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Election Day is November 7
Early Vote Period: Monday, October 23, 2023 – Friday, November 3, 2023
Election Day Vote Period: Tuesday, November 7 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Election day is coming up! Get your vote in early. Early voting is taking place now through Friday, November 3. Find a voting location near you. Review the propositions on the ballot and their explanations before you head to the polls.
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Tree City of the World Celebrates Día del Arbol
In case you missed it, San Antonio was recently recognized as a Tree City of the World by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization and the Arbor Day Foundation. San Antonio is the first city in Texas to earn this recognition.
Go hug your favorite tree today, or adopt one of 700+ trees this weekend at the Día del Arbol event for Texas Arbor Day:
Date and Time: Saturday, November 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Mission Marquee Plaza, 3100 Roosevelt Ave.
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ADU Design Competition Awards Ceremony
Date and Time: Saturday, November 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Prospera Housing Community Services, 3419 Nacogdoches Rd.
The Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Competition submissions have been received, and it is now time to celebrate! The competition is a partnership between the City of San Antonio, Able City, AARP, City Makery and disABILITYsa that asked people to imagine and design an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
View the award categories and learn more about the event.
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South Leon Creek Greenway Extension Meeting
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 14 at 6 p.m.
Location: Cortez Library, 2803 Hunter Blvd.
Join us for a public input meeting to learn about the design and timeline for a project on the South Leon Creek Greenway Trail. The project will connect Pearsall Park to I-35 along the Leon Creek.
For more information, email Laura Parker, Design and Construction Coordinator.
Check out other projects and public meetings on SASpeakUp.com.
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Diabetes Health Fair
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: 1226 NW 18th St. (Frank Garrett Multi-Service Center)
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. This month we create awareness about the diabetes epidemic, get educated and ensure people can connect to resources to manage and prevent this disease.
Join us at our Diabetes Health Fair to learn about community resources. For more information or to sign up for a no-cost workshop, please call 210-207-8802 or visit DiabetesHelpSA.com.
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November 15 is America Recycles Day
Celebrate America Recycles Day with some fun facts about our local Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD)!
- Last year, the SWMD recycled over 61,000 tons of plastic, paper, cardboard and glass.
- Did you know the Solid Waste Department does not accept plastic shipping envelopes or styrofoam of any kind? Cardboard shipping boxes are accepted as long as you break them down first.
- Did you know the smaller garbage trucks that service downtown are hybrid diesel-electric vehicles?
Learn more about curbside recycling collection.
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Voluntary Weapons Exchange
Date and Time: Sunday, November 19 at 12 p.m.
Location: 100 Montana St. (Alamodome Lot B)
A weapons exchange drive-thru event is coming up this month! H-E-B gift cards will be provided for each weapon collected while supplies last. Limit of 20 firearms per vehicle. Learn more.
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Prepare for Cold, Winter Weather
Chilly weather has arrived this week! It's best to plan ahead and prepare for colder temperatures now.
Review tips on what to do before winter weather begins. Learn what to do during winter weather. And always remember to take care of the 4 P's as cold weather approaches:
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Assessment on Barriers to Health Care Services
Through an assessment, Metro Health identified obstacles that residents experienced when looking for health care services during the pandemic. Some challenges included costs of prescription medicines, fear of catching COVID-19 while visiting a doctor and difficulty getting an appointment.
Learn more about the assessment and share which barriers you may have experienced.
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Chat with a Recruiter
Date and Time: every third Wednesday of the month from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
We invite you to join our Human Resources Department on their Facebook page for their Chat With A Recruiter session. During Chat With A Recruiter, members of the City’s recruitment team will answer your questions about how to apply for our available job opportunities, the hiring process, what it’s like to work for the City and more.
Join us on November 15 for our next Chat With A Recruiter session. Call 210-207-8705 if you have any questions.
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