org. |
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Budget Input Box |
The
City of San Antonios Budget Input Box initiative provides a
forum for residents to offer their suggestions on how the City
of San Antonio can increase efficiencies, generate new revenues,
and/or make effective changes to service delivery. Suggestions
or ideas that fall within the scope of what the City provides
will be reviewed and considered by City staff for the FY 2011
Budget Development Process. When submitting a suggestion, you
will be required to submit the following: a suggestion title,
description and purpose. To make a suggestion visit,
http://www.sanantonio.gov/budget/bib.aspx
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