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Neighborhood Engagement Brief
August 2026
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Save the Date: City Budget Town Halls!
The City of San Antonio is hosting budget town hall meetings August 17- 28 to share information and listen to your thoughts on the proposed budget. This is a chance to make your voice heard.
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Prepare for Hot Weather
August is typically the hottest month of the year in Texas. As temperatures continue to climb, a few simple steps can help you and your loved ones stay safe, cool, and healthy.
Click below to learn more about the City's resources for what to do during hot summer days. Check for places around the City to stay cool, sign up for emergency alerts, and learn about the signs of heat-related illnesses.
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Join the SASpeakUp Conversation
Make your voice heard and help shape the future of your community! SASpeakUp is the City's public engagement platform. Go online to SASpeakUp.com to explore public engagement surveys, learn about community events, and more! Sign up for updates to stay in the loop on what's going on in your neighborhood.
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Tour de las Misiones
Enjoy some fun and fitness at the Tour de las Misiones!
Whether you bike, run, or walk, this annual event takes you through the San Antonio Missions. This historic area is the only United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site in Texas - recognized around the world for its outstanding cultural and historical significance.
Date & Time: Saturday, September 12, 7:15 a.m.
Location: Mission County Park Pavilion (6032 Padre Dr., 78214)
The Tour de las Misiones offers a unique blend of fitness, culture, and community for all ages and abilities. Celebrate afterward at Mission County Park with live music, local artisans, food, and more!
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Sound of Downtown
Enjoy the end of summer with Centro San Antonio and Council District 1 at Travis Park!
Every Thursday in August Travis Park comes alive with free live music and local eats. This free event is the perfect way to unwind on a summer evening with family and friends in the heart of downtown.
Date & Time: Thursdays in August, 7 p.m.
Location: Travis Park (301 E Travis St., 78205)
You can take advantage of free parking at City-owned garages and lots through Downtown Thursday. Bring your blankets and chairs and stay a while!
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Tune in to the La Mesa Podcast
Need a new podcast to listen to on your commute, at the gym, or while on a stroll at a City park? Tune into La Mesa, the official podcast of the City of San Antonio!
Everyone is invited to the table at La Mesa. Each episode features conversations with community leaders, both inside and outside of City government, working hard to make our City vibrant and thriving.
Check out an episode and learn more about vital topics in our city.
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Let's Grow Together
The City of San Antonio Metro Health is launching “Let’s Grow Together”. This is a public health campaign to support the health of pregnant women, infants and children in San Antonio and Bexar County. Improving maternal, infant, and child health is a key role of public health.
During August, Metro Health will host community events to share free resources for mothers, children and families. For details you can find us on social media @SAMetroHealth, visit our website or call 3-1-1.
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August Household Hazardous Waste Events
Do you have old batteries, light bulbs, paint, or household chemicals taking up space? Bring them to an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event to dispose of them safely. It's a simple way to protect your home, your neighborhood, and the environment.
Date & Time: Friday, August 7, Saturday, August 8, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Bitters Bulky Waste Collection Center (1800 Wurzbach Pkwy, 78216)
Date & Time: Saturday, August 15, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Location: Rigsby Bulky Waste Collection Center (2755 Rigsby Ave, 78222)
Bring a valid ID and a recent CPS Energy bill showing you pay the Environmental Fee.
Safely dispose of batteries, lightbulbs, paints, and chemicals.
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Stay Connected with Your City
Sign up to receive text message notifications from the City of San Antonio with one easy step. Text the word "COSAGOV" to 73224.
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