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Hi neighbors, Happy October!
What a turn out...
San Antonio Neighbors Together 2023 was a huge success. My staff and I had an absolute blast visiting a ton of neighborhood block parties honoring our Police Officers. Fun Fact: our district had one of the highest registrations throughout the whole city, and that just shows the willingness our neighbors have to serve the community. We'll catch you all next year!
You're invited!
Let's count down the days utill Fall. I want to personally invite you to our inaugural District 10 Harvest Festival, Saturday November 4, from 10 am - 2 pm at LBJ Park (10700 Nacogdoches Rd). We'll have lots of games, art and food vendors, a pumpkin patch, and special surprises. Save the date and spend your Saturday ringing in the Autumn season!
Next month...
The Northeast Neighborhood Alliance Community Meeting will be on Monday, October 16th, 2023, at the Tool Yard (10303 Tool Yard) at 7 PM. Make plans to attend.
Also next month...
We are hosting a Public Safety Town Hall on October 24th, 2023, at the Northeast Senior Center (4135 Thousand Oaks Dr) at 6 PM. We invite you to attend and hear from Chief McManus, State Representative Steve Allison, Commissioner Grant Moody, Constable Mark Vojvodich, SAFFE, and Code Enforcement.
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
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District 10 Calendar!
*District 10 specific
*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.
*November 27th: District 10 Community Meeting, 10303 Tool Yard, San Antonio, Texas, 78233. 7:00 PM.
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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
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Community Corner:
San Antonio Neighbors Together 2023
  
We're counting the day till San Antonio Neighbors Together. We had such a blast!
Fox Run Elementary Visit
Hanging with the coolest kids, at Fox
Run Elementary! Thank you so much for making my morning, and
wanting to learn all about City Council. Your futures
are bright, I can't wait to see all you conquer!
Cub Scout Pack #345
Cub Scout Pack #345 knows all about what it means to be a leader! It was great to hear from our young leaders about what it makes to be a great citizen.
DHS Senior Games 2023
We swung by the lovely Northeast Senior Center to cheer on our champions at the 2023 Senior Games! Thank you to Department of Human Services for hosting such a great event that brings our elders together.
Boards and Commissions Roundtable
First boards and commissions roundtable was a success! I'm so grateful for our incredible District 10 neighbors stepping up to serve not only our District, but the entire City.
Cub Scout Pack #506
It was great meeting with Cub Scout Pack #506! Cub Scouts helps strengthen connections to their local communities, which in turn impacts their growth and development.
San Antonio Police Graduation
Congratulations to the newest class of San Antonio Police Department's finest, 2023- A! We are grateful for your commitment to our City, and look forward to supporting you all in any way we can.
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YOU'RE INVITED:
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SAVE THE DATE:
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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.
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EXTENDED DEADLINE:
ABOUT THE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM:
Your District 10 City Council staff are dedicated to assisting our local businesses succeed and thrive, especially as we look to lay the foundations for a strong and equitable recovery from the recent pandemic. The City's Economic Development Department has recently extended the deadline for priority areas to apply for the COVID-19 federal assistance program called the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). If you are a business owner in District 10 and looking to improve the exterior of your owned property, we are here to assist you every step of the way!
The City of San Antonio Façade Improvement Grant Program offers grants to support aesthetic and functional upgrades for active small business spaces and associated building exteriors visible from the public right-of-way. Eligible projects may receive grants from $5,000 to $50,000 for approved, eligible project costs. Applicants must meet the full list of eligibility criteria, including geographic priority area requirements for proposed projects. NEW DEADLINE to apply is October 31.
Façade Improvement Grant Program may include:
- Grants for project costs will be available from $5,000 to a maximum of $50,000, with project cost matches based on project location’s Combined Equity Score.
- Eligible costs include proposed work associated with making façade, landscape, and signage improvements at property.
- Assistance navigating additional City programs and resources, including City Fee Waivers, the City’s Tree Fund, and single point-of-contact assistance with City of San Antonio Development Services Dept. and Office of Historic Preservation.
For more information, or for hands-on assistance, email our District 10 Economic Development Policy Advisor, Pauline Rubio at pauline.rubio@sanantonio.gov.
