Neighborhood Engagement Brief

Happy New Year!

The City's Engagement Team wishes you a happy and prosperous new year. We appreciate your continued interest in receiving timely and engaging City news. A brief survey is coming your way soon to help us make the Neighborhood Engagement Brief even better in 2026 and beyond! 

Share Your Thoughts on the River Walk

The City of San Antonio wants to know what you think about the River Walk. Your feedback will help make it even better in the future.  

The survey takes less than four minutes and is open until 5 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2026.  

City to Spruce Up River Walk Through Annual Cleaning

City staff are already taking steps to improve and beautify our River Walk. Crews will drain the San Antonio River Walk to clean and maintain it. The work will take place from Sunday, January 11 to Monday, January 19. The City of San Antonio and the San Antonio River Authority lead this important work. 

Draining the river helps keep it safe, beautiful, and enjoyable for everyone. During the project, workers will remove dirt and trash and make repairs if needed. 

Crews will drain the main part of the river from W. Josephine Street to S. Alamo Street. This includes the downtown river loop and extension areas. 

Go Rio Cruises will pause service in the downtown River Walk and Museum Reach areas until the work ends. There will be no road closures during this time. 

Join the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March

Honor the legacy of one of the most influential U.S. civil rights leaders by taking part in the largest march of its kind in the nation! 

Date & Time: Monday, January 19, 10 a.m. 

Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy (3501 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive)  

The City of San Antonio, Council District 2 and the San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission are hosting the 39th Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebration. The march will step off at 10 a.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy.  

NOTE: March lineup begins as early as 9 a.m.   

Stick around to connect with other marchers and community organizations at the post-march celebration at Pittman-Sullivan Park. The park celebration features multicultural performances, food and merchandise vendors, activities for youth, and more. 

Explore Affordable Housing Resources

The City of San Antonio, Opportunity Home San Antonio, the San Antonio Housing Trust, and Bexar County are hosting the annual Housing in San Antonio event. 

Date & Time: Saturday, Jan 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Location: Highlands High School (3118 Elgin Ave., 78210) 

The event, part of DreamWeek, connects neighbors and community organizations to affordable housing resources and initiatives supported by the City’s 10-year Strategic Housing Implementation Plan. Engage with a resource fair, youth activities, community discussions and housing partners. The event will have Spanish and American Sign Language interpreters. Event registration is not required to attend, but registration is available for event reminders and to receive updates leading up to the event.  

Food Bank produce bags for the first 150 attendees. 

Pre-K 4 SA Applications Open February 1

Mark your calendar! The public application for the Pre-K 4 SA 2026-2027 school year is opening on February 1st.  

When the enrollment period opens, you’ll be able to apply for your 3- and 4-year-old children. You’ll be asked to provide basic family and contact information, as well as your preferred Education Center. Applications are reviewed as they are submitted, and enrollment is processed on a rolling basis. 

Need help applying? Call the Pre-K 4 SA Enrollment Hotline at 210-206-7735. An Enrollment Specialist can guide you through the entire process. 

Learn About Fiscal Year 2027 Artist Grants

Join the Department of Arts & Culture to learn about FY 27 Artist Grants.

Date & Time: Saturday, January 10, 11 a.m. 

Location: The DoSeum (2800 Broadway, 78209) 

Date & Time: Saturday, January 17, 11 a.m. 

Location: Confluence Park (310 W Mitchell St., 78204) 

Interested local artists have two opportunities in January to attend info sessions on the Artist Grant program. Staff will cover the application process, eligibility, and timeline. Please come prepared to take notes and ask questions. Free parking is available for both events. 

The City of San Antonio Is Hiring!

We are looking for new people to join our team in full-time, part-time, and temporary roles. These opportunities are in a variety of areas. Positions include engineering, skilled trades, administrative support, lifeguarding (summer), and more. #COSAProud

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