Hi neighbors, Happy Friday!

Thank you, thank you 

Thank you to all our neighbors for coming out to the City's Budget Town Hall at the beautiful Northeast Senior Center. You all make District 10 so proud. A special thanks to our rock star guests and City departments for being in attendance: City Manager, Erik Walsh, San Antonio Police Department, Chief McManus, Assistant City Manager, Lori Houston, San Antonio Public Works Director, Razi Hosseini, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Troy Elliott, Communications & Engagement team, Metro Health, CPS Energy, and the San Antonio Fire Department.

We're taking action...

I have heard all of your concerns about the homeless situation and I'm inviting you to our very own Town Hall addressing this crisis. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 6, at Meals On Wheels (2718 Danbury Rd), beginning at 6:30 pm. We'll have an array of key panelists who will contribute to the conversation of homelessness including Haven for Hope, SAMMinistries, DHS, Corazón Ministries, San Antonio Police Department, and our City Manager Erik Walsh. We hope you can make it out so we can talk about better solutions for this important topic. 

Thank you to Northeast Neighborhood Alliance

Let's give it up to the Northeast Neighborhood Alliance for putting together a wonderful community meeting earlier this week. Great updates from Bexar County Tax Assessor Albert Uresti, Bexar County Commissioner Precinct 3, Grant Moody, and City Manager Erik Walsh. In case you missed it, you can watch it here! Thank you to all who attended, and a very happy birthday to NNA President, Mr. Gallagher. 

Heads up!

You're invited to the District 10 Community Meeting, on Monday, September 18th, 2023, at the Tool Yard (10303 Tool Yard) at 7 PM. Make plans to attend.

Stay hydrated neighbors...

As the temperatures rise, we want to make sure you all are staying hydrated, and conserving energy. For more conservation tips, please check out CPS Energy's website. 

Be on the lookout...

We have a lot of construction improvements all around District 10 including new Fiber Deployment. Visit the City's website for additional information on Fiber.

Let's get you involved!

Do you have any ideas that you would like to see in your community? If so, please email District10@sanantonio.gov. 

Thank you for being active community members and leaders here in District 10. Please do not hesitate to contact our office if we may be of any assistance to you. The District 10 team is on hand and available to address your needs and concerns.

- Marc

Give input!

District 10 Calendar!

*District 10 specific 

September 4th: San Antonio observes Labor Day as a City Holiday.

*SAVE THE DATE: September 6th: District 10 Town Hall, Meals on Wheels, 2718 Danbury Dr, San Antonio, Texas, 78217, 6:30 PM.

*September 18th: District 10 Satellite Hours, Northeast Senior Center, 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, Texas, 78217, 10:00 AM. 

*September 18th: District 10 Community Meeting, 10303 Tool Yard, San Antonio, Texas, 78233. 7:00 PM. 

*October 16th: Northeast Neighborhood Alliance Community Meeting, 10303 Tool Yard, San Antonio, Texas, 78233. 7:00 PM.

*SAVE THE DATE: November 4th: District 10 Harvest Festival, LBJ Park, 10700 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, Texas, 78217, 10:00 AM.

The Neighbor of the Month

Do you have a neighbor who goes the extra mile for the residents of your street, your neighborhood, or for the community? The Neighbor of the Month recognition program gives you the opportunity to recognize those individuals for their acts of goodwill and call attention in a positive way to the benefits of being a good neighbor.

Please email us to submit your nomination.

For more information contact our office at: district10@sanantonio.gov

Community Corner: 

Neighborhood Alliance Community Meeting

In case you missed our NNA Community Meeting, you can watch it here!

City Budget Town Hall 

What a great turnout at our Budget Townhall! 

Fan distribution

My staff, volunteers from the Barrington Neighbors, and CPS Energy partnered with Opportunity Home San Antonio and spent last week delivering portable fans to neighbors at Legacy on O'Connor Rd Apts. 

Thank you to Catholic Charities for the generous, life-changing donation.

Satellite Hours 

Northern Hills HOA

Thank you for having me out, Northern Hills! It's always great spending time with you all. 

Missions Game with D-10

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CALLING ALL NEIGHBORS!

FROM SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM GARDEN STYLE SAN ANTONIO:

Is your HOA demanding new grass during this drought?

Homeowner’s associations aim to maintain neighborhood standards, but they can’t legally require you to replace or water your brown lawn. 

If you’re a homeowner in San Antonio, your community may be managed by a homeowner’s association or HOA. 

Keep in mind that your HOA is always looking to maintain neighborhood standards and working with them to make landscape changes can be a complicated process. But if you’re receiving letters from your HOA complaining about the current state of your yard, take a deep breath: They cannot legally require you to install, re-sod or irrigate turf grass. 

Lawns are definitely taking a beating in this drought. And we’re completely boggled to hear reports of some HOAs telling residents to install new grass right now. This is one of the worst times to install thirsty turf grass. 