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OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH:
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GIVE YOUR INPUT:
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WATERING RULES FROM SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM:
Proactive planning has helped our community weather many serious droughts, and the current one is no exception. Thanks to diverse water supplies, long-term conservation and reasonable landscape watering rules, San Antonio has not needed more severe drought restrictions. But to be effective, all SAWS customers need to follow the rules.
Under Stage 2, landscape watering with a sprinkler, irrigation system or soaker hose is allowed only from 7-11 a.m. and 7-11 p.m., one day a week, based on the last number of your street address. You can still hand-water with a hose-end nozzle any time.
More than 6,000 water waste citations have been issued to home and business owners so far in 2023, and patrols are ongoing, including inside gated communities and outside city limits.
While 9 out of 10 customers do follow the rules, the ones who don’t are driving up water demand. This has prompted SAWS leaders to consider updating the rules and the way they are enforced.
“We want the watering rules to be more fair, effective and efficient,” said SAWS Conservation Vice President Karen Guz. “We think it’s important to shift away from a criminal process to one that can apply to all SAWS customers equally, regardless of where they live.”
Currently, homes and businesses in separately incorporated cities cannot get a water waste citation.
“It’s also important that enforcement consequences are meaningful, even for large commercial properties,” Guz said, noting that high volume users and repeat offenders could see higher fees.
SAWS staff has begun meeting with city leaders and will gather public input over the next several months. The SAWS Board would ultimately need to vote on any proposed changes, followed by City Council consideration.
Learn more about proposed new watering rules, request a presentation, or give us your opinion at www.wateringrules.com.
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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
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TXDOT- San Antonio's Active Construction Sites:
The active construction sites shown on the map below are intended to indicate major construction operations. You can view project information and lane closures at www.i35nex.com.
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Attention ALL Artists:
Showcase your work at our Harvest Festival!
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From Northside ISD:
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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!
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Get involved!
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Are you registered to vote?
Get ready for the next election
Voters will approve or reject at least 14 amendments to the Texas Constitution on Nov. 7, with early voting starting Oct. 23. Here are dates you need to know, especially if you are not registered to vote or plan to vote by mail. You must request a mail ballot application from the Bexar County Elections Office, either by calling 210-335-0362 or mailing a request to Jacque Callanen, Bexar County Elections Administrator, 1103 S. Frio, Ste 100, San Antonio, TX 78207.
Oct. 10 - Last day to register
Oct. 23-Nov. 3 - Early voting
Oct. 27 - Last day for Elections Department to receive mail ballot application
Nov. 7 - Election Day,
Nov. 7, 7 p.m. - Deadline for mail ballots to be returned in person, only at the Bexar County Elections Department
Nov. 8, 5 p.m. – Deadline for ballots by mail to be received if carrier envelope is postmarked by Nov. 7, 7 p.m.
More information is available from the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area, 210-657-2206 or https://lwvsa.org
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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.
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LEARN ABOUT PROJECT QUEST:
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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/
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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.
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Learn more about the City of San Antonio's Fiber Deployment!
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October 2023 Thousand Oaks Library Programming
4618 Thousand Oaks Dr. | San Antonio, TX 78233 | 210.207.9190
Monday & Tuesday: 12 pm - 8 pm | Wednesday - Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING (For ages 0-12)
Every Friday at 10:15am – 11am
Baby Story Time
Enjoy a lap-sit story time specially for non-walking babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. Short stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays are followed by a brief playtime.
Every Friday at 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Let’s Create! Arts & Crafts Friday
Unwind from the school week with a relaxing arts and crafts activity. This program is for children ages 6-12 but younger children may participate with caregivers’ help.
Every Saturday at 10:30am – 11:15am
Let’s Move! Music & Movement
Join us for a morning filled with music, songs, and rhymes! This program is recommended for kids under 10.
Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 6pm – 7pm
Halloween Story Time
Come in costume and join us for a spooktacular story time and craft. For ages 10 and under.
TEEN PROGRAMMING (For ages 13-18)
Every Monday at 6pm - 7pm
Teen Time
Join us in the teen area every Monday night! Get creative, be artistic, watch a movie, do some gaming – what we do is up to you.