The current weather pattern is historic: only twice in the past thirty years has the Edwards aquifer level ever been this low. And there’s simply no change on the horizon. 

If you’ve been served by an HOA demanding new grass in your yard, rest assured you are under no obligation to plant, replace or water your brown grass. City Ordinance says so. 

And with Stage 2 watering restrictions firmly in place for the foreseeable future, there are no irrigation variances available for re-landscaping — meaning any new turf installations must be watered in by hand. Gulp! 

It will require an epic rain event to relieve the demand on the Edwards Aquifer. Of course, we know that one day that flood will come. But until then, it may take a long, long, LONG time before thirsty sod should be replaced. 

In addition, in the State of Texas per SB 198, an HOA cannot prohibit drought-tolerant landscaping. Inform your HOA your turf grass is drought tolerant. With sufficient soil depth, approved turf grasses can survive up to 60 days without water, even if their leaves are brown. 

After it cools off, you can help your lawn by adding some compost or drought-resilient shade. In the meantime, keep the place tidy and find neighborly ways to work with your HOA. 

They’re our neighbors too, so remind them we’re all in the same boat. Landscaping is as close as many of us get to farming: and when it comes to grass, you can’t hurry the crop.

WE NEED YOU! 

District 10 Boards and Commissions Openings:

1. City of San Antonio Higher Education Student Advisory Board - Mission: The City of San Antonio Higher Education Student Advisory Board (HESAB) serves to help increase college enrollment, retention of college graduates, and advises the Mayor and City Council on policy matters of interest to students who are enrolled in colleges and universities in San Antonio.

2. Neighborhood Code Enforcement Task Force - Mission: Comprised of multiple representatives from each Council District, the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Task Force (NCETF) meets every quarter with Code Enforcement Supervisors and other City staff to discuss and identify issues that matter the most to the neighborhoods. Working together, solutions and strategies to address those concerns are often identified. Code Enforcement is charged with the responsibility of maintaining the health, safety, and quality of life for all San Antonians. A big part of being successful in this endeavor is the partnerships we forge with our community.

3. San Antonio Youth Commission - Mission: The San Antonio Youth Commission (SAYC) is tasked with advising City Council on matters that directly affect local youth, with the intention of valuing and empowering the City’s youth voice to provide a unique insight into City issues and problems. SAYC provides an outlet to youth to civically engage with the City through advocacy and community service. 

Please send your resume to: district10@sanantonio.gov

Apply online:  https://webapp9.sanantonio.gov/BoardCommApplication/vacancies

Construction updates:

TXDOT- San Antonio's Active Construction Sites:

NOW OPEN: CALLING ALL SMALL BUSINESSES!

Cool off, neighbors...

ELECTRIC WATER METERS ARE HERE!

SAWS ConnectH2O is the union of a technology and a philosophy to empower every San Antonian to help manage our community’s water in a way that’s sustainable, simple and secure. Learn more!

Get involved!

NOW OPEN: Cool off at one of Parks and Recreation's 23 City Pools!
  

The City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department has opened all 23 city pools for summertime! Pool operations are Saturdays and Sundays from 1 – 7 p.m. and are free to the public. Appropriate swimwear is required. Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. 

City is now accepting applications for REHABARAMA!

The City’s Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) is expanding its REHABARAMA program. If selected, participants may receive minor home repairs at no cost.Eligibility restrictions apply.

One goal of REHABARAMA is to preserve aging housing stock for the purpose of allowing residents to age in place & gain generational wealth.  “Our older housing stock provides a high proportion of naturally occurring affordable housing that remains largely unsubsidized and unprotected. These existing homes can be at risk of deterioration or demolition due to deferred maintenance, and once they are gone, we lose the affordability,” says Shanon Miller, Director of the Office of Historic Preservation. “Prioritizing repair and maintenance programs for our older housing stock is supported by the City's Strategic Housing Implementation Plan as an environmentally and economically sustainable method of housing preservation.” 

Qualified participants are eligible to receive assistance with home repair and maintenance projects focused on arresting deterioration and prolonging the useful life of the home. Typical scopes of work include projects that address one or more of the following: 

• Building envelope (siding, soffit, fascia, roof penetrations, skirting)  
• Structural systems (foundation, stabilization, reinforcement of structural elements, masonry)  
• Non-compliance with property maintenance code issues  
• Weatherization & comfort (wood window repair, windows screens, door repair, insulation)  
• Longevity (scraping, caulking, painting, flashing, gutter repair)  
• Safety (porch repair & decking, accessibility) 

To be eligible, the home must be constructed prior to 1960, and the income level for the household must be at 80% of the Area Median Income or below.  

To apply, homeowners can visit the REHABARAMA website or call 210-207-3327 to request an application by mail or email.

Beyond preserving aging housing stock, another goal of REHABARAMA is to integrate trades education and learning opportunities into every project. The City is seeking to hire contractors that would be willing to host an apprentice at no cost. Interested contractors can call 210-207-4680 or visit the REHABARAMA website to submit the Contractor Interest Form. 

LEARN ABOUT PROJECT QUEST:

City’s Head Start Program Accepting Applications for 2023-2024 School Year!

The City of San Antonio Department of Human Services Early Head Start and Head Start programs, which provide high-quality early childhood education and comprehensive social services to eligible children and families, is taking applications for the 2023-2024 school year.

The Head Start mission is preparing children and engaging families for school readiness and lifelong success. Human Services implements a Head Start Program Model – providing direct program services in Edgewood ISD and San Antonio ISD for 3,020 children ages 3-5 years old. Early Head Start provides center-based services for 216 children at six local non-profit childcare centers and center-based and home visiting services for 128 children at a campus in Edgewood ISD for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years.

For additional information and to apply today visit SAHeadStart.org/How-to-Apply.

Zero Percent Interest Loans Now Available for San Antonio Small Businesses!

The City of San Antonio, the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC), and LiftFund have secured $500,000 in the FY23 Budget for the City of San Antonio’s 0% Interest Program, a program aimed to support the growth of San Antonio small businesses, especially in light of recent economic challenges.

Small businesses located in or relocating to San Antonio city limits can apply for up to $100,000 in 0% interest funding through the program, double what has been offered by the program in the past. The funding can be used for startups as well as the majority of regular business expenses including inventory, payroll, equipment, and working capital.

According to the program website, the initiative prioritizes funding small businesses looking to hire additional staff, in efforts to help create jobs in the city. Those that have not received a 0% interest LiftFund loan in the past two years also have priority, to help those that need support the most. 

Learm more about LiftFund:

https://www.liftfund.com/cosabusinessloans/

Join Ready To Work!

A higher-paying career is now within your reach. San Antonio’s unprecedented Ready to Work program offers tuition assistance for education and job training.

Career coaches are with you from start to finish to evaluate what you need now to get started, guide you through career planning and get you enrolled to begin your path to securing a quality, higher-paying job.

No other program offers more support to ensure participants reach success. If you are ready for a change, take advantage of this opportunity now.

There are three easy ways to learn more and apply:

      1. Online: Visit readytoworksa.com

      2. Phone: Call 3-1-1 and ask for Ready to Work

           3. In Person: Visit Alamo Colleges District, Project Quest, Restore Education, or Workforce Solutions Alamo. ​​​​​​​

Learn more about the City of San Antonio's Fiber Deployment!

VETERANS CORNER

We are always thankful to all our active and retired service men and women. Please check out these useful veteran resources:

District 10 Veterans Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/D10Veterans

Veterans Healthy Minds Advisory Council: https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com

Sexual Assault First Responders Pocket Guide: https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/LE-SA-Protocol-Guide_card.pdf

Sexual Assault First Responders Guide: https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SEXUAL-ASSAULT-FIRST-RESPONSE-GUIDE.pdf

Grasp (Greater Randolph Area Services Program) Financial Assistance Programs:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Grasp-Financial-Asst-Programs.pdf

Family Services Parent - Counseling Military Vet Families Parenting Classes:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Parent-Council-Military-Vet-Families.pdf

Onward 2 Opportunity Career Training:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/O2O-Careeer-Trng.pdf

Respite Care of San Antonio Mother’s Day Out:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MDO.pdf

Respite Care of San Antonio Parents  Night Out:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PNO.pdf

Respite Care of San Antonio Mother’s Day Out:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MDO.pdf

Respite Care Develop Childcare Programs (Caring For Children With special Needs):

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Respite-Care-Develop-Childcare-Prgms.pdf

Respite Care of San Antonio Family Day Out:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Respite-Care-Fam-Day-Out.pdf

South Texas Veterans Health Care System Geriatrics Extended Care - Caregiver Program:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/STVHCS-Geriatics-Ext-Care-Caregiver-Program.pdf

San Antonio City Public Service Solutions Community Needs Assistance & Billing Programs:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CPS-Solutions-Community-Needs.pdf

South Texas Veterans Health Care System Vocational Rehabilitation Services:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/VHA-Vocational-Rehab-Service.pdf

Workforce Solutions Child Care Services - Do I Qualify:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/WFS-Child-Care-Services-Do-I-Qualify.pdf

Wounded Warrior Project Talk Helpline:

https://veteranshealthymindsadvisorycouncilsouthtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/WWP-Talk.pdf

UPCOMING EVENTS

NOW OPEN: CENTRAL LIBRARY!

The San Antonio Public Library is welcoming all San Antonians back inside Central Library! Learn more here!

District 10 Dream Team

The District 10 team is in the office and available to assist you.

Please reach out to us with your needs or concerns. Give us a call at 210-207-0999 or send us an email at District10@sanantonio.gov.