ADULT PROGRAMMING (For ages 18+, unless otherwise noted)
Every Tuesday at 3pm – 4pm
Yoga Class (for beginners & experts!)
The class will offer options for experts and beginners alike, including seated postures or standing with chair support. Comfortable clothing suggested; must bring your own mat.
Every Thursday at 12pm – 1pm (except Oct. 26)
Tai Chi Class (for beginners & experts!)
Improve breathing and balance, increase strength, and decrease stress with certified instructor Debra! Comfortable clothing recommended and no equipment required. Classes limited to first 15 attendees to arrive.
Sunday, Oct. 8 at 12pm – 1:30pm
Fiber Arts Community
Bring your projects and supplies and mingle with other needlecrafters for an afternoon of sewing, knitting, crocheting and more! For beginners and experts. Teens and adults welcome. Not an instructional class.
Thursday, Oct. 12 at 3pm – 4pm
Thursday Book Club
Discuss “Klara and the Sun” by Kazuo Ishiguro. Copies available for checkout at the Library’s Reference Desk.
Sunday, Oct. 15 at 2pm – 4pm
Tabletop Gaymer Night
Thousand Oaks Library is having a game night for queer adults and their allies. Play games and meet other community members in a safe space. The Library will have games but you can also bring some!
Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 4pm – 5:30pm
Adult Craft Time
Meet new people, listen to music, and crochet a granny square! Supplies are provided but you may bring your own. Beginners and experts welcome.
Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10am – 11:30am
Tech Class for Older Adults: Intro to Digital Wallets
Learn the basic features of Apple Wallet and Google Wallet and their many uses beyond purchases. We’ll also discuss features/considerations for security and privacy. For adults 50+ years. Adults 18-49 may attend if they are caregivers to older adults. No registration required.
Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6pm – 7pm
Dia de los Muertos Craft – Ofrenda Picture Frame
We will be making a paper photo frame for your Day of the Dead ofrenda. Supplies are provided. We recommend bringing the photo you will be framing to get the right dimensions for the frame.
Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 10am – 11am
Seniors Book Club
Discuss “The Maidens” by Alex Michaelides! Copies available for checkout at the Thousand Oaks Library. For adults 60+ years of age. Held at the Northeast Senior Center | 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr. | 207.4590.
Saturday, Oct. 28 at 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Classic Movie Showing – Witness for the Prosecution (PG)
Watch “Witness for the Prosecution” (1957), starring Tyrone Power and Marlene Dietrich! Feel free to bring light snacks for yourself as well as pillows or blankets to get comfy.
Please call the Thousand Oaks Library for details on any of the listed information.
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October 2023 Tobin Library Programming
4134 Harry Wurzbach | San Antonio, TX 78209 | 210.207.9040
Monday & Tuesday: 12 pm - 8 pm | Wednesday - Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
Every Monday at 5:30 pm
Tobin Tabletop
Every Tuesday at 1:00 pm
Toddler Story Time
Every Tuesday at 5:30 pm
Teen Time
Every Wednesday at 11 am
Easy Tai Chi for Older Adults
Every Wednesday at 11:45 am
Tai Chi Essentials
Every Thursday at 11:30 am
Preschool Story Time
October 10, 24, at 1:00 pm
Sit and Stitch
October 14 at 1:00 pm
Tobin Writers Circle
October 26 at 1:00 pm
Pumpkin Party!
October 16 at 5:30 pm
Dungeons & Dragons
October 19 at 3:00 pm
Read to a Dog
October 21 at 2:00 pm
Supernatural Celebration
October 26 at 3:00 pm
Lego Time!
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October 2023 Semmes Branch Library Programming
15060 Judson Rd | San Antonio, TX 78233 | 210.207.9110
Monday & Tuesday: 12 pm - 8 pm | Wednesday - Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
Every Tuesday at 5:00 pm
Teen Time
Every Wednesday at 4:30 pm
Tween Time
Every Thursday at 3:30 pm
Chess Time
Every Thursday at 3:30 pm
Chess Time
Every Saturday at 1:00 pm
Adult Table Tennis
October 9 at 5:30 pm
Get Eclipse Ready!
October 16, 23, 30, at 4:00 pm
Read to a Dog
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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.
